The driving hours regulations form part of the South Australian Road Traffic Act (1961). They limit the hours that heavy vehicles drivers may drive in a 24-hour period and specify mandatory rest breaks.

The following regulations apply to drivers of vehicles with a total GVM of 12 or more tonnes:

• A driver must not drive for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and must rest for a minimum period of 30 minutes within every five and a half hours.

•A driver participating in the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme is permitted to drive a maximum of 14 hours in any 24 hour period and must rest for 30 minutes within every five and a half hours.

• Carry and Maintain log book for Non Local Area Work.

Safe-T-Cam technology is capable of recording essential information about heavy vehicle movements and is very effective at targeting those not complying with the regulations. Drivers and operators who comply are not likely to be inconvenienced by the down time experienced when required to stop by an inspector.

Transport SA, in conjunction with police and all State and Territory road transport authorities, hopes to achieve a reduction in the number of heavy vehicle crashes caused by speeding and driver fatigue.

Safe-T-Cam assists Transport SA make South Australian roads safer for all road users. It is the responsibility of all heavy vehicle drivers to ensure correct logbook entries are made and that mandatory rest breaks are taken. By complying with the regulations and taking required rest breaks you may save a life – your own..

What speed limits apply to heavy vehicles:

• The National Max Limit for Heavy Vehcles is 100 Kph.