WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Heavy vehicle pilots play a key role in ensuring road safety and property protection in the movement of oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) loads. All heavy vehicle pilots operating in WA are required to obtain a WA Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence (HVPL).
Needing to move an oversize agricultural vehicle? Find out more by visiting the Agricultural Vehicles page
New Heavy Vehicle Pilot Information Portal – Now Live on My Say Transport
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Heavy Vehicle Pilot Hub, now available through My Say Transport. This dedicated portal has been developed specifically for Heavy Vehicle Pilots as a “one stop shop” for all industry-related updates, resources, and direct communication with the Main Roads Heavy Vehicles team.
Through this portal, you’ll be able to:-
- Stay up to date with the latest industry news and regulatory changes,
- Access important documents and guidelines in one central location,
- Communicate directly with the Heavy Vehicles team for support and feedback.
How to Set Up Your Account:
Getting started is easy and only takes a few steps:
- Click on the link www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au and select the “register” button located at the top right of the page.
- Provide your registration details to Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Services:-
Once you have completed the process to register on the My Say Transport Page, please send an email to pilots@mainroads.wa.gov.au and request to be added to the Pilot Hub, and advise the user name and email address that you used to register on the My Say Transport site. For example:
User name BSmith Email address B.Smith@Jones.com
- Confirmation of Pilot Hub Access
Main Roads will contact you via email to confirm when your Pilot Hub access has been granted. Once you receive this advice from Main Roads you can access and explore the Pilot Hub, by signing into the My Say Transport page using the ‘Sign in’ button located at the top right of the page.
WA Agricultural Pilot Requirements Flow-chart
A pilot vehicle is required to accompany an oversize agricultural combination or agricultural machine when it exceeds certain dimensions.
The Agricultural Pilot Authorisation 2019 allows a person, known as an “Agricultural Pilot”, to drive a pilot vehicle when accompanying an oversize agricultural combination or agricultural machine, up to 8.5 m in width, without the need to hold a Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence.
An Agricultural Pilot is NOT a Heavy Vehicle Licensed Pilot and must comply with all the requirements outlined in the:
Did you know that any directions given by Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Escort Wardens are lawful and must be followed?
Pilot Vehicles are easily recognised by a large yellow reflective sign with the words “Oversize Load Ahead” on the roof as well as amber and white flashing warning lights.
Traffic Escort Vehicles have red and blue flashing lights on the roof and have “Traffic Escort” on both sides of the vehicle, with most vehicles also now displaying a blue and white sign with the words “Oversize Escort”. Pilots are used to provide advanced warning to other road users that an oversize vehicle is approaching and to facilitate the safe movement of the oversize vehicles by directing traffic in their vicinity. Wardens are responsible for the management of OSOM moves including preparing a journey management plan, submitting Green Light Corridor Requests, and conducting pre-movement safety and compliance checks in line with permit requirements. So, if you see the flashing lights 
of a Pilot or Traffic Escort Vehicle, slow down, move left, and be prepared to pull off the road and stop if necessary.
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/heavy…/news-industry/