Truck Parking Bays in the Northern Territory

Truck parking bays are developed and provided to meet fatigue management and operational needs of heavy vehicle operators, and are kept separate from roadside rest areas which are predominantly for light vehicle motorists. Therefore, light vehicle motorists are reminded through various forms of signage and should be discouraged from using truck parking bays.

Truck parking bays are typically established to facilitate a stop for every hour of travel and as such are primarily spaced at approximately 80 km intervals, taking into account towns and commercial facilities.

An interactive map of locations is being formulated and will be available via the internet soon.