(1) The Regulator may grant a mass or dimension exemption (notice) for a category of heavy vehicles only if—
(a) the Regulator is satisfied the use of heavy vehicles of that category on a road under the exemption will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and
(b) each relevant road manager for the exemption has consented to the grant; and
(c) the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the exemption under the law of the relevant jurisdiction have been obtained or given.
(2) In deciding whether to grant a mass or dimension exemption (notice), the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting mass or dimension exemptions.