Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD TRANSPORT) REGULATION 2010 (NO 12 OF 2010) - REG 143

    (1)     A prime contractor commits an offence if—

        (a)     the prime contractor uses a road vehicle to transport a placard load; and

        (b)     the vehicle is not equipped with—

              (i)     fire extinguishers and portable warning devices that comply with the ADG code, part 12; and

              (ii)     any other equipment required under the part.

Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.

    (2)     An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.

    (3)     A prime contractor commits an offence if the prime contractor—

        (a)     uses a road vehicle to transport a placard load; and

        (b)     knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the equipment mentioned in subsection (1) (b) for the vehicle—

              (i)     has not been inspected or tested in accordance with the ADG code, part 12; or

              (ii)     is not in good repair or is not in proper working order.

Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.