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ROAD TRANSPORT (SAFETY AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 10) - REG 58

Stopping in an emergency etc or to comply with another law (ARR r 165)

    It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division if—

        (a)     the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to avoid a collision, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to avoid the collision; or

        (b)     the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the driver's vehicle is disabled, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary for the vehicle to be moved safely to a place where the driver is permitted to park the vehicle under the Australian Road Rules and this Division; or

        (c)     the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to deal with a medical or other emergency, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or

        (d)     the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the condition of the driver, a passenger, or the driver's vehicle makes it necessary for the driver to stop in the interests of safety, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or

        (e)     the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to comply with a provision of the Australian Road Rules or a provision of another law, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to comply with the provision.



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