Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (MASS, DIMENSIONS AND LOADING) REGULATION 2010 (NO 4 OF 2010) - REG 68

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     there is an emergency situation; and

        (b)     a vehicle or combination is being used, or is intended to be used, to—

              (i)     protect life or property; or

              (ii)     restore communication or an essential service; or

              (iii)     provide drought relief.

Examples—par (a)

1     fire

2     explosion

3     natural disaster

Note 1     Essential service means electricity, gas or water (see Utilities Act 2000 , s 149A).

Note 2     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

    (2)     The road transport authority may exempt any of the following from a requirement of this regulation:

        (a)     a stated vehicle or combination;

        (b)     the driver of a stated vehicle or combination;

        (c)     the owner of a stated vehicle or combination.

    (3)     The road transport authority may only make an exemption under subsection (2) if the authority is satisfied that the exemption does not place other road users in unreasonable danger.

    (4)     An exemption may be conditional.

    (5)     The road transport authority must make a written record of the exemption and the conditions (if any).

    (6)     The exemption and the conditions (if any) may be communicated orally to a driver or owner of a stated vehicle or combination.