Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 12) - REG 111

(1)       If a combination contravenes a provision of Schedule 1 applying to the combination—

        (a)     the driver of the first or only motor vehicle forming part of the combination commits an offence; and

        (b)     the operator, or each operator, of the combination also commits the offence.

    Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Example of a provision applying to a combination

Clause 75 of Schedule 1, which is about the maximum length of combinations.

(2)       If a vehicle contravenes a provision of Schedule 1 that applies to the vehicle as a vehicle forming part of a combination—

        (a)     the driver of the first or only motor vehicle forming part of the combination commits an offence; and

        (b)     the operator, or each operator, of the combination also commits the offence.

    Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Example of a provision applying to a vehicle as a vehicle forming part of a combination

Subclause 146 (1) of Schedule 1, which is about brake performance for trailers in
B-doubles and road trains.