Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) It is a defence to the prosecution of the driver of a tow truck for an offence against a provision mentioned in subsection (2) if, at the time of the offence—
(a) the driver is engaged in loading, or connecting to, a vehicle to which this section applies; and
(b) the driver is unable to comply with the provision; and
(c) the tow truck is displaying a flashing light; and
(d) the driver is acting safely.
(2) For subsection (1), the provisions are as follows:
(a) part 4 (Making turns);
(b) part 6 (Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights);
(c) division 7.1 (Giving way at stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to driver);
(d) part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings);
(e) part 9 (Roundabouts);
(f) part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules);
(g) part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking);
(h) section 288 (Driving on path);
(i) section 289 (Driving on nature strip);
(j) section 290 (Driving on traffic island).
(3) In this section:
"vehicle to which this section applies" means the following vehicles:
(a) a vehicle at the scene of a crash;
(b) a disabled vehicle.
Part 20 Traffic control devices and traffic-related items
Division 20.1 General