{"id":"qld:sl-2017-0169","name":"Transport Infrastructure (State-controlled Roads) Regulation 2017","slug":"transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"169 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174906,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2017-0169-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Transport Infrastructure (State-controlled Roads) Regulation 2017 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 September 2017.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this regulation.\ns 3 amd 2019 SL No. 248 s 8","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regulating traffic on roads","content":"# Regulating traffic on roads","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on access to motorway","content":"### sec.4 Prohibition on access to motorway\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit access by all traffic to a motorway from a road, whether or not the road is a State-controlled road.\nThe public must be given notice of the prohibition by a sign or barricade erected at or near where the road joins the motorway.\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit access by all traffic to a motorway from a road, whether or not the road is a State-controlled road.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) The public must be given notice of the prohibition by a sign or barricade erected at or near where the road joins the motorway.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on access to State-controlled road","content":"### sec.5 Prohibition on access to State-controlled road\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit access by all traffic to a State-controlled road or future State-controlled road if—\nthe road is being constructed or is proposed to be constructed; or\nroad works are being, or are proposed to be, carried out on the road.\nThe public must be given notice of the prohibition by a sign or barricade erected at each entrance, or proposed entrance, to the road.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit access by all traffic to a State-controlled road or future State-controlled road if— the road is being constructed or is proposed to be constructed; or road works are being, or are proposed to be, carried out on the road.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The public must be given notice of the prohibition by a sign or barricade erected at each entrance, or proposed entrance, to the road.\n- (a) the road is being constructed or is proposed to be constructed; or\n- (b) road works are being, or are proposed to be, carried out on the road.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on types of traffic on motorway","content":"### sec.6 Prohibition on types of traffic on motorway\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit a particular type of traffic being on a motorway.\nThe public must be given notice of the prohibition by an official traffic sign erected at each entrance to the motorway.\nno tractors beyond this point\nHowever, the prohibition does not apply to traffic that is a vehicle if the vehicle is in or on another vehicle that is not prohibited on the motorway.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit a particular type of traffic being on a motorway.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The public must be given notice of the prohibition by an official traffic sign erected at each entrance to the motorway. no tractors beyond this point\n(sec.6-ssec.3) However, the prohibition does not apply to traffic that is a vehicle if the vehicle is in or on another vehicle that is not prohibited on the motorway.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on animals on State-controlled road other than motorway","content":"### sec.7 Prohibition on animals on State-controlled road other than motorway\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit a person—\ntaking an animal onto, or allowing an animal to be taken onto, a State-controlled road other than a motorway; or\nhaving control of an animal on a State-controlled road other than a motorway.\nThe public must be given notice of the prohibition by an appropriate sign erected on the State-controlled road.\nno animals beyond this point\nHowever, the prohibition does not apply if—\nthe person is restraining the animal on a lead; or\nthe animal is in a vehicle that is not prohibited on the State-controlled road; or\nthe animal is on the road under an approval of the chief executive under section 50 (2) of the Act ; or\nthe State-controlled road is not a limited access road and the person is travelling the animal or grazing the animal under either of the following permits under the Stock Route Management Act 2002 —\na stock route travel permit;\na stock route agistment permit.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice under subsection (2) , prohibit a person— taking an animal onto, or allowing an animal to be taken onto, a State-controlled road other than a motorway; or having control of an animal on a State-controlled road other than a motorway.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The public must be given notice of the prohibition by an appropriate sign erected on the State-controlled road. no animals beyond this point\n(sec.7-ssec.3) However, the prohibition does not apply if— the person is restraining the animal on a lead; or the animal is in a vehicle that is not prohibited on the State-controlled road; or the animal is on the road under an approval of the chief executive under section 50 (2) of the Act ; or the State-controlled road is not a limited access road and the person is travelling the animal or grazing the animal under either of the following permits under the Stock Route Management Act 2002 — a stock route travel permit; a stock route agistment permit.\n- (a) taking an animal onto, or allowing an animal to be taken onto, a State-controlled road other than a motorway; or\n- (b) having control of an animal on a State-controlled road other than a motorway.\n- (a) the person is restraining the animal on a lead; or\n- (b) the animal is in a vehicle that is not prohibited on the State-controlled road; or\n- (c) the animal is on the road under an approval of the chief executive under section 50 (2) of the Act ; or\n- (d) the State-controlled road is not a limited access road and the person is travelling the animal or grazing the animal under either of the following permits under the Stock Route Management Act 2002 — (i) a stock route travel permit; (ii) a stock route agistment permit.\n- (i) a stock route travel permit;\n- (ii) a stock route agistment permit.\n- (i) a stock route travel permit;\n- (ii) a stock route agistment permit.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with prohibitions","content":"### sec.8 Compliance with prohibitions\n\nA person given notice of a prohibition under section 4 , 5 , 6 or 7 must comply with the prohibition unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply if the person has the chief executive’s written permission to engage in the prohibited conduct.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) A person given notice of a prohibition under section 4 , 5 , 6 or 7 must comply with the prohibition unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the person has the chief executive’s written permission to engage in the prohibited conduct.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"No animals on motorway other than in non-prohibited vehicles","content":"### sec.9 No animals on motorway other than in non-prohibited vehicles\n\nA person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—\ntake an animal onto, or allow an animal to be taken onto, a motorway; or\nhave control of an animal on a motorway.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply if the animal is in or on a vehicle that is not prohibited on the motorway.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) A person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— take an animal onto, or allow an animal to be taken onto, a motorway; or have control of an animal on a motorway. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the animal is in or on a vehicle that is not prohibited on the motorway.\n- (a) take an animal onto, or allow an animal to be taken onto, a motorway; or\n- (b) have control of an animal on a motorway.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fatigue management—designated rest areas and camping","content":"# Fatigue management—designated rest areas and camping","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Designated rest areas","content":"## Designated rest areas","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Heavy vehicle rest areas","content":"### sec.10 Heavy vehicle rest areas\n\nThe chief executive may erect a sign, or place a marking—\ndesignating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a heavy vehicle rest area; and\npermitting the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle to use the rest area for managing the driver’s fatigue; and\notherwise regulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating that the rest area must not be used by a person other than the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (b) .\nA driver or passenger of a heavy vehicle must comply with the sign or marking when the driver or passenger is using the rest area.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units\nA road user, other than a driver or passenger of a heavy vehicle, must not use the rest area unless the road user has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 10 sub 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10-ssec.1) The chief executive may erect a sign, or place a marking— designating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a heavy vehicle rest area; and permitting the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle to use the rest area for managing the driver’s fatigue; and otherwise regulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating that the rest area must not be used by a person other than the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (b) .\n(sec.10-ssec.2) A driver or passenger of a heavy vehicle must comply with the sign or marking when the driver or passenger is using the rest area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units\n(sec.10-ssec.3) A road user, other than a driver or passenger of a heavy vehicle, must not use the rest area unless the road user has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) designating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a heavy vehicle rest area; and\n- (b) permitting the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle to use the rest area for managing the driver’s fatigue; and\n- (c) otherwise regulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating that the rest area must not be used by a person other than the driver and a passenger of a heavy vehicle for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (b) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10A","sectionType":"section","heading":"General vehicle rest areas","content":"### sec.10A General vehicle rest areas\n\nThe chief executive may erect a sign, or place a marking—\ndesignating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a general vehicle rest area; and\nregulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating—\nthat the use of the rest area, or a part of the rest area, by particular vehicles or road users is permitted, restricted or prohibited; and\nthe maximum period that a person may use the rest area.\nIf a period is not stated under subsection (1) (b) (ii) for a rest area, the maximum period for which a person may stay at the rest area is 20 hours within the 24 hour period starting when the person first entered the rest area.\nA road user must comply with—\nthe sign or marking for the rest area; and\nif a period is not stated under subsection (1) (b) (ii) — subsection (2) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 10A ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10A-ssec.1) The chief executive may erect a sign, or place a marking— designating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a general vehicle rest area; and regulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating— that the use of the rest area, or a part of the rest area, by particular vehicles or road users is permitted, restricted or prohibited; and the maximum period that a person may use the rest area.\n(sec.10A-ssec.2) If a period is not stated under subsection (1) (b) (ii) for a rest area, the maximum period for which a person may stay at the rest area is 20 hours within the 24 hour period starting when the person first entered the rest area.\n(sec.10A-ssec.3) A road user must comply with— the sign or marking for the rest area; and if a period is not stated under subsection (1) (b) (ii) — subsection (2) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) designating an area on, or near, a State-controlled road as a general vehicle rest area; and\n- (b) regulating the use of the rest area, including, for example, by stating— (i) that the use of the rest area, or a part of the rest area, by particular vehicles or road users is permitted, restricted or prohibited; and (ii) the maximum period that a person may use the rest area.\n- (i) that the use of the rest area, or a part of the rest area, by particular vehicles or road users is permitted, restricted or prohibited; and\n- (ii) the maximum period that a person may use the rest area.\n- (i) that the use of the rest area, or a part of the rest area, by particular vehicles or road users is permitted, restricted or prohibited; and\n- (ii) the maximum period that a person may use the rest area.\n- (a) the sign or marking for the rest area; and\n- (b) if a period is not stated under subsection (1) (b) (ii) — subsection (2) .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited conduct—designated rest area","content":"### sec.10B Prohibited conduct—designated rest area\n\nA road user at a designated rest area must not—\ndeposit—\nlitter at the rest area other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\ncommercial or residential waste at the rest area; or\ndamage any wall, fence, building, barrier, sign, receptacle or other structure on, or attached to, the rest area; or\nlight a fire or use a fire pit at, or in, the rest area; or\ndispose of any human waste at the rest area, other than in a facility provided by the chief executive for the purpose; or\nfor a general vehicle rest area—\noperate a generator or engine-driven equipment between 7p.m and 7a.m; or\ndo any other activity or use any other machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the rest area.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 10B ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n- (a) deposit— (i) litter at the rest area other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or (ii) commercial or residential waste at the rest area; or\n- (i) litter at the rest area other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\n- (ii) commercial or residential waste at the rest area; or\n- (b) damage any wall, fence, building, barrier, sign, receptacle or other structure on, or attached to, the rest area; or\n- (c) light a fire or use a fire pit at, or in, the rest area; or\n- (d) dispose of any human waste at the rest area, other than in a facility provided by the chief executive for the purpose; or\n- (e) for a general vehicle rest area— (i) operate a generator or engine-driven equipment between 7p.m and 7a.m; or (ii) do any other activity or use any other machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the rest area.\n- (i) operate a generator or engine-driven equipment between 7p.m and 7a.m; or\n- (ii) do any other activity or use any other machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the rest area.\n- (i) litter at the rest area other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\n- (ii) commercial or residential waste at the rest area; or\n- (i) operate a generator or engine-driven equipment between 7p.m and 7a.m; or\n- (ii) do any other activity or use any other machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the rest area.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may direct road user to leave designated rest area","content":"### sec.10C Chief executive may direct road user to leave designated rest area\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive believes—\na road user is committing an offence against this division in relation to a designated rest area; or\nan emergency situation exists on, or near, a designated rest area.\na bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the designated rest area\nThe chief executive may direct a road user to immediately—\nleave the designated rest area; and\nremove all of the road user’s property from the designated rest area.\nWhen giving the direction, the chief executive must warn the road user it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction.\nThe road user must comply with the direction unless the road user has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 10C ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10C-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive believes— a road user is committing an offence against this division in relation to a designated rest area; or an emergency situation exists on, or near, a designated rest area. a bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the designated rest area\n(sec.10C-ssec.2) The chief executive may direct a road user to immediately— leave the designated rest area; and remove all of the road user’s property from the designated rest area.\n(sec.10C-ssec.3) When giving the direction, the chief executive must warn the road user it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction.\n(sec.10C-ssec.4) The road user must comply with the direction unless the road user has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a road user is committing an offence against this division in relation to a designated rest area; or\n- (b) an emergency situation exists on, or near, a designated rest area. Examples of an emergency situation— a bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the designated rest area\n- (a) leave the designated rest area; and\n- (b) remove all of the road user’s property from the designated rest area.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Camping","content":"## Camping","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Camping generally prohibited","content":"### sec.10D Camping generally prohibited\n\nA person must not camp on a State-controlled road.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, a person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if—\nthe person camps on a State-controlled road other than a motorway or toll road; and\nany of the following apply—\nthe person complies with section 10E ; or\ncamping on the State-controlled road is permitted under another Act; or\nA condition contained in a special event permit issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 may permit camping on a State-controlled road.\nthe person has a reasonable excuse for camping on the State-controlled road.\nIn this section—\ntoll road see section 92 of the Act .\ns 10D ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10D-ssec.1) A person must not camp on a State-controlled road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.10D-ssec.2) However, a person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if— the person camps on a State-controlled road other than a motorway or toll road; and any of the following apply— the person complies with section 10E ; or camping on the State-controlled road is permitted under another Act; or A condition contained in a special event permit issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 may permit camping on a State-controlled road. the person has a reasonable excuse for camping on the State-controlled road.\n(sec.10D-ssec.3) In this section— toll road see section 92 of the Act .\n- (a) the person camps on a State-controlled road other than a motorway or toll road; and\n- (b) any of the following apply— (i) the person complies with section 10E ; or (ii) camping on the State-controlled road is permitted under another Act; or Example— A condition contained in a special event permit issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 may permit camping on a State-controlled road. (iii) the person has a reasonable excuse for camping on the State-controlled road.\n- (i) the person complies with section 10E ; or\n- (ii) camping on the State-controlled road is permitted under another Act; or Example— A condition contained in a special event permit issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 may permit camping on a State-controlled road.\n- (iii) the person has a reasonable excuse for camping on the State-controlled road.\n- (i) the person complies with section 10E ; or\n- (ii) camping on the State-controlled road is permitted under another Act; or Example— A condition contained in a special event permit issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 may permit camping on a State-controlled road.\n- (iii) the person has a reasonable excuse for camping on the State-controlled road.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted camping","content":"### sec.10E Permitted camping\n\nA person may camp on a State-controlled road other than a motorway or toll road only if—\nthere is no sign or marking prohibiting camping at the area; and\nthe person camps for the purpose of managing the person’s fatigue; and\nthe person camps between the hours of 4p.m. and 8a.m.; and\nthe person’s camp site is located—\noutside a built-up area; and\nat least 200m from any kerb, channel or footpath; and\nat least 100m from either an entry or exit of a designated rest area; and\nat least 100m from a construction site on a State-controlled road, gravel stockpile, pit or quarry; and\nat least 100m from a residence; and\nat least 100m from the high-water mark of any Queensland waters; and\nat least 9m from the nearest traffic lane on a State-controlled road; and\ncamping on the State-controlled road is not otherwise prohibited under another Act.\nThe Stock Route Management Act 2002 , section 178 prohibits a person from camping, without a reasonable excuse, within 300m of a water facility on a stock route network.\nIn this section—\nbuilt-up area see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 , schedule 5 .\nhigh-water mark , for Queensland waters, see section 283I of the Act .\ns 10E ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10E-ssec.1) A person may camp on a State-controlled road other than a motorway or toll road only if— there is no sign or marking prohibiting camping at the area; and the person camps for the purpose of managing the person’s fatigue; and the person camps between the hours of 4p.m. and 8a.m.; and the person’s camp site is located— outside a built-up area; and at least 200m from any kerb, channel or footpath; and at least 100m from either an entry or exit of a designated rest area; and at least 100m from a construction site on a State-controlled road, gravel stockpile, pit or quarry; and at least 100m from a residence; and at least 100m from the high-water mark of any Queensland waters; and at least 9m from the nearest traffic lane on a State-controlled road; and camping on the State-controlled road is not otherwise prohibited under another Act. The Stock Route Management Act 2002 , section 178 prohibits a person from camping, without a reasonable excuse, within 300m of a water facility on a stock route network.\n(sec.10E-ssec.2) In this section— built-up area see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 , schedule 5 . high-water mark , for Queensland waters, see section 283I of the Act .\n- (a) there is no sign or marking prohibiting camping at the area; and\n- (b) the person camps for the purpose of managing the person’s fatigue; and\n- (c) the person camps between the hours of 4p.m. and 8a.m.; and\n- (d) the person’s camp site is located— (i) outside a built-up area; and (ii) at least 200m from any kerb, channel or footpath; and (iii) at least 100m from either an entry or exit of a designated rest area; and (iv) at least 100m from a construction site on a State-controlled road, gravel stockpile, pit or quarry; and (v) at least 100m from a residence; and (vi) at least 100m from the high-water mark of any Queensland waters; and (vii) at least 9m from the nearest traffic lane on a State-controlled road; and\n- (i) outside a built-up area; and\n- (ii) at least 200m from any kerb, channel or footpath; and\n- (iii) at least 100m from either an entry or exit of a designated rest area; and\n- (iv) at least 100m from a construction site on a State-controlled road, gravel stockpile, pit or quarry; and\n- (v) at least 100m from a residence; and\n- (vi) at least 100m from the high-water mark of any Queensland waters; and\n- (vii) at least 9m from the nearest traffic lane on a State-controlled road; and\n- (e) camping on the State-controlled road is not otherwise prohibited under another Act. Example— The Stock Route Management Act 2002 , section 178 prohibits a person from camping, without a reasonable excuse, within 300m of a water facility on a stock route network.\n- (i) outside a built-up area; and\n- (ii) at least 200m from any kerb, channel or footpath; and\n- (iii) at least 100m from either an entry or exit of a designated rest area; and\n- (iv) at least 100m from a construction site on a State-controlled road, gravel stockpile, pit or quarry; and\n- (v) at least 100m from a residence; and\n- (vi) at least 100m from the high-water mark of any Queensland waters; and\n- (vii) at least 9m from the nearest traffic lane on a State-controlled road; and","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited conduct—camp site","content":"### sec.10F Prohibited conduct—camp site\n\nA person who camps on a State-controlled road must not, while camping—\ndeposit—\nlitter other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\ncommercial or residential waste; or\ndamage any fence, building, barrier, sign, receptacle or other structure; or\noperate a generator or engine-driven equipment; or\nlight a fire or use a fire pit; or\ndispose of any human waste other than in a facility provided by the chief executive for the purpose; or\ndetach any trailer that is attached to the person’s vehicle; or\ninterfere with a State-controlled road or the operation or use of the road; or\ndo any activity or use any machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the area.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ninterfere includes any of the following things that may affect the safe operation, or use, of a State-controlled road—\nattach a thing to a tree or a thing established or used by the chief executive for the operation or use of the road;\nerect any thing or structure that overhangs any portion of a traffic lane on the road;\ndo any other activity, or erect a thing or structure that is reasonably likely to—\ncreate a hazard on the road; or\nrestrict or obstruct the movement, or field of vision, of a road user.\ns 10F ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10F-ssec.1) A person who camps on a State-controlled road must not, while camping— deposit— litter other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or commercial or residential waste; or damage any fence, building, barrier, sign, receptacle or other structure; or operate a generator or engine-driven equipment; or light a fire or use a fire pit; or dispose of any human waste other than in a facility provided by the chief executive for the purpose; or detach any trailer that is attached to the person’s vehicle; or interfere with a State-controlled road or the operation or use of the road; or do any activity or use any machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.10F-ssec.2) In this section— interfere includes any of the following things that may affect the safe operation, or use, of a State-controlled road— attach a thing to a tree or a thing established or used by the chief executive for the operation or use of the road; erect any thing or structure that overhangs any portion of a traffic lane on the road; do any other activity, or erect a thing or structure that is reasonably likely to— create a hazard on the road; or restrict or obstruct the movement, or field of vision, of a road user.\n- (a) deposit— (i) litter other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or (ii) commercial or residential waste; or\n- (i) litter other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\n- (ii) commercial or residential waste; or\n- (b) damage any fence, building, barrier, sign, receptacle or other structure; or\n- (c) operate a generator or engine-driven equipment; or\n- (d) light a fire or use a fire pit; or\n- (e) dispose of any human waste other than in a facility provided by the chief executive for the purpose; or\n- (f) detach any trailer that is attached to the person’s vehicle; or\n- (g) interfere with a State-controlled road or the operation or use of the road; or\n- (h) do any activity or use any machinery or appliance that unreasonably interferes with another person’s use or enjoyment of the area.\n- (i) litter other than in a container provided for depositing litter; or\n- (ii) commercial or residential waste; or\n- (a) attach a thing to a tree or a thing established or used by the chief executive for the operation or use of the road;\n- (b) erect any thing or structure that overhangs any portion of a traffic lane on the road;\n- (c) do any other activity, or erect a thing or structure that is reasonably likely to— (i) create a hazard on the road; or (ii) restrict or obstruct the movement, or field of vision, of a road user.\n- (i) create a hazard on the road; or\n- (ii) restrict or obstruct the movement, or field of vision, of a road user.\n- (i) create a hazard on the road; or\n- (ii) restrict or obstruct the movement, or field of vision, of a road user.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may direct person to leave camp site","content":"### sec.10G Chief executive may direct person to leave camp site\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive believes—\na person is committing an offence against this division in relation to an area used for camping; or\nan emergency situation exists on, or near, an area used for camping.\na bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the area\nThe chief executive may direct a person to immediately—\nleave the area; and\nremove all of the person’s property from the area.\nWhen giving the direction, the chief executive must warn the person it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction.\nThe person must comply with the direction unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 10G ins 2020 SL No. 203 s 5\n(sec.10G-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive believes— a person is committing an offence against this division in relation to an area used for camping; or an emergency situation exists on, or near, an area used for camping. a bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the area\n(sec.10G-ssec.2) The chief executive may direct a person to immediately— leave the area; and remove all of the person’s property from the area.\n(sec.10G-ssec.3) When giving the direction, the chief executive must warn the person it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction.\n(sec.10G-ssec.4) The person must comply with the direction unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a person is committing an offence against this division in relation to an area used for camping; or\n- (b) an emergency situation exists on, or near, an area used for camping. Examples of an emergency situation— a bush fire, unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist on, or near, the area\n- (a) leave the area; and\n- (b) remove all of the person’s property from the area.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Public utility plant on State-controlled roads","content":"# Public utility plant on State-controlled roads","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive’s requirements— Act , s 79","content":"### sec.11 Chief executive’s requirements— Act , s 79\n\nFor section 79 of the Act , each of the following matters in relation to public utility plant on a State-controlled road is prescribed—\nthe location of the plant on the road, including the alignment and depth of the plant on the road;\ntraffic control while the plant is being constructed, augmented, altered or maintained;\nthe dates, times and location of access to the road;\nconstruction works likely to adversely affect the road;\nrelocation of the plant, including who must pay the costs of the relocation;\nreinstatement of the road after the plant has been constructed, augmented, altered or maintained;\npublic risk insurance to be held by the owner of the plant in relation to the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of the plant;\nthe indemnification of the department from risks associated with the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of the plant and the presence of the plant on the road.\n- (a) the location of the plant on the road, including the alignment and depth of the plant on the road;\n- (b) traffic control while the plant is being constructed, augmented, altered or maintained;\n- (c) the dates, times and location of access to the road;\n- (d) construction works likely to adversely affect the road;\n- (e) relocation of the plant, including who must pay the costs of the relocation;\n- (f) reinstatement of the road after the plant has been constructed, augmented, altered or maintained;\n- (g) public risk insurance to be held by the owner of the plant in relation to the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of the plant;\n- (h) the indemnification of the department from risks associated with the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of the plant and the presence of the plant on the road.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Ancillary works and encroachments","content":"# Ancillary works and encroachments","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12\n\ns 12 om 2019 SL No. 248 s 9","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.13\n\ns 13 om 2019 SL No. 248 s 9","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require information about application","content":"### sec.14 Chief executive may require information about application\n\nThis section applies to an application for an approval mentioned in section 50 (2) (a) of the Act .\nThe chief executive may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the chief executive further information the chief executive reasonably requires to decide the application within a reasonable period of at least 28 days stated in the notice.\nThe chief executive may refuse the application if the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the notice within the stated period.\nIn this section—\ninformation includes a document.\ns 14 sub 2019 SL No. 248 s 10\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for an approval mentioned in section 50 (2) (a) of the Act .\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the chief executive further information the chief executive reasonably requires to decide the application within a reasonable period of at least 28 days stated in the notice.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) The chief executive may refuse the application if the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the notice within the stated period.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) In this section— information includes a document.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Construction to be according to approved plans and specifications and approval conditions","content":"### sec.15 Construction to be according to approved plans and specifications and approval conditions\n\nThis section applies if, under section 50 (2) (a) of the Act , the chief executive gives a person an approval to construct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road.\nThe person must construct the ancillary works and encroachments according to the following—\nthe plans and specifications approved by the chief executive when giving the approval;\nany conditions fixed under section 50 (6) of the Act to which the approval is subject.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\ns 15 amd 2019 SL No. 248 s 11\n(sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies if, under section 50 (2) (a) of the Act , the chief executive gives a person an approval to construct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The person must construct the ancillary works and encroachments according to the following— the plans and specifications approved by the chief executive when giving the approval; any conditions fixed under section 50 (6) of the Act to which the approval is subject. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) the plans and specifications approved by the chief executive when giving the approval;\n- (b) any conditions fixed under section 50 (6) of the Act to which the approval is subject.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Chief executive’s powers for carrying out road works","content":"# Chief executive’s powers for carrying out road works","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive’s powers for carrying out road works","content":"### sec.16 Chief executive’s powers for carrying out road works\n\nIn relation to carrying out road works on a State-controlled road or proposed State-controlled road, the chief executive may—\nsurvey or investigate land; and\nset up trigonometrical stations, survey instruments, survey pegs, marks or poles ( survey equipment ); and\ninspect, alter, repair or remove survey equipment; and\ndig or bore into land to decide the nature of the land; and\ntake samples of the land; and\nset out the lines of road works on land.\nA person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—\nobstruct a person acting under subsection (1) ; or\nalter, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with survey equipment.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) In relation to carrying out road works on a State-controlled road or proposed State-controlled road, the chief executive may— survey or investigate land; and set up trigonometrical stations, survey instruments, survey pegs, marks or poles ( survey equipment ); and inspect, alter, repair or remove survey equipment; and dig or bore into land to decide the nature of the land; and take samples of the land; and set out the lines of road works on land.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) A person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— obstruct a person acting under subsection (1) ; or alter, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with survey equipment. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) survey or investigate land; and\n- (b) set up trigonometrical stations, survey instruments, survey pegs, marks or poles ( survey equipment ); and\n- (c) inspect, alter, repair or remove survey equipment; and\n- (d) dig or bore into land to decide the nature of the land; and\n- (e) take samples of the land; and\n- (f) set out the lines of road works on land.\n- (a) obstruct a person acting under subsection (1) ; or\n- (b) alter, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with survey equipment.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Transport Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019","content":"# Transitional provision for Transport Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications for approval for ancillary works and encroachments","content":"### sec.17 Existing applications for approval for ancillary works and encroachments\n\nThis section applies if an application for the chief executive’s approval under section 50 of the Act was made but not decided before the commencement.\nSection 14 of this regulation as in force immediately before the commencement continues to apply in relation to the application as if the Transport Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019 had not been made.\ns 17 ins 2019 SL No. 248 s 12\n(sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if an application for the chief executive’s approval under section 50 of the Act was made but not decided before the commencement.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) Section 14 of this regulation as in force immediately before the commencement continues to apply in relation to the application as if the Transport Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019 had not been made.","sortOrder":32}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation expands operational scope beyond basic access controls to include detailed fatigue-management measures (designated rest areas and general vehicle rest areas), specific camping permissions and prohibitions, and prescriptive requirements for public utility plant. Amendments and insertions (noted in the text) adjust procedural rules for approval applications and create transitional protection for existing applications (see secs 10–10G, 11, 14, 17). These insertions broaden the regulator’s day-to-day control over roadside behaviour and infrastructure-related obligations."},"complexity_factors":["Broad administrative discretion vested in the chief executive to prohibit access, direct users to leave, and set signs/conditions (secs 4–7, 10C, 10G, 15).","Multiple offence standards qualified by \"reasonable excuse\" and saved written permissions, creating case-by-case compliance uncertainty (secs 8, 9, 10–10G).","Detailed, quantitative campsite and rest-area rules (distance, time windows, maximum stays) that require factual checks on the ground (secs 10A, 10E).","Cross-references to the Act and other legislation/regulations (Act s 50, Transport Operations regs, Stock Route Management Act) increasing legal interdependence and interpretation load (secs 7, 10E, 11, 14).","Administration of approvals with minimum information periods and a power to refuse for non-compliance, creating procedural stakes for applicants (sec 14).","Prescriptive requirements for public utility plant work, financial responsibilities and indemnities (sec 11), affecting private infrastructure owners and costs.","Transitional and amendment history kept in the text (insertions/omissions cited), adding interpretive complexity for existing applications (sec 17)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation gives the chief executive powers to restrict or permit access to motorways and State-controlled roads, ban certain traffic or animals, designate and regulate rest areas, and tightly control camping and ancillary works. It creates offences with set penalties and procedural requirements for approvals and public-utility works.\n\nIt affects road users, heavy-vehicle drivers, utility owners and applicants for encroachments. The instrument centralises operational decisions (signage, permits, directions), imposes compliance costs, and substitutes administrative permissions for some private choices."},"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2017 regulation focused primarily on traffic management, road access prohibitions, utility plant rules, and ancillary works approvals. Subsequent amendments in 2019 and 2020 significantly expanded the regulation's scope to add an entire framework for fatigue management, including detailed rules for two categories of designated rest areas (heavy vehicle and general vehicle), roadside camping permissions and prohibitions with precise distance and time conditions, conduct rules at rest areas and camp sites, and powers to direct people to leave rest areas or camp sites. These additions substantially broadened the regulation beyond its original traffic control focus into a comprehensive roadside amenity and camping management regime."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to other Acts and regulations (Transport Infrastructure Act, Stock Route Management Act 2002, Transport Operations regulations), requiring readers to consult external legislation to fully understand rights and obligations","Layered exemptions and exceptions — many rules have carve-outs with their own conditions (e.g., camping prohibitions have multiple nested exceptions)","Precise numerical distance and time requirements for camping (e.g., 200m, 100m, 9m, 4pm–8am) that create technical compliance obligations","Distinction between different road types (motorway, toll road, limited access road, State-controlled road) with different rules applying to each","Distinction between heavy vehicle rest areas and general vehicle rest areas, each with different rules and user classes","Chief executive discretionary powers exercised by notice/sign without a formal application process, making it difficult for the public to know in advance what is prohibited where","Transitional provisions requiring understanding of prior versions of the regulation","Regulation amended multiple times (2019, 2020), adding complexity to the current consolidated version"],"plain_english_summary":"Sets rules for using Queensland's State‑controlled roads and adjoining land, affecting drivers, heavy‑vehicle operators, campers, farmers, utilities and developers. It empowers the transport chief executive to manage access and safety and regulates rest areas, roadside camping, animals, utilities infrastructure and roadworks to protect road users and road integrity.\n\nBreaches attract fines up to 20 penalty units (about $2,875 in 2024)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2017 regulation appears to have focused primarily on traffic regulation (Part 2) and public utility plant/ancillary works (Parts 4-6). However, significant amendments in 2020 (SL No. 203) added an extensive Part 3 on 'Fatigue management—designated rest areas and camping' (sections 10-10G). This expanded the scope from purely traffic and infrastructure management to include detailed regulation of driver rest areas, general vehicle rest stops, and camping restrictions—essentially adding social/regulatory control of roadside behaviour that goes well beyond the original road construction and traffic management focus."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested exceptions in sections 7, 8, 9, and 10D (e.g., prohibitions that don't apply if animals are on leads, in vehicles, under permits, etc.)","Cross-references to other legislation including the Transport Infrastructure Act, Stock Route Management Act 2002, and Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Regulation 2009","Detailed spatial requirements in section 10E with 7 specific distance measurements (200m from kerbs, 100m from various features, 9m from traffic lanes)","Conditional time restrictions (4pm-8am camping windows, 20-hour limits in 24-hour periods, 7pm-7am generator bans)","Amendment history visible in text showing sections substituted and inserted in 2019 and 2020","Definition of 'interfere' in section 10F includes a nested list of prohibited activities within the definition itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the rules for how people can use major roads controlled by the Queensland Government (called 'State-controlled roads').\n\n**What it covers:**\n\n**Traffic control and access**\n- The chief executive of the transport department can block access to motorways and other State-controlled roads when needed (for example, during construction or roadworks). They must put up signs or barricades to warn the public.\n- Certain types of vehicles can be banned from motorways, and animals can be banned from roads (with exceptions for animals on leads, in vehicles, or being moved under stock route permits).\n\n**Rest areas and fatigue management**\n- The chief executive can designate areas as 'heavy vehicle rest areas' (for truck drivers to manage fatigue) or 'general vehicle rest areas'.\n- Heavy vehicle rest areas are reserved for truck drivers and their passengers only.\n- General rest areas have time limits (default is 20 hours within any 24-hour period) and rules about generators (no use between 7pm and 7am).\n- Everyone using rest areas must follow rules about litter, fires, waste disposal, and not damaging facilities.\n\n**Camping on roads**\n- Camping is generally banned on State-controlled roads, but there's an exception for 'fatigue management' camping on non-motorway, non-toll roads between 4pm and 8am.\n- Campers must stay in specific locations (outside built-up areas, set distances from traffic lanes, water, residences, and construction sites).\n- Campers cannot light fires, run generators, detach trailers, or leave waste.\n\n**Public utilities and road works**\n- Companies putting infrastructure (like pipes or cables) on State-controlled roads must meet requirements about location, traffic control, insurance, and repairing any road damage.\n- The chief executive has powers to survey land and investigate soil conditions when planning road works.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Drivers (especially truck drivers), campers, utility companies, and anyone using Queensland's major state roads.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- It keeps major roads safe by controlling what vehicles and animals can use them, manages driver fatigue through proper rest areas, prevents unsafe camping practices, and ensures road infrastructure is protected when utility companies dig or build."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017","history":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-state-controlled-roads-regulation-2017/documents"}}