28Operation of warning lights on a licensed tow truck

28 Operation of warning lights on a licensed tow truck

(1) The driver of a licensed tow truck must activate each warning light required to be fitted to the tow truck under these Regulations if the tow truck—

(a) is within close proximity to an accident damaged motor vehicle at a road accident scene; or

(b) is being used to pick up or set down an accident damaged motor vehicle at a road accident scene; or

(c) is in a hazardous position on a highway.

1. 20 penalty units.

(2) A person must not activate a warning light in circumstances other than those referred to in subregulation (1) unless activated—

Reg. 28(2)(a) amended by S.R. No. 148/2019 reg. 4(Sch. 1 item 18).

(a) as a condition of driving in an emergency stopping lane in accordance with the written consent of the Secretary under rule 95(2) of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017[7]; or

(b) as otherwise required or authorised by or under the Act or any other Act.

1. 10 penalty units.