Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022
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123 Maximum vehicle load
Any person licensed to drive a road vehicle transporting explosives must ensure that the maximum quantity of explosives transported on a vehicle being driven by the person does not exceed the smaller of—
(a) the quantity specified in Column 2 of Table 123 in relation to an explosive specified in Column 1 of that Table; or
(b) the quantity that would cause the vehicle to be operated at a mass limit for the vehicle under the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021[4] or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) (as applicable).
Table 123—Maximum vehicle loads
| Column 1<br>Type of explosive | Column 2<br>Quantity | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.1 | 25 000 kg | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.2 | 25 000 kg | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.3 | 25 000 kg | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.4 | unlimited | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.5 | 40 000 kg | | Explosives of Hazard Division 1.6 | 40 000 kg |
Division 4—Additional requirements at rail yards