Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022
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114 Exemptions
114 Exemptions
(1) A prime contractor or driver does not contravene section 112 or 113 if the vehicle transporting the placard load—
(a) displays a permit issued by the Commissioner of Police under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, section 11(3) authorising it to be used in a prohibited area, and
(b) is used in accordance with the conditions of the permit.
(2) A prime contractor or driver does not contravene section 112 or 113 in an M1 prohibited area unless—
(a) the placard load includes UN Class 1 or UN Division 2.1 goods, or
(b) the placard load requires more than 1 placard, or the use of a mixed class placard, to comply with this Regulation.
(3) In this section—
M1 prohibited area means a prohibited area specified in the Road Rules 2014, rule 300–2, Table, item 16 or 17.