Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
142Owner’s duties
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142 Owner’s duties
The owner of a road vehicle must not use the road vehicle, or permit the road vehicle to be used, to transport a placard load if the road vehicle is not equipped with –
(a) fire extinguishers and portable warning devices that comply with Part 12 of the ADG Code; and
(b) any other equipment required under that Part.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 170 penalty units; or
(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 35 penalty units.