144Driver’s duties

144 Driver’s duties

(1)  A person must not drive a road vehicle transporting 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:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  A person must not drive a road vehicle transporting a placard load if the person knows, or reasonably ought to know, that the equipment for the road vehicle mentioned in subregulation (1)  –

(a) is not stowed in accordance with Part 12 of the ADG Code; or

(b) has not been inspected or tested in accordance with that Part; or

(c) is not in good repair or is not in proper working order.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.