Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
145Driver’s duties
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145 Driver’s duties
(1) This regulation applies if a road vehicle transporting a placard load –
(a) is broken down or otherwise immobilised, or has stopped, on a road; and
(b) is a traffic hazard.
(2) The driver must alert other road users of the hazard in accordance with Part 13 of the ADG Code.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(3) A driver does not commit an offence against subregulation (2) with respect to a requirement under Part 13 of the ADG Code concerning the use of warning triangles on a road if the driver uses warning triangles in accordance with the requirements of rule 227 of the Road Rules.