Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
156Detaching trailer
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156 Detaching trailer
A prime contractor must not direct or induce the driver of a road vehicle that has attached to it a trailer transporting a placard load to detach the trailer or permit it to be detached from the vehicle except in accordance with Part 13 of the ADG Code.
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.