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Heavy Vehicle National Law Act 2012
sec.493Exercise of functions in relation to light vehicles
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### sec.493 Exercise of functions in relation to light vehicles
This Chapter does not authorise the exercise of any function under this Chapter in relation to a vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle.
However, a function under this Chapter may be exercised in relation to—
a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; or
a vehicle to the extent (if any) that it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining if the vehicle is or is not a heavy vehicle.
sch s 493 sub 2013 No. 4 s 12
(sec.493-ssec.1) This Chapter does not authorise the exercise of any function under this Chapter in relation to a vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle.
(sec.493-ssec.2) However, a function under this Chapter may be exercised in relation to— a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; or a vehicle to the extent (if any) that it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining if the vehicle is or is not a heavy vehicle.
- (a) a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; or
- (b) a vehicle to the extent (if any) that it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining if the vehicle is or is not a heavy vehicle.