115Proof of contravention of loading requirement

115 Proof of contravention of loading requirement

115 Proof of contravention of loading requirement

(1) In a proceeding for an offence against Division 1, the following is evidence that a load on a heavy vehicle was not placed, secured or restrained in compliance with a loading requirement applying to the vehicle—

(a) evidence that the load was not placed, secured or restrained in a way that met a loading performance standard;

(b) evidence that a load, or part of a load, has fallen off a heavy vehicle.

(2) The national regulations may prescribe standards (the loading performance standards) for heavy vehicles.

s 115: Subst 2018 No 18, sec 12.