254Operating under BFM hours—solo drivers

254 Operating under BFM hours—solo drivers

254 Operating under BFM hours—solo drivers

(1) The solo driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle commits an offence if, in any period stated in the BFM hours for the driver, the driver—

(a) works for more than the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or

(b) rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a minor risk breach—$4000; or

(b) for a substantial risk breach—$6000; or

(c) for a severe risk breach—$10000; or

(d) for a critical risk breach—$15000.

Editorial note.

See also section 737 (Increase of penalty amounts).

(2), (3) (Repealed)

s 254: Am 2016 No 65, sec 43.