298Failing to record information about odometer reading

298 Failing to record information about odometer reading

298 Failing to record information about odometer reading

(1) The driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle must record the odometer reading in the manner prescribed by the national regulations if and when required to do so by the national regulations.

Maximum penalty—$1500.

Editorial note.

See also section 737 (Increase of penalty amounts).

(2) In a proceeding for the offence against subsection (1), it is a defence for the driver to prove that—

(a) at the time of the offence, the odometer was malfunctioning; and

(b) the driver has complied with section 397.