397Driver must report malfunctioning odometer

397 Driver must report malfunctioning odometer

397 Driver must report malfunctioning odometer

(1) This section applies if the driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle becomes aware or has reason to suspect an odometer fitted to the vehicle is malfunctioning or has malfunctioned.

(2) The driver must inform the following persons of the matter within 2 business days—

(a) each owner of the vehicle;

(b) the driver’s employer if the driver is an employed driver;

(c) each operator of the vehicle.

Maximum penalty—$3000.

Editorial note.

See also section 737 (Increase of penalty amounts).

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in relation to a malfunction of an odometer if another driver of the vehicle has complied with the subsection in relation to the malfunction.