Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)
sec.254Operating under BFM hours—solo drivers
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sec.254 Operating under BFM hours—solo drivers
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— works for more than the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period. Maximum penalty— for a minor risk breach—$4000; or for a substantial risk breach—$6000; or for a severe risk breach—$10000; or for a critical risk breach—$15000. s 254 amd 2016 No. 65 s 43 (sec.254-ssec.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— works for more than the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period. Maximum penalty— for a minor risk breach—$4000; or for a substantial risk breach—$6000; or for a severe risk breach—$10000; or for a critical risk breach—$15000.
- (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.
- (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.