Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)
sec.258Operating under AFM hours
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sec.258 Operating under AFM hours
The driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle commits an offence if, in any period stated in the AFM hours for the driver, the driver— works for more than the maximum work time stated in the AFM hours; or rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the AFM hours. 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 258 amd 2016 No. 65 s 45 (sec.258-ssec.1) The driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle commits an offence if, in any period stated in the AFM hours for the driver, the driver— works for more than the maximum work time stated in the AFM hours; or rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the AFM hours. 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 AFM hours; or
- (b) rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the AFM hours.
- (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.