Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)
sec.298Failing to record information about odometer reading
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sec.298 Failing to record information about odometer reading
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. In a proceeding for the offence against subsection (1) , it is a defence for the driver to prove that— at the time of the offence, the odometer was malfunctioning; and the driver has complied with section 397 . (sec.298-ssec.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. (sec.298-ssec.2) In a proceeding for the offence against subsection (1) , it is a defence for the driver to prove that— at the time of the offence, the odometer was malfunctioning; and the driver has complied with section 397 .
- (a) at the time of the offence, the odometer was malfunctioning; and
- (b) the driver has complied with section 397 .