Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)
sec.89Safety requirement
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sec.89 Safety requirement
A person must not use, or permit to be used, on a road a heavy vehicle that is unsafe. Maximum penalty—$6000. For the purposes of subsection (1) , a heavy vehicle is unsafe only if the condition of the vehicle, or any of its components or equipment— makes the use of the vehicle unsafe; or endangers public safety. Subsection (1) does not apply to a heavy vehicle for which a vehicle defect notice is in force and that is being moved in accordance with the terms of the notice. (sec.89-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, on a road a heavy vehicle that is unsafe. Maximum penalty—$6000. (sec.89-ssec.2) For the purposes of subsection (1) , a heavy vehicle is unsafe only if the condition of the vehicle, or any of its components or equipment— makes the use of the vehicle unsafe; or endangers public safety. (sec.89-ssec.3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a heavy vehicle for which a vehicle defect notice is in force and that is being moved in accordance with the terms of the notice.
- (a) makes the use of the vehicle unsafe; or
- (b) endangers public safety.