25Contravening condition of mass or dimension exemption relating to escort vehicle

25 Contravening condition of mass or dimension exemption relating to escort vehicle

Section 130 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, as that Law applies as a law of this jurisdiction, does not apply to the driver of the escort vehicle accompanying the heavy vehicle, and the operator of the heavy vehicle, if the driver of the escort vehicle  –

(a) is an authorised officer; and

(b) does not comply with a condition of the mass or dimension exemption that relates to –

(i) the positioning of the escort vehicle; or

(ii) the escorting distance; and

(c) is satisfied that the failure to comply with the condition is necessary for public safety.