12BRegulation of the operation of B‑doubles

12B Regulation of the operation of B‑doubles

(1) The regulations may make provision regulating the operation of B‑doubles in the carriage of passengers or goods between prescribed places or for any purpose that is incidental to carriage of that kind. (2) The provision that may be made by the regulations includes, but is not limited to: (a) provision fixing the maximum loaded mass of a B‑double or any of its component parts; and (b) prohibition of the operation of a B‑double on a road that is not a federal route; and (c) prohibition of the operation of a B‑double on a federal route in breach of conditions determined under subsection 43A(2) in relation to that route; and (d) prohibition of the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers on or from a B‑double except at a place approved under the regulations for the purpose; and (e) prohibition of the loading or unloading of goods on or from a B‑double except at a place approved by or under the regulations for the purpose; and (f) provision as to the maximum exterior dimensions of a B‑double or any of its component parts; and (g) requirements as to the specifications or condition of any part of a B‑double or any equipment on, or forming part of, a B‑double; and (h) provision requiring B‑doubles: (i) to be weighed; and (ii) if necessary, to be unloaded; for the purpose of ensuring that they comply with this Act and the regulations.