57Alteration of maximum loads, &c.

57 Alteration of maximum loads, &c. (1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, specify maximum mass, maximum axle, wheel or tyre loads, maximum tyre pressures, maximum speeds or maximum numbers of trailers, in place of those fixed under Part 5A or the Standards for vehicles, classes of vehicles or vehicles having tyres of a particular kind, travelling on a public street or in a public place, specified in that notice, during periods specified in that notice. (2) A maximum mass, load, tyre pressure, speed or number of trailers specified in a notice under subsection (1) by the Minister shall be deemed to be substituted for that fixed by or under the appropriate provision of Part 5A or the Standards in respect of: (a) vehicles of the class; (b) vehicles having the kind of tyres; (c) vehicles travelling on the public street or in the public place; and (d) the period, specified in the notice.