4Weight of motor vehicles—the Act, s 23(2)(e)

4 Weight of motor vehicles—the Act, s 23(2)(e)

4 Weight of motor vehicles—the Act, s 23(2)(e)

(1) The weight of a motor vehicle for the Act and this regulation is—

(a) if Transport for NSW has given a direction in accordance with this section specifying the weight of the vehicle—the weight specified, or

(b) otherwise—the weight calculated in accordance with subsection (2) or (3).

(2) The weight of a motor vehicle, other than a trailer, is the unladen mass of the motor vehicle including—

(a) the tools and accessories usually carried by the vehicle, and

(b) the fuel, water and oil in or on the vehicle.

(3) The weight of a motor vehicle that is a trailer is the unladen mass of the trailer, including the tools and accessories usually carried by the trailer.

(4) The weight of a motor vehicle calculated under subsection (2) or (3) must be rounded to the nearest 10kg, with 5kg being rounded up.

(5) A direction may be given for this section—

(a) in relation to motor vehicles of a specified make and description, and

(b) by written order of Transport for NSW.