29Use of snow chains in Kosciuszko National Park

29 Use of snow chains in Kosciuszko National Park

29 Use of snow chains in Kosciuszko National Park

(1) A person travelling by motor vehicle on any designated snow/ice risk road within Kosciuszko National Park at any time on or after 1 June and before 11 October in any year must carry snow chains suitable for use on the tyres of the motor vehicle.

Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.

(2) A person travelling by motor vehicle within Kosciuszko National Park on or after 1 June and before 11 October in any year must use snow chains on the tyres of the motor vehicle when directed to do so by a designated officer or by a notice erected in the park or given to the park user.

Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.

(3) In this clause—

designated officer, in relation to a park, means—

(a) a national parks officer, or

(b) a person who is authorised by the park authority to exercise the powers conferred by this clause, or

(c) a police officer.

designated snow/ice risk road means a road on which there is a sign, erected by or on behalf of the Secretary, requiring snow chains to be carried on the road.

motor vehicle does not include a four-wheel drive vehicle.