National Transport Commission (Model Law on Engine Brake Noise Limits) Regulations 2009
5. Amendment to the Vehicle Standards Re5. Amendment to the Vehicle Standards Regulations
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5. Amendment to the Vehicle Standards Regulations
After regulation 14 of the Road Transport Reform (Vehicle Standards) Regulations insert –
“14A. Engine brake devices not complying with Vehicle Standards
If an engine brake device contravenes rule 153A of the Vehicle Standards, the operator of the vehicle to which the device is fitted commits an offence.
Penalty: [local variations].”.
[Implementation note: As these provisions are novel, it is intended that the amendments will only be introduced after the intention to introduce them has been well‑publicised. It is also intended that first offenders will be dealt with by way of a warning that includes information as to how a repetition of the offence can be prevented.]