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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
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A driver must not drive or tow a vehicle if the vehicle is carrying a load that: (a) is not properly secured to the vehicle; or (b) is placed on the vehicle in a way that causes the vehicle to be unstable; or (c) projects from the vehicle in a way that is likely to injure a person, obstruct the path of other drivers or pedestrians, or damage a vehicle or anything else (for example, the road surface).
Offence provision.
Note: Other laws of this jurisdiction may deal with the loading of vehicles and carrying loads on vehicles.