National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
297Driver to have proper control of a vehicle etc
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297 Driver to have proper control of a vehicle etc
(1) A driver must not drive a vehicle unless the driver has proper control of the vehicle.
Offence provision.
(1A) A driver must not drive a vehicle if a child or an animal is in the driver’s lap.
Offence provision.
(2) A driver must not drive a motor vehicle unless the driver has a clear view of the road, and traffic, ahead, behind and to each side of the driver.
Offence provision.
Note: Motor vehicle is defined in the dictionary.
(3) The rider of a motor bike must not ride with an animal on the petrol tank of the motor bike.
Offence provision.
Note: Motor bike is defined in the dictionary.