319Legal effect of traffic‑related items mentioned in the Australian Road Rules

319 Legal effect of traffic‑related items mentioned in the Australian Road Rules

(1) A traffic‑related item of a kind mentioned in the Australian Road Rules has effect for the Rules if: (a) the item is on a road, or on a vehicle on a road; and (b) the item complies substantially with the Rules. (2) A traffic‑related item is taken to comply with the Australian Road Rules unless the contrary is proved.

Note 1: Road includes a road‑related area—see rule 11(2).

Note 2: Rule 322(1) and (2) explain the meaning of a traffic control device on a road.