National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006
92Liability of packer
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92 Liability of packer
(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) a breach of a mass, dimension or load restraint requirement occurs; and (b) the person is the packer of any goods that are in or on the vehicle or combination concerned. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the weight of a freight container containing goods consigned for road transport exceeds the maximum gross weight as marked on the container or on the container’s safety approval plate; and (b) the person is the packer of any of the goods contained in the freight container. (3) The offences under this section are offences of absolute liability. (4) The person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence for an offence under this section.