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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicle Standards Regulations) Regulations 2006

Part 8Maximum road speed limiting

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Part 8—Maximum road speed limiting

Note: This Part requires various heavy vehicles built after 31 December 1987 but before 1 July 1991 to have a restricted top speed. However, the Part exempts from being speed limited emergency vehicles and certain 2‑axle prime movers owned by farmers and used in primary production.

Note: The following terms defined in clause 10.6 are used in this Part:

ADR GVM
axle owner
bus prime mover
emergency vehicle road train

Note: The following terms defined in section 4 of the Act are used in this Part:

motor vehicle road

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