292Insecure or overhanging load

#### 292 Insecure or overhanging load 292 Insecure or overhanging load > 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). > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. > > Note 1. > > Other laws of this jurisdiction may deal with the loading of vehicles and carrying loads on vehicles. > > Note 2. > > This rule is not uniform with the corresponding rule in rule 292 of the Australian Road Rules. Different rules may apply in other Australian jurisdictions. > > **rule 292:** Am 2020 (476), Sch 1\[46\] \[47\].