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Road Rules 2019
291Making unnecessary noise or smoke
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291 Making unnecessary noise or smoke
A person must not start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
Example
Causing the wheels of the driver’s vehicle to lose traction and spin on the road surface may make unnecessary noise or smoke.
Note 2 Other laws of this jurisdiction also deal with vehicles and equipment that make noise or smoke.