312Exemption—tow truck driver

312 Exemption—tow truck driver (1) It is a defence to the prosecution of the driver of a tow truck for an offence against a provision mentioned in subsection (2) if, at the time of the offence— (a) the driver is engaged in loading, or connecting to, a vehicle to which this section applies; and (b) the driver is unable to comply with the provision; and (c) the tow truck is displaying a flashing light; and (d) the driver is acting safely. (a) part 4 (Making turns); (b) part 6 (Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights); (c) division 7.1 (Giving way at stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to driver); (d) part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings); (e) part 9 (Roundabouts); (f) part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules); (g) part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking); (h) section 288 (Driving on path); (i) section 289 (Driving on nature strip); (j) section 290 (Driving on traffic island).

vehicle to which this section applies means the following vehicles: (a) a vehicle at the scene of a crash; (b) a disabled vehicle.