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283Offence for vehicle to travel where height restriction would be exceeded
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283 Offence for vehicle to travel where height restriction would be exceeded
(1) A person must not use a vehicle on a highway to travel or attempt to travel beneath a bridge or overhead structure that carries a sign with the words "LOW CLEARANCE" or "CLEARANCE" if the height of the vehicle is equal to or greater than the height shown on the sign.
(2) The registered operator of a vehicle must take reasonable steps to ensure that the vehicle is not used on a highway in contravention of subregulation (1).