8Application of definitions in other road transport

8 Application of definitions in other road transport If a word or expression is defined in an Act (but not a regulation or another publication) included in the road transport legislation, the definition applies to each use of the word or expression in other road transport legislation unless the contrary intention appears. Division 2.2 Relationship between road transport legislation and other laws Division 2.2 Relationship between road transport legislation and other laws 9 General relationship with other laws The road transport legislation does not— (a) affect any other Act or subordinate law, or take away powers vested in an entity under any other Act or subordinate law; or (b) affect any liability of anyone at common law, except to the extent that the road transport legislation provides otherwise expressly or by necessary intention.