63Special mass limits

63 Special mass limits

63 Special mass limits

(1) A roads authority may, by written notice, fix a maximum axle load, maximum loaded mass or other load limit for a vehicle—

(a) if the provisions of this Part do not apply to the vehicle, or

(b) in a special case.

(2) The notice must be—

(a) given to the responsible person for the vehicle to which it applies, or

(b) published in the Gazette or in a local newspaper circulated in the locality to which the notice applies.

(3) A load or limit fixed by a notice is taken to be imposed by this Part.

(4) A person must not fail to comply with the terms of a notice.