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Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021
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#### 73 Exemptions in emergencies
73 Exemptions in emergencies
> > (1) In an emergency, for example a fire, explosion or natural disaster, Transport for NSW may exempt a vehicle or combination, or its driver or responsible person for the vehicle, from a requirement of this Part if—
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> > > (a) the vehicle or combination is being used, or is intended to be used—
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> > > > (i) to protect life or property, or
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> > > > (ii) to restore communication services, or
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> > > > (iii) to restore energy or water services, or services including sewage disposal, or
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> > > > (iv) to provide drought relief, and
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> > > (b) the exemption does not present an unreasonable danger to other road users.
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> > (2) An exemption may be subject to conditions imposed by Transport for NSW.
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> > (3) Transport for NSW—
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> > > (a) must make a written record of the exemption and its conditions, and
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> > > (b) may cause the exemption and conditions to be communicated orally to the driver or responsible person.