Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
14Proceeding against pt 3
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14 Proceeding against pt 3 (1) It is a defence to a prosecution of a person for an offence against this part if the person satisfies the court that the person could not have prevented the vehicle being driven, or allowed to stand, on a road or road related area while loaded unsafely. (2) In a proceeding for an offence against this part, it is sufficient to prove a vehicle was loaded unsafely if the prosecution proves the load on the vehicle was not placed, secured or restrained in a way that met the standards prescribed by regulation.
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