138CDetaching trailer

138C Detaching trailer (1) Subject to subregulation (2), a prime contractor must not direct or induce the driver of a road vehicle that has a trailer transporting a placard load attached to it to detach the trailer or permit it to be detached from the vehicle unless it is detached in compliance with Part 13 of the ADG Code. (2) Despite subregulation (1), a prime contractor may direct or induce a driver to detach a trailer from the road vehicle other than in compliance with Part 13 of the ADG Code if: (a) the vehicle is in a remote location; and (b) the trailer to be detached contains dangerous goods that are UN Class 3 goods that are flammable goods; and (c) it is necessary to detach the trailer to enable the vehicle to access a location that would be inaccessible if the trailer were attached to the vehicle; and (d) the trailer will not be a traffic hazard or a risk to safety when it is detached.

Regulations 2011 109 (b) detaches a trailer in a manner that contravenes subregulation (1) or (2).