Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021
sec.35Loaded mass of light vehicle without GVM or ATM
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sec.35 Loaded mass of light vehicle without GVM or ATM
This section— applies to a light vehicle, including a light vehicle that is part of a combination, that does not have— for a motor vehicle—a GVM; or for a trailer—an ATM; but does not apply to a light combination. A person must not drive the light vehicle on a road if the loaded mass of the vehicle is more than the mass that reasonably allows the vehicle to be driven safely having regard to the design of the vehicle. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.35-ssec.1) This section— applies to a light vehicle, including a light vehicle that is part of a combination, that does not have— for a motor vehicle—a GVM; or for a trailer—an ATM; but does not apply to a light combination. (sec.35-ssec.2) A person must not drive the light vehicle on a road if the loaded mass of the vehicle is more than the mass that reasonably allows the vehicle to be driven safely having regard to the design of the vehicle. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
- (a) applies to a light vehicle, including a light vehicle that is part of a combination, that does not have— (i) for a motor vehicle—a GVM; or (ii) for a trailer—an ATM; but
- (i) for a motor vehicle—a GVM; or
- (ii) for a trailer—an ATM; but
- (b) does not apply to a light combination.
- (i) for a motor vehicle—a GVM; or
- (ii) for a trailer—an ATM; but