24Standards for security of loads

24 Standards for security of loads

(1)  In this regulation –

Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles means the Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles 2018 published by the NTC, as amended or replaced from time to time;

Loading Performance Standards means the standards of that name set out in the Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles;

NTC means the National Transport Commission established by the National Transport Commission Act 2003 of the Commonwealth.

(2)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle or light combination on which the load is not placed, secured or restrained in accordance with the Loading Performance Standards.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or

(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.

(3)  In proceedings for failure to comply with subregulation (2)  –

(a) a document purporting to be the Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles is to be taken to be the Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles; and

(b) evidence that a load, or part of a load, has fallen off a vehicle or combination is evidence that the load was not properly placed, secured or restrained.