25Loads on light vehicles

25 Loads on light vehicles

(1)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle or light combination on which the load is not safely and securely fastened so as to prevent –

(a) the load, or any part of it, falling from the vehicle or combination; and

(b) any unnecessary movement of the load in relation to the vehicle or combination; and

(c) the load flapping or swaying so as to cause, or be likely to cause, danger to any person or property.

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.

(2)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle or light combination with a load consisting of sand, soil, rocks, stones, gravel or similar material unless it is loaded to prevent any portion of that material from falling or being blown from the light vehicle or light combination.

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.