Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024
44Exemption may be void
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44 Exemption may be void
(1) A permit is void and of no effect if the vehicle or combination to which the permit applies is used –
(a) on a route other than on a route which it is permitted to travel under the permit; or
(b) at a time other than a time at which it is permitted to travel under the permit; or
(c) while accompanied by fewer than the number of pilot vehicles required under the permit applying to it; or
(d) with an aggregate axle mass, inclusive of any load, that exceeds by more than 10% the mass permitted under the permit; or
(e) with a dimension, inclusive of any load, that exceeds by more than 10% the dimensions permitted under the permit.
(2) A Gazette notice is void and of no effect in respect of a particular person, vehicle or combination if the person uses, or causes or permits to be used, a vehicle or combination –
(a) on a route other than on a route which it is permitted to travel under the notice; or
(b) at a time other than a time at which it is permitted to travel under the notice; or
(c) while accompanied by fewer than the number of pilot vehicles required under the notice applying to it; or
(d) with an aggregate axle mass, inclusive of any load, that exceeds by more than 10% the mass permitted under the notice; or
(e) with a dimension, inclusive of any load, that exceeds by more than 10% the dimensions permitted under the notice.