49Warning signs and warning lights

49 Warning signs and warning lights

(1)  If it is a condition of an exemption that a vehicle or combination be fitted with a warning sign, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the vehicle or combination unless it is fitted with a warning sign that complies with the requirements of this regulation, the exemption and Schedule 2.

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 vehicle or combination displaying a warning sign unless –

(a) the sign is required under an exemption; and

(b) the vehicle or combination is operating in accordance with the exemption.

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)  If it is a requirement of an exemption that a warning light be fitted to a vehicle or combination, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the vehicle or combination under that exemption unless the warning light is illuminated.

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.

(4)  If a pilot vehicle is required to have a warning light, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the pilot vehicle to accompany a vehicle or combination unless the warning light is illuminated.

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.

(5)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle or combination with a warning light illuminated on it unless –