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Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024
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7 Maximum tyre pressures
A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light vehicle with pneumatic tyres inflated to a pressure exceeding –
(a) the pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer; or
(b) 825 kilopascals in the case of a radial tyre; or
(c) 700 kilopascals in any other case.
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.