221–1 NSW rule: using crimson flashing warning lights on certain local council vehicles
221.1 221–1 NSW rule: using crimson flashing warning lights on certain local council vehicles
Without limiting rule 218–1(e), a driver must not use any crimson flashing warning light permitted to be fixed to a motor vehicle by rule 114(4)–(9) of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules (or, in the case of a heavy vehicle, a corresponding heavy vehicle standard) unless the vehicle is being used by an employee of a local council for the purposes of enforcing excess weight limits legislation.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
Note.
Local council and motor vehicle are defined in the Dictionary.
In this rule—
excess weight limits legislation means any of the following—
the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW),
the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, Part 4 and section 163.
Note.
This rule is an additional NSW road rule. There is no corresponding rule in the Australian Road Rules.
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