Definitions
121 Definitions
In this Part—
camera device means a device that is capable of taking photographs (whether or not in the form of digitised, electronic or computer-generated images).
dimension, in relation to a vehicle, means the length, width or height of the vehicle.
installation of a prescribed traffic control device includes the painting or formation of any marks or structure that constitute, or form part of, the device.
maximum dimension requirement, in relation to a vehicle, means a requirement concerning a maximum dimension for the vehicle.
prescribed traffic control device means a sign, signal, marking, structure or other device to direct or warn traffic on a road (or part of a road) that is prescribed by the statutory rules for the purposes of this definition.
speeding offence means an offence against this Act or the statutory rules of failing to obey a speed limit (including an average speed limit calculated in accordance with Division 3), and includes—
an offence against the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) or the regulations in force for the purposes of that Law where the speed at which a heavy vehicle has travelled is relevant for the purpose of establishing that the offence has been committed, and
a speed limiter offence.
traffic control authority means—
Transport for NSW, or
the Commissioner of Police, or
any other person (or person belonging to a class or description of persons) prescribed by the statutory rules for the purposes of this definition.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Road Rules 2014 · Regulation
- Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017
- Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021
2 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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