Traffic Regulations 1999

(1) A person must not drive, or permit a person to drive, a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes that is carrying a loose bulk load unless the load is covered by a load cover that is suitable for securing the load.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) However, the Director may, in writing, exempt a vehicle, or class of vehicles, from the application of subregulation (1).

Example of a class of vehicles for subregulation (2)

All vehicles working on a particular major project.

GVM, of a rigid vehicle, does not include a trailer being towed by the vehicle.

load cover means a cover made from closed or open weaved material, and includes a tarpaulin.

loose bulk load means a load consisting primarily of:

(ba) gravel, rocks or other quarried material that is likely to be dislodged by the action of rough roads or airflow across the vehicle; or

(c) any other loose material that is likely to be dislodged by the action of rough roads or airflow across the vehicle.

rigid, see the Motor Vehicles Act 1949.