r 292
In forceInsecure or overhanging load
Schedule 3Australian Road Rules
Part 18Miscellaneous road rules
Division 1Miscellaneous rules for drivers
292 Insecure or overhanging load
(1) A driver must not drive or tow a vehicle if the vehicle is carrying a load that:
(a)
is not properly secured to the vehicle; or
(b) is placed on the vehicle in a way that causes the vehicle to be unstable; or
(c) projects from the vehicle in a way that is likely to injure a person, obstruct the path of other drivers or pedestrians, or damage a vehicle or anything else (for example, the road surface).
Offence provision.
Note
Other laws of this jurisdiction may deal with the loading of vehicles and carrying loads on vehicles.
(2)
This rule is not limited by rule 292A.
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