Light motor vehicles not to tow trailers except in certain cases
31 Light motor vehicles not to tow trailers except in certain cases
In this regulation – towing capacity of the motor vehicle means – the towing capacity of the motor vehicle as specified by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle; or if the towing capacity is not specified or is not able to be identified – 1.5 times the unloaded mass of the motor vehicle, if the trailer is fitted with brakes that are in working order; or the unloaded mass of the motor vehicle, if the trailer is not fitted with brakes that are in working order; towing capacity of the towing attachment means the towing capacity of the towing attachment as specified by its manufacturer.
A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a light motor vehicle to tow a trailer if the trailer has a loaded mass exceeding – the towing capacity of the motor vehicle; or the towing capacity of the towing attachment fitted to the motor vehicle. In the case of – a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.
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