Warning signs and warning lights
49 Warning signs and warning lights
If it is a condition of an exemption that a vehicle or combination be fitted with a warning sign, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the vehicle or combination unless it is fitted with a warning sign that complies with the requirements of this regulation, the exemption and Schedule 2. 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.
A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle or combination displaying a warning sign unless – the sign is required under an exemption; and the vehicle or combination is operating in accordance with the exemption. 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.
If it is a requirement of an exemption that a warning light be fitted to a vehicle or combination, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the vehicle or combination under that exemption unless the warning light is illuminated. 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.
If a pilot vehicle is required to have a warning light, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, the pilot vehicle to accompany a vehicle or combination unless the warning light is illuminated. 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.
A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle or combination with a warning light illuminated on it unless – the light is required under an exemption; and the vehicle or combination is operating in accordance with the exemption. 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.
A requirement to display a warning sign or warning light as a condition of an exemption does not affect any other obligation to display a sign or light under these regulations, the Act or any other Act.
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