Prime contractors
142 Prime contractors
A prime contractor must not use a road vehicle to transport a placard load if the road vehicle is not equipped with—
fire extinguishers and portable warning devices that comply with Part 12 of the ADG Code; and
any other equipment required under that Part.
- In the case of a natural person, 35 penalty units;
In the case of a body corporate, 175 penalty units.
A prime contractor must not use a road vehicle to transport a placard load if the prime contractor knows, or reasonably ought to know, that the equipment for the road vehicle mentioned in subregulation (1) has not been inspected or tested in accordance with Part 12 of the ADG Code.
- In the case of a natural person, 35 penalty units;
In the case of a body corporate, 175 penalty units.
A prime contractor must not use a road vehicle to transport a placard load if the prime contractor knows, or reasonably ought to know, that the equipment for the road vehicle mentioned in subregulation (1) is not in good repair or is not in proper working order.
- In the case of a natural person, 35 penalty units;
In the case of a body corporate, 175 penalty units.
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