Crossings by traction engines and large vehicles
8 Crossings by traction engines and large vehicles
This regulation applies to —
a machine that travels on crawler‑type tracks;
a road vehicle or machine which, or the load of which, exceeds 5 metres in width or height; and
a road vehicle or machine that —
is limited to a speed of 15 kilometres per hour or less;
is likely to cause, or create a risk of causing, an obstruction to, interference with, or displacement of, a railway track.
A person must not take, or attempt to take, a vehicle or machine to which this regulation applies across a railway track on the level except under and in accordance with a permit granted by the railway owner or by a person authorised by the railway owner in that behalf.
Penalty: $200.
A permit may be granted for the purposes of subregulation (2) subject to such conditions and restrictions as the railway owner or officer considers necessary to prevent damage being done to the railway.
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