Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (ACT) - SECT 89

    (1)     A person must not use, or permit to be used, on a road a heavy vehicle that is unsafe.

Maximum penalty—$6000.

    (2)     For the purposes of subsection (1), a heavy vehicle is unsafe only if the condition of the vehicle, or any of its components or equipment—

        (a)     makes the use of the vehicle unsafe; or

        (b)     endangers public safety.

    (3)     Subsection (1) does not apply to a heavy vehicle for which a vehicle defect notice is in force and that is being moved in accordance with the terms of the notice.