Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

TRADE MEASUREMENT (WEIGHBRIDGES) REGULATIONS (NO. 30 OF 1991) - REG 30

Penalty: $2,000.

(2) This subregulation is complied with if—

        (a)     use of the weighbridge is not use for public weighing;

        (b)     the wheelbase of the vehicle concerned is—

              (i)     longer than the length of the platform of the weighbridge or, if the weighbridge has 2 or more platforms, the total of the lengths of the platforms; and

              (ii)     shorter than the sum of the length, or total length, found under subparagraph (i) and the length of the shorter, or, if their lengths are the same, of either, of the approaches to the platform or platforms;

        (c)     the approaches have a smooth and level surface which is paved with concrete or other approved material and is in the same horizontal plane as the top of the platform or platforms;

        (d)     the perimeter of the approaches is clearly indicated by painted marks or by other approved means; and

        (e)     at all times during the measuring—

              (i)     the wheels on one or more of the axles are located on the platform or platforms and the wheels on the other axles are located within the indicated perimeter of the approaches; and

              (ii)     the brakes, gears and any other means capable of restricting the free movement of the vehicle are disengaged.

Fraudulent activities of licensee or operator