Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS 1997 No. 241 - REG 13.3

13.3 (1) This regulation applies to a vehicle transporting a placard load of
dangerous goods that is broken down or otherwise immobilised on a road.

(2) An authorised officer may give directions to a person who is involved in
the transport of the dangerous goods about how:

   (a)  repair work is to be carried out on the vehicle; or

   (b)  the vehicle is to be towed off the road; or

   (c)  the dangerous goods are to be removed from the vehicle; or

   (d)  the dangerous goods are to be dealt with after their removal from the
        vehicle.

(3) The person must comply with the direction, unless the person has a
reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Penalty: $1,500