New South Wales Consolidated Acts

HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (NSW) - SECT 256

256 Operating under BFM hours--two-up drivers

(1) The driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle who is a party to a two-up driving arrangement commits an offence if, in any period stated in the BFM hours for the driver, the driver--

(a) works for more than the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or

(b) rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.

: Maximum penalty--

(a) for a minor risk breach--$4000; or

(b) for a substantial risk breach--$6000; or

(c) for a severe risk breach--$10000; or

(d) for a critical risk breach--$15000.

Editorial note--: See also section 737 (Increase of penalty amounts).