Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--VEHICLE STANDARDS AND SAFETY) REGULATION 2021 - REG 45

45 Load performance standards for load on light vehicle

(1) This section states the
"load performance standards" for a load on a light vehicle.

(2) A load on a light vehicle must be restrained in a way that—

(a) prevents the load from moving in relation to the vehicle if the loaded vehicle is subjected to any of the following, separately—

(i) 0.8g deceleration in a forward direction;

(ii) 0.5g deceleration in a backward direction;

(iii) 0.5g acceleration in a lateral direction; and

(b) if friction or limited vertical displacement is relied on to comply with paragraph (a) —prevents the load from moving in relation to the vehicle if the loaded vehicle is subjected to 0.2g acceleration in a vertical direction relative to the load; and

(c) at a minimum, is capable of withstanding the forces that would result in the circumstances mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .

(3) Despite subsection (2) , a load on a light vehicle may move in relation to the vehicle if—

(a) the vehicle’s stability and weight distribution are not adversely affected by the movement; and

(b) the load does not become dislodged from the vehicle.

Examples—

• a load contained within the sides or enclosure of a light vehicle restrained from moving horizontally may move vertically

• a load of very light objects, or a loose bulk load, contained within an enclosed part of a light vehicle may move horizontally and vertically

• liquid in a bulk load contained in an enclosed tank on a light vehicle may move within the tank