(1)         A traffic-related item of a kind mentioned in the Australian Road Rules has effect for the Rules if—

            (a)         the item is on a road, or on a vehicle on a road; and

            (b)         the item complies substantially with the Rules.

        (2)         A traffic-related item is taken to comply with the Australian Road Rules unless the contrary is proved.

Note 1—

"Road" includes a road-related area—see rule 11(2).

Note 2—

Rule 322(1) and (2) explain the meaning of a traffic control device on a road.