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ROAD RULES 2009 (S.R. 2009, NO. 142) - REG 127

Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles
(1)  The driver of a long vehicle must drive at least the required minimum distance behind another long vehicle travelling in front of the driver, unless the driver is –
(a) driving on a multi-lane road or any length of road in a built-up area; or
(b) overtaking.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note : Built-up area , length of road, multi-lane road and overtake are defined in the dictionary.

(2)  In this rule –
long vehicle means a vehicle that, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or longer;

Note : Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d) .

required minimum distance means –
(a) for a long vehicle in a road train area – 200 metres or, if another law of this jurisdiction provides another distance for the area, that distance; or
(b) for a long vehicle in another area – 60 metres or, if another law of this jurisdiction provides another distance for the area, that distance;
road train means a combination that is a road train for the Road Rules under another law of this jurisdiction.

Note : Combination is defined in the dictionary.



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