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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE OPERATIONS) REGULATIONS 2001 (S.R. 2001, NO. 168) - REG 27

Loads on vehicles
(1)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle or combination on which the load is not safely and securely fastened so as to prevent –
(a) the load, or any part of it, falling from the vehicle; and
(b) any unnecessary movement of the load in relation to the vehicle; and
(c) the load flapping or swaying so as to cause, or be likely to cause, danger to any person or property.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence – 20 penalty units; and
(b) a second or subsequent offence – 40 penalty units.
(2)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle or combination with a load consisting of sand, soil, rocks, stones, gravel or similar material unless it is loaded to prevent any portion of that material from falling or being blown from the vehicle or combination.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence – 20 penalty units; and
(b) a second or subsequent offence – 40 penalty units.



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