(1)  During daylight, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle carrying a load if the load projects more than –

(a) 1.2 metres in front of the vehicle; or

(b) 1.2 metres behind the vehicle, unless a red flag is affixed to the rear extremity of the load.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a first offence – 20 penalty units; and

(b) a second or subsequent offence – 40 penalty units.

(2)  At night, a person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a vehicle carrying a load if the load projects more than –

(a) 1.2 metres in front of the vehicle; or

(b) 1.2 metres behind the vehicle, unless a red light is affixed to, and clearly displayed at, the rear extremity of the load.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a first offence – 20 penalty units; and

(b) a second or subsequent offence – 40 penalty units.