(1) This section applies if the driver of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle becomes aware or reasonably suspects that an odometer fitted to the vehicle is malfunctioning.
(2) The driver must inform the following persons of the malfunctioning or suspected malfunctioning within 2 business days--
(a) each owner of the vehicle;
(b) if the driver is an employed driver--the driver's employer;
(c) each operator of the vehicle.
Maximum penalty--531/3 penalty units.
(3) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (2), the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence for the offence.
Note--
See part 1, division 3 for the reasonable steps defence.