Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 (ACT)
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 (repealed)
SL2000-10
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Republication No 68
Effective: 30 April 2018
Republication date: 30 April 2018
As repealed by SL2017‑44 s 4 (1)
About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 (repealed), made under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes).It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 30 April 2018.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.
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This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
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Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $150 for an individual and $750 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 (repealed)
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Contents
Page
Chapter 1 Preliminary
1 Name of regulation 2
2 Dictionary 2
3 Dictionary—application to Australian Road Rules 2
3A Road includes road related area 2
3B Meaning of park and stop 3
4 Notes 3
4AOffences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc 3
4B Offences against regulation are strict liability offences 4
4C General defence of accident or reasonable effort 4
Chapter 2 Australian Road Rules
Part 2.1 Incorporation into ACT law
5 Meaning of Australian Road Rules 5
6 Incorporation of Australian Road Rules into ACT law 5
Part 2.2 How the Australian Road Rules are incorporated
Division 2.2.1 General
7 References to another law of this jurisdiction etc 2
Division 2.2.2 Other provisions for the Australian Road Rules
8 ARR r 10 (2)—penalties for offences 3
8A ARR r 18—who is a pedestrian 3
9 ARR r 95—emergency stopping lane only signs 3
10 ARR r 104—no truck signs 4
11 ARR r 151 (3) (b)—riding a motorbike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider 4
11A ARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bicycle lanes 4
12 ARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bus lanes 4
12A ARR r 176—stopping on a clearway 5
13 ARR r 179 (1) (c)—stopping in a loading zone—goods and permit vehicles 5
13A ARR r 179 (1) (c) and (2) (c)—stopping in loading zone—bookable vehicles 6
13B ARR r 183—stopping in a bus zone 7
13BA ARR r 189—double parking—motorbikes 7
13C ARR r 195—stopping at or near a bus stop 7
14 ARR r 199 (2)—stopping near postbox 8
15 ARR r 206 (2) (b), (c)—time extension for people with disabilities permit 8
16 ARR r 207 (2) (a)—fees for parking in pay parking spaces 8
16A ARR r 213 (5)—making a motor vehicle secure—exception 9
17 ARR r 215 (4)—lights required to be fitted to a vehicle 9
18 ARR r 216 (3)—towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions 9
19 ARR r 220 (3)—using lights on vehicles that are stopped 9
20 ARR r 221 (f)—using hazard warning lights on buses carrying children 10
21 ARR r 222—using warning lights on buses carrying children 10
22 ARR r 225—use of radar detectors 10
22A ARR r 236 (6)—hitchhiking, roadside commerce etc permitted 11
22B ARR r 238—pedestrians travelling along a road (except in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy) 11
23 ARR r 244C—motorised scooters not to be used 12
24 ARR r 266 (7)—wearing of seatbelts by passengers under 16 years old 12
26 ARR r 270 (3)—wearing motorbike helmets 12
27 ARR r 271 (6)—riding on motorbikes 12
27A ARR r 280 (2) (a)—other vehicles to which B light rules apply 13
28 ARR r 287 (3), (4)—duties of participants in crashes 13
29 ARR r 289 (1) (g)—driving on nature strip 14
30 ARR r 298—driving with a person in or on trailer 15
30A ARR r 299—television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles 16
30B ARR r 300 (1) (c)—use of mobile phone 16
31 ARR r 310 (3), (4)—exemption for road workers etc 17
32 ARR r 313—postal workers 18
33 ARR dict—definitions for dictionary 18
Part 2.3 Additional ACT road rules
Division 2.3.1 Noise and other nuisances
37 Making unnecessary engine noise 22
38 Emission of waste oil or grease 22
Division 2.3.1A Bicycle riders
38A Keeping safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider 23
38B Exceptions for passing bicycle rider 24
38C Riding across road on crossing 25
38D Application of ARRs to riders crossing road on crossing 26
Division 2.3.1B People using personal mobility devices
38E Definitions—div 2.3.1B 27
38F Person using personal mobility device must wear bicycle helmet 27
38G Warning device on personal mobility device 27
38H Personal mobility device use at night 27
38I Personal mobility device use on footpaths or shared paths 28
38K Personal mobility device not to be used in bicycle lane on a road 29
38L Personal mobility device used to cross road on crossing 29
38M Personal mobility device use alongside more than 1 other person using personal mobility device 30
Division 2.3.2 Driver and passenger safety
39 Safety of persons on trailers 30
40 Passengers in sidecars to be seated 31
Division 2.3.3 Trailers and towing
41 Number of vehicles that may be drawn 32
42 Towing by vehicles under 4.5t 34
Division 2.3.4 Lights on vehicles
43 Lights on motor vehicles generally 36
Division 2.3.5 Metered parking
44 Metered parking—parking in spaces 37
44AA Metered parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes 38
44A Metered parking—parking fees 38
44B Metered parking—maximum length of stay 39
45 Metered parking—exceptions to s 44A and s 44B 39
46 Temporary closure of metered parking spaces 40
47 Misuse of parking meters 41
48 Interfering with parking meters etc 41
Division 2.3.6 Ticket parking
49 Ticket parking—parking in spaces 41
49AAA Ticket parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes 42
49A Ticket parking—display of tickets 43
49AA Ticket parking—e-payment 45
49B Ticket parking—maximum length of stay 45
50 Ticket parking—exceptions to s 49A and s 49B 46
51 Temporary closure of ticket parking spaces and areas 47
52 Use of false or damaged parking tickets etc 48
53 Misuse of parking ticket machines 48
54 Interfering with parking ticket machines etc 49
55 Interfering with parking tickets 49
Division 2.3.7 Other ACT road rules about stopping and parking
56 Unauthorised use of parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities 50
56A Interfering with parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities 51
57A Stopping public buses in bus zones and at bus stops 51
58 Stopping in an emergency etc or to comply with another law 52
Division 2.3.8 Other ACT road rules
59 Approaching and passing stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle etc 53
60 Interrupting funeral processions etc 55
61 Driving on roads closed to traffic 55
62 Use of wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys on roads 55
Part 2.4 Other provisions
63 Devices that are prescribed traffic control devices—Act, dict, def prescribed traffic control device 56
64 Preventing prescribed traffic control devices being clearly visible 56
65 Use of do not overtake turning vehicle sign 57
66 Approvals etc by road transport authority 57
67 Exemption from requirement about riding on motorbikes 58
68 Defence of complying with direction of police officer or authorised person 58
69 Exemption for driver of police vehicle—generally—Act, s 35 59
69A Exemption for driver of police vehicle—training and assessment 60
70 Exemption for driver of emergency vehicles 61
71 Stopping and parking exemption for police and emergency vehicles and authorised people 62
Chapter 3 Parking
Part 3.1 Parking schemes
Division 3.1.1 Metered parking schemes
72 Metered parking schemes 63
73 Metered parking areas 63
74 Parking meters 63
75 Metered parking spaces 64
Division 3.1.2 Ticket parking schemes
75A Parking authorities 64
75B Parking authority guidelines 65
76 Ticket parking schemes—road transport authority 65
76AA Approval of e-payment method 65
76A Ticket parking schemes—parking authorities 66
77 Ticket parking areas 67
78 Ticket parking spaces 67
79 Ticket machines 67
80 Parking tickets 67
81 Duration of parking tickets and e-payment parking period 68
Division 3.1.3 Heavy vehicle parking
82 Definitions—div 3.1.3 69
83 References in div 3.1.3 to land adjoining residential land 69
84 Vehicle parked partly on residential land 69
85 Parking of certain vehicles on residential land prohibited 70
85A No more than 1 heavy vehicle on residential land 70
85B Heavy vehicles to be parked away from residential land boundaries 71
86 Parking of certain vehicles on land adjoining residential land prohibited 71
87 Parking of certain commercial vehicles on land with multi-unit housing 72
87A No offence if reasonable necessity etc 73
87B Heavy vehicle refrigeration units not to be operated on residential land 73
87C Prohibition on night operation of heavy vehicle 73
88 Daily infringement 74
Division 3.1.3A Heavy vehicle parking—enforcement
89 Meaning of occupier—div 3.1.3A 75
90 Power to enter premises 75
91 Production of identity card 76
92 Consent to entry 76
93 General powers on entry to premises 77
94 Damage etc to be minimised 78
95 Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers 78
Division 3.1.4 Miscellaneous
97A Other powers to provide pay parking 79
98 Overlapping schemes 79
98A Income from ticket parking scheme 79
98B Costs of ticket parking scheme 80
99 Trailers not separately chargeable 80
Part 3.2 Parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities
100 Parking permits 81
101 Mobility parking scheme authorities 82
101A Parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities—cancellation 83
101B Parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities—return when cancelled 84
Part 3.3 Parking—other provisions
101C Marking tyres by parking inspectors 85
Chapter 4 Traffic offence detection devices
102 Definitions—ch 4 86
103 Approved traffic offence detection devices 89
103A Approval of police vehicle speedometers 89
103B Average speed detection systems—Act, s 22AA, s 23B and s 24 (2) 89
104 Major testing of laser speed measuring devices 93
104A Major testing of other traffic offence detection devices 94
104B Certification and sealing of traffic offence detection devices 96
105 Use of certain digital camera detection devices 96
105A Use of certain laser speed measuring devices 98
105B Use of certain radar speed measuring devices 99
106 Approved people—testing and sealing 100
107 Approved people—use 100
107A Recording of camera detection device image files—Act, s 23 (2) (c) (ii) 101
107B Verification of camera detection device image files—Act, s 23 (2) (c) (iii) 102
108 Meaning of codes etc on image taken by approved camera detection device or approved average speed detection system—Act, s 24 (2) (a) 102
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous
109 Additional police powers—removing parked cars 107
110 Prohibition on car minding 107
111 Removal of unattended vehicles—Act, s 32 (1) (c) 108
112 Disposal of impounded vehicles—Act, s 10K 108
112A Disposal of forfeited vehicles—Act, s 10K 110
113 Responsible person to inspect driver licence 110
114 Responsible person’s consent 110
115 Standards for safe carriage of loads—Act, s 14 (2) 110
Dictionary111
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 121
2 Abbreviation key 121
3 Legislation history 122
4 Amendment history 134
5 Earlier republications 155
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 (repealed)
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Chapter 1Preliminary
Name of regulation
This regulation is the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this regulation is part of the regulation.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of this regulation defines certain terms used in this regulation, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere.
For example, the signpost definition ‘semitrailer—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘semitrailer’ is defined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this regulation.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
Dictionary—application to Australian Road Rules
The definitions in the dictionary do not apply to the Australian Road Rules unless this regulation provides otherwise.
NoteSee div 2.2.1, note 2 for the relevant provisions of this regulation.
3ARoad includes road related area
In this regulation:
road includes a road related area.
3BMeaning of park and stop
In this regulation:
park, in relation to a driver, includes stop and allow the driver’s vehicle to stay (whether or not the driver leaves the vehicle).
stop, for a driver, includes park, but does not include stop to reverse the driver’s vehicle into a parking bay or other parking space.
Notes
A note in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this regulation.
NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
4AOffences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this regulation (including the Australian Road Rules).
Note 1Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to an offence against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.
Note 3The Australian Road Rules are to be read with, and as if they formed part of, this regulation (see s 6).
4BOffences against regulation are strict liability offences
An offence against this regulation (including the Australian Road Rules) is a strict liability offence.
4CGeneral defence of accident or reasonable effort
Without limiting any other defence, it is a defence to an offence against this regulation (including the Australian Road Rules) if the defendant proves that the offence—
(a)was the result of an accident; or
(b)could not have been avoided by any reasonable efforts by the defendant.
Chapter 2Australian Road Rules
Part 2.1Incorporation into ACT law
Meaning of Australian Road Rules
In this regulation:
Australian Road Rules means that part of the publication known as the Australian Road Rules, ISBN 0 7240 8874 1 published by the National Transport Commission in February 2012 that consists of the rules approved by the Australian Transport Council under the National Transport Commission Act 2003 (Cwlth).
Note The Australian Road Rules are accessible at >
Incorporation of Australian Road Rules into ACT law
(1)The Australian Road Rules (other than rule 2) are to be read with, and as if they formed part of, this regulation.
(2)Subsection (1) has effect subject to this regulation.
Part 2.2How the Australian Road Rules are incorporated
Division 2.2.1 General
Note 1The Australian Road Rules are not completely self-contained and need to be read with associated laws of each jurisdiction. Many of the rules provide for ‘another law of this jurisdiction’ to define terms used in the Australian Road Rules for application of the Australian Road Rules in the ACT, to permit things to be done in the ACT otherwise prohibited by the Australian Road Rules or to exempt persons in the ACT from complying with the Australian Road Rules.
Note 2The following table sets out the provisions of the Australian Road Rules for which provision is made by this part:
column 1
item
column 2
ARR provision
column 3
provision of this regulation
1 10 (2) 8 2 18 8A 3 95 9 4 104 10 5 151 (3) (b) 11 6 158 (2) (c) 12 7 176 12A 8 179 (1) (c) 13 9 179 (1) (c) and (2) (c) 13A 10 183 13B 11 189 13BA 12 195 13C 13 199 (2) 14 14 206 (2) (b) and (c) 15 15 207 (2) (a) 16 16 213 (5) 16A 17 215 (4) 17 18 216 (3) 18 19 220 (3) 19 20 221 (f) 20 21 222 21 22 225 22 23 236 (6) 22A 24 244C 23 25 266 (7) 24 26 270 (3) 26 27 271 (6) 27 28 280 (2) (a) 27A 29 287 (3) (e) and (4) 28 30 289 (1) (g) 29 31 298 30 32 299 30A 33 300 (1) (c) 30B 34 310 (3) and (4) 31 35 313 32 36 dict, def bus 33 (1) 37 dict, def approved bicycle helmet 33 (1) 38 dict, def approved seatbelt 33 (1) 39 dict, def authorised person 33 (1) 40 dict, def emergency worker 33 (1) 41 dict, def GVM 33 (2) 42 dict, def hazard warning lights 33 (3) 43 dict, def mechanical signalling device 33 (1) 44 dict, def oversize vehicle 33 (1) 45 dict, def police officer 33 (1) 46 dict, def portable warning triangle 33 (4) 47 dict, def postal worker 33 (1) 48 dict, def public bus 33 (1) 49 dict, def taxi 33 (1) 50 dict, def wheeled recreational vehicle 33 (1)
Note 3The following table sets out other provisions of the Australian Road Rules for which provision is made by other territory laws (including provisions in other parts of this regulation):
column 1
item
column 2
ARR provision
column 3
other law
1 12 (2) Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 12 2 13 (2) Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 12 3 28 (2), n 3 this regulation, s 65 4 32 (2), n 3 this regulation, s 65 5 65 this regulation, s 38D (1) 6 80 this regulation, s 38D (2) 7 81 this regulation, s 38D (3) 8 185 (1) this regulation, s 100 9 248 this regulation, s 38D (5) 10 262 this regulation, s 38D (4) 11 287 (1), n 2 Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, s 16 12 304 Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 6 and s 7 13 311 (1) (c) Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) 14 312 (3) (c) Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, s 31 and s 32 15 dict, def parking permit for people with disabilities this regulation, s 101 16 dict, def bicycle Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dict, def bicycle
References to another law of this jurisdiction etc
(1)In the Australian Road Rules, a reference to another law of this jurisdiction includes a reference to the Act.
NoteA reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
(2)In the Australian Road Rules:
law of this jurisdiction means a territory law or a law applying as a territory law.
this jurisdiction means the Australian Capital Territory.
Division 2.2.2 Other provisions for the Australian Road Rules
ARR r 10 (2)—penalties for offences
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 10 (2), the penalty for an offence against the Australian Road Rules is a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units.
8AARR r 18—who is a pedestrian
Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 18, a pedestrian includes—
(a)a person driving a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 km/h (on level ground); and
(b)a person in a non-motorised wheelchair; and
(c)a person pushing a motorised or non-motorised wheelchair; and
(d)a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy; and
(e)a person in or on a personal mobility device.
ARR r 95—emergency stopping lane only signs
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 95, the driver of a police vehicle or emergency vehicle is permitted to drive in an emergency stopping lane.
ARR r 104—no truck signs
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 104, a driver is permitted to drive the vehicle on a road (or a bridge, causeway, ramp or similar structure forming part of a road) past a no trucks sign mentioned in rule 104 (1), (2) or (3) if the destination of the driver’s vehicle is a place on or reached from the road (or structure) and there is no alternative route by which to reach the destination.
ARR r 151 (3) (b)—riding a motorbike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 151 (3) (b), the rider of a motorbike or bicycle is permitted to ride alongside more than 1 rider if each of the riders is taking part in an event approved by the road transport authority for this section.
11AARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bicycle lanes
A driver of a rideshare vehicle or hire car may drive for up to 50m in a bicycle lane if—
(a)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers; and
(b)there is not another law of this jurisdiction prohibiting the driver from driving in the bicycle lane.
NoteA similar provision applies to taxi drivers and bus drivers (see ARR, r 153 (3)).
ARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bus lanes
The drivers of the following vehicles are permitted to drive in a bus lane:
(a)taxis;
(b)hire cars;
(c)demand responsive service vehicles;
(d)motorbikes.
NoteSection 27A applies the B light rules to drivers of taxis, hire cars, demand responsive service vehicles and motorbikes.
12AARR r 176—stopping on a clearway
Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 176 (1), a driver of a rideshare vehicle or hire car may stop on a length of road to which a clearway sign applies if—
(a)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers; and
(b)there is not another law of this jurisdiction prohibiting the driver from stopping on a length of road to which a clearway sign applies.
NoteA similar provision applies to taxi drivers and bus drivers (see ARR, r 176 (2) and (3)).
ARR r 179 (1) (c)—stopping in a loading zone—goods and permit vehicles
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 179 (1) (c), the following vehicles are permitted to stop in a loading zone:
(a)a motor vehicle that is built mainly for the transport of goods if the vehicle is dropping off, or picking up, goods;
(b)a vehicle displaying a current loading zone permit if the vehicle is complying with the conditions of the permit.
(2)In this section:
loading zone permit means a loading zone permit issued under section 100.
13AARR r 179 (1) (c) and (2) (c)—stopping in loading zone—bookable vehicles
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 179 (1) (c), a bookable vehicle that is dropping off, or picking up, a passenger is permitted to stop in a loading zone if—
(a)the bookable vehicle driver does not leave the bookable vehicle unattended, other than to comply with a passenger assistance requirement; and
(b)the driver complies with subsection (2).
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 179 (2) (c), the driver must complete the dropping off, or picking up, of the passenger, and drive on—
(a)within 2 minutes; or
(b)if the driver is required to comply with a passenger assistance requirement—as soon as possible after the driver complies with the requirement.
(3)In this section:
bookable vehicle—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 29.
NoteBookable vehicle means a taxi, rideshare vehicle or hire car.
passenger assistance requirement means a requirement under the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002, section 132 (5) (which requires a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver to provide reasonable assistance in loading and unloading a wheelchair, or a person in a wheelchair, into or from the taxi).
unattended—a driver leaves a bookable vehicle unattended if the driver leaves the bookable vehicle so the driver is over 3m from the closest point of the bookable vehicle.
13BARR r 183—stopping in a bus zone
(1)Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 183 (1), the driver of a demand responsive service vehicle may stop in a bus zone if—
(a)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, a passenger; and
(b)the vehicle is authorised to stop in the bus zone.
(2)In this section:
authorised to stop, in a bus zone, for a DRS vehicle, means a bus zone that the demand responsive service vehicle is authorised to stop in under an authority under the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002, section 305 (1) (DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities).
13BAARR r 189—double parking—motorbikes
Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 189 (1), the rider of a motorbike may stop on the road with part of the motorbike between another motorbike that is parked on the road and the centre of the road if both motorbikes are parked within the same parking bay.
13CARR r 195—stopping at or near a bus stop
(1)Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 195 (1), the driver of a demand responsive service vehicle may stop at a bus stop, or on the road, within 20m before a sign on the road that indicates the bus stop, and 10m after the sign, if—
(a)the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under the Australian Road Rules; or
(b)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers and the vehicle is authorised to stop at the bus stop.
(2)In this section:
authorised to stop, at a bus stop, for a DRS vehicle, means a bus stop that the demand responsive service vehicle is authorised to stop at under an authority under the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002, section 305 (1) (DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities).
ARR r 199 (2)—stopping near postbox
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 199 (2):
public postbox means a postbox erected, maintained or used by Australia Post.
ARR r 206 (2) (b), (c)—time extension for people with disabilities permit
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 206 (2) (b), a driver to whom the Australian Road Rules, rule 206 applies may park for not longer than 2 hours on a length of road, or in an area, to which a permissive parking sign applies if the maximum period of parking allowed by the sign is not longer than 30 minutes.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 206 (2) (c), a driver to whom the Australian Road Rules, rule 206 applies may park for an unlimited period on a length of road, or in an area, to which a permissive parking sign applies if the maximum period of parking allowed by the sign is longer than 30 minutes.
ARR r 207 (2) (a)—fees for parking in pay parking spaces
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 207 (2) (a), if a permissive parking sign applies to a length of road or area that is (or is part of) a pay parking area, the relevant parking fee is payable for parking in a pay parking space on the road or in the area.
(2)For this section, the relevant parking fee does not become payable under subsection (1) until immediately after a vehicle is parked in the pay parking space concerned.
NotePt 3.1 of this regulation makes provision for the administration of pay parking schemes (including the designation of pay parking areas by the erection of permissive parking signs and the fixing of fees).
16AARR r 213 (5)—making a motor vehicle secure—exception
Every driver is exempt from the Australian Road Rules, rule 213 (5).
ARR r 215 (4)—lights required to be fitted to a vehicle
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 215 (4), the lights required to be fitted to a vehicle are the lights required to be fitted to the vehicle under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1.
ARR r 216 (3)—towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 216 (3):
dangerous goods—see the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009, dictionary.
placard load—see the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009, dictionary.
ARR r 220 (3)—using lights on vehicles that are stopped
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 220 (3), a light of a kind required to be fitted to a vehicle is a light of that kind required to be fitted to the vehicle under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1.
ARR r 221 (f)—using hazard warning lights on buses carrying children
(1)This section applies to a bus that is carrying children and is fitted with hazard warning lights in accordance with the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1, but is not fitted with any other warning lights in accordance with that schedule.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 221 (f), if the driver of the bus stops the bus to drop off or pick up a child, the driver is permitted to operate the hazard warning lights.
ARR r 222—using warning lights on buses carrying children
(1)This section applies to a bus that is carrying children and is fitted with warning lights (other than hazard warning lights) in accordance with the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 222, the driver of the bus must operate the warning lights by activating them.
ARR r 225—use of radar detectors
Every driver is exempt from rule 225 of the Australian Road Rules.
NoteThe Australian Road Rules, r 225 is superfluous in the ACT because the Act, s 9 (2) makes it an offence for a person to drive or park a motor vehicle on a road or road related area if a traffic offence evasion device is fitted to, applied to, or carried in the vehicle.
22AARR r 236 (6)—hitchhiking, roadside commerce etc permitted
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 236 (6)—
(a)a pedestrian may stand on, or move onto, a road to—
(i)solicit contributions, employment or business from an occupant of a vehicle; or
(ii)hitchhike; or
(iii)display an advertisement; or
(iv)sell or offer articles for sale; or
(v)wash or clean, or offer to clean, the windscreen of a vehicle; and
(b)a person in a vehicle may buy, or offer to buy, an article or service from a person standing on a road.
(2)In this section:
pedestrian does not include a person in or on a personal mobility device, wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy.
road includes any shoulder of the road, and any median strip, painted island or traffic island, but does not include any other road-related area.
NoteMedian strip, painted island and traffic island are defined in the Australian Road Rules, dictionary, shoulder is defined in ARR, r 12, and road-related area is defined in the ARR, r 13.
22BARR r 238—pedestrians travelling along a road (except in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy)
Despite the Australian Road Rules, rule 238 (2) (ab), a person in or on a personal mobility device travelling along a road must not, when moving forward, face approaching traffic that is moving in the direction opposite to which the person is travelling.
ARR r 244C—motorised scooters not to be used
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 244C, a person must not use a motorised scooter on a road or road related area.
ARR r 266 (7)—wearing of seatbelts by passengers under 16 years old
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 266 (7):
approved booster seat means a booster seat that is approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (b) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
approved child restraint means a child restraint that is approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (c) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
approved child safety harness means a child safety harness that is approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (d) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
ARR r 270 (3)—wearing motorbike helmets
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 270 (3):
approved motor bike helmet means a protective helmet for motorbike riders that is approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (e) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
ARR r 271 (6)—riding on motorbikes
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 271 (6):
(a)the Australian Road Rules, rule 271 (2) does not apply to a passenger on a motorbike to the extent that the passenger is exempt from the subrule under section 67 (Exemption from requirement about riding on motorbikes); and
(b)the Australian Road Rules, rule 271 (3) does not apply to the rider of a motorbike in relation to a passenger to the extent that, under paragraph (a), rule 271 (2) does not apply to the passenger.
27AARR r 280 (2) (a)—other vehicles to which B light rules apply
The following classes of vehicles are specified:
(a)taxis;
(b)hire cars;
(c)demand responsive service vehicles;
(d)motorbikes.
NoteThis section applies the B light rules to drivers of taxis, hire cars, demand responsive service vehicles and riders of motorbikes who, under s 12, are allowed to drive in bus lanes.
ARR r 287 (3), (4)—duties of participants in crashes
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 287 (3), a driver of a motor vehicle involved in a crash is taken to have given the driver’s required particulars to a police officer if the driver supplies the particulars in accordance with the requirements of the crash reporting website.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 287 (3) (e), every crash not mentioned in the Australian Road Rules, rule 287 (3) (a) to (d) must be reported to a police officer.
NoteThe Australian Road Rules, r 287 (3) (e) requires the driver (or the driver’s representative) to give the driver’s required particulars, within the required time, about a crash to a police officer if the crash is required to be reported to a police officer under another law of this jurisdiction.
(3)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 287 (4), definition of required particulars, information required to be given to a police officer about a crash includes an explanation of the circumstances of the crash.
(4)In this section:
crash reporting website means the website operated by the Territory for the purpose of receiving information about crashes.
NoteThe crash reporting website can be accessed through the Canberra Connect website ( The website can also be accessed through the website for police services in the ACT (>
ARR r 289 (1) (g)—driving on nature strip
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 289 (1) (g), a driver may drive the driver’s vehicle on a nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area if the vehicle—
(a)is a motor vehicle (other than a ride-on lawnmower) that is built and used solely for cutting grass, or for purposes incidental to cutting grass; or
(b)is a motor vehicle that is designed for cleaning footpaths and is being driven on the nature strip for the purpose of cleaning a footpath and is displaying an amber flashing light; or
(c)is being used to transport goods or materials for use in (or for the purposes of) the construction or maintenance of roads by or on behalf of the Territory; or
(d)is a postal vehicle that is —
(i)a motorbike with an engine capacity of not more than 110mL; and
(ii)being driven at a speed of not more than 10km/h.
(e)is being used by a person in the course of his or her duties as a person authorised under this regulation to use a traffic offence detection device.
ARR r 298—driving with a person in or on trailer
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 298, a trailer is exempt if—
(a)the trailer is being towed by a police vehicle or emergency vehicle; or
(b)the carriage of passengers is permitted in a part of the trailer and anyone in the trailer is in that part; or
(c)anyone who is in the trailer is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, and the trailer is not travelling faster than 25 km/h; or
(d)in all the circumstances, there is no reasonable danger of anyone in the trailer falling from the trailer or being injured.
(2)For this section, the carriage of passengers is permitted in a part of a trailer if the part is designed primarily for—
(a)the carriage of passengers; or
(b)the carriage of goods, but is enclosed.
(3)In this section:
enclosed, for a part of a trailer, means enclosed by—
(a) the structure of the trailer; or
(b) a canopy, cage or other device fitted to the trailer that is of a kind approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (f) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
in includes on.
30AARR r 299—television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 299 (2) (c), a driver and vehicle are exempt if the visual display unit is, or is part of, a driver’s aid that is—
(a)an integrated part of the vehicle design; or
(b)secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle while being used.
(2)For subsection (1), a visual display unit is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle if, and only if—
(a)the mounting is commercially designed and manufactured for that purpose; and
(b)the visual display unit is secured in the mounting, and the mounting is affixed to the vehicle, in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
(3)The Australian Road Rules, rule 299 (2) (aa), rule 299 (2) (b) and rule 299 (3) do not apply.
30BARR r 300 (1) (c)—use of mobile phone
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 300 (1) (c), a driver may use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked, if—
(a)the phone is—
(i)being used to perform a navigational or intelligent highway and vehicle system function; and
(ii)secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle; or
(b)each of the following apply:
(i)the phone is being used to stream, play or listen to music or audio files;
(ii)the phone is not being held by the driver;
(iii)the use of the phone does not require the driver, at any time while using it, to press anything on the body of the phone or to otherwise manipulate any part of the body of the phone.
(2)For subsection (1), a mobile phone is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle if, and only if—
(a)the mounting is commercially designed and manufactured for that purpose; and
(b)the mobile phone is secured in the mounting, and the mounting is affixed to the vehicle, in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
(3)In this section:
mobile phone includes any other wireless hand‑held device designed or capable of being used for telecommunication other than a CB radio or any other 2-way radio.
Example—other hand-held devices
iPad or other tablet computer
NoteAn example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
ARR r 310 (3), (4)—exemption for road workers etc
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 310 (3) (b), the road transport authority may authorise a person to engage in speed zoning tests.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, rule 310 (4), definition of roadworks, the road transport authority may authorise—
(a)installation or maintenance work on, above or below a road; or
(b)installation or maintenance of a traffic control device; or
(c)a traffic survey.
(3)This section is additional to, and does not limit, any other power of the road transport authority or anyone else under a territory law to authorise something mentioned in this section.
NoteUnder the Act, the road transport authority can authorise a person to install or display (or to interfere with, change or remove) a prescribed traffic control device.
ARR r 313—postal workers
For the Australian Road Rules, rule 313—
(a)the Australian Road Rules, rule 186 (Stopping in a mail zone) does not apply to the driver of a postal vehicle; and
(b)the Australian Road Rules, rule 288 (Driving on a path) does not apply to the driver of a postal vehicle if—
(i)the vehicle is a motorbike with an engine capacity of not more than 110mL; and
(ii)the vehicle is being driven at a speed of not more than 10km/h.
ARR dict—definitions for dictionary
(1)For the Australian Road Rules, dictionary:
approved bicycle helmet means a protective helmet for bicycle riders that is approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (a) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
approved seatbelt means a seatbelt that complies with ADR 4 or ADR 68.
authorised person, for a provision of the Australian Road Rules, means a person who is appointed as, or prescribed to be, an authorised person under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 for the Australian Road Rules or the provision.
bus means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver), but does not include a light rail vehicle.
emergency worker means—
(a) a member of the ambulance service rendering or providing transport for sick or injured people; or
(b)a member of the ambulance service, the fire and rescue service, the rural fire service or the SES providing transport in an emergency; or
(c) a person who is declared by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (g) (Approvals etc by road transport authority) to be an emergency worker.
mechanical signalling device, in relation to a vehicle, means a device that—
(a) is fitted to the vehicle; and
(b) is a mechanical signalling device or turn signal that complies with the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1.
oversize vehicle means a vehicle with a dimension that, including the dimension of any load, exceeds a relevant dimension limit under—
(a)the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT); or
(b)the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000.
NoteA reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
police officer—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, part 1.
postal worker means an employee of Australia Post or anyone else engaged by Australia Post to deliver post.
public bus—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, dictionary.
taxi—
(a)see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 45 (Meaning of taxi); and
(b)except in the Australian Road Rules, rule 182 (which is about stopping in taxi zones), includes a hire car.
wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a person, propelled by human power or gravity, and ordinarily used for recreation or play, and—
(a)includes rollerblades, rollerskates, a skateboard, scooter (including a motorised scooter, whether or not the motor is operating), unicycle or similar wheeled device; but
(b)does not include a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley, personal mobility device or other motor-assisted device (other than a motorised scooter, whether or not the motor is operating), a bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy.
(2)For the Australian Road Rules, dictionary, definition of GVM, paragraph (b):
vehicle registration authority means:
(a) the road transport authority; or
(b) the corresponding authority of another jurisdiction.
(3)For the Australian Road Rules, dictionary, definition of hazard warning lights:
another law of this jurisdiction means the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1.
(4)For the Australian Road Rules, dictionary, definition of portable warning triangle, a portable warning triangle is approved if it—
(a) is in the form of an equilateral triangle; and
(b) has a minimum height of 300mm; and
(c) has, on the front and back, red reflecting sheeting or material, or 9 red reflectors arranged in a triangular shape, causing a red reflection that would be clearly visible to a driver at night when the upper beam of light from any headlight on the vehicle (complying with the relevant provisions to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000), schedule 1 is projected directly onto the sign from a distance of 200m; and
(d) is of a robust and durable construction, capable of being readily erected to stand in an upright position and capable of remaining unaffected (to any material degree) by any reasonable force of wind or variation in weather conditions.
(5)In this section:
ADR (or Australian Design Rule)—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1, section 1.11 and section 1.13.
NoteThe Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000 defines ADR as a national standard under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (Cwlth).
Part 2.3Additional ACT road rules
NoteThe Australian Road Rules are not completely self-contained and need to be read with associated laws of each jurisdiction. This part sets out some of the associated laws that are particular to the ACT. Provisions of Acts and other regulations included in the road transport legislation contain other provisions that are particular to the ACT.
Division 2.3.1 Noise and other nuisances
Making unnecessary engine noise
The driver of a motor vehicle on a road must not make unnecessary noise by turning on, running or failing to turn off the vehicle’s engine.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteUnder the Australian Road Rules, r 291 it is an offence to start or drive a vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke.
Emission of waste oil or grease
(1)A person must not use a motor vehicle or trailer on a road unless adequate precautions have been taken to prevent waste oil or grease from the machinery or from any other part of the vehicle from dropping onto the roadway.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteThe Australian Road Rules, r 293 requires the driver of a vehicle to remove oil or grease that falls from the vehicle in certain circumstances.
(2)Without limiting the liability of anyone else, the responsible person for a motor vehicle or trailer must take reasonable steps to prevent a contravention of subsection (1) in relation to the vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 2.3.1A Bicycle riders
38AKeeping safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider
(1)The driver of a motor vehicle passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver must pass the bicycle at a sufficient distance from—
(a)the bicycle; or
(b)if the rider is riding alongside another rider—the bicycle furthest to the right.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteThe Australian Road Rules, r 129 requires the rider of a bicycle on a road, other than a multi-lane road, to ride as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.
(2)This section does not apply to a driver of a light rail vehicle.
(3)For this section—
(a)a driver passes a bicycle at a sufficient distance from the bicycle if the driver passes at a lateral distance from the bicycle of—
(i)if the applicable speed limit at the point the driver passes the bicycle is not more than 60km/h—at least 1m; or
(ii)if the applicable speed limit at the point the driver passes the bicycle is more than 60km/h—at least 1.5m; and
(b)the lateral distance between a motor vehicle passing a bicycle and the bicycle is the distance between—
(i)the most distant point to the left—
(A)on the driver’s vehicle; or
(B)on any projection from the vehicle (whether or not attached to the vehicle); and
(ii)the most distant point to the right—
(A)on the bicycle (or any part of the bicycle); or
(B)on a rider of the bicycle; or
(C)on any bicycle trailer towed by the bicycle; or
(D)on any passenger in or on any bicycle trailer.
Examples—part of a bicycle
basket, pannier bags
Example—not part of a bicycle
a flag or stick, whether or not flexible, attached to the bicycle, that projects sideways from the bicycle
NoteAn example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
38BExceptions for passing bicycle rider
(1)The driver of a motor vehicle passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver may make a permitted manoeuvre to pass the rider if—
(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and
(b)the permitted manoeuvre is necessary to comply with section 38A; and
(c)the driver can do so safely.
(2)In this section:
permitted manoeuvre means—
(a)if the driver is driving on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip—drive to the right of the centre of the road; or
(b)if the driver is driving on a road with a dividing line—drive to the right of the dividing line; or
(c)drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road; or
(d)drive on or over a single continuous line; or
(e)drive on or over 2 parallel lines; or
(f)drive along a side, or surrounding, of a painted island.
NoteSee the Australian Road Rules, r 46 or r 48 for the requirement to give left or right change of direction signal.
38CRiding across road on crossing
(1)The rider of a bicycle may ride across a road, or part of a road, on the following (a crossing) if the rider complies with this section:
(a)a children’s crossing; or
(b)a marked foot crossing; or
(c)a pedestrian crossing.
(2)The rider of the bicycle may only ride across a road, or part of a road, on a crossing if—
(a)the rider approaches the crossing no faster than 10km/h; and
(b)before riding on the crossing, the rider looks for approaching traffic and is prepared to stop; and
(c)the rider rides no faster than 10km/h on the crossing; and
(d)the rider gives way to pedestrians on the crossing; and
(e)the rider keeps to the left of any oncoming bicycle or pedestrian; and
(f)on a marked foot crossing with bicycle crossing lights—the crossing is showing a green bicycle crossing light; and
(g)on a marked foot crossing without bicycle crossing lights—the crossing is showing a green pedestrian crossing light.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteSee the Australian Road Rules, r 260 and r 262 for the circumstances in which a rider of a bicycle is allowed to cross a road at bicycle crossing lights.
38DApplication of ARRs to riders crossing road on crossing
(1)The Australian Road Rules, rule 65 (Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light) applies as if a reference to a pedestrian on the crossing also includes a reference to a rider of a bicycle on the crossing.
(2)The Australian Road Rules, rule 80 (Stopping at a children’s crossing) applies as if a reference to a pedestrian on the crossing also includes a reference to a rider of a bicycle on the crossing.
(3)The Australian Road Rules, rule 81 (Giving way at a pedestrian crossing) applies as if a reference to a pedestrian on the crossing also includes a reference to a rider of a bicycle on the crossing.
(4)The Australian Road Rules, rule 262 (Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red) applies to a rider of a bicycle crossing a marked foot crossing without bicycle lights when the crossing shows a green pedestrian crossing light as if a reference to a bicycle crossing light were a reference to a pedestrian crossing light.
(5)The Australian Road Rules, rule 248 (No riding across a road on a crossing) does not apply.
Division 2.3.1B People using personal mobility devices
38EDefinitions—div 2.3.1B
In this division:
footpath—see the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
shared path—see the Australian Road Rules, rule 242 (2).
use, a personal mobility device, means travel in or on the personal mobility device.
38FPerson using personal mobility device must wear bicycle helmet
A person using a personal mobility device must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the user’s head.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteApproved bicycle helmet—see s 33 (1).
38GWarning device on personal mobility device
A person must not use a personal mobility device if the personal mobility device is not fitted with a bell, horn or similar warning device that is in working order.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
38HPersonal mobility device use at night
A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person uses a personal mobility device at night or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility; and
(b)the person fails to display, on themself or the personal mobility device—
(i)a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the front of the personal mobility device; or
(ii)a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the rear of the personal mobility device; or
(iii)a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50m from the rear of the personal mobility device when light is projected onto it by a vehicle’s headlight on low-beam.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
38IPersonal mobility device use on footpaths or shared paths
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person uses a personal mobility device on a footpath or shared path; and
(b)the person fails to—
(i)keep to the left of the footpath or shared path; or
(ii)give way to another pedestrian (except another pedestrian using a personal mobility device) who is on the footpath or shared path.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) (b) (i) does not apply if it is not practicable to travel on the left of the footpath or shared path.
38KPersonal mobility device not to be used in bicycle lane on a road
(1)A person must not use a personal mobility device in a bicycle lane on a length of road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—
(a)there is no footpath, nature strip or shared path adjacent to the road (an adjacent area); or
(b)it is impracticable to travel on the adjacent area.
38LPersonal mobility device used to cross road on crossing
(1)A person using a personal mobility device to cross a road, or part of a road, on a crossing commits an offence if the person—
(a)approaches the crossing faster than 10km/h; or
(b)fails to look for approaching traffic and has not prepared to stop before starting to cross at the crossing; or
(c)travels faster than 10km/h on the crossing; or
(d)fails to give way to other pedestrians on the crossing; or
(e)fails to keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle or other pedestrian; or
(f)on a marked foot crossing—starts to cross the road if the crossing is not showing a green pedestrian crossing light.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)In this section:
crossing means any of the following:
(a)a children’s crossing;
(b)a marked foot crossing;
(c)a pedestrian crossing.
38MPersonal mobility device use alongside more than 1 other person using personal mobility device
(1)A person must not use a personal mobility device on a road or crossing alongside 2 or more other people using personal mobility devices.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if the person is overtaking the other people.
NoteThe defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
(3)In this section:
crossing—see section 38L (2).
line of traffic—see the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
marked lane—see the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
road does not include a road-related area, but includes a bicycle path, footpath, shared path and a shoulder of a road.
Division 2.3.2 Driver and passenger safety
Safety of persons on trailers
(1)A person must not travel on a road in or on any part of a trailer that is not a part designed primarily for the carriage of passengers or goods.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)A person must not travel on a road in or on any part of a trailer that is a part designed primarily for the carriage of goods if the part is not enclosed.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)This section does not apply to a person—
(a)who is in or on a police vehicle or emergency vehicle; or
(b)engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, in or on a trailer that is not travelling faster than 25km/h; or
(c)if, in all the circumstances, there is a no reasonable danger of the person falling or being thrown from the trailer, or being injured, because the person is travelling in a way prohibited by this section.
(4)In this section:
enclosed, for a part of a trailer, means enclosed by—
(a) the structure of the trailer; or
(b) a canopy, cage or other device fitted to the trailer that is of a kind approved by the road transport authority under section 66 (1) (f) (Approvals etc by road transport authority).
NoteThe Australian Road Rules, r 298 prohibits a driver from driving a motor vehicle towing a trailer with a person in or on the trailer, unless the trailer is exempt from the rule under another law of this jurisdiction. Section 30 provides the exemption from the rule.
Passengers in sidecars to be seated
(1)A passenger in a sidecar attached to a motorbike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, on a road must sit in a place in the sidecar designed for use by a passenger.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger in a sidecar unless the passenger complies with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 2.3.3 Trailers and towing
NoteThe following rules of the Australian Road Rules apply to the towing of vehicles:
· r 216 (which is about the lights that must be used when towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions)
· r 254 (which is about the towing of bicycles)
· r 257 (which is about riding with a person on a bicycle trailer)
· r 292 (which is about towing a vehicle with an insecure or overhanging load)
· r 294 (which is about keeping control of a motor vehicle or trailer being towed)
· r 295 (which is about towing another vehicle with a towline)
· r 298 (which is about driving with a person in a trailer)
· r 312 (which provides certain exemptions for tow truck drivers).
Number of vehicles that may be drawn
(1)The driver of an articulated vehicle must not tow any other vehicle on a road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow more than 1 other vehicle on a road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)The road transport authority may exempt a vehicle or person from subsection (1) or (2).
(4)Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to a tow truck that is towing an articulated vehicle (other than a B-double or road train) if—
(a)the articulated vehicle has broken down on a road and it is necessary for it to be towed away; or
(b)the articulated vehicle has been involved in a crash on a road and it is necessary for it to be towed away.
(5)Subsection (2) does not apply to a motor vehicle that is towing another vehicle using a lift and tow trailer if—
(a)the other vehicle is partly supported by the lift and tow trailer; and
(b)the vehicle is not towed at faster than 60 km/h; and
(c)the combined weight of the towed vehicle and the lift and tow trailer is not more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
(6)Subsection (2) does not apply to—
(a)a tractor-harvester-cutting head trailer combination; or
(b)a tractor with multiple implements attached, if the implements are normally used as a single unit when performing agricultural operations; or
(c)a tractor and implement combination towing a fuel trailer or laser tower; or
(d)an articulated low-loader consisting of a prime mover towing a converter dolly and a semitrailer; or
(e)a B-double, dog trailer or road train; or
(f)a light rail vehicle.
(7)In this section:
articulated vehicle means a motor vehicle, other than a light rail vehicle, with—
(a) 2 rigid sections, each of which has wheels; and
(b) the rear section pivoted on, and part of the rear section (other than a pole, drawbar or similar device, or an accessory of the motor vehicle) superimposed on, the front section.
Towing by vehicles under 4.5t
(1)The driver of a motor vehicle (the towing vehicle) must not tow another vehicle (the towed vehicle) on a road if the laden weight of the towed vehicle is more than—
(a)the capacity of the towing attachment fitted to the towing vehicle; or
(b)the maximum laden weight for the towed vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to the driver if the towing vehicle has a GVM over 4.5t.
(3)The road transport authority may exempt a vehicle or person from subsection (1).
(4)In this section:
maximum laden weight, for the towed vehicle, means—
(a) the maximum laden weight for a towed vehicle specified by the manufacturer of the towing vehicle in relation to the towing vehicle; or
(b) if there is no such specification by the manufacturer, the manufacturer of the vehicle cannot be identified or the specification is not appropriate because the towing vehicle has been modified—
(i) 1.5 times the unladen weight of the towing vehicle if the towed vehicle is fitted with a braking system that is working properly; or
(ii) the unladen weight of the towing vehicle in any other case.
Division 2.3.4 Lights on vehicles
NoteThe following rules of the Australian Road Rules apply to lights on vehicles:
· r 215 (which is about using lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions)
· r 216 (which is about the lights that must be used when towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions)
· r 217 (which is about using rear fog lights)
· r 218 (which is about using headlights on high-beam)
· r 219 (which is about not using lights to dazzle other road users)
· r 220 (which is about the use of lights on a vehicle that is stopped)
· r 221 (which is about using hazard warning lights)
· r 222 (which is about the use of warning lights on buses carrying children)
· r 223 (which is about using lights when riding an animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions)
· r 259 (which is about using lights when riding a bicycle at night).
Lights on motor vehicles generally
(1)The driver of a motor vehicle fitted with a spotlight or searchlight must not operate the light, or allow it to be operated, on a road unless—
(a)the vehicle is stationary, the light is operated only for examining or making adjustments or repairs to a vehicle, and light from it is not projected further than 6m; or
(b)the light is operated for the temporary purpose of reading or looking for a notice, sign, house number or something similar; or
(c)the vehicle is a police vehicle; or
(d)the vehicle is being used by the Territory, the Commonwealth or any public authority.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The driver of a motor vehicle fitted with an additional headlight permitted to be fitted under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, schedule 1 must not operate the headlight, or allow it to be operated, if—
(a)the vehicle is being driven on a length of road in a built-up area; or
(b)the driver is driving less than—
(i)200m behind a vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver; or
(ii)200m from an oncoming vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 2.3.5 Metered parking
NoteThe rules of the Australian Road Rules that apply to the parking of vehicles include the following:
· r 189 (which is about double parking)
· r 203 (which is about stopping in a parking area for people with disabilities)
· r 205 (which is about parking for longer than indicated)
· r 207 (which is about parking where fees are payable)
· r 208 (which is about parallel parking on a road, except in a median strip parking area)
· r 209 (which is about parallel parking in a median strip parking area)
· r 210 (which is about angle parking)
· r 211 (which is about parking in parking bays).
Metered parking—parking in spaces
(1)A driver commits an offence if—
(a)the driver parks in a metered parking area; and
(b)the driver’s vehicle is not parked in a metered parking space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)A driver must not park the driver’s vehicle in a metered parking space if another vehicle is parked in the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply to the rider of a motorbike if the other vehicle is also a motorbike.
(4)A driver who parks in a metered parking space must position the driver’s vehicle completely within the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
44AAMetered parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes
(1)The rider of a motorbike commits an offence if—
(a)the rider parks the motorbike in a metered parking space; and
(b)there are more than 2 other motorbikes already parked in the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The rider of a motorbike commits an offence if—
(a)the rider parks the motorbike in a metered parking space; and
(b)another motorbike is already parked in the space; and
(c)the rider parks the motorbike in a position that unreasonably obstructs the path of the other motorbike out of the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
44AMetered parking—parking fees
(1)A driver must not park in a metered parking space without paying the relevant parking fee for the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)A driver does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if—
(a)the relevant parking fee for the metered parking space is paid immediately after the driver parks the driver’s vehicle in the metered parking space; or
(b)the parking meter for the metered parking space indicates that the period for which parking in the space has been paid for has not expired; or
(c)the parking meter for the metered parking space—
(i)is not working; or
(ii)is covered with a parking meter hood bearing the words ‘out of order time limit applies’.
NoteFor other exceptions to s (1), see s 45.
44BMetered parking—maximum length of stay
(1)A driver must not allow the driver’s vehicle to remain parked in a metered parking space if the parking meter for the space indicates that the period for which parking in the space has been paid for has expired.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteFor exceptions to s (1), see s 45.
(2)A driver must not allow the driver’s vehicle to remain parked in a metered parking space for longer than the period (if any) indicated on the metered parking signs applying to the space as the maximum period for which a vehicle may be parked in the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteFor exceptions to s (2), see s 45.
Metered parking—exceptions to s 44A and s 44B
Section 44A (Metered parking—parking fees) and section 44B (Metered parking—maximum length of stay) do not apply to—
(a)a driver for any period the driver’s vehicle is parked in a metered parking space outside the controlled parking hours for the space; or
(b)a driver if—
(i)the driver’s vehicle is parked in a metered parking space; and
(ii)the driver displays in or on the vehicle a current mobility parking scheme authority; and
(iii)the driver complies with the conditions (if any) of the authority; or
(c)a driver if—
(i)the driver’s vehicle is parked in a metered parking space designated by a permit zone sign for use by the holder of a stated kind of parking permit; and
(ii)the driver displays in or on the vehicle a current parking permit of that kind; and
(iii)the driver complies with the conditions (if any) of the permit.
Temporary closure of metered parking spaces
(1)If the road transport authority decides that the use of a metered parking space should be temporarily discontinued, the authority may close the space by—
(a)installing a sign, at or near the space, that displays words to the effect that the space is closed; or
(b)covering the parking meter applying to the space with a parking meter hood bearing the words ‘no parking’.
(2)A driver must not park in a metered parking space that has been closed under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)In this section:
sign includes a board, device, plate, screen, words or anything else, whether or not installed with or on a traffic sign.
Misuse of parking meters
A person must not—
(a)insert in a parking meter anything other than coins appropriate for the meter; or
(b)attach anything (for example, advertising material) to a parking meter.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteAn example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
Interfering with parking meters etc
A person must not—
(a)do anything that interferes with (or is likely to interfere with) the proper working of a parking meter; or
(b)fraudulently operate a parking meter.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 2.3.6 Ticket parking
Ticket parking—parking in spaces
(1)A driver commits an offence if—
(a)the driver parks in a ticket parking area; and
(b)the driver’s vehicle is not parked in a ticket parking space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)However, the driver does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the driver parks in a metered parking space within a ticket parking area and the driver complies with the provisions of division 2.3.5 (Metered parking) in relation to parking in the space.
(3)A driver must not park the driver’s vehicle in a ticket parking space if another vehicle is parked in the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4)Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a motorbike if the other vehicle is also a motorbike.
(5)A driver who parks in a ticket parking space must position the driver’s vehicle completely within the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
49AAATicket parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes
(1)The rider of a motorbike commits an offence if—
(a)the rider parks the motorbike in a ticket parking space; and
(b)there are more than 2 other motorbikes already parked in the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The rider of a motorbike commits an offence if—
(a)the rider parks the motorbike in a ticket parking space; and
(b)another motorbike is already parked in the space; and
(c)the rider parks the motorbike in a position that unreasonably obstructs the path of the other motorbike out of the space.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
49ATicket parking—display of tickets
(1)A driver may park the driver’s vehicle in a ticket parking area only if—
(a)for an RTA multi-stay ticket parking area—
(i)a current parking ticket for the area is correctly displayed in or on the vehicle; or
(ii)a current part-day parking ticket for another RTA multi‑stay ticket parking area is correctly displayed in or on the vehicle; or
(iii)a current equivalent all-day parking ticket for another RTA multi-stay ticket parking area is correctly displayed in or on the vehicle; or
(b)for any other ticket parking area—a current parking ticket for the area is correctly displayed in or on the vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Examples of ticket parking areas for par (b)
1 a ticket parking area set up by the road transport authority in which parking up to a maximum of 4 hours is permitted by the ticket parking signs applying to the area
2 a ticket parking area set up by a parking authority
Note 1Ticket parking areas may be set up by the road transport authority or a parking authority (see s 75A-s 76A).
Note 2An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(2)Subsection (1) (a) does not apply to a driver if, immediately after parking in the ticket parking area, the driver—
(a)obtains a parking ticket for the ticket parking area and the ticket is correctly displayed in or on the driver’s vehicle; or
(b)correctly displays in or on the driver’s vehicle a parking ticket mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) or (iii).
(3)Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to a driver if, immediately after parking in the ticket parking area, the driver obtains a parking ticket for the ticket parking area and the ticket is correctly displayed in or on the driver’s vehicle.
(4)It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against subsection (1) if the driver proves that—
(a)a parking ticket was displayed in accordance with the subsection; and
(b)the driver took reasonable steps to ensure that the ticket remained correctly displayed while the driver’s vehicle was parked in the ticket parking area.
NoteFor other exceptions to s (1), see s 49AA and s 50.
(5)In this section:
all-day parking ticket, for a ticket parking area, means a parking ticket for which the relevant parking fee for parking all-day in the area has been paid.
correctly displayed—a parking ticket is correctly displayed in or on a vehicle if the ticket is displayed—
(a)in or on the front left-hand side of the vehicle or, if the ticket requires the driver to display the ticket in or on a part of the vehicle, in or on that part of the vehicle; and
(b)in a way that its expiry date (and, for a parking ticket other than an all-day parking ticket, its expiry time) and the ticket parking area for which it is issued, are clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
equivalent, for a multi-stay ticket parking area, means another ticket parking area for which the relevant parking fee for an all-day parking ticket for the area is the same or higher.
part-day parking ticket means a parking ticket that is not an all-day parking ticket.
RTA multi-stay ticket parking area means a ticket parking area set aside under section 76 (2) (a) (Ticket parking schemes—road transport authority) where all-day parking is permitted by the ticket parking signs applying to the area.
49AATicket parking—e-payment
(1)Section 49A (1) does not apply to a driver if—
(a)the driver’s vehicle is parked in a parking space in a ticket parking area; and
(b)the driver has paid for the parking space using an approved e‑payment method.
(2)In this section:
approved e-payment method—see section 76AA.
49BTicket parking—maximum length of stay
(1)A driver must not allow the driver’s vehicle to remain parked in a ticket parking area after the expiry of a parking ticket displayed in or on the vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Note 1For when a parking ticket expires, see s 81 (1).
Note 2For exceptions to s (1), see s 50.
(2)A driver who has used an approved e-payment method to pay for a parking space must not allow the driver’s vehicle to remain parked in the parking space after the e-payment parking period for which parking in the space has been paid for ends.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Note 1For when an e-payment ticket parking period ends, see s 81 (2).
Note 2For exceptions to s (2), see s 50.
(3)A driver must not allow the driver’s vehicle to remain parked in a ticket parking area for longer than the period (if any) indicated on the ticket parking signs applying to the area as the maximum period for which a vehicle may be parked in the area.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
NoteFor exceptions to s (3), see s 50.
Ticket parking—exceptions to s 49A and s 49B
Section 49A (Ticket parking—display of tickets) and section 49B (Ticket parking—maximum length of stay) do not apply to—
(a)a driver if the driver parks the driver’s vehicle in a metered parking space within a ticket parking area and the driver complies with the provisions of division 2.3.5 (Metered parking) in relation to parking in the space; or
(b)a driver for any period the driver’s vehicle is parked in a ticket parking space outside the controlled parking hours for the space; or
(c)a driver if—
(i)the driver’s vehicle is parked in a ticket parking space; and
(ii)the driver displays in or on the vehicle a current mobility parking scheme authority; and
(iii)the driver complies with the conditions (if any) of the authority; or
(d)a driver if—
(i)the driver’s vehicle is parked in a ticket parking space, or on a length of road in a ticket parking area, designated by a permit zone sign for use by the holder of a stated kind of parking permit; and
(ii)the driver displays in or on the vehicle a current parking permit of that kind; and
(iii)the driver complies with the conditions (if any) of the permit.
Amendment history
Name of regulation
s 1am R18 LA
Dictionary
s 2om A2001‑27 amdt 4.24
ins SL2005‑22 amdt 1.1
Dictionary—application to Australian Road Rules
s 3 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 3am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3793
sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.1
Road includes road related area
s 3Ains SL2005‑22 amdt 1.1
Meaning of park and stop
s 3Bins SL2005‑22 amdt 1.1
Notes
s 4 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 4am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3794; A2002‑30 amdt 3.769
(2), (3) exp 17 September 2002 (s (4 (3))
Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4Ains SL2003‑1 s 16
Offences against regulation are strict liability offences
s 4Bins SL2003‑1 s 16
General defence of accident or reasonable effort
s 4Cins SL2003‑1 s 16
Meaning of Australian Road Rules
s 5 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 5sub SL2004‑16 s 25
am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.2
sub SL2010‑5 s 51
am SL2013–20 s 24
Incorporation of Australian Road Rules into ACT law
s 6 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Transitional—ARR r 266 and r 267
s 6Ains SL2010‑5 s 52
exp 14 March 2011 (s 6A (2))
Substitution—ARR r 300
s 6Bins SL2010‑38 s 4
om SL2013–20 s 25
General
div 2.2.1 hdg
note 2am SL2000‑52 s 3; SL2001‑32 s 3; SL2002‑31 s 22; SL2003‑12 s 4; SL2004‑16 ss 26-30
sub SL2005‑22 s 4
am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.92; items renum R24 LA; SL2010‑5 s 53, s 54; items renum R34 LA; SL2010‑5 s 55; SL2013–20 ss 26-28; items renum R47 LA; SL2015‑35 s 4; items renum R55 LA
sub SL2017‑14 s 5
am A2017‑21 s 59; items renum R65 LA
div 2.2.1 hdg
note 3sub SL2005‑22 s 4
am A2009‑22 amdt 1.25; SL2010‑33 s 5; items renum R38 LA; A2013‑52 s 65; A2015‑30 s 42; SL2015‑33 s 5, s 6; items renum R54 LA
References to another law of this jurisdiction etc
s 7 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 7am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3795, amdt 1.3796
ARR r 10 (2)—penalties for offences
s 8 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 18—who is a pedestrian
s 8Ains SL2003‑12 s 5
om SL2004‑16 s 31
ins SL2017‑14 s 6
am SL2017-23 s 5
ARR r 95—emergency stopping lane only signs
s 9 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 9am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.3
ARR r 104—no truck signs
s 10 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 10am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.4
ARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bicycle lanes
s 11Ains SL2016‑20 amdt 1.39
ARR r 158 (2) (c)—other vehicles permitted to travel in bus lanes
s 12 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 12sub SL2002‑31 s 23; SL2005‑4 amdt 2.38
am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.93
ARR r 176—stopping on a clearway
s 12Ains SL2004‑16 s 32
om SL2010‑5 s 56
ins SL2016‑20 amdt 1.40
ARR r 179 (1) (c)—stopping in a loading zone—goods and permit vehicles
s 13 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 13sub SL2005‑22 s 5
ARR r 179 (1) (c) and (2) (c)—stopping in loading zone—bookable vehicles
s 13Ains SL2005‑22 s 5
sub SL2016‑20 amdt 1.41
ARR r 183—stopping in a bus zone
s 13Bins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.94
ARR r 189—double parking—motorbikes
s 13BAins SL2016‑15 s 4
ARR r 195—stopping at or near a bus stop
s 13Cins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.94
ARR r 199 (2)—stopping near postbox
s 14 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 206 (2) (b), (c)—time extension for people with disabilities permit
s 15 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.5
ARR r 207 (2) (a)—fees for parking in pay parking spaces
s 16 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 213 (5)—making a motor vehicle secure—exception
s 16Ains Legislative Assembly AR2000-2 (see Gaz SL2000‑20)
am SL2004‑16 s 33
sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.6
ARR r 216 (3)—towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions
s 18 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 18sub A2009‑34 amdt 1.6
ARR r 225—use of radar detectors
s 22 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 236 (6)—hitchhiking, roadside commerce etc permitted
s 22Ains SL2004‑16 s 34
am SL2017‑14 s 7; SL2017-23 s 5
ARR r 238—pedestrians travelling along a road (except in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy)
s 22Bins SL2017‑14 s 8
am SL2017-23 s 5
ARR r 244C—motorised scooters not to be used
s 23 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 23sub SL2010‑5 s 57
ARR r 266—children travelling in interstate registered vehicles
s 23Ains SL2000‑21 s 3
om SL2004‑16 s 35
ins SL2010‑5 s 58
om SL2013–20 s 29
ARR r 266 (2B)—children travelling in goods compartments
s 23Bins SL2001‑32 s 4
am SL2002‑2 s 28; A2002‑51 amdt 1.38; SL2005‑4 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.95
sub SL2010‑5 s 58
om SL2013–20 s 29
ARR r 266 (7)—wearing of seatbelts by passengers under 16 years old
s 24 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 24am SL2010‑5 s 59
ARR r 267 (3)—certificates of exemption from wearing seatbelts
s 25 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 25om SL2010‑5 s 60
ARR r 270 (3)—wearing motorbike helmets
s 26 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 271 (6)—riding on motorbikes
s 27 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR r 280 (2) (a)—other vehicles to which B light rules apply
s 27Ains SL2002‑31 s 24
sub SL2005‑4 amdt 2.41; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.96
ARR r 287 (3), (4)—duties of participants in crashes
s 28 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 28sub SL2008‑40 s 4
ARR r 289 (1) (g)—driving on nature strip
s 29 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 29am SL2004‑16 s 36; pars renum R16 LA (see SL2004‑16 s 37); SL2005‑22 amdt 1.7
ARR r 298—driving with a person in or on trailer
s 30am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.8
ARR r 299—television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles
s 30Ains SL2015‑35 s 5
ARR r 300 (1) (c)—use of mobile phone
s 30Bins SL2015‑35 s 5
am SL2016-21 s 4, s 5
ARR r 313—postal workers
s 32 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
ARR dict—definitions for dictionary
s 33 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 33am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.9; SL2013–20 s 31
def approved seatbelt ins SL2013–20 s 30
def authorised person am SL2010‑33 s 6
def bus ins A2017‑21 s 60
def emergency worker am A2004‑28 amdt 3.61; A2015‑50 amdt 3.144; A2016‑33 amdt 1.40
def hire car ins SL2005‑4 amdt 2.43
def oversize vehicle sub A2009‑22 amdt 1.26
am A2013‑52 s 66
def police officer sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.475
def private hire car om SL2005‑4 amdt 2.44
def public bus sub A2001‑62 amdt 1.38
def restricted hire vehicle om SL2005‑4 amdt 2.44
def taxi sub SL2002‑2 s 29
am SL2005‑4 amdt 2.42
def wheeled recreational device ins SL2017‑14 s 9
am SL2017-23 s 5
Offences against the Australian Road Rules
div 2.2.3 hdg om SL2003‑1 s 17
Application of Criminal Code
s 34 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 34sub A2002‑51 amdt 1.39
om SL2003‑1 s 17
Offences are strict liability offences
s 35 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 35am A2002‑51 amdt 1.40
om SL2003‑1 s 17
General defence of accident or reasonable effort
s 36 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 36am A2002‑51 amdt 1.41
om SL2003‑1 s 17
Making unnecessary engine noise
s 37 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Emission of waste oil or grease
s 38 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Bicycle riders
div 2.3.1A hdg ins SL2015‑33 s 7
Keeping safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider
s 38Ains SL2015‑33 s 7
am A2017‑21 s 61; ss renum R65 LA
Exceptions for passing bicycle rider
s 38Bins SL2015‑33 s 7
Riding across road on crossing
s 38Cins SL2015‑33 s 7
Application of ARRs to riders crossing road on crossing
s 38Dins SL2015‑33 s 7
People using personal mobility devices
div 2.3.1B hdg ins SL2017‑14 s 10
sub SL2017-23 s 6
Definitions—div 2.3.1B
s 38Eins SL2017‑14 s 10
def footpath ins SL2017‑14 s 10
def shared path ins SL2017‑14 s 10
def use ins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Person using personal mobility device must wear bicycle helmet
s 38F hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Fins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Warning device on personal mobility device
s 38G hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Gins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Personal mobility device use at night
s 38H hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Hins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Personal mobility device use on footpaths or shared paths
s 38I hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Iins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Personal mobility device not to be used in bicycle lane on a road
s 38K hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Kins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Personal mobility device used to cross road on crossing
s 38L hdgam SL2017-23 s 7
s 38Lins SL2017‑14 s 10
am SL2017-23 s 7
Personal mobility device use alongside more than 1 other person using personal mobility device
s 38Mins SL2017‑14 s 10
sub SL2017-23 s 8
Safety of persons on trailers
s 39 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 39am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.10, amdt 1.11
Passengers in sidecars to be seated
s 40 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Number of vehicles that may be drawn
s 41 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 41am A2017‑21 s 62, s 63
Towing by vehicles under 4.5t
s 42 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Lights on motor vehicles generally
s 43 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Metered parking
div 2.3.5 hdg sub SL2005‑22 s 6
Metered parking—parking in spaces
s 44 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 44sub SL2005‑22 s 7
am SL2016‑15 s 5; ss renum R59 LA
Metered parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes
s 44AAins SL2016‑15 s 6
Metered parking—parking fees
s 44Ains SL2005‑22 s 7
Metered parking—maximum length of stay
s 44Bins SL2005‑22 s 7
Metered parking—exceptions to s 44A and s 44B
s 45 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 45sub SL2005‑22 s 7
Temporary closure of metered parking spaces
s 46 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Misuse of parking meters
s 47 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Interfering with parking meters etc
s 48 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Ticket parking
div 2.3.6 hdg orig div 2.3.6 hdg renum as div 2.3.8 hdg
ins by SL2005‑22 s 8
Ticket parking—parking in spaces
s 49 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 49sub SL2005‑22 s 8
am SL2016‑15 s 7; ss renum R59 LA
Ticket parking—parking in spaces—motorbikes
s 49AAAins SL2016‑15 s 8
Ticket parking—display of tickets
s 49Ains SL2005‑22 s 8
am SL2010‑7 s 42; SL2014‑11 s 4
Ticket parking—e-payment
s 49AAins SL2014‑11 s 5
Ticket parking—maximum length of stay
s 49Bins SL2005‑22 s 8
am SL2014‑11 s 6, s 7; ss renum R51 LA
Ticket parking—exceptions to s 49A and s 49B
s 50 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 50sub SL2005‑22 s 8
Temporary closure of ticket parking spaces and areas
s 51 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.12
s 51am SL2002‑7 s 4, s 5; regs renum R6 LA (see SL2002‑7 s 6)
Use of false or damaged parking tickets etc
s 52 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 52sub SL2005‑22 s 9
Misuse of parking ticket machines
s 53 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 53sub SL2005‑22 s 9
Interfering with parking ticket machines etc
s 54 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Interfering with parking tickets
s 55 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 55sub SL2005‑22 s 10
Other ACT road rules about stopping and parking
div 2.3.7 hdg ins SL2005‑22 s 10
Unauthorised use of parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities
s 56 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 56am A2002‑30 amdt 3.770
sub SL2005‑22 s 10
Interfering with parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities
s 56Ains SL2005‑22 s 10
No stopping on a road with a red kerb
s 57am SL2001‑32 s 5
exp 1 December 2002 (s 57 (2))
Stopping public buses in bus zones and at bus stops
s 57A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 57Ains SL2000‑33 s 3
am 2001 Act No 62 amdts 1.39-1.41
Stopping in an emergency etc or to comply with another law
s 58 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 58am SL2005‑22 s 11, s 12
Other ACT road rules
div 2.3.8 hdg (prev div 2.3.6 hdg) ins SL2005‑22 s 13
Approaching and passing stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle etc
s 59 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub A2004‑7 amdt 1.14
s 59am A2004‑7 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16
om A2009‑34 amdt 1.7
ins SL2018‑3 s 4
Interrupting funeral processions etc
s 60 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Driving on roads closed to traffic
s 61 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Use of wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys on roads
s 62 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Devices that are prescribed traffic control devices—Act, dict, def prescribed traffic control device
s 63 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 63sub SL2005‑22 s 14
Preventing prescribed traffic control devices being clearly visible
s 64 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Use of do not overtake turning vehicle sign
s 65 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Approvals etc by road transport authority
s 66am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3797, amdt 1.3798; SL2010‑5 s 61, s 62; pars renum R41 LA; A2011‑52 amdt 3.184; SL2018‑3 s 5
Defence of complying with direction of police officer or authorised person
s 68 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Exemption for driver of police vehicle—generally—Act, s 35
s 69 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 69sub SL2013‑9 s 8
Exemption for driver of police vehicle—training and assessment
s 69Ains SL2013‑9 s 9
am A2015‑30 s 43
Exemption for driver of emergency vehicles
s 70 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Stopping and parking exemption for police and emergency vehicles and authorised people
s 71 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 71sub SL2002‑7 s 7; SL2005‑22 s 15
Parking
ch 3 hdgins SL2001‑32 s 6
Metered parking schemes
s 72 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Metered parking areas
s 73 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 73am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.13
Parking meters
s 74 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Metered parking spaces
s 75 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 74am SL2005‑22 s 16
Parking authorities
s 75Ains SL2002‑7 s 8
am A2011‑52 amdt 3.185
Parking authority guidelines
s 75B hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 75Bins SL2002‑7 s 8
am A2011‑52 amdt 3.186
Ticket parking schemes—road transport authority
s 76 hdgsub SL2002‑7 s 9
bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 76am SL2005‑22 s 17
Approval of e-payment method
s 76AAins SL2014‑11 s 8
Ticket parking schemes—parking authorities
s 76A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.14
s 76Ains SL2002‑7 s 10
Ticket parking areas
s 77 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 77am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16
(3), (4) exp 1 December 2006 (s 77 (4))
Ticket parking spaces
s 78 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Ticket machines
s 79 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Parking tickets
s 80 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 80am SL2002‑7 s 11; SL2005‑22 ss 18-20; SL2010‑7 ss 43-46
Duration of parking tickets and e-payment parking period
s 81 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 81sub SL2014‑11 s 9
Definitions—div 3.1.3
s 82 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 82def code of practice om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.4
def exemption om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.4
def existing operator om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.4
def existing operator’s certificate om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.4
def heavy vehicle sub A2017‑21 s 64
References in div 3.1.3 to land adjoining residential land
s 83 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Vehicle parked partly on residential land
s 84 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Parking of certain vehicles on residential land prohibited
s 85 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 85am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.17; SL2008‑47 amdt 1.5
No more than 1 heavy vehicle on residential land
s 85Ains SL2008‑47 amdt 1.6
Heavy vehicles to be parked away from residential land boundaries
s 85Bins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.6
Parking of certain vehicles on land adjoining residential land prohibited
s 86 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 86am SL2005‑22 amdt 1.17; SL2008‑47 amdt 1.7, amdt 1.8; ss renum R29 LA
Parking of certain commercial vehicles on land with multi-unit housing
s 87 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub A2007‑25 amdt 1.165
s 87am A2002‑30 amdt 3.771; SL2005‑22 amdt 1.17; A2007‑25 amdt 1.166, amdt 1.167; SL2008‑47 amdt 1.9; ss renum R29 LA
No offence if reasonable necessity etc
s 87Ains SL2008‑47 amdt 1.10
Heavy vehicle refrigeration units not to be operated on residential land
s 87Bins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.10
Prohibition on night operation of heavy vehicle
s 87Cins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.10
Daily infringement
s 88 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 88am A2007‑25 amdt 1.168
sub SL2008‑47 amdt 1.11
Heavy vehicle parking—enforcement
div 3.1.3A hdg ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Meaning of occupier—div 3.1.3A
s 89 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 89am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3799, amdt 1.3800
om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Power to enter premises
s 90 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 90am A2001‑44 amdts 1.3801-1.3803
def the code of practice om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3803
om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Production of identity card
s 91 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 91om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Consent to entry
s 92 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 92am SL2005‑22 s 21
om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
am A2010‑18 amdt 3.93
General powers on entry to premises
s 93 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 93om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Damage etc to be minimised
s 94 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 94om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 95 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 95om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.13
Loss etc of existing operator’s certificate
s 96 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 96om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
Cancellation of existing operator’s certificate etc
s 97 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 97am A2002‑30 amdt 3.772
om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.12
Other powers to provide pay parking
s 97A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 97Ains SL2002‑7 s 12
Overlapping schemes
s 98 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 98am SL2002‑7 s 13
Income from ticket parking scheme
s 98A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 98Ains SL2002‑7 s 14
Costs of ticket parking scheme
s 98B hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 98Bins SL2002‑7 s 14
Trailers not separately chargeable
s 99 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Parking permits
s 100 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 100sub SL2005‑22 s 22
Mobility parking scheme authorities
s 101 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 101sub SL2005‑22 s 22
Parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities—cancellation
s 101Ains SL2005‑22 s 22
Parking permits and mobility parking scheme authorities—return when cancelled
s 101Bins SL2005‑22 s 22
Parking—other provisions
pt 3.3 hdgins SL2006‑51 s 4
Marking tyres by parking inspectors
s 101Cins SL2006‑51 s 4
Definitions—ch 4
s 102 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 102am SL2000‑33 s 4; SL2000‑52 s 4
def approved police speedometer ins SL2001‑32 s 7
def digital camera detection device sub SL2001‑32 s 8; SL2007‑20 s 4
am SL2014‑11 s 10; SL2016‑35 s 4
def fixed camera detection device ins SL2007‑20 s 5
am SL2014‑11 s 11; pars renum R51 LA; SL2017‑16 s 4
def laser speed measuring device sub SL2004‑47 s 40
am SL2009‑7 s 4; SL2014‑11 s 12; SL2016‑35 s 5
def loop detector speed measuring device ins SL2006‑51 s 5
def piezo strip speed measuring device sub SL2006‑51 s 6
def radar speed measuring device sub SL2004‑47 s 41; SL2007‑20 s 6
am SL2009‑7 s 5; SL2014‑11 s 13; pars renum R51 LA; SL2017‑16 s 5; pars renum R63 LA
def security checksum ins SL2001‑32 s 9
def testing authority am SL2001‑32 s 10; SL2004‑47 s 42; SL2009‑6 s 33
def traffic lights camera detection device am SL2006‑51 s 7
om SL2007‑20 s 7
def WORM disk ins SL2004‑47 s 43
om SL2014‑11 s 14
Approved traffic offence detection devices
s 103 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 103sub SL2000‑52 s 5
am SL2001‑32 s 11; SL2006‑51 s 8; SL2007‑20 s 8; SL2011‑35 s 4
Approval of police vehicle speedometers
s 103Ains SL2001‑32 s 12
am A2011‑52 amdt 3.187
Average speed detection systems—Act, s 22AA, s 23B and s 24 (2)
s 103Bins SL2011‑35 s 5
table am SL2013‑25 s 4
Major testing of laser speed measuring devices
s 104 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 104am SL2000‑33 s 5
sub SL2000‑52 s 5
am SL2001‑32 regs 13-17
sub SL2004‑47 s 44
Major testing of other traffic offence detection devices
s 104Ains SL2004‑47 s 44
am SL2006‑51 ss 9-11; ss renum R26 LA
sub SL2007‑20 s 9
am SL2011‑35 s 6, s 7; SL2014‑11 s 15
Certification and sealing of traffic offence detection devices
s 104Bins SL2004‑47 s 44
am SL2011‑35 s 8
Use of certain digital camera detection devices
s 105 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 105sub SL2001‑32 s 18; SL2007‑20 s 10
am SL2014‑11 s 16; ss renum R51 LA; SL2016‑35 s 6
Use of certain laser speed measuring devices
s 105A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2007‑20 s 11
s 105Ains SL2001‑32 s 18
am SL2007‑20 s 11; ss renum R27 LA
Use of certain radar speed measuring devices
s 105B hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2007‑20 s 12
s 105Bins SL2001‑32 s 18
am SL2007‑20 s 12; ss renum R27 LA
Approved people—testing and sealing
s 106 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Approved people—use
s 107 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 107am SL2000‑52 s 6; SL2007‑20 s 13
Recording of camera detection device image files—Act, s 23 (2) (c) (ii)
s 107Ains SL2001‑32 s 19
am SL2004‑47 s 45
sub SL2007‑20 s 14
am SL2014‑11 s 17
Verification of camera detection device image files—Act, s 23 (2) (c) (iii)
s 107Bins SL2001‑32 s 19
sub SL2007‑20 s 14
Verification of traffic lights camera detection device image files—Act, s 23 (2) (c) (iii)
s 107Cins SL2001‑32 s 19
om SL2007‑20 s 14
Meaning of codes etc on image taken by approved camera detection device or approved average speed detection system—Act, s 24 (2) (a)
s 108 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub SL2011‑35 s 9
s 108sub SL2000‑33 s 6; SL2000‑52 s 7
am SL2001‑32 regs 20-22; SL2005‑7 ss 4-6; SL2006‑51 s 12; SL2007‑20 s 15, s 16; SL2011‑35 s 10, s 11; SL2014‑11 ss 18-21; A2015‑29 s 4; ss renum R53 LA
Additional police powers—removing parked cars
s 109 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
sub A2016‑14 s 36
s 109am A2016‑14 s 37
Prohibition on car minding
s 110 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Removal of unattended vehicles—Act, s 32 (1) (c)
s 111 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 111sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.18
Disposal of impounded or forfeited vehicles
s 112 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 112am A2001‑29 s 14
sub SL2001‑32 s 23
am A2010‑15 amdt 2.5
Disposal of forfeited vehicles—Act, s 10J
s 112A hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 112Ains SL2001‑32 s 23
Responsible person to inspect driver licence
s 113 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Responsible person’s consent
s 114 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
Standards for safe carriage of loads—Act, s 14 (2)
s 115 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 115sub A2002‑51 amdt 1.42
om SL2003‑1 s 18
ins A2005‑62 amdt 1.6
Tracked vehicle—Act, dict, def vehicle, par (b)
s 116 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 116am A2002‑51 amdt 1.43
om SL2003‑1 s 18
ins SL2012-44 s 8
om A2017‑21 s 65
Review of div 2.3.1A
s 117 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 117am A2002‑51 amdt 1.44
om SL2003‑1 s 18
ins SL2015‑33 s 8
exp 1 November 2017 (s 117 (3))
Transitional
ch 6 hdgexp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Parking
pt 6.1 hdgexp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing Class A and Class B parking spaces
s 118exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing parking labels
s 119exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing disability labels
s 120exp 1 June 2000 (s 120)
Existing codes of practice
s 121exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing exemptions
s 122exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing applications for exemptions and variation of conditions
s 123exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing notices to show cause
s 124exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Traffic offence detection devices
pt 6.2 hdg exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing tests and certificates
s 125am SL2001‑32 s 24
exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing approved people—use
s 126exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Other transitional provisions
pt 6.3 hdgexp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Existing medical certificate about seatbelts
s 127exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Expiry of ch 6
s 128am A2001‑27 amdt 4.25
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3804
exp 1 March 2002 (s 128)
Meaning of location codes on images
sch 1sub SL2000‑33 s 8
om A2015‑29 s 5
Digital camera detection devices
sch 1 pt 1.1 hdg (prev sch 1 pt 1 hdg) ins SL2000‑52 s 8
renum R4 LA
sch 1 pt 1.1am SL2000‑52 s 8; SL2005‑7 s 7; SL2006‑4 s 4; SL2006‑51 ss 13-15; SL2011‑2 ss 6-10; SL2014‑5 s 4
om A2015‑29 s 5
Fixed camera detection devices
sch 1 pt 1.2 hdg (prev sch 1 pt 2 hdg) ins SL2000‑52 s 8
renum R4 LA
sub SL2007‑20 s 17
sch 1 pt 1.2ins SL2000‑52 s 8
am SL2003‑14 s 4; items renum SL2005‑7 s 8; SL2006‑51 s 16; SL2007‑20 s 18
om A2015‑29 s 5
Average speed detection system
sch 1 pt 1.3ins SL2011‑35 s 12
am SL2013‑25 s 5
om A2015‑29 s 5
Dictionary
dictam A2004‑28 amdt 3.62; SL2007‑20 s 19; A2007‑25 amdt 1.169; SL2008‑47 amdt 1.14; A2010‑18 amdt 3.94; SL2013‑9 s 10; A2015‑50 amdt 3.145; A2016‑33 amdt 1.41; SL2017-14 s 11; SL2017-23 s 9; A2017‑21 s 66
def approved e-payment method ins SL2014‑11 s 22
def approved police speedometer ins SL2001‑32 s 26
def area of operations ins SL2002‑7 s 15
def ARR ins SL2003‑12 s 6
def articulated vehicle om A2017‑21 s 67
def bicycle om A2010‑18 amdt 3.95
def camera detection device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
sub SL2001‑32 s 25
def centre of the road ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def children’s crossing ins SL2017‑14 s 12
def code of practice om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.15
def combination om A2010‑18 amdt 3.96
def demand responsive service vehicle ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.97
def digital camera detection device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def emergency worker om SL2004‑16 s 38
ins SL2005‑22 amdt 1.19
def exemption om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.15
def existing operator’s certificate om SL2008‑47 amdt 1.15
def fixed camera detection device ins SL2007‑20 s 20
def footpath sub SL2017‑14 s 12
am SL2017-23 s 10
def give way ins SL2000‑21 s 4
def hire car ins SL2005‑4 amdt 2.43
def indicated on ins SL2001‑32 s 26
om R18 LA
def laser speed measuring device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def length ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def length of road om SL2000‑52 s 9
def loading zone permit om SL2005‑22 s 23
def marked foot crossing ins SL2000‑21 s 4
def motor vehicle ins SL2000‑52 s 9
om A2010‑18 amdt 3.97
def park sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.10
def parking authority ins SL2002‑7 s 15
def parking authority guidelines ins SL2002‑7 s 15
def parking meter am SL2005‑22 s 24
def parking permit sub SL2005‑22 s 25
def parking ticket am SL2002‑7 s 16
def pay parking device sub SL2005‑22 s 25
def pay parking sign ins SL2005‑22 s 26
def pedestrian ins SL2000‑21 s 4;
sub SL2017‑14 s 13
def pedestrian crossing ins SL2017‑14 s 14
def piezo strip speed measuring device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def postal vehicle am SL2004‑16 s 39
def premises ins SL2008‑47 amdt 1.16
def private hire car om SL2005‑4 amdt 2.44
def public bus sub A2001‑62 amdt 1.42
def radar speed measuring device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def recording medium ins SL2001‑32 s 26
def red traffic arrow ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def red traffic light ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def registered interest om R18 LA
def relevant parking fee sub SL2005‑22 s 27
def restricted hire vehicle om SL2005‑4 amdt 2.44
def restricted taxi om SL2002‑2 s 30
def ride ins SL2000‑21 s 4
om A2010‑18 amdt 3.97
def rider ins SL2000‑21 s 4
def rideshare vehicle ins SL2016‑20 amdt 1.42
def road sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.773; SL2005‑22 amdt 1.20
def road related area ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.774
om R18 LA
def security checksum ins SL2001‑32 s 26
def segway ins SL2017‑14 s 14
om SL2017‑14 s 15
def shared path ins SL2017‑14 s 16
am SL2017-23 s 10
def speed measuring device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
om R18 LA
def stop sub SL2005‑22 amdt 1.20
def taxi sub SL2002‑2 s 31
om A2010‑18 amdt 3.97
def testing authority ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def the Act om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3805
def ticket parking area sub SL2005‑22 s 27
def ticket parking space sub SL2005‑22 s 27
def traffic lights camera detection device ins SL2000‑52 s 9
om SL2007‑20 s 21
def trailer ins SL2000‑52 s 9
om A2010‑18 amdt 3.97
def use om A2010‑18 amdt 3.97
ins SL2017‑14 s 16
sub SL2017-23 s 11
def vehicle ins SL2000‑52 s 9
def wheeled recreational device sub SL2017‑14 s 17
def WORM disk ins SL2001‑32 s 26
sub SL2004‑47 s 46
om SL2014‑11 s 23
Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
Republication No Amendments to Republication date 1 not amended 1 March 2000 2 A2001‑56 12 September 2001 3 A2001‑62 3 December 2001 4 SL2002‑2 1 March 2002 5* SL2002‑2 2 March 2002 6 SL2002‑7 16 April 2002 7 A2002‑30 10 October 2002 8 SL2002‑31 1 November 2002 9 SL2002‑31 2 December 2002 10 A2002‑51 1 January 2003 11 SL2003‑1 10 January 2003 12* SL2003‑12 1 June 2003 13 SL2003‑14 11 June 2003 14 A2004‑7 5 April 2004 15 A2004‑28 1 July 2004 16 A2004‑28 19 July 2004 17 SL2004‑47 10 September 2004 18 SL2004‑47 2 November 2004 19 SL2005‑4 9 March 2005 20 SL2005‑7 9 April 2005 21* SL2005‑22 16 September 2005 22 A2005‑62 11 January 2006 23 SL2006‑4 17 January 2006 24 SL2006‑32 3 July 2006 25 SL2006‑32 2 December 2006 26 SL2006‑51 5 December 2006 27 SL2007‑20 31 July 2007 28 A2007‑25 31 March 2008 29 SL2008‑47 2 December 2008 30 SL2008‑47 11 March 2009 31 SL2009‑7 13 March 2009 32 SL2009‑7 16 March 2009 33 SL2010‑5 3 March 2010 34 SL2010‑5 15 March 2010 35 SL2010‑7 17 March 2010 36 (RI) A2010‑15 6 April 2010 37 A2010‑18 3 June 2010 38 SL2010‑33 6 August 2010 39 SL2010‑38 17 September 2010 40 SL2011‑2 28 January 2011 41 SL2011‑2 15 March 2011 42 A2011‑52 12 December 2011 43 SL2011‑35 15 January 2012 44* SL2011-35 30 January 2012 45 SL2012-44 20 December 2012 46 SL2013‑9 7 May 2013 47 SL2013‑20 1 August 2013 48 SL2013-25 6 September 2013 49 A2013‑52 10 February 2014 50 SL2014‑5 28 March 2014 51 SL2014‑11 27 June 2014 52 A2015‑30 22 August 2015 53 SL2015-29 29 August 2015 54 SL2015‑33 1 November 2015 55 SL2015-35 19 November 2015 56 A2015‑50 9 December 2015 57 A2016-14 18 March 2016 58 A2016-33 21 June 2016 59 SL2016-15 1 July 2016 60 SL2016-20 1 August 2016 61 SL2016-21 1 September 2016 62 SL2016‑35 23 December 2016 63 SL2017‑16 27 June 2017 64 SL2017‑16 1 July 2017 65 A2017‑21 15 August 2017 66 A2017‑21 2 November 2017 67 SL2018-3 14 April 2018
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