South Australian Consolidated Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT) REGULATIONS 2008 - REG 89

89—Prime contractor’s duties

        (1)         A prime contractor must not use a road vehicle to transport a placard load unless the vehicle is equipped with—

            (a)         fire extinguishers and portable warning devices that comply with Part 12 of the ADG Code; and

            (b)         any other equipment required under that Part.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         in the case of a body corporate—$20 000;

            (b)         in the case of a natural person—$4 000.

Expiation fee:

            (a)         in the case of a body corporate—$4 000;

            (b)         in the case of a natural person—$800.

        (2)         A prime contractor must not use a road vehicle to transport a placard load if the prime contractor knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the equipment for the vehicle mentioned in subregulation (1)—

            (a)         has not been inspected or tested in accordance with Part 12 of the ADG Code; or

            (b)         is not in good repair or proper working order.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         in the case of a body corporate—$20 000;

            (b)         in the case of a natural person—$4 000.