(1) The CE or
relevant port operator may erect signs on a place to which this Division
applies giving directions for any 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a)
regulating the route to be followed by vehicles;
(b)
prohibiting or regulating the entry, exit or turning of vehicles (including
vehicles over a certain mass);
(c)
requiring vehicles to be stopped;
(d)
requiring certain vehicles to give way to other vehicles;
(e)
prohibiting or regulating the parking of vehicles;
(f)
imposing speed limits for vehicles;
(g)
otherwise regulating vehicular traffic;
(h)
prohibiting or regulating pedestrian traffic.
(2) A direction under
this regulation may be of general or limited application according to the
class of vehicles, drivers or pedestrians to which it applies, the area in
which it applies, the circumstances of its application, or any other specified
factor.
(3) The CE or the
relevant port operator may issue a permit exempting the holder from directions
specified in the permit.
(4) A person who
contravenes the directions displayed on a sign erected under this regulation
is guilty of an offence unless the person holds a valid permit issued by the
CE or the relevant port operator exempting the person from the directions and
the person complied with the terms of the permit.
Maximum penalty: $1 250.