Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

MOTOR VEHICLES (DIMENSIONS AND MASS) ACT 1990 (NO. 13 OF 1990) - SECT 44

44. While a notice under section 43 is in force in respect of a vehicle, a person shall not, without reasonable excuse—

        (a)     remove from the vehicle, or alter or deface, a label affixed to the vehicle pursuant to subsection 43 (5);

        (b)     move the vehicle from the place where the notice was served, except for the purpose of taking the vehicle directly to the weighbridge or weighing station specified in the notice;

        (c)     remove from the vehicle any part of a load being carried by the vehicle;

        (d)     remove from the vehicle any equipment being carried by the vehicle;

        (e)     interfere with or alter the position of any part of a load being carried by the vehicle;

        (f)     interfere with or alter the position of any equipment being carried by the vehicle; or

        (g)     replace, interfere with or adjust a suspension system, axle, wheel or tyre of the vehicle.

Penalty: $3,000.