221–1   NSW rule: using crimson flashing warning lights on certain local council vehicles

(cf RRR, cl 56)

(1)  Without limiting rule 218–1 (e), a driver must not use any crimson flashing warning light permitted to be fixed to a motor vehicle by clause 124 (4)–(9) of Schedule 2 to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007 unless the vehicle is being used by an employee of a local council for the purposes of enforcing excess weight limits legislation.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Note. Local council and motor vehicle are defined in the Dictionary.

(2)  In this rule:

excess weight limits legislation means any of the following:

(a)  Chapter 3 of the Road Transport (General) Act 2005,

(b)  the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005.

Note. This rule is an additional NSW road rule. There is no corresponding rule in the Australian Road Rules.