Road traffic act 1974 wacki comprising the road traffic act 1974, an act of western australia, in its application to the territory as amended and in force under section 8a of the cocos keeling islands act 1955 act no. Consolidated version, currency start, currency end, suffix, download. The below list of documents are frequently used sections of the road traffic act 1974. Road transport act 20 no 18 nsw contents page historical version for 1. Traffic management for events faq main roads western. For clarification and advice,contact the vehicle permitsteam on 0 882 249. These regulations may be cited as the road traffic maximum weight of vehicles regulations, 2001 and. Code of practice for oversize or overmass agricultural vehicles code of practice may 2008 this booklet is a legal document. Western australian legislation road traffic act 1974. Road traffic approved road transport compliance schemes regulations 2008ceased road traffic blood analysis regulations 1973 ceased road traffic breath analysis and. Road traffic act 1974 road traffic vehicle standards regulations 2002 class 2 and 3 restricted access vehicles prime mover, trailer combinations and truck, trailer combinations notice 2012 pursuant to regulations 29 and 33 of the road traffic vehicle standards regulations. Road traffic act 1988, s 1, as substituted by road traffic act 1991, s 1, in certain circumstances defined by statute.
The health and safety at work etc act 1974 hsw act 2 states you must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees while at work. This long story starts with section 7 of the road traffic act 1974 which should have make pavement parking illegal across the country. The consent of the local government must first be obtained. Road traffic act 1974 application for an order for a road closure reg. I have also been impressed by the comprehensive nature of the work. Dangerous driving laws wa know the law go to court lawyers. Requirement to make declaration on applying for grant or transfer of vehicle licence. It was intended to achieve by a further amendment to section 36 of road. Road traffic act 2007 spot fine means a fine payable at the place where the offence was committed or at the nearest office of the authority. Transportation of dangerous goods and substances by road as published in gov gaz 20963 of 17 march 2000, enacted on 3 august 2001 by proclamation in gov. Main roads western australia also regulates heavy vehicles through the issue of permits and notices under the authority granted to the commissioner of main roads under the road traffic act 1974.
Road traffic act 1974, 12 sep 2019, current, 14i002, pdf word. Traffic law in western australia by mugliston, ainsworth. If the driver of any motor vehicle who commits an offence under this act or any regulations made thereunder, refuses to give his name and address, or gives a false name or. Road traffic act 1974 andor regulations for events involving specifically a race meeting or speed test.
Short title this act may be cited as the road traffic act 1974. The road transport compliance section, a section within the department, employs transport inspectors who, alongside police officers, monitor heavy. This responsibility includes load limit signs on bridges. The road transportation act 74 of 1977 rta provides for the permitting and licensing of all persons, entities and vehicles that provide a road transportation service in south africa. The state government through mrwa therefore also has a close involvement, both technically and in regard to funding, with bridges on local government roads. Road traffic motor cycle helmets regulations section 74. This bill amends the road traffic act 1974 rta, road traffic. Explanatory memorandum road traffic amendment bill no. Road traffic act 1974 western australia police force.
Terms used part v regulation of traffic division 1aa terms used in this part 49aaa. The sorry tale of the road traffic act 1974 pedestrian. Warning signs on slippery roads pdf, 37kb circular 6172. Such temporary suspension of laws can apply to an event subject to approval under the road traffic events on roads regulations 1991, or independently of any other regulations. Road traffic legislation amendment information bill 2010 part 2 road traffic act 1974 amended s. Road traffic act 1974 wacki 9 driver means any person driving, or in control of, a vehicle or animal.
Driving while unlicensed or disqualified 1 a person who a drives a motor vehicle on a road while not authorised under the road traffic authorisation to drive act 2008 part 2 to do so. National road traffic amendment act 20 of 2003 national road traffic amendment act 64 of 2008 w. Its text is neutral and nonjudgmental and uniformly informative. Commencement 1 subject to subsection 2 the provisions of this act shall come into operation on such date or such dates as is or are, respectively, fixed by proclamation 1. Commencement 1 subject to subsection 2 the provisions of this act shall come.
Terms used division 1a when person taken to be instructor or in charge of vehicle 49aa. The national road traffic act 93 of 96 chapter viii of the regulations. The national land transport act 5 of 2009 nlta applies to the public transportation of passengers for reward whereas the rta applies to the. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act. Notes 1 this is a compilation of the road traffic act 1974 and includes the amendments made by the other written laws referred to in the following table 1a. This was extended to motorways in general by the road traffic act, 1994. The explanatory note to the regulations says that the list in schedule 2 is of particulars which must be contained in a vehicle hiring agreement in order to attract provisions of section 3 of the 1974 act, i. Road transport 11 laws of malaysia act 333 road transport act 1987 an act to make provision for the regulation of motor vehicles and of traffic on roads and other matters with respect to roads and vehicles thereon. See section 1 act to consolidate and amend the law relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, the issue of driving licences, the use of vehicles on public road and the regulation of traffic. The law commission law com no 237 legislating the criminal code. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. A minimum speed limit of 30 mph 48 kmh had previously been set in 1974 through the local government roads and motorways act, 1974. An act for the regulation of road traffic and the use of vehicles and the user of roads and for other purposes connected therewith. Under section 36 of the road traffic administration act 2008 it is an offence to wilfully mislead a person in any particular likely to affect the discharge of that persons duty under the act.
Road traffic act, 2004 act 683, the road traffic regulations, 1974, and their amendments. Part 1 preliminary part 2 road traffic act 1974 amended. You must comply with the conditions contained in it when driving oversize agricultural vehicles on the road. Road traffic act, in pursuance of the provisions of section 9 to prescribe evidence which may be produced in lieu of a certificate of insurance or a certificate of security. Section 61 of the road traffic act 1974 defines dangerous driving as driving a. Administration act 2008, road traffic authorisation to drive act 2008 and the young.
Road traffic act 1974 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. You must also ensure that others are not put at risk by your workrelated driving activities. The roads and road traffic act chapter 464 of the laws of zambia chapter 464 the roads and road traffic act the roads and road traffic act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Road traffic act 1974 western australian legislation. Road traffic legislation amendment bill parliament of. This authorised traffic on the m1, m7, m11 and m50 to travel at 70 mph 1 kmh where signposted. Road traffic an act to declare, amend and codify the law relating to motor vehicles, and to provide for the. The igp, mr david asanteapeatu has been officially inducted into office at a colourful service at the ghana police church on 23rd april. Road traffic act 1974 an act to make provision in relation to the driving and use of vehicles, the regulation of traffic and for incidental and other purposes.
Government road means a road declared by order in council. An act to repeal and reenact the traffic ordinance enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. It is difficult for me to think of any area of traffic law that has not been covered, and it is not limited to the rules and regulations which govern. Elizabeth ii road traffic act 1974 1974 chapter 50 c. Disqualification by police officer 1 this section applies if a a police officer the police officer, as a result of an analysis of a sample of a persons breath or blood, has reason to suspect that the person the alleged offender has committed an offence under section 63 or 64 the alleged offence.
Employers have duties under health and safety law for onthe road work activities. This bill will amend the road traffic act 1974 the act to give effect to the following three initiatives. At present, regulations made under the road traffic act 1974 apply only to vehicles used on western australian roads as defined in the act. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Or possibly the title should be how to talk about something for 37 years and achieve very little. Road speed limits in the republic of ireland wikipedia. New road and traffic regulation to replace old one ghana. Short title this act may be cited as the road traffic act 1974 1. This act may be cited as the road traffic act, 1973 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may appoint.