Road traffic act 1974 western australian legislation. Road traffic act 1974 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. A minimum speed limit of 30 mph 48 kmh had previously been set in 1974 through the local government roads and motorways act, 1974. 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. This act may be cited as the road traffic act, 1973 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may appoint. These regulations may be cited as the road traffic maximum weight of vehicles regulations, 2001 and. 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. For clarification and advice,contact the vehicle permitsteam on 0 882 249.
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. It was intended to achieve by a further amendment to section 36 of road. 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. 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. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Requirement to make declaration on applying for grant or transfer of vehicle licence. An act for the regulation of road traffic and the use of vehicles and the user of roads and for other purposes connected therewith. 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. Code of practice for oversize or overmass agricultural vehicles code of practice may 2008 this booklet is a legal document. Road traffic act 1974, 12 sep 2019, current, 14i002, pdf word.
Road traffic approved road transport compliance schemes regulations 2008ceased road traffic blood analysis regulations 1973 ceased road traffic breath analysis and. Commencement 1 subject to subsection 2 the provisions of this act shall come. Road traffic act 1988, s 1, as substituted by road traffic act 1991, s 1, in certain circumstances defined by statute. Road traffic legislation amendment bill parliament of. Or possibly the title should be how to talk about something for 37 years and achieve very little. This bill amends the road traffic act 1974 rta, road traffic. The law commission law com no 237 legislating the criminal code. Dangerous driving laws wa know the law go to court lawyers. Road speed limits in the republic of ireland wikipedia.
Administration act 2008, road traffic authorisation to drive act 2008 and the young. Road traffic act 1974 western australia police force. 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 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.
Consolidated version, currency start, currency end, suffix, download. Road traffic legislation amendment information bill 2010 part 2 road traffic act 1974 amended s. You must comply with the conditions contained in it when driving oversize agricultural vehicles on the road. Employers have duties under health and safety law for onthe road work activities. 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.
This was extended to motorways in general by the road traffic act, 1994. 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. Road transport act 20 no 18 nsw contents page historical version for 1. Section 61 of the road traffic act 1974 defines dangerous driving as driving a. 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. The national land transport act 5 of 2009 nlta applies to the public transportation of passengers for reward whereas the rta applies to the. Elizabeth ii road traffic act 1974 1974 chapter 50 c. 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.
This long story starts with section 7 of the road traffic act 1974 which should have make pavement parking illegal across the country. Terms used division 1a when person taken to be instructor or in charge of vehicle 49aa. 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. 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. Short title this act may be cited as the road traffic act 1974 1. Its text is neutral and nonjudgmental and uniformly informative. Traffic law in western australia by mugliston, ainsworth. 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.
This authorised traffic on the m1, m7, m11 and m50 to travel at 70 mph 1 kmh where signposted. Western australian legislation road traffic act 1974. Road traffic act 1974 application for an order for a road closure reg. Explanatory memorandum road traffic amendment bill no. Road traffic act 1961 south australian legislation.
The road transport compliance section, a section within the department, employs transport inspectors who, alongside police officers, monitor heavy. 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. This responsibility includes load limit signs on bridges. 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. The igp, mr david asanteapeatu has been officially inducted into office at a colourful service at the ghana police church on 23rd april. 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. The sorry tale of the road traffic act 1974 pedestrian. Road traffic motor cycle helmets regulations section 74. An act to repeal and reenact the traffic ordinance enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania.
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. Traffic management for events faq main roads western. Road traffic act 1974 andor regulations for events involving specifically a race meeting or speed test. The state government through mrwa therefore also has a close involvement, both technically and in regard to funding, with bridges on local government roads. Government road means a road declared by order in council. The consent of the local government must first be obtained. National road traffic amendment act 20 of 2003 national road traffic amendment act 64 of 2008 w. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act. Terms used part v regulation of traffic division 1aa terms used in this part 49aaa. You must also ensure that others are not put at risk by your workrelated driving activities.
The national road traffic act 93 of 96 chapter viii of the regulations. Short title this act may be cited as the road traffic act 1974. The below list of documents are frequently used sections of the road traffic act 1974. I have also been impressed by the comprehensive nature of the work. Road traffic act, 2004 act 683, the road traffic regulations, 1974, and their amendments. At present, regulations made under the road traffic act 1974 apply only to vehicles used on western australian roads as defined in the act. New road and traffic regulation to replace old one ghana. Road traffic act 1974 wacki 9 driver means any person driving, or in control of, a vehicle or animal.
763 48 1150 684 828 675 1330 451 1030 712 1547 1363 1514 192 1321 929 1017 486 1485 603 1346 1545 549 438 1183 1386 722 94 1067 849 1288 123 443 764 1176 1466 324 1165 325 1191 498 1228