New Road Rules

[bungie]

New road rules came into force Jan 1 2005.

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...adrules_update

Couple of interest ..

.. · Vehicles over 7.5m in length (including any load or projection) that display a 'Do not overtake turning vehicle' sign can take up adjacent lane space when approaching and entering a roundabout, provided it is safe to do so.

Good, less wear and tear taking it wide. But ....


Securing a vehicle
When leaving a vehicle a driver must properly secure the vehicle by:
· turning off the engine
· applying the handbrake
· removing the ignition key if no-one 16 years of age or over is remaining in the vehicle and
· locking the doors if no-one is remaining in the vehicle.

A driver has 'left' a vehicle when he or she is more than three metres away from it.


Means if I'm at the ramp and fit the bungs in my 17ft I have to wind up the windows and lock the car, my trailer/boat equals 7m plus length of the car

[cooky]

oh well - just another RULE I'll be happy to break.

[Big_Kev]

No you won't the boat is part of the vehicle.

[cooky]

No you won't the boat is part of the vehicle

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[snappa]

look out for bikers...
thats important...