New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsA driver must not drive or tow a vehicle if the vehicle is carrying a load that--
(a) is not properly secured to the vehicle, or
(b) is placed on the vehicle in a way that causes the vehicle to be unstable, or
(c) projects from the vehicle in a way that is likely to injure a person, obstruct the path of other drivers or pedestrians, or damage a vehicle or anything else (for example, the road surface).
: Maximum penalty--20 penalty units.
Note 1 : Other laws of this jurisdiction may deal with the loading of vehicles and carrying loads on vehicles.
Note 2 : This rule is not uniform with the corresponding rule in rule 292 of the Australian Road Rules . Different rules may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.