Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2009 - REG 313A

313A Exemption for garbage truck drivers etc.

(1) A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of a garbage truck, a waste disposal truck or a vehicle designed for collecting goods for recycling if—

(a) the driver is engaged in the collection of garbage, waste or goods for recycling; and

(b) it is not practicable for the driver to comply with the provision; and

(c) the truck or vehicle is displaying a flashing light; and

(d) the driver is acting safely.

(2) For subsection (1) , the provisions are as follows—

†¢ section 98 (One-way signs)

†¢ section 99 (Keep left and keep right signs)

†¢ section 100 (No entry signs)

• part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking), except—

†” section 175 (Stopping on or near a level crossing)

†” section 177 (Stopping on a freeway)

†” section 178 (Stopping in an emergency stopping lane)

†” section 192 (Stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel etc.)

†” section 196 (Stopping at or near a tram stop)

†” section 197 (Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island)

†¢ section 228 (No pedestrian signs)

†¢ section 230 (Crossing a road—general)

†¢ section 234 (Crossing a road on or near a crossing for pedestrians)

†¢ section 238 (Pedestrians travelling along a road (except in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy)).