Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00392:schedule:2:p40
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00392
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 2 (pt 40/84)
Character Range: 258868–261731

a transport unit on a train if the emergency information for the goods is not in the train driver's cab.
Offence provision.
 (2) {Subclause} (1) does not apply when a train transporting a placard load is involved in shunting operations and the emergency information for the goods is readily available elsewhere in the immediate vicinity of those operations. (11.7‑rail)
 {(3) An offence against {subclause} (1) is an offence of strict liability.} (11.11‑rail, amd)

11.2.5  Driver's duties
 (1) A person must not drive a road vehicle transporting a placard load if:
 (a) the road vehicle is not equipped with an emergency information holder that complies with Chapter 11.2 of the ADG Code; and
 (b) the required emergency information provided by the consignor of the goods, or by the prime contractor for the transport of the goods, is not in the holder. (11.8‑road, amd/2)
Offence provision.
 (2) The driver of a road vehicle transporting a placard load must ensure that the road vehicle's emergency information holder contains only:
 (a) the required emergency information; and
 (b) the transport documentation for the goods.
Offence provision.
 (3) The driver of a road vehicle transporting a placard load must produce the required emergency information for inspection by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, if the officer asks the driver to produce the information for inspection.
Offence provision.
 {(4) An offence against {subclause (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.}

11.2.6  Train driver's duties
 (1) A person must not drive a train that is transporting a placard load from a depot or yard if the emergency information for the goods is not in the train driver's cab.
Offence provision.
 (2) A train driver transporting a placard load must produce the required emergency information for inspection by an authorised officer or an officer of an emergency service, if the officer asks the driver to produce the information for inspection.
Offence provision.
 (3) {Subclauses} (1) and (2) do not apply if the train driver transporting dangerous goods is engaged in shunting operations and the emergency information for the goods is readily available elsewhere in the immediate vicinity of those operations. (11.8‑rail, amd)
 {(4) An offence against {subclause} (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.}

11.2.7  Approvals—emergency information
  The Competent Authority may, on application in accordance with {clause} 17.1.1 or on the Authority's own initiative, approve emergency information that does not comply with Chapter 11.2 of the ADG Code if the Authority considers that use of the information would be as accurate, and at least as convenient and efficient, as information that complies with the Chapter. (11.9)

Part 12—Safety equipment

12.1.1  Owner's duties
 (1) The owner of a road vehicle must