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TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - REG 16

Flashing warning lights

    (1)     Subject to subregulation (2) and rules 221 and 222, a person must not, on a road, drive or stop a vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent flashes.

    (2)     Subregulation (1) does not apply to:

        (a)     an emergency vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent red or blue or red and blue flashes;

        (b)     a vehicle used in the enforcement of the load or dimensional requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent magenta flashes; or

        (c)     a vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent yellow flashes if the vehicle is:

            (i)     a tow truck at the scene of an accident or engaged in attaching or manoeuvring to attach towing apparatus to a disabled vehicle;

            (ii)     a vehicle in respect of which an exemption under section 59 of the Motor Vehicles Act is in force;

            (iii)     a vehicle escorting a vehicle referred to in subparagraph (ii);

            (iv)     a vehicle engaged at a site of work comprising:

(A)     road construction or road maintenance;

(B)     cleaning or litter collection on a road, footpath or reservation;

(C)     erection or maintenance of traffic control devices;

(D)     installation or maintenance of public utilities; or

(E)     the care and maintenance of trees, plants or grass on or beside a road or public place;

            (v)     a vehicle used in the enforcement of the load or dimensional requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act ;

            (vi)     a vehicle taking part in a procession or parade for which a permit under these Regulations has been granted; or

            (vii)     a vehicle approved by the Registrar while being used in the manner and for the purpose approved by the Registrar.



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