Queensland Consolidated Regulations Queensland Consolidated Regulations(1) A person must not drive a vehicle on a road if the vehicle is wider than 2.5m.
Maximum penalty--
(a) for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle--30 penalty units; or
(b) for a minor risk breach for a heavy vehicle--30 penalty units; or
(c) for a substantial risk breach for a heavy vehicle--50 penalty units.
(2) When measuring the width of a vehicle for subsection (1), any of the following items that may be fitted to the vehicle are to be disregarded--
(a) anti-skid devices mounted on wheels;
(b) central tyre inflation systems;
(c) lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices or tyre pressure gauges.
(3) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) in relation to a heavy vehicle, the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence for the offence.
(4) Nothing in this section affects a person's liability for a contravention of section 34.