ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 - SECT 40E

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 - SECT 40E

40E—Meaning of broken down vehicle

For the purposes of this Division, a vehicle is "broken down" if—

            (a)         in the case of a motor vehicle—it is not possible to drive the vehicle because it is disabled through damage, mechanical failure, lack of fuel or any similar reason; or

            (b)         in the case of a trailer—it is not connected (either directly or by 1 or more other trailers) to a towing vehicle, whether or not the trailer is also disabled through damage, mechanical power or any similar reason; or

            (c)         in the case of a combination—it is not possible to drive the combination because the combination or a vehicle comprised in the combination is disabled through damage, mechanical failure, lack of fuel or any similar reason; or

            (d)         in any other case—it is not connected to a towing vehicle or an animal by which it could be drawn or it is not possible to tow or draw the vehicle because it is disabled through damage, mechanical failure or any similar reason.