Division 1General#

164AMinor traffic offences#

For section 108 of the Act, definition minor traffic offence, the offences in this part are prescribed.

165Stopping in an emergency etc. or to comply with another provision#

It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this part if—

1. (a)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to avoid a collision, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to avoid the collision; or
2. (b)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the driver’s vehicle is disabled, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary for the vehicle to be moved safely to a place where the driver is permitted to park the vehicle under the Act; or

1. (c)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to deal with a medical or other emergency, or to assist a disabled vehicle, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or
2. (d)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the condition of the driver, a passenger, or the driver’s vehicle makes it necessary for the driver to stop in the interests of safety, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or
3. (e)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to comply with this regulation, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to comply with the other provision.

166Application of part to bicycles and personal mobility devices#

This part does not apply to a bicycle or a personal mobility device that is stopped or parked—

1. (a)at a bicycle rail or in a bicycle rack; or
2. (b)on a bicycle path, footpath, separated footpath, shared path or nature strip; or
3. (c)on a part of a road that is designated for the parking of bicycles or personal mobility devices.