Pulled up by the Coppers

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Here you go Mick.
A bit more reading for you.
WA road transport changes to come into place in April - ABC Rural - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Andrew

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Sounds like they are applying the national rules and coming into line with other states.
I agree with it. I don't want to ever hit another mattress at 100 kmh.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I think you'll find you are required to pay the fine upfront. If you contest it you may get a refund or reduction.
Centrelink is using the same approach with robo-debt letters. People have to pay it. If they win a challenge they may be adjusted later. Apparently we are automatically guilty and it is up to us to contest it.
Here are the Queensland rules:

Restraining loads (Department of Transport and Main Roads)

Webbing and straps are the way to go. Tarps and occy straps are not OK.

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Again, this linked website advises people use appropriate load restraints then refers the reader to this document:
http://www.ntc.gov.au/Media/Reports/...0F3250782).pdf

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Here you go Mick.
A bit more reading for you.
WA road transport changes to come into place in April - ABC Rural - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Andrew

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I read that. It basically says WA is going to do the same as the rest of Australia.
For a change.

Restraining loads (Department of Transport and Main Roads)

So, if you have something that is heavy, well below the tray/tub lip & won't blow out, you're good as gold as far as I can gather.
It says nothing about a secure load if you roll the vehicle etc. Perhaps it should?
Steve

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/04/622.jpg

This pic comes from the Williams Police Twitter page,a recent charge for insecure load!!!!
Andrew

I went out and got a load of firewood the other day. The rated strap on the back kept the load intact on the way home without any problems ..................... [bigwhistle]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/04/690.jpg

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Again, this linked website advises people use appropriate load restraints then refers the reader to this document:
http://www.ntc.gov.au/Media/Reports/...0F3250782).pdf

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So does the Queensland document I linked too.

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Originally Posted by BMKal

I went out and got a load of firewood the other day. The rated strap on the back kept the load intact on the way home without any problems ..................... [bigwhistle]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/04/690.jpg

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You would have been booked in my area for not having webbing over the firewood.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I read that. It basically says WA is going to do the same as the rest of Australia.
For a change.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I think you'll find you are required to pay the fine upfront. If you contest it you may get a refund or reduction.
Centrelink is using the same approach with robo-debt letters. People have to pay it. If they win a challenge they may be adjusted later. Apparently we are automatically guilty and it is up to us to contest it.

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In Vic you do not pay if your contesting unless of course you lose. Perhaps they trust us more[bigwhistle]

I've seen this from both sides. Ran into some furniture a while back , couldnt avoid it as there was a geezer on my right - smashed up the front of the Ford a bit - then , coming back from the wood yard last week the tailgate disintergrated ( rotten wood) and i was watching the load slowly slide off the back , stopped ok - and strapped it all up and managed to carry on. Thanks to whoever put up the dashcam stuff as its reminded me to carry the cargo net with me I made out of old trawler netting.
cheers,
d