Can the seller be also liable - Duty of Care?

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Originally Posted by Homestar

It wasn't registered in Queensland - that's the whole point, so that argument goes in the bin...

It is legal and registered in Victoria - thought at was made quite clear in earlier posts.... sheesh...

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This is taken directly from the Vic roads site.
Safe caravanning : VicRoads

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Caravan rules & regulations

There are rules and regulations which apply when towing a caravan.

• The caravan must be roadworthy.
• The caravan must be registered.
• Nothing can be towed behind the caravan.
• No one can travel inside the caravan.
• The towbar must not hide the car's number plate once the caravan has been disconnected.
• The caravan cannot be towed by a learner or p1 probationary driver, except under particular conditions.
• The caravan cannot exceed weight limits.

Once you have loaded your caravan, its weight should not exceed:

• the maximum weight recommended by the caravan manufacturer
• the towing limits recommended by the car's manufacturer, or
• the weight rating of the towbar.

Some laws can be different from State to State. If you are travelling interstate with your caravan, check individual State or Territory regulations before you leave.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

This is taken directly from the Vic roads site.
Safe caravanning : VicRoads

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And yet it is currently registered in Victoria and legally driven on the road.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

And yet it is currently registered in Victoria and legally driven on the road.

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That is the part that I find to be rather Odd because in WA, NSW and VIC it is illegal to do this, It Must be some sort of "Special" permit that has been issued for this particular rig.
It would be interesting to find out exactly how this owner was able to circumvent the ruling that clearly prohibits this type of rig.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

That is the part that I find to be rather Odd because in WA, NSW and VIC it is illegal to do this, It Must be some sort of "Special" permit that has been issued for this particular rig.
It would be interesting to find out exactly how this owner was able to circumvent the ruling that clearly prohibits this type of rig.

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And illegal in Qld. Who says it is legal in Victoria? The owner and a provincial newspaper? It would be interesting to ask the opinion of Vicroads and Victoria Police. If it can be legally operated in Victoria contrary to the published regulations then some sort of permit or dispensation must have been granted.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

the ruling that clearly prohibits this type of rig

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I would like to see that ruling.
Not an extract, the whole ruling.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I would like to see that ruling.
Not an extract, the whole ruling.

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It clearly states on that Vic roads page that nothing can be towed behind a caravan.
In WA and QLD the same rule applies.

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Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

And illegal in Qld. Who says it is legal in Victoria? The owner and a provincial newspaper? It would be interesting to ask the opinion of Vicroads and Victoria Police. If it can be legally operated in Victoria contrary to the published regulations then some sort of permit or dispensation must have been granted.

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That is the way I see this.
I personally think it is complete madness to allow this sort of setup on the roads.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

It clearly states on that Vic roads page that nothing can be towed behind a caravan.
In WA and QLD the same rule applies.

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So, where is the ruling. The way I see it is you have just posted up unsubstantiated text.
I would like to see the ruling from a court, you know "a ruling" as indicated in a previous post.
It does exist, doesn't it?

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

So, where is the ruling. The way I see it is you have just posted up unsubstantiated text.
I would like to see the ruling from a court, you know "a ruling" as indicated in a previous post.
It does exist, doesn't it?

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Mick, can you show proof the combination is actually legal in VIC....seen paperwork, sign offs etc. or is it just word of mouth, mate of a mate.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

So, where is the ruling. The way I see it is you have just posted up unsubstantiated text.
I would like to see the ruling from a court, you know "a ruling" as indicated in a previous post.
It does exist, doesn't it?

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If you use the link I have provided it will take you to the Vic Roads website where I cut and pasted the text from.
It is in NO way "Unsubstantiated" it is word for word from that Vic Roads page, What part of "Nothing can be towed behind the caravan." can't you understand?
Is the Vic Roads web page Wrong?