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See this link to NSW government document Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 (advised by Thomson Reuters Insight Team on May 8, 2014 as still being current law)
The relevant part would appear to be on page 30 (clause 53) where it says:
Clause 53 Projection of loading or equipment of vehicles
Subclause(1) A person must not drive on a road or road related area:
(a) any motor vehicle (not being a motor bike or a mobile crane that is 9.5 m or less in length) if the loading or equipment on the vehicle or any trailer drawn by the vehicle:
See this link to NSW government document Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 and to the later Road Transport (General) Amendment (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2015 both of which have near identical wording
The relevant part would appear to be on page 7 where it says:
50L Projection of loading or equipment of vehicles
Subclause(1) A person must not drive on a road::
(a) a motor vehicle (not being a motor bike or a mobile crane that is 9.5 metres or less in length) if the loading or equipment on the vehicle or any trailer drawn by the vehicle:
The most important aspect of safety is looking out for each other. If for any reason you suspect a paddler is in trouble, stop. If someone is in the water the first person to arrive must stay with them until they have given the all-clear. (Times will be adjusted)
The most important aspect of safety is looking out for each other. If for any reason you suspect a paddler is in trouble, stop. If someone is in the water the first person to arrive must stay with them until they have re-entered. (Times will be adjusted)
If the rear projection is greater than 1.2 metres, the rear of the load or equipment must have attached a brightly coloured flag or piece of material not less than 300 mm square. In addition to the flag, when travelling at night or in adverse weather conditions that restrict visibility, a red light or at least two red reflectors must be attached:
If the rear projection is greater than 1.2 metres, the rear of the load or equipment must have attached a brightly coloured flag or piece of material not less than 300 mm square. In addition to the flag, when travelling at night or in adverse weather conditions that restrict visibility, a red light or at least two red reflectors must be attached:
If the rear projection is greater than 1.2 metres, the rear of the load or equipment must have attached a brightly coloured flag or piece of material not less than 300 mm square. In addition to the flag, when travelling at night or in adverse weather conditions that restrict visibility, a red light or at least two red reflectors must be attached:
If the rear projection is greater than 1.2 metres, the rear of the load or equipment must have attached a brightly coloured flag or piece of material not less than 300 mm square. In addition to the flag, when travelling at night or in adverse weather conditions that restrict visibility, a red light or at least two red reflectors must be attached:
Paddling up-stream from the start there are four left turns. Just after the first and second there are rocks on the left. They are visible at low tide, submerged at high tide. While these rocks are unlikely to harm paddlers they have damaged many boats over the years. Take care.
Paddling up-stream from the start there are four left turns. Just after the first and second there are rocks on the left. They are visible at low tide, submerged at high tide. While these rocks are unlikely to harm paddlers they have damaged many boats over the years. Take care.
At the narrowing immediately south of Blackman Park it may be tempting to cut between the green Maritime pole and the point. Fine at high tide, impossible at low, risky in between!
At the narrowing immediately south of Blackman Park it may be tempting to cut between the green Maritime pole and the point. Fine at high tide, impossible at low, risky in between!
Paddling up-stream from the start there are four left turns. Just after the first and second there are rocks on the left. They are visible at low tide, submerged at high tide. While these rocks are unlikely to harm paddlers they have damaged many boats over the years. Take care.
"C" on map below
"B" on map below
"E" on map below
The sandbars at the bottom of the course are only visible at very low tides. They are not likely to cause injuries but may scratch your boat and slow you down. Learn where they are, it may be helpful if you find yourself in the water.
"A" on map below
The time trial turns at Fullers Bridge but if you go exploring a little further up-stream look out for the rocks on the right between the bridge and the weir.
Paddling up-stream from the start there are four left turns. Just after the first and second there are rocks on the left. They are visible at low tide, submerged at high tide. While these rocks are unlikely to harm paddlers they have damaged many boats over the years. Take care.
"B" on map below
"C" on map below
At the narrowing immediately south of Blackman Park it may be tempting to cut between the green Maritime pole and the point. Fine at high tide, impossible at low, risky in between!
At the narrowing immediately south of Blackman Park it may be tempting to cut between the green Maritime pole and the point. Fine at high tide, impossible at low, risky in between!
"D" on map below
"A" on map below
The time trial turns at Fullers Bridge but if you go exploring a little further up-stream look out for the rocks on the right between the bridge and the weir.
"E" on map below
The sandbars at the bottom of the course are only visible at very low tides. They are not likely to cause injuries but may scratch your boat and slow you down. Learn where they are, it may be helpful if you find yourself in the water.
