NEW DEFECT NOTICE * Australia: From the NHVR, for all trucks

* Canberra - Self-clearing defect notice introduced

--- The NHVR will introduce a new self-clearing defect notice for heavy vehicle defects that do not pose a safety risk. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the new category of defect notice would be available from July 1 as part of changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Examples of defects which may result in the issuing of a self-clearing defect notice include a cracked light lens, obscured number plate or a failed brake light where all others are working. Failing to rectify the defects listed in a self-clearing defect notice within 28 days can result in fines of up to $3000... 
 (Photo by Chris Ison - NHVR introduces new notice to improve self-clearing defects)   --  Canberra, ACT, Australia - Big Rigs - 29th Jun 2017