Unrestrained Load Fines

Did you know? A load on a heavy vehicle must: not be placed in a way that makes the vehicle unstable or unsafe; be secured so it is unlikely to fall or be dislodged. Safeguard Cargo Nets help secure your loads no matter the size and be restrained.

Australian laws require you to meet a certain standard when restraining your load. Failure to meet this standard will result in penalties and fines, perhaps loss of license depending on your state.

Offence	Fine	Demerit points	Sources for Fines
NSW
Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load	$439	3	https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/demerits-offences/uncovered-loads.html
Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability	$439	3	https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/demerits-offences/uncovered-loads.html
Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load	$439	3	https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/demerits-offences/uncovered-loads.html
Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put on road	$439	3	https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/demerits-offences/uncovered-loads.html
ACT
On the spot fines unsecured load	$500	0	https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/tamsd/2015/residents-urged-to-cover-their-load-when-on-the-road#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIn%20the%20ACT%20travelling%20with,Securing%20a%20load%20is%20easy.
VIC
Minor risk breach – no risk to people/property	$242	0	https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/securing-your-load#:~:text=An%20unsecured%20load%20that%20poses,%2D%20RSA%20%2D%20light%20vehicle).
Substantial risk breach – poses risk people/property	$645	0	https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/securing-your-load#:~:text=An%20unsecured%20load%20that%20poses,%2D%20RSA%20%2D%20light%20vehicle).
Severe risk breach – people Harmed or prop damage	Court	Loss of Licence	https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/securing-your-load#:~:text=An%20unsecured%20load%20that%20poses,%2D%20RSA%20%2D%20light%20vehicle).
Failure to properly secure a load.	$266	0	https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/mackay/2020/12/08/unsecured-vehicle-load-west-mackay/
SA
Driving or towing a vehicle carrying insecure or overhanging load	$472	3	https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/securing-your-load#:~:text=An%20unsecured%20load%20that%20poses,%2D%20RSA%20%2D%20light%20vehicle).
QLD
Driving or towing vehicle carrying load without required load restraint system	$472	3	https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/securing-your-load#:~:text=An%20unsecured%20load%20that%20poses,%2D%20RSA%20%2D%20light%20vehicle).
WA
Failure to properly secure a load.	$150	0	https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/Rules-Penalties/Browse/Securing-Loads-Towing
Higher Fines – severe breach	$5000 +		https://transafewa.com.au/training-resources/
Tas
Unsecured load	$382-$520	0	https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/demerits_and_offences/find_a_traffic_offence/lister_full

Load Restraint Guide

Size	Min.Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	Tabs	Stock Code
Small	0.80 x 0.50 m	1.235 x 0.935 m	1.235 x 0.935 m	26	16	SSTN-200

Size	Min.Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	Tabs	Stock Code
Medium	1.20 x 0.50 m	1.835 x 0.935 m	1.835 x 0.935 m	34	32	SMTN-200

Size	Min.Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	Tabs	Stock Code
Large	1.80 x 0.50 m	2.435 x 0.935 m	2.435 x 0.935 m	42	36	SLTN-200

Size	Min.Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	No. of Straps Included	Stock Code
Small	1.00 x 0.6 m	1.635 x 1.235 m	1.835 x 1.435 m	72	6	SSN-200

Size	Min.Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	No. of Straps Included	Stock Code
Small	0.80 x 0.80 m	1.635 x 1.635 m	1.635 x 1.635 m	32	16	SSRN-200


station wagon:1100 x 700 mm 1400 x 1000 mm	trailer:5 x 4′ 1524 x 1220 mm


Dual Cab Ute Style Side:	roof rack:Small 1100 x 1100 mm 1200 x 1200 mm


trailer:6 x 4′ 1829 x 1220 mm	dual cab ute tray back:1400 x 1350 mm 1560 x 1530 mm	roof rack:Medium 1500 x 1200 mm 1600 x 1200 mm 1800 x 1200 mm	extra cab ute tray back:1750 x 1560 mm 1805 x 1515 mm 1847 x 1560 mm


trailer:7 x 4′ 2134 x 1220 mm 8 x 4′ 2439 x 1220 mm	single cab ute style side:1834 x 1356 mm	roof rack:Large 2100 x 1200 mm 2200 x 1200 mm	boat:2.5 m 3 m


trailer:9 x 4′ 2744 x 1220 mm 9 x 5′ 2744 x 1524 mm 9 x 6′ 2744 x 1829 mm 10 x 5′ 3048 x 1524 mm 10 x 6′ 3048 x 1829 mm	Medium Rigid Dual Truck:2600 x 1800 mm 3200 x 2400 mm	boat:4m


trailer:11 x 6′ 3353 x 1829 mm 12 x 6′ 3658 x 1829 mm	Medium Rigid Dual Truck:3300 x 1800 mm 4000 x 2400 mm	boat:4.5 m 5 m


trailer: 13 x 5′ 3962 x 1524 mm 13 x 6′ 3962 x 1829 mm 13 x 7′ 3962 x 2134 mm 13 x 8′ 3692 x 2438 mm 14 x 5′ 4268 x 1524 mm 14 x 6′ 4268 x 1829 mm 14 x 7′ 4267 x 2134 mm 14 x 8′ 4267 x 2438 mm 15 x 5′ 4572 x 1524 mm 15 x 6′ 4572 x 1829 mm	15 x 7′ 4572 x 2134 mm 15 x 8′ 4572 x 2438 mm 16 x 5′ 4877 x 1524 mm 16 x 6′ 4877 x 1826 mm 16 x 7′ 4877 x 2134 mm 16 x 8′ 4877 x 2438 mm 17 x 5′ 5182 x 1524 mm 17 x 6′ 5182 x 1829 mm 17 x 7′ 5182 x 2134 mm 17 x 8′ 5182 x 2438 mm	medium rigid truck: 4000 x 1600 mm 4200 x 2000 mm 5400 x 2400 mm	boat: 5.5 m 6 m


dual cab ute style side:1100 x 1000 mm	roof rack:1100 x 1000 mm 1200 x 1200 mm


trailer:6 x 4′ 1829 x 1220 mm	dual cab ute style side:1400 x 1350 mm 1560 x 1530 mm	roof rack:Medium 1500 x 1200 mm 1600 x 1200 mm 1800 x 1200 mm	extra cab ute style side:1750 x 1350 mm 1805 x 1515 mm 1847 x 1560 mm


trailer:7 x 4′ 2134 x 1220 mm 8 x 4′ 2400 x 1220 mm	single cab ute style side:1834 x 1356 mm	roof rack:Large 2100 x 1200 mm 2200 x 1200 mm	boat:3 m 3.5 m

Size	Min. Tray Size	Mesh Coverage	Dimensions	No. of Eyelets	Tabs	Stock Code
Demo Net	0.4 x 0.6 m	0.835 x 0.635 m	1.035 x 0.835 m	44	4	SDMN-200

Unrestrained Load Fines

Offence

Fine

Demerit points

Sources for Fines

NSW

ACT

VIC

SA

QLD

WA

Tas