QLD Windows not working

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Joshiba

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20 April 2021
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I was pulled over last night and my driver window isn't able to be wound down as the switch is broken, the officer said I can be fined for not having working windows. Is this true? If so what law does it fall under?
 

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Queensland's Code of Practice - Vehicle Inspection Guidelines (at Part 3.1: Windscreen and glazing ) include the requirement that:
"At least half of the number of windows fitted, which must include the driver’s window, are not capable of being opened. " (Guidelines available here: Vehicle Inspection Guidelines (Department of Transport and Main Roads))

The Regulations to the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation states at section 7 that a light vehicle (i.e. a car) is defective if "...(1)(f) the vehicle does not comply with the Code of Practice - Vehicle Inspection Guidelines....".

Police can issue you with a defect notice (see Defect notices).