(1) This section applies if a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (notice) is subject to the condition that the driver of a class 2 heavy vehicle who is driving the vehicle under the authorisation must keep a relevant document in the driver's possession.
(2) A driver of the class 2 heavy vehicle who is driving the vehicle under the class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (notice) must comply with the condition.
Maximum penalty—$3000.
(3) Each relevant party for a driver mentioned in subsection (2) must ensure the driver complies with subsection (2), unless the relevant party has a reasonable excuse.
Maximum penalty—$3000.
(7) In this section—
"relevant document", for a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (notice), means a copy of—
(a) the Commonwealth Gazette notice for the authorisation; or
(b) an information sheet about the authorisation published by the Regulator on the Regulator's website.
"relevant party", for the driver of a class 2 heavy vehicle, means—
(a) an employer of the driver if the driver is an employed driver; or
(b) a prime contractor of the driver if the driver is a self-employed driver; or
(c) an operator of the vehicle if the driver is making a journey for the operator.