(1) This section applies if the Regulator considers it is necessary to suspend a mass or dimension authority granted by issuing a permit to someone immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.
(2) The Regulator may, by notice ( immediate suspension notice ) given to the person to whom the permit was given, immediately suspend the authority until the earliest of the following—
(a) the Regulator gives the person a notice under section 177(4) or 178(5) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 177(5) or 178;
(b) the Regulator cancels the suspension;
(c) the end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the person.
(3) This section applies despite sections 176, 177 and 178.