Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (ACT) - SECT 282

    (1)     This section applies if the Regulator considers—

        (a)     a ground exists to cancel a work and rest hours exemption (permit); and

        (b)     it is necessary to suspend the exemption immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety.

    (2)     The Regulator may, by notice ( immediate suspension notice ) given to the person to whom the permit for the exemption was given, immediately suspend the exemption until the earliest of the following—

        (a)     the Regulator gives the holder a notice under section 281(4) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 281(5);

        (b)     the Regulator cancels the suspension;

        (c)     the end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the holder.

    (3)     This section applies despite sections 280 and 281.