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TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1995 - SECT 33D

Power if prescribed dangerous goods vehicle broken down or immobilised on a road

33D Power if prescribed dangerous goods vehicle broken down or immobilised on a road

(1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes—
(a) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle is broken down or immobilised on a road or road-related area; and
(b) it is necessary to give a direction under subsection (2) to a person in control of the vehicle to protect persons, property or the environment.
(2) The authorised officer may give a direction to the person in control of the vehicle about the following—
(a) carrying out repair work on the vehicle;
(b) towing the vehicle off the road or road-related area;
(c) removing the dangerous goods from the vehicle;
(d) dealing with the dangerous goods after their removal from the vehicle.
(3) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with it, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.



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