In this part—
"authorised person" , for a special circumstances permit, means a person who
is authorised to use roads in a particular way under the permit, whether or
not the person is the holder of the permit.
"authorising officer" means the chief executive or the commissioner.
"event" includes a happening or activity.
"special circumstances permit" means a permit issued under division 3 under
which the permit holder, or an authorised person—
(a) is allowed to use roads in a particular way; or
(b) for a permit issued for section 85A of the Act —is allowed to drive a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place in a way that would otherwise contravene section 85A (1) of the Act .
(a) the conduct of which requires the use of roads and involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, some inconsistency with the requirements of—(i) the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or(ii) the Queensland Road Rules ; and
(b) the nature of which is—(i) wholly, or generally, public; and(ii) ordinarily, though not necessarily, unique or occasional.
Examples of special events—charity collections at traffic lights, fun runs, group bicycle rides for charity, walkathons