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DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT) REGULATIONS 2010 (S.R. 2010, NO. 125) - REG 153

Driver's and rail operator’s duties
(1)  This regulation applies if a train transporting dangerous goods is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation.
(2)  The driver of the train must –
(a) notify the rail operator of the incident as soon as practicable; and
(b) provide any reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(3)  On being notified by the train driver of the incident, the rail operator must –
(a) notify the police or fire service of the incident as soon as practicable; and
(b) provide any reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 55 penalty units; or
(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.



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