(1)  The licensing authority may, by written notice, require an applicant for a dangerous goods vehicle licence, or for the renewal of a dangerous goods vehicle licence, for a vehicle –

(a) to give to the authority, or to a person nominated by the authority, any additional information necessary for a proper consideration of the application; and

(b) to make the vehicle available for inspection by the authority, or by a person nominated by the authority, at a specified place and time.

(2)  A person who inspects a vehicle for the licensing authority must give a report of the inspection to the authority as soon as practicable after the inspection.

(3)  The licensing authority must give a copy of any report of an inspection to the applicant if the applicant asks for it.