Victorian Numbered Acts

HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW APPLICATION ACT 2013 (NO. 30 OF 2013) - SECT 31

    (1)     A proceeding for an offence against the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) or the national regulations may be commenced by—

        (a)     the Regulator; or

        (b)     the Roads Corporation; or

        (c)     an officer of the Roads Corporation who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in any particular case by the Regulator or the Roads Corporation; or

        (d)     an employee of the Victorian Public Service who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in any particular case by the Regulator; or

        (e)     an authorised officer who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in any particular case by the Regulator or the Roads Corporation; or

        (f)     a person who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in any particular case by the Regulator or the Roads Corporation where the offence occurs on land or premises that are vested in or under the control of the Regulator or the Roads Corporation.

    (2)     An authorisation under subsection (1) is sufficient authority to continue proceedings in any case where the court amends the charge-sheet, warrant or summons.

    (3)     Any person authorised under subsection (1) may conduct before a court any proceedings for an offence against the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) or the national regulations.