Western Australian Current Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2014 - REG 454W

454W .         Duty to notify Commissioner of Main Roads of medical impairment

        (1)         In this regulation —

        medical impairment , in relation to a person who is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence, means any permanent or long‑term mental or physical condition (which may include a dependence on drugs or alcohol) if —

            (a)         the condition is likely to impair the ability of the person to safely engage in activities authorised by the licence; or

            (b)         the treatment for the condition is likely to impair the ability of the person to safely engage in activities authorised by the licence.

        (2)         If a person who is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence becomes medically impaired, the person must give the Commissioner of Main Roads written notice of the fact as soon as practicable.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;

            (b)         for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.

        Modified penalty: 2 PU.

        [Regulation 454W inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5074.]