TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1995 Reprinted as in force on 30 October 2009 Reprint No. 11A > TABLE OF PROVISIONS Contents CHAPTER 1--PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 3. Objectives 4. Achieving an appropriate balance between safety and cost 5. Definitions—the dictionary 6. Act binds everyone, including government entities CHAPTER 2--RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ROAD USE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS Part 1--Road use management strategies 7. Development of strategies 8. Contents of strategies 9. Tabling of strategies Part 2--Road use implementation programs 10. Development of programs 11. Consistency with strategies 12. Report on operation of programs Part 3--Guidelines 13. Guidelines Part 4--Objectives 14. Objectives CHAPTER 3--ROAD USER PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE Part 1--Alternative compliance 15. Alternative ways of complying with Act Part 1A--Approvals 17A. Definition 17B. Granting, renewing or refusing approval 17C. Chief executive may obtain information from commissioner 17D. Notice of change in police information about a person 17E. Chief executive may enter into arrangement about giving and receiving information with commissioner 18. Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling approvals 19. Procedure for amending, suspending or cancelling approvals 19A. Cancelling suspended approval for failing to take remedial action 19B. Application of ss 18-19A to corresponding approvals 19C. Automatic suspension of particular licences under dangerous goods regulation Part 2--Authorised officers and accredited persons 20. Appointment of authorised officers 21. Appointment of accredited persons 22. Powers 23. Appointment conditions 24. Identity cards 25. Production or display of identity cards Part 3--Powers of authorised officers and other persons Division 1--Powers for places 26. Entry to places 26A. Further power to enter place of business in relation to heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle 26B. Further power to enter particular places if incident involving death, injury or damage 27. Consent to entry 28. Warrants to enter 29. Warrants—applications made other than in person 29A. Post-entry approval 29B. Making of post-entry approval order 29C. Appeal 30. General powers after entering places 30A. Further powers after entering place under s 26A or 26B 30B. Using equipment for exercising power Division 2--Powers for vehicles Subdivision 1--Stopping vehicles 31. Power to stop private vehicles 32. Power to stop prescribed heavy vehicles Subdivision 2--Moving vehicles 33. Requiring vehicle to be moved for exercising power 33A. Requiring heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle to be moved if causing harm or obstruction etc. 33B. Moving unattended heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle on road 33C. Moving other stationary heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle if causing harm or obstruction etc. 33D. Power if prescribed dangerous goods vehicle broken down or immobilised on a road Subdivision 3--Other powers for vehicles 34. Power to inspect vehicles 35. Power to enter vehicles etc. other than for vehicle inspection 35A. Further powers to inspect and search heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle 35B. Further powers to access or download stored information or to decide if anything found in a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle may be seized 35C. Running or stopping heavy vehicle engine or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle engine 36. Power to require vehicle inspections 37. Power to prohibit use of vehicles 38. Power to prohibit persons driving 39. Powers to enable effective and safe exercise of other powers 39A. Additional power for Explosives Act 1999 for particular authorised officers Subdivision 4--Other provisions about stopping and moving vehicles etc. 39B. Stopped or moved vehicle to remain at a place 39C. Interfering with equipment or load of particular vehicles Subdivision 5--Further powers in relation to heavy vehicles concerning mass, dimension or loading requirements 39D. Application of sdiv 5 39E. Powers for minor risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement 39F. Powers for substantial risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement 39G. Powers for severe risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement 39H. Operation of direction in relation to a combination Subdivision 6--Further powers in relation to fatigue regulated heavy vehicles 39I. Application of sdiv 6 39J. Meaning of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle 39K. Requiring person to rest for contravention of maximum work requirement 39L. Requiring person to rest for contravention of minimum rest requirement 39M. Requiring person to stop working if impaired by fatigue 39N. Requiring person to stop working if work diary not produced or unreliable 39O. Compliance with requirement under this subdivision Division 3--Power to seize evidence 40. Power to seize evidence 40A. Further powers to seize evidence in relation to particular vehicles 41. Powers supporting seizure 42. Receipt for seized things 43. Forfeiture of seized things 44. Dealing with forfeited things 45. Access to seized things 46. Return of seized things Division 3A--Additional seizure powers for certain vehicles for sale 46A. Seizing certain vehicles for sale Division 3B--Embargo notice for evidence about heavy vehicle or dangerous goods 46B. Embargo notice 46C. Noncompliance with embargo notice Division 4--General powers 47. Power to set up checkpoints 48. Power to require name and address 48A. Further power to require personal details for exercising power in relation to heavy vehicle or transport of dangerous goods 49. Power to require documents to be produced 49A. Direction to provide information about heavy vehicles and transport of dangerous goods 50. Authorised officer's power to require information for information offence 50AA. Chief executive's or commissioner's power to require information if information offence committed 50AB. Power to require help to find and access particular documents or information Part 4B--Reciprocal powers of authorised officers 51F. Reciprocal powers Part 4C--Chief executive's powers for vehicles, loads or other things Division 1--Definitions 51GAA. Definitions Division 2--Moving vehicles, loads or other things 51G. Moving abandoned, or otherwise stationary, vehicle, load or other thing on road Division 3--Recovering moving expenses 51I. Recovering moving expenses 51J. Notice to owner 51K. Releasing removed thing 51L. Disposing of removed thing 51M. Immediate disposal in particular circumstances Division 4--Other provisions 51N. Protection for persons exercising power under pt 4C 51O. Relationship with s 66 51P. Relationship with s 137 Part 5--Legal proceedings Division 1--Offences Subdivision 1--General 52. False or misleading statements 53. False or misleading documents, generally 53A. Proof of giving false and misleading statements and documents 53B. False or misleading transport documentation for goods 53C. False or misleading information in container weight declaration 53D. False or misleading information given by responsible person to another responsible person 54. Obstructing authorised officers or accredited persons 55. Pretending to be an authorised officer or accredited person 56. Using documents voided for nonpayment 57. Executive officers must ensure corporation complies with transport Act 57A. Responsibility for acts or omissions of representatives Subdivision 2--Extended liability offences 57AA. Application of sdiv 2 57AB. Definitions for sdiv 2 57B. Further liability provisions for extended liability offences 57C. Liability for inducing breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements—consignees Subdivision 3--Reasonable steps 57D. Reasonable steps defence 57DA. Matters court may consider for deciding whether person took all reasonable steps—offences about mass, dimension or loading 57DB. Matters court may consider for deciding whether person took all reasonable steps—offences about heavy vehicle driver fatigue 57DC. When person regarded to have taken all reasonable steps—offences about heavy vehicle driver fatigue 57DD. Regulation for ss 57DB and 57DC 57E. Inclusion of reasonable diligence 57F. Proof of compliance with industry code of practice 57G. Reliance on container weight declaration Subdivision 4--Non-application of mistake of fact defence 57H. Criminal Code, s 24 does not apply to particular offences Division 2--Evidence and procedure 58. Proof of appointments unnecessary 59. Proof of signatures unnecessary 60. Evidentiary aids 61. Instruments 61A. Manufacturer's statements 61B. Transport and journey documentation 61C. Evidence not affected by nature of vehicle 61D. Certificates of TCA 61E. Intelligent access map 61F. Approved intelligent transport system 61G. Reports and statements made by approved intelligent transport system 61H. Particular label indicates device is an approved electronic recording system 61I. Documents produced by an electronic work diary 61J. Statement by person involved with operation of electronic work diary 62. Proceedings for offences 62A. Black and white reproductions of words in colour Part 6--General 63. Notice of damage 64. Compensation CHAPTER 4--REVIEW OF AND APPEALS AGAINST DECISIONS 65. Review of and appeals against decisions CHAPTER 5--ROAD USE Part 1--Local government functions 66. Local laws etc. Part 2--Official traffic signs 67. Definitions 68. Chief executive may install or remove official traffic signs 69. Local government may install or remove official traffic signs 70. Notice to install or remove an official traffic sign 71. Installation of official traffic signs in case of danger 72. Installation of official traffic signs by prescribed persons 72A. Way to install official traffic sign 73. Obstruction of prescribed officer and destruction of official traffic signs to be an offence 74. Contravention of official traffic sign an offence 75. Unlawful installation of official traffic signs 76. Injury to official traffic signs Part 3--Driving of vehicles and animals 77. Restricted release of Queensland driver licence and traffic history information 77A. Releasing information about Queensland driver licence or traffic history for research purposes 78. Driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence prohibited 78A. Permit to drive—recently expired driver licence 79. Vehicle offences involving liquor or other drugs 79AA. Provisions applying to supervisor of a learner 79A. When is a person over the limit 79B. Immediate suspension or disqualification 79C. When person is charged for s 79B 79D. Notice to be given of suspension or disqualification 79E. Court may allow particular person whose licence is suspended under s 79B to drive 79F. Replacement licence if there is an order under s 79E 79G. When person is disqualified while s 79E order applies 80. Breath and saliva tests, and analysis and laboratory tests 80AA. Limitation on use of saliva for saliva test or saliva analysis and related matters 80A. Obstructing the taking of a blood specimen 80B. Interstate exchange of information 81. Notices to offenders for certain first offences 82. Offenders may be ordered to attend training programs 83. Careless driving of motor vehicles 84. Dangerous driving of vehicles (other than motor vehicles) etc. 85. Racing and speed trials on roads 86. Disqualification of drivers of motor vehicles for certain offences 87. Issue of restricted licence to disqualified person 88. Variation of conditions 89. Power to disqualify person from holding or obtaining Queensland driver licence though acquitted of certain indictable offences 90. Power to disqualify person from holding or obtaining Queensland driver licence though complaint dismissed 90A. Definitions for ss 90B-90D 90B. Cumulative periods of disqualification for offences committed at different times 90C. Cumulative periods of disqualification for acts done and offences committed at same time 90D. Other matters about cumulative periods of disqualification 91. Chief executive to be advised of persons disqualified from holding Queensland driver licences etc. Part 4--Road incidents 92. Duties and liabilities of drivers involved in road incidents 94. Scheme to facilitate supply of information as to road incidents Part 5--Powers and functions of police officers 96. Diversion of traffic 100. Removal of things from roads Part 6--Regulated parking 101. Who may regulate parking 102. Parking regulation involves installing official traffic signs 103. Examples of how parking may be regulated 104. Off-street regulated parking areas 105. Paid parking 106. Paid parking offences 107. Owner responsible for offence 108. Local laws about minor traffic offences 109. Agreement with local government on costs of administration 110. Notice restricting parking in special circumstances 111. Parking permits for people with disabilities Part 7--Detection devices Division 1--Speed detection devices 112. Use of speed detection devices Division 2--Photographic detection devices 113. Definitions for div 2 114. Offences detected by photographic detection device 115. Limitation of prosecution period extended in particular circumstances 116. Notice accompanying summons 117. Use of penalties collected for camera-detected offences 118. Photographic evidence—inspection and challenges 119. Notice of dispute about traffic control device or sign 120. Evidentiary provisions 121. Application of the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 Part 7A--Crossing supervisor scheme Division 1--Definitions 122. Definitions for pt 7A Division 2--Scheme and authorisation of persons under scheme 122A. Chief executive may authorise scheme 122B. Unauthorised person must not act as crossing supervisor 122C. Chief executive may refuse to authorise person under scheme 122D. Chief executive may impose conditions on authority 122E. Notice to be given about refusal or imposition of condition Division 3--Criminal history 122F. Criminal history to be disclosed by applicants and crossing supervisors 122G. Crossing supervisor may surrender authority Division 4--Amendment, suspension and cancellation of authorities 122I. Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling authority 122J. Show cause procedure for amending, suspending or cancelling authority 122K. Amending, suspending or cancelling authority 122L. Notice to be given to crossing supervisor 122M. Grounds for immediate suspension of authority 122N. Procedure for immediate suspension of authority 122O. Further action after immediate suspension 122P. Other amendments of authorities Part 8--Proceedings and evidence 123. Records 124. Facilitation of proof 124A. Additional ground of challenge not stated in written notice required under particular provisions 125. When offences not to be dealt with summarily Part 9--General 126. Fraud and unlawful possession of licences 127. Effect of disqualification 128. Effect of disqualification on subsequent issue of Queensland driver licence 129A. Effect of suspension of licence under State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 129B. Disqualification period for person driving more than 40km/h over speed limit 130. Delivery of cancelled or surrendered licences, or licences for endorsement 131. Appeals with respect to issue of licences etc. 131A. Removing absolute disqualification imposed before 13 March 2002 133. Occupiers of garages etc. to keep register of repairs 134. Altering, defacing or removing identifying numbers 135. Unlawfully interfering with, or detaining, vehicles etc. 136. Agreements for detaining vehicles 137. Injurious matter on roads 139. Service of determinations, notices, orders, and directions of the commissioner or the chief executive 140. Service if address unknown etc. 141. Instruments not affected by error 142. Health professional's disclosure not breach of confidence 143. Confidentiality 144. Act does not apply to police officer in course of duty Part 10--Fees and regulations 145. Fees for road use 146. Regulating vehicle operations and road rules 147. Regulating vehicles etc. in public places 148. Regulating vehicle standards 149. Regulating identification of vehicles 150. Regulating driver management 150AA. Regulating young drivers 150AB. Regulating management of fatigue of drivers of heavy vehicles 150AC. Driver licensing regulation prevails over rules of court 150A. Regulating form of licence 150B. Proceedings for particular offences involving requirements about passengers 150C. Proceedings for particular offences involving requirements about fatigue regulated heavy vehicles CHAPTER 5A--TRANSPORTING DANGEROUS GOODS Part 1--Preliminary 151. Application of ch 5A 151A. Regulation may include provision for tools of trade Part 2--Regulations and emergency orders 152. Regulations about dangerous goods and transport of dangerous goods Part 3--Exemptions 153. Exemptions 153A. Contravention of condition of exemption 153B. Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling exemption 153C. What chief executive must do before taking proposed action, other than for class exemption 153D. What chief executive must do before taking proposed action for class exemption 153E. Decision on proposed action 153F. Provisions not applying to beneficial or clerical amendment 153G. Immediate suspension in the public interest 153H. Cancelling suspended exemption for failing to take remedial action Part 4--Offences and matters relating to legal proceedings 154. Failure to hold licence etc. 156. Duties when transporting dangerous goods 157. Additional evidentiary aids for transporting dangerous goods 157A. Document signed by chief executive is evidence of matters stated in it if no evidence to the contrary 158. Recovery of costs from convicted person 160. Exclusion orders prohibiting involvement in the transport of dangerous goods 161. Forfeiting dangerous goods 161A. Helping in emergencies or accidents Part 5--Improvement notices 161B. Improvement notices 161C. Contravention of improvement notice 161D. Improvement notice may be given by attaching to vehicle 161E. Cancellation of an improvement notice Part 6--Dangerous situation notices and relevant oral directions 161F. Application 161G. Power to give notice about dangerous situation 161H. Dangerous situation notice 161I. Contravention of dangerous situation notice 161J. Oral direction may be given before dangerous situation notice is served 161K. Cancellation of dangerous situation notice 161L. Additional power to require information or produce document 161M. Proceedings for an offence not affected by dangerous situation notice Part 7--Other matters 161N. Preventing injury and damage—taking direct action 161O. Recovery of costs of government action CHAPTER 5AB--GOODS TOO DANGEROUS TO BE TRANSPORTED 161P. Application of Act to goods too dangerous to be transported 161Q. Consignment of goods too dangerous to be transported prohibited 161R. Regulations about goods too dangerous to be transported CHAPTER 5B--BREACH OF MASS, DIMENSION OR LOADING REQUIREMENT FOR HEAVY VEHICLE Part 1--Minor risk breach 162AA. Minor risk breach of mass requirement 162AB. Minor risk breach of dimension requirement 162AC. Minor risk breach of loading requirement Part 2--Substantial risk breach 162AD. Substantial risk breach of mass requirement 162AE. Substantial risk breach of dimension requirement 162AF. Substantial risk breach of loading requirement Part 3--Severe risk breach 162A. Severe risk breach of mass requirement 162B. Severe risk breach of dimension requirement 162C. Severe risk breach of loading requirement Part 4--General 162CA. Special provision for dangerous projections 162D. Offence 163. Forfeiture on conviction CHAPTER 5C--MASS, DIMENSION OR LOADING CONCESSION 163A. Noncompliance with mass, dimension or loading concession CHAPTER 6--MISCELLANEOUS Part 1--Provisions for mass, dimension or loading requirement 163B. Matters court must consider when imposing sanction for noncompliance 163C. Court may treat noncompliance as a different risk category Part 2--Provisions for offences about heavy vehicle driver fatigue 163D. Deciding whether person knew or ought reasonably to have known something 163E. Objective reasonableness test to be used in deciding causation Part 3--Other provisions 164. Court orders for payment 164A. Commercial benefits penalty order 165. Special provision for serving documents 166. Official traffic sign approvals 167. Protection from liability 168. Effect of failure to comply with ch 2 168A. Effect of particular corresponding administrative action or corresponding order in relation to heavy vehicle 168AA. Effect of other administrative action in relation to fatigue regulated heavy vehicle 168B. Giving evidence about heavy vehicle or dangerous goods matter to external public authority 168C. Chief executive may give information to corresponding authority 168D. Contracting out in relation to heavy vehicles etc. prohibited 169. Approval of forms 170. Nomination of responsible operator 171. Regulation-making power CHAPTER 7--TRANSITIONAL AND VALIDATION PROVISIONS Part 1--Transitional provisions for Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 172. Reference provisions operate only after repeal of relevant Act 173. Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1984 references 174. Main Roads Act 1920 references 175. Motor Vehicles Control Act 1975 references 176. Motor Vehicles Safety Act 1980 references 177. State Transport Act 1960 references 178. Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991 references 179. Transitional provisions for Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Act 1969 Part 2--Transitional provisions for Transport Legislation Amendment Act 1998 182. Transitional provisions for Motor Vehicles Control Act 1975 about local laws 183. Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Regulation 1991 184. Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulation 1989—transition of approvals 185. Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1984—exemptions Part 3--Transitional provisions for Road Transport Reform Act 1999 186. Definitions for pt 3 187. Relocation of Traffic Act provisions 188. Person's traffic history 189. Licence references 190. Traffic Regulation 1962 191. Acts or authorities under Traffic Act continue under this Act 192. Fees 193. Application of Acts Interpretation Act, s 20 194. Wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys Part 4--Transitional provisions for Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Amendment Act 2002 195. Provision for particular disqualifications 196. Persons affected by amendment Act Part 5 Transitional provisions for Transport Legislation Amendment Act (N o . 2) 2002 197. What Transport Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2002 applies to Part 6--Transitional provisions for the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) and Another Act Amendment Act 2003 198. Evidentiary value of certificates preserved Part 7--Transitional provisions for the Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2005 199. Transitional provision for offences against s 85 200. Transitional provision for evidentiary certificates under s 124 201. Transitional provision for s 129B 202. Transitional regulation-making power 203. Transitional power for authorised schemes and crossing supervisors Part 8--Transitional provision for Maritime and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006 204. Transitional provision for ss 79B-79D 205. Transitional provision for ss 90A-90D Part 9--Transitional provision for Transport Legislation and Another Act Amendment Act 2007 206. Definition for pt 9 207. No saliva testing or saliva analysis for 1 month after commencement 208. Certificates under s 124 209. Updated text Part 10--Transitional provisions for Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2007 210. Recovering moving expenses for vehicle on prescribed road 211. Recovering vehicle removed from prescribed road 212. Transitional provision for s 57B Part 11--Validating provisions for Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2007 213. Validation provision for section 171(4) 214. Validation of particular codes of practice 215. Validation of amendments of particular codes of practice 216. Validation of certain acts etc. Part 12--Transitional provision for Criminal Code and Other Acts Amendment Act 2008 217. References to particular Criminal Code offence Part 13--Transitional provisions for the Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2008, part 2, division 3 218. Remedial action notices 219. Persons exempted before commencement SCHEDULE 2 -- DISQUALIFYING OFFENCES UNDER THE CRIMINAL CODE--CROSSING SUPERVISORS SCHEDULE 3 -- REVIEWABLE DECISIONS SCHEDULE 4 -- DICTIONARY Endnotes - LONG TITLE An Act about road management and other purposes related to transport 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. 3 Objectives (1) The overall objectives of this Act are, consistent with the objectives of the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, to-- (a) provide for the effective and efficient management of road use in the State; and (b) provide a scheme for managing the use of the State's roads that will-- (i) promote the effective and efficient movement of people, goods and services; and (ii) contribute to the strategic management of road infrastructure in ways consistent with the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994; and (iii) improve road safety and the environmental impact of road use in ways that contribute to overall transport effectiveness and efficiency; and (iv) support a reasonable level of community access and mobility in support of government social justice objectives; and (c) provide for the effective and efficient management of vehicle use in a public place. (2) This Act establishes a scheme to allow-- (a) identification of vehicles, drivers and road users; and (b) establishment of performance standards for vehicles, drivers and road users; and (c) establishment of rules for on-road behaviour; and (d) monitoring of compliance with this Act, including by using alternative compliance schemes; and (e) management of non-performing vehicles, drivers and road users; and (f) control of access to the road network, or parts of the road network, for vehicles, drivers and road users; and (g) management of traffic to enhance safety and transport efficiency. 4 Achieving an appropriate balance between safety and cost (1) Although it may be possible to regulate to achieve the highest level of safety, doing so would ignore the impact of the regulation on the effectiveness and efficiency of road use. (2) Therefore, this Act acknowledges the need to achieve an appropriate balance between safety, and the costs that regulation imposes on road users and the community. 5 Definitions--the dictionary (1) A dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in this Act. (2) Definitions found elsewhere in the Act are signposted in the dictionary. 6 Act binds everyone, including government entities (1) In this section-- government entity includes-- (a) the State, the Commonwealth or another State; or (b) an instrumentality or agent of the State, the Commonwealth or another State. (2) This Act binds everyone, including every government entity. (3) However, a regulation may exempt a government entity from this Act or a provision of this Act. 7 Development of strategies (1) The chief executive must, from time to time, develop for the Minister's approval a road use management strategy designed to give effect to the transport coordination plan in accordance with this Act's objectives. (2) In developing a road use management strategy, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to engage in public consultation. (3) The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive-- (a) to prepare a new road use management strategy for the Minister's approval; or (b) to amend a road use management strategy. (4) The Minister may-- (a) approve a road use management strategy submitted for approval; or (b) require the chief executive to amend a road use management strategy submitted for approval. 8 Contents of strategies (1) A road use management strategy must include-- (a) a statement of the specific objectives to be achieved; and (b) road use management initiatives; and (c) criteria for deciding priorities for government spending on road use management initiatives; and (d) appropriate performance indicators for deciding whether, and to what extent, the strategy's objectives have been achieved. (2) A road use management strategy must aim to provide an adequate framework for coordinating and integrating road use management policies as between the different transport modes and levels of government. (3) A road use management strategy may also take into account agreements about transport between the State and the Commonwealth, a local government or another State. (4) A road use management strategy for the TransLink area under the Transport Operations (TransLink Transit Authority) Act 2008 must not be inconsistent with, and must give effect to any integrated regional transport plan in force for the area. 9 Tabling of strategies The Minister must table a copy of each road use management strategy, and each amendment of a road use management strategy, approved by the Minister in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is approved. 10 Development of programs (1) Before the start of each financial year, the chief executive must develop, for the Minister's approval, a road use implementation program for the year and for 1 or more later years. (2) A road use implementation program must include-- (a) a statement of the policies, projects and financial provisions for implementing the road use management strategy; and (b) a statement of the performance targets to be achieved. (3) A road use implementation program may include a proposal to spend an amount not directly related to road use, if the proposal would contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of road use management. (4) In developing a road use implementation program, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to engage in public consultation. (5) A road use implementation program must be made available to the public in the way decided by the Minister. (6) The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive to amend a road use implementation program. (7) The Minister may-- (a) approve a road use implementation program submitted for approval; or (b) require the chief executive to amend a road use implementation program submitted for approval. 11 Consistency with strategies (1) Subject to the Minister's directions, a road use implementation program must be consistent with a road use management strategy. (2) If the Minister's directions result in a road use implementation program being inconsistent with a road use management strategy, the Minister must table a copy of the directions in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after they are given. 12 Report on operation of programs Each annual report of the department must include a report on the implementation of the road use implementation program during the year of the report. 13 Guidelines (1) This section applies to the Minister and chief executive in developing and implementing policies about road use management, and in exercising powers under this Act. (2) The Minister and chief executive must endeavour to-- (a) achieve an appropriate balance between safety, and the costs that regulation imposes on road users and the community; and (b) establish the benefits and costs of policy alternatives; and (c) take account of national and international benchmarks and best practice; and (d) promote efficiency, affordable quality and cost-effectiveness; and (e) ensure competition is not unjustifiably restricted; and (f) ensure accountability for, and transparency of, decisions affecting road use. (3) Each annual report of the department must include a report on how effect has been given to this section during the year of the report. 14 Objectives (1) The following objectives are, as far as practicable, to be applied by anyone wanting to encourage a high level of road user performance and compliance with this Act-- (a) information about their obligations under this Act should be made available to road users; (b) voluntary compliance should be sought in preference to enforcement; (c) enforcement should be aimed primarily at deterring noncompliance by road users; (d) enforcement strategies should, accordingly, try to increase road users' perceptions of the risk of being detected if they offend; (e) measures aimed at encouraging compliance should-- (i) target the road users who are least likely to comply with this Act; and (ii) try to avoid imposing costs on the road users who are likely to comply voluntarily; (f) appropriate alternative compliance schemes should be used as a way of demonstrating compliance. (2) Preventing the continued commission of offences and imposing appropriate penalties should be seen as objectives that support the other objectives in subsection (1). 15 Alternative ways of complying with Act (1) A person who operates a vehicle (an operator) may apply to the chief executive for approval of a scheme (an alternative compliance scheme) for an alternative way to comply with a provision of this Act that is prescribed under a regulation. (2) The regulation must prescribe the purpose of the prescribed provision. (3) An application for approval of an alternative compliance scheme must be in writing. (4) The chief executive may approve an alternative compliance scheme only if satisfied it provides an effective way of demonstrating the operator's vehicles, or drivers operating under it in Queensland, achieve the prescribed purpose. (5) The chief executive may approve the scheme by written notice to the operator. (6) The approval may be given on conditions stated in it and operates for the period stated in it. (7) The prescribed provision does not apply to the operator's vehicles or drivers as provided under the scheme while-- (a) an approval is in force for the operator; and (b) the operator complies with the scheme, including the conditions of its approval. (8) In this section-- interstate scheme means a scheme approved as an alternative compliance scheme under a corresponding law to this part. scheme includes an interstate scheme. 17A Definition In this part-- approval includes accreditation, administrative determination, certificate, consent, exemption, licence, permit and registration given or granted by the chief executive under this Act but does not include the following-- (a) an approval under section 166; (b) a Queensland driver licence; (c) an authorised scheme under chapter 5, part 7A; (d) the authorisation, under chapter 5, part 7A, of a person to perform a role under an authorised scheme; (e) an exemption under section 153. 17B Granting, renewing or refusing approval (1) A regulation may provide for the granting or renewing of, or refusing to grant or renew, an approval, other than an approval for an alternative compliance scheme under section 15. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a regulation may authorise the chief executive to refuse to grant or renew an approval prescribed under a regulation, other than a permit under section 111, if the applicant for, or holder of, an approval has been-- (a) convicted of a disqualifying offence; or (b) charged with a disqualifying offence and the charge has not been finally disposed of. (3) In this section-- grant includes issue. 17C Chief executive may obtain information from commissioner (1) If a regulation made under section 17B authorises the chief executive to grant or renew an approval, the chief executive may ask the commissioner for a written report about the criminal history of the applicant for, or holder of, the approval. (2) For subsection (1), the chief executive's request may include the following information-- (a) the person's name and any other name the chief executive believes the person may use or may have used; (b) the person's gender and date and place of birth; (c) details of the person's driver licence; (d) details of the person's application or approval. (3) If requested, the commissioner must give the chief executive a written report about the criminal history of the applicant or holder-- (a) that is in the commissioner's possession; or (b) to which the commissioner ordinarily has access through arrangements with the police service of the Commonwealth or another State. 17D Notice of change in police information about a person (1) This section applies if-- (a) the commissioner reasonably suspects that a person is the holder of an approval; and (b) the person's criminal history changes. (2) The commissioner may notify the chief executive that the person's criminal history has changed. (3) The commissioner's notice to the chief executive must state the following-- (a) the person's name and any other name the commissioner believes the person may use or may have used; (b) the person's gender and date and place of birth; (c) whether the change is-- (i) a charge made against the person for an offence; or (ii) a conviction of the person; (d) details of the charge or conviction. 17E Chief executive may enter into arrangement about giving and receiving information with commissioner (1) This section applies only to the extent another provision of this Act allows the chief executive to give information to the commissioner or the commissioner to give information to the chief executive. (2) The chief executive and the commissioner may enter into a written arrangement by which the information is given or received. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the arrangement may provide for the electronic transfer of information, including on a daily basis. (4) However, if information is to be electronically transferred and, under this Act, there is a limitation on who may access the information or the purposes for which the information may be used, the arrangement must provide for the limitation. 18 Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling approvals (1) Each of the following is a ground for amending, suspending or cancelling an approval-- (a) the approval was issued because of a document or representation that is-- (i) false or misleading; or (ii) obtained or made in another improper way; (b) the holder of the approval has contravened a condition of the approval; (c) the holder has been convicted of-- (i) an offence against this Act or a corresponding law; or (ii) for the holder of an approval prescribed under a regulation--a disqualifying offence; (d) for the registration of a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5t--the vehicle has been used to commit an offence against this Act or a corresponding law; (e) for an approval of an alternative compliance scheme-- (i) the scheme is not, or is no longer, an effective way of demonstrating the operator's vehicles or drivers operating under it in Queensland achieve the relevant purpose prescribed under section 15(2); or (ii) for an interstate scheme--the approval under a corresponding law to this chapter is amended, suspended or cancelled; (f) for a permit under section 111(1)(a)--the holder's ability to walk is no longer impaired; (g) for an approval that exempts a person from complying with a provision of this Act-- (i) public safety has been endangered, or is likely to be endangered because of the approval; or (ii) transport infrastructure within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 has been damaged, or is likely to be damaged because of the approval; (h) for any approval other than an approval mentioned in paragraph (g)--public safety has been endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because of the approval; (i) for an approval that is an accreditation or exemption granted under a fatigue management regulation or a dangerous goods driver licence--the person to whom the accreditation, exemption or licence is granted or applies no longer satisfies the criteria, however described, under the regulation for the approval; (j) for an approval that is an exemption granted under a fatigue management regulation-- (i) a change in circumstances has happened after the exemption was granted; and (ii) had the changed circumstances existed when the exemption was granted, the exemption would not have been granted under the regulation because of the requirements under the regulation applying to the grant; (k) for an approval prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation as an approval for this paragraph-- (i) a change in circumstances has happened after the approval was granted; and (ii) had the changed circumstances existed when the approval was granted, the approval would not have been granted under the regulation because of the requirements under the regulation applying to the grant; (l) for an approval prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation as an approval for this paragraph--the holder has contravened this Act or a corresponding law and the contravention makes the holder unsuitable to continue to hold the approval; (m) for an approval that is a dangerous goods driver licence--the holder is suffering from a medical condition or has a physical or mental incapacity, that makes the holder unsuitable to continue to hold the licence; (n) for an approval that is a dangerous goods vehicle licence--the vehicle does not comply with this Act; (o) the chief executive considers it necessary in the public interest. (2) In this section-- dangerous goods driver licence means a licence, as prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation, to drive a dangerous goods vehicle. dangerous goods vehicle licence means a licence, as prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation, of a dangerous goods vehicle. operator see section 15(1). 19 Procedure for amending, suspending or cancelling approvals (1) If the chief executive considers a ground exists to amend, suspend or cancel an approval, (the proposed action), the chief executive must give the holder written notice-- (a) stating the proposed action; and (b) stating the ground for the proposed action; and (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and (d) if the proposed action is to amend the approval (including a condition of the approval)--stating the proposed amendment; and (e) if the proposed action is to suspend the approval--stating the proposed suspension period; and (f) inviting the holder to show (within a stated time of at least 28 days) why the proposed action should not be taken. (2) If, after considering all written representations made within the stated time, the chief executive still considers a ground exists to take the proposed action, the chief executive may-- (a) if the proposed action was to amend the approval--amend the approval; or (b) if the proposed action was to suspend the approval--suspend the approval for no longer than the period stated in the notice; or (c) if the proposed action was to cancel the approval-- (i) amend the approval; or (ii) suspend the approval for a period, including on the condition that-- (A) if the grounds for taking action under this section are capable of being remedied by the holder, the holder remedy the grounds to the chief executive's reasonable satisfaction within a reasonable time before the suspension period ends; and (B) if the holder fails to remedy the grounds in accordance with subparagraph (A), the chief executive may cancel the approval under section 19A; or (iii) cancel the approval. (3) The chief executive must inform the holder of the decision by written notice. (4) If the chief executive decides to amend, suspend or cancel the approval, the notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) if the approval is suspended on the condition mentioned in subsection (2)(c)(ii), the approval may be cancelled under section 19A if the holder fails to comply with the condition; and (c) that the holder may-- (i) under section 65--ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5--ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. (5) The decision takes effect on the later of the following-- (a) the day the notice is given to the holder; (b) the day stated in the notice. (6) However, despite subsection (1), if the chief executive considers it necessary in the public interest, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the holder, immediately suspend the approval until the earliest of the following-- (a) the chief executive informs the holder of the chief executive's decision by notice under subsection (3), given after complying with subsections (1) and (2); (b) the end of 56 days after the day the notice under this subsection is given to the holder. (7) If the chief executive immediately suspends the approval, the notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) that the holder may-- (i) under section 65--ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5--ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. (8) Subsections (1) to (7) do not apply-- (a) if the chief executive proposes to amend the approval only-- (i) for a formal or clerical reason; or (ii) in another way that does not adversely affect the holder's interests; or (b) if the holder asks the chief executive to amend or cancel the approval and the chief executive proposes to give effect to the request. (9) The chief executive may amend or cancel an approval under subsection (8) by written notice given to the holder. 19A Cancelling suspended approval for failing to take remedial action (1) This section applies if the chief executive-- (a) suspends an approval on the condition mentioned in section 19(2) (c)(ii); and (b) reasonably believes the holder has failed to comply with the condition. (2) The chief executive may by written notice given to the holder cancel the approval. (3) The notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the chief executive's belief; and (b) that the holder may-- (i) under section 65--ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5--ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. (4) The cancellation takes effect on the later of the following-- (a) the day the notice is given to the holder; (b) the day stated in the notice. 19B Application of ss 18-19A to corresponding approvals (1) Sections 18 to 19A apply to a corresponding approval as if-- (a) each reference in the sections to an approval included a reference to a corresponding approval; and (b) each reference in the sections to an approval of a particular type included a reference to a corresponding approval of the same type. Example for paragraph (b)-- The reference in section 18(1)(i) to an approval that is an accreditation or exemption granted under a fatigue management regulation includes a reference to a corresponding approval that is an accreditation or exemption of the same type as the accreditation or exemption granted under the fatigue management regulation. (2) However, if the chief executive amends, suspends or cancels a corresponding approval under section 19 or 19A, the amendment, suspension or cancellation applies only to the extent to which the corresponding approval has effect in Queensland under section 168A or 168AA. Example for subsection (2)-- If the chief executive suspends a corresponding approval granted in Victoria under a corresponding law to the fatigue management regulation, the suspension only applies to the extent to which the corresponding approval has effect in Queensland under section 168A. The suspension does not apply to the effect of the corresponding approval in Victoria or any other State. (3) In this section-- corresponding approval means an approval of a type to which this part applies that-- (a) is given or granted by a corresponding authority under or in connection with a corresponding law to a transport Act; and (b) has effect in Queensland under section 168A or 168AA. 19C Automatic suspension of particular licences under dangerous goods regulation (1) If the driver licence of the holder of a dangerous goods driver licence is no longer in force under this Act or a corresponding law, the dangerous goods driver licence is suspended. (2) If a dangerous goods vehicle is no longer registered under this Act or a corresponding law, the dangerous goods vehicle licence is suspended. (3) Section 19 does not apply to a suspension under this section. (4) In this section-- dangerous goods driver licence means a licence, as prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation, to drive a dangerous goods vehicle. dangerous goods vehicle licence means a licence, as prescribed under a dangerous goods regulation, of a dangerous goods vehicle. driver licence does not include a dangerous goods driver licence. 20 Appointment of authorised officers (1) Every police officer is an authorised officer. (2) The chief executive may appoint any of the following persons to be an authorised officer-- (a) officers and employees of the public service; (b) other persons prescribed under a regulation. (3) The chief executive may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if satisfied the person has the necessary expertise to be an authorised officer. (4) A provision of part 3 that corresponds to a provision of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 does not apply to an authorised officer who is a police officer. 21 Appointment of accredited persons (1) The chief executive may appoint a person to be an accredited person to perform functions prescribed under a regulation only if satisfied the person has the necessary expertise to be an accredited person to perform the functions. (2) A regulation may provide for accreditation documents for accredited persons. 22 Powers (1) An authorised officer or accredited person-- (a) has the powers given under this or another Act; and (b) is subject to the directions of the chief executive or commissioner in exercising the powers. (2) The powers may be limited-- (a) under a regulation; or (b) under a condition of appointment; or (c) by written notice given by the chief executive or commissioner to the authorised officer or accredited person. 23 Appointment conditions (1) An authorised officer or accredited person holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment. (2) An authorised officer or accredited person-- (a) if the appointment provides for a term of appointment--ceases holding office at the end of the term; and (b) if the conditions of appointment provide--ceases holding office on ceasing to hold another office stated in the appointment conditions (the main office); and (c) may resign by signed notice given to the chief executive or commissioner. (3) However, an authorised officer or accredited person may not resign from the office under this Act (the secondary office) if a term of employment to the main office requires the officer or person to hold the secondary office. 24 Identity cards (1) This section does not apply to an authorised officer who is a police officer. (2) The chief executive must give each authorised officer an identity card. (3) The identity card must-- (a) contain a recent photo of the person; and (b) be signed by the person; and (c) identify the person as an authorised officer; and (d) state an expiry date. (4) A person who stops being an authorised officer must return the person's identity card to the chief executive as soon as practicable (but within 21 days) after the person stops being an authorised officer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units. (5) This section does not prevent the giving of a single identity card to a person for this and other Acts. 25 Production or display of identity cards (1) This section does not apply to a police officer. (2) An authorised officer may exercise a power in relation to a person only if- - (a) the officer first produces the officer's identity card for the other person's inspection; or (b) the officer has the officer's identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person. (3) However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (2) before exercising the power, the officer must produce the identity card as soon as it is practicable. 26 Entry to places (1) An authorised officer may enter a place if-- (a) its occupier consents to the entry; or (b) the entry is authorised by a warrant; or (c) it is mentioned in a licence or other document prescribed under a regulation as a place of business, or another place, required to be open to inspection and the entry is made when the place is-- (i) open for the conduct of business or otherwise open for entry; or (ii) required under the licence or document to be open for inspection; or (d) for a place other than in a dwelling house-- (i) the officer reasonably believes-- (A) a vehicle is for sale in the place; and (B) the place is open for entry to anyone interested in purchasing the vehicle; and (ii) the entry is made between sunrise and sunset; or (e) the officer reasonably believes a dangerous situation exists in the place and it is necessary for the officer to enter it to take action under section 161N to prevent the danger. (2) An authorised officer, without the occupier's consent or a warrant, may-- (a) enter a public place when the place is open to the public; or (b) enter the land around premises to ask its occupier for consent to enter the premises. 26A Further power to enter place of business in relation to heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle (1) Without limiting section 26 but subject to section 26B, an authorised officer may enter a place of business of a responsible person for a heavy vehicle, or a place of business of a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods, at any time during the usual business hours of the business-- (a) without the occupier's consent or a warrant; and (b) whether or not the place is actually being used at that time for carrying on the business; if the authorised officer has-- (c) for entry to a place of business of a responsible person for a heavy vehicle-- (i) the suspicion mentioned in subsection (2); or (ii) the belief and suspicion mentioned in subsection (3); or (d) for entry to a place of business of a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods-- (i) the suspicion mentioned in subsection (3A); or (ii) the belief and suspicion mentioned in subsection (3B). (2) For subsection (1)(c)(i), the authorised officer must reasonably suspect that there may be at the place-- (a) a document relating to a heavy vehicle and required to be kept under a transport Act or alternative compliance scheme; or (b) a device relating to a heavy vehicle and required to be installed, used or maintained under a transport Act or an alternative compliance scheme. Example-- a weighing, measuring, recording or monitoring device (3) For subsection (1)(c)(ii), the authorised officer-- (a) must reasonably believe that there may be at the place evidence of an offence, relating to a heavy vehicle, against a transport Act; and (b) must reasonably suspect the evidence may be concealed or destroyed unless the place is immediately entered and searched. (3A) For subsection (1)(d)(i), the authorised officer must reasonably suspect that there may be at the place-- (a) a document relating to the transport of dangerous goods or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, that is required to be kept under a transport Act or alternative compliance scheme; or (b) a device relating to the transport of dangerous goods or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, that is required to be installed, used or maintained under a transport Act or alternative compliance scheme. (3B) For subsection (1)(d)(ii), the authorised officer-- (a) must reasonably believe that there may be at the place evidence of an offence, relating to the transport of dangerous goods or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, against a transport Act; and (b) must reasonably suspect the evidence may be concealed or destroyed unless the place is immediately entered and searched. (4) This section does not authorise an authorised officer, without the occupier's consent or a warrant, to enter-- (a) a place that is apparently unattended, unless the officer reasonably believes the place is attended; or (b) a place, or any part of a place, used predominantly for residential purposes. (5) For subsection (4)(b), a place or part of a place is not used predominantly for residential purposes if it is used merely for temporary or casual sleeping or other accommodation for drivers of vehicles. (6) The authorised officer may open unlocked doors and other unlocked panels and things at the place for gaining entry to the place under subsection (1). (7) This section does not authorise an authorised officer to use force for exercising a power under this section. (8) In this section-- place of business, of a responsible person for a heavy vehicle or of a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods, means a place-- (a) at or from which the person carries on a business; or (b) that is occupied by the person in connection with a business carried on by the person. transport Act does not include the Queensland Road Rules. 26B Further power to enter particular places if incident involving death, injury or damage (1) Without limiting section 26, an authorised officer, without the occupier's consent or a warrant, may enter a place at any time if the officer reasonably believes-- (a) an incident involving the death of, or injury to, a person or damage to property involves or may have involved any of the following-- (i) a heavy vehicle; (ii) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle; (iii) the transport of dangerous goods; and (b) the incident may have involved an offence against a transport Act; and (c) there is a connection between the place and the heavy vehicle, the prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods; and (d) there may be at the place evidence of the offence mentioned in paragraph (b) that may be concealed or destroyed unless the place is immediately entered and searched. (2) However, if the authorised officer is not a police officer, the authorised officer may enter the place only if the entry is authorised by a police officer of at least the rank of inspector. (3) For subsection (1), there is a connection between a place and a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle if-- (a) the place is the vehicle's garage address; or (b) the vehicle is, or within the past 72 hours has been, located at the place; or (c) the place is, or may be, otherwise directly or indirectly connected with the vehicle or any part of its equipment or load. (3A) For subsection (1), there is a connection between a place and the transport of dangerous goods if-- (a) dangerous goods were transported to or from the place within the period of 72 hours before the proposed entry to the place; or (b) the place is, or may be, otherwise directly or indirectly connected with the dangerous goods. (4) Section 26A(4) to (7) applies to the entry to a place by an authorised officer under this section. (5) In this section-- transport Act does not include the Queensland Road Rules. 27 Consent to entry (1) This section applies if an authorised officer intends to ask an occupier of a place to consent to the officer or another officer entering the place. (2) Before asking for the consent, the officer must inform the occupier-- (a) of the purpose of the entry; and (b) that the occupier is not required to consent. (3) If the consent is given, the officer may ask the occupier to sign an acknowledgement of the consent. (4) The acknowledgement must state that-- (a) the occupier was informed-- (i) of the purpose of the entry; and (ii) that the occupier is not required to consent; and (b) the occupier gives an authorised officer consent to enter the place and exercise powers under this Act; and (c) the time and date the consent was given. (5) If the occupier signs an acknowledgement of consent, the officer must immediately give a copy to the occupier. (6) Subsection (7) applies to a court if-- (a) a question arises, in a proceeding in or before the court, whether the occupier of a place consented to an authorised officer entering the place under this Act; and (b) an acknowledgement under this section is not produced in evidence for the entry; and (c) it is not proved that the occupier consented to the entry. (7) The court may presume that the occupier did not consent. 28 Warrants to enter (1) An authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter a place. (2) The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which the warrant is sought. (3) The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the officer gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires about the application in the way the magistrate requires. Example-- The magistrate may require additional information supporting the application to be given by statutory declaration. (4) The magistrate may issue a warrant if satisfied there are reasonable grounds for suspecting-- (a) there is a particular thing or activity (the evidence) that may provide evidence of an offence against a transport Act; and (b) the evidence is, or may be within the next 7 days, at the place. (4A) The magistrate may also issue a warrant if the magistrate is satisfied that-- (a) either of the following apply in relation to a particular place-- (i) a vehicle that has been or may have been involved in a dangerous situation is or has been located at the place; or (ii) the place is or may be otherwise connected, directly or indirectly, with a vehicle that has been or may have been involved in a dangerous situation; and (b) there is evidence at the place (including for paragraph (a)(i), the vehicle itself) that is relevant to the exercise of powers under this Act relating to dangerous situations. (5) The warrant must state-- (a) that an authorised officer may, with necessary and reasonable help and force, enter the place and exercise the officer's powers under this Act; and (b) the offence for which the warrant is sought; and (c) the evidence that may be seized under the warrant; and (d) the hours when the place may be entered; and (e) the date, within 7 days after the warrant's issue, the warrant ends. 29 Warrants--applications made other than in person (1) An authorised officer may apply for a warrant by phone, fax, radio or another form of communication if the officer considers it necessary because of- - (a) urgent circumstances; or (b) other special circumstances, including, for example, the officer's remote location. (2) Before applying for the warrant, the officer must prepare an application stating the grounds on which the warrant is sought. (3) The officer may apply for the warrant before the application is sworn. (4) After issuing the warrant, the magistrate must immediately fax a copy to the officer if it is reasonably practicable to fax a copy. (5) If it is not reasonably practicable to fax a copy to the officer-- (a) the magistrate must-- (i) tell the officer what the terms of the warrant are; and (ii) tell the officer the date and time the warrant was issued; and (b) the officer must complete a form of warrant (warrant form) and write on it-- (i) the magistrate's name; and (ii) the date and time the magistrate issued the warrant; and (iii) the warrant's terms. (6) The facsimile warrant, or the warrant form properly completed by the officer, authorises the entry and the exercise of the other powers stated in the warrant issued by the magistrate. (7) The officer must, at the first reasonable opportunity, send the magistrate- - (a) the sworn application; and (b) if the officer completed a warrant form--the completed warrant form. (8) On receiving the documents, the magistrate must attach them to the warrant. (9) Subsection (10) applies to a court if-- (a) a question arises, in a proceeding in or before the court, whether a power exercised by an authorised officer was not authorised by a warrant issued under this section; and (b) the warrant is not produced in evidence. (10) The court must presume that the exercise of the power was not authorised by a warrant issued under this section, unless the contrary is proved. 29A Post-entry approval (1) As soon as reasonably practicable after exercising evidence preservation powers, an authorised officer must apply in writing to a magistrate for an order approving the exercise of the powers (post-entry approval order). (2) The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which it is sought. (3) The authorised officer need not appear at the consideration of the application, unless the magistrate otherwise requires. (4) The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the authorised officer gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires about the application in the way the magistrate requires. Example-- The magistrate may require additional information supporting the application to be given by statutory declaration. 29B Making of post-entry approval order A magistrate may make a post-entry approval order only if satisfied-- (a) in the circumstances existing before the exercise of the evidence preservation powers for which the order is sought-- (i) the authorised officer, before exercising the powers, had the required suspicion or belief for exercising them; and (ii) there was a reasonable likelihood that the evidence for which the powers were exercised would be concealed or destroyed; or (b) having regard to the nature of the evidence found during the exercise of the powers, it is in the public interest to make the order. 29C Appeal (1) Within 28 days after a magistrate refuses to make a post-entry approval order (the appeal period), the chief executive may appeal against the magistrate's order to the Supreme Court. (2) If the chief executive appeals, the chief executive must retain any seized thing until the appeal is decided. (3) If the chief executive does not appeal, the chief executive must, immediately the appeal period ends, return any seized thing to the person from whom it was seized. (4) In this section-- seized thing means a thing seized by an authorised officer in the exercise of the evidence preservation powers for which the post-entry approval order was sought. 30 General powers after entering places (1) This section applies to an authorised officer who enters a place with the occupier's consent or a warrant. (2) The officer may, for monitoring or enforcing compliance with this Act-- (a) search any part of the place; or (b) inspect, measure, weigh, test, photograph or film the place or anything in the place; or (c) take samples of anything in the place; or (d) copy, or take an extract from, a document in the place; or (e) take the persons, equipment and materials the officer reasonably requires for exercising a power under this Act into the place; or (f) require a person in the place to give the officer reasonable help to exercise the powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e). Examples of requirements under paragraph (f)-- a requirement to operate equipment or facilities a requirement to give access, free of charge, to photocopying equipment (3) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (2)(f), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty-- (a) if paragraph (b) does not apply--60 penalty units; or (b) if the requirement related to exercising powers in relation to a heavy vehicle, the transport of dangerous goods or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--60 penalty units. (4) A requirement under subsection (2)(f) does not include-- (a) a requirement to produce a document or give information; or (b) a requirement to help the authorised officer find and gain access to a document or information. Editor's note-- For the power to make a requirement mentioned in paragraph (a), see sections 49 and 50. For the power to make a requirement mentioned in paragraph (b), see section 50AB. (5) Subsection (6) applies for the exercise of a power under subsection (2) by an authorised officer, in relation to a heavy vehicle, the transport of dangerous goods or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle to decide if anything found at the place may be seized under division 3. (6) The authorised officer may move the thing to another place if-- (a) it is not practicable to exercise the power in relation to the thing at the place where it is found; or (b) the occupier of the place where it is found consents in writing. 30A Further powers after entering place under s 26A or 26B (1) This section applies to an authorised officer who enters a place under section 26A or 26B. (2) If the authorised officer enters the place because the authorised officer has the suspicion mentioned in section 26A(2) or (3A), the authorised officer may do either or both of the following-- (a) inspect-- (i) a document that is required to be kept under a transport Act or an alternative compliance scheme; or (ii) a device that is required to be installed, used or maintained under a transport Act or an alternative compliance scheme; Example-- a weighing, measuring, recording or monitoring device (b) copy, or take an extract from, any or all of the following that are at the place-- (i) a document mentioned in paragraph (a)(i); (ii) a readout or other data obtained from a device mentioned in paragraph (a)(ii). (3) Subsection (4) applies if the authorised officer enters the place to obtain evidence of an offence against a transport Act because-- (a) the authorised officer has the belief and suspicion mentioned in section 26A(3) or (3B) in relation to the evidence; or (b) the authorised officer has the belief mentioned in section 26B(1) in relation to the evidence. (4) The authorised officer may, for obtaining evidence of an offence against a transport Act, do any or all of the following-- (a) search any part of the place; (b) inspect anything in the place, including, for example, dangerous goods or packaging at the place; (c) copy, or take an extract from, any or all of the following in the place-- (i) a document mentioned in subsection (2)(a)(i); (ii) journey documentation or transport documentation; (iii) a document, or a readout or other data obtained from anything, that the authorised officer reasonably believes provides, or on further inspection may provide, evidence of the offence. (5) For exercising a power under subsection (2)(b) or (4)(c), the authorised officer may use photocopying equipment in the place free of charge. (6) Also, for exercising a power under subsection (2) or (4), the authorised officer may-- (a) take the persons, equipment and materials the authorised officer reasonably requires for exercising the power into the place; or (b) if the exercising of the power is because of a suspicion mentioned in section 26A(2) or a belief and suspicion mentioned in section 26A(3)--require a responsible person for the heavy vehicle in relation to which the power is to be exercised to give the authorised officer reasonable help to exercise the power, whether or not the person is in or at the place; or (c) if the exercising of the power is because of a suspicion mentioned in section 26A(3A) or a belief and suspicion mentioned in section 26A(3B)--require a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods in relation to which the power is to be exercised to give the authorised officer reasonable help to exercise the power, whether or not the person is in or at the place. (7) A person must comply with a requirement made under subsection (6)(b) or (c), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. (8) A requirement under subsection (6)(b) or (c) does not include-- (a) a requirement to produce a document or give information; or (b) a requirement to help the authorised officer find and gain access to a document or information. Editor's note-- For the power to make a requirement mentioned in paragraph (a), see sections 49 and 50. For the power to make a requirement mentioned in paragraph (b), see section 50AB. (9) Subsection (10) applies for the exercise of a power by an authorised officer under subsection (4) to decide if anything found at the place may be seized under division 3. (10) The authorised officer may move the thing to another place if-- (a) it is not practicable to exercise the power in relation to the thing at the place where it is found; or (b) the occupier of the place where it is found consents in writing. (11) In this section-- transport Act does not include the Queensland Road Rules. 30B Using equipment for exercising power (1) This section applies for the exercise of a power under section 30 or 30A in relation to a thing found in a place entered under this Act. (2) An authorised officer, or a person helping the authorised officer, may operate available equipment if the authorised officer or person reasonably believes-- (a) the available equipment is suitable for exercising the power; and (b) the power can be exercised without damaging the available equipment or the thing. (3) In this section-- available equipment, for exercising a power in relation to a thing-- (a) means equipment that is-- (i) in or at the place in which the thing is found; or (ii) taken onto the place under section 30(2)(e) or 30A(6) (a); or (iii) in another place to which the thing has been moved under section 30(6) or 30A(10); and (b) includes electronic equipment for accessing information contained on a thing found in or at the place. Example of information contained on a thing-- information contained on a disk, tape or other device 31 Power to stop private vehicles (1) An authorised officer, who is not a police officer, may require the person in control of a private vehicle to stop the vehicle-- (a) at a checkpoint--only if the vehicle is a type of vehicle that the officer is stopping at the checkpoint by reference to objective criteria that are part of a program approved under section 47; or (b) if the officer reasonably believes the vehicle does not comply with a transport Act. (2) In addition, an authorised officer may require the person in control of a private vehicle to stop the vehicle to find out whether the vehicle is carrying explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act 1999 if-- (a) the officer is also an inspector under the Explosives Act 1999; and (b) the officer reasonably believes the vehicle is carrying explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act 1999. (2A) However, an authorised officer who is not a police officer may make a requirement under subsection (1) or (2) during the day only. (2B) Also, an authorised officer who is not a police officer and is not wearing a uniform approved by the chief executive may only exercise the powers of an authorised officer in relation to a private vehicle if the officer reasonably believes the vehicle is so dangerous as to be likely to cause the death of, or injury to, a person. (3) A requirement may be made under subsection (1) or (2) in a way prescribed under a regulation. (4) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (1) or (2), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. Example of a reasonable excuse-- It is a reasonable excuse for a person not to comply with a requirement if-- (a) the person reasonably believes that to immediately comply would endanger the person or someone else; and (b) the person complies with the requirement at the first reasonable opportunity. (5) A regulation may impose restrictions on the stopping of private vehicles by authorised officers who are not police officers. (6) In this section-- day means the period between sunrise and sunset on the same day. 32 Power to stop prescribed heavy vehicles (1) An authorised officer may require the person in control of a prescribed heavy vehicle to stop the vehicle to check whether the vehicle or person is complying with a transport Act. (2) In addition, an authorised officer who is also an inspector under the Explosives Act 1999 may require the person in control of a prescribed heavy vehicle to stop the vehicle to check whether the vehicle is carrying explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act 1999. (3) The requirement may be made in a way prescribed under a regulation. (4) Without limiting subsection (3), the requirement may require the person to move the vehicle in preparation for stopping it. Examples-- a requirement to change lanes a requirement to exit a motorway at a particular exit a requirement to enter a prescribed heavy vehicle inspection site (5) The person must comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (6) Without limiting section 31, a power under this section may be exercised in relation to a suspected dangerous goods vehicle as if it were a prescribed heavy vehicle. 33 Requiring vehicle to be moved for exercising power (1) This section applies to-- (a) a motor vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, that is stationary on a road or has been stopped under section 31 or 32; and (b) without limiting sections 33A to 33C, a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle that-- (i) is stationary in a following place-- (A) a road or road-related area; (B) a public place; (C) another place occupied or owned by the State or a government entity; (D) a prescribed place an authorised officer has entered under section 26; (E) a place an authorised officer has entered under section 26A or 26B; or (ii) has been stopped under section 32. (2) To enable an authorised officer to exercise a power under a transport Act, the officer may require a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) to move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to a stated reasonable place-- (a) for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--the person in control of the vehicle; or (b) for a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--the person in control, or the operator, of the vehicle. Example-- The authorised officer may require the person to move the vehicle onto a weighing or testing device. (3) However, the place must be-- (a) for a private vehicle other than a suspected dangerous goods vehicle--within a 5km radius from where the vehicle was stationary or stopped; or (b) for a prescribed heavy vehicle or a suspected dangerous goods vehicle--within a 30km radius from-- (i) where the vehicle was stationary or stopped; or (ii) if the requirement is given in the course of the vehicle's journey--any point along the forward route of the journey. (3A) A requirement under subsection (2) may be made orally or in any other way, including, for example-- (a) for a requirement made to the person in control of a vehicle--by way of a sign or electronic or other signal; or (b) for a requirement made to the operator of a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or radio. (4) The person must comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty-- (a) for a private vehicle other than a suspected dangerous goods vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a suspected dangerous goods vehicle or a prescribed heavy vehicle--90 penalty units. (5) For a prescribed heavy vehicle or a suspected dangerous goods vehicle, if the person does not comply with the requirement, the officer may move the vehicle to the required place. (6) In this section-- prescribed place, for a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, means-- (a) any of the following places relating to a responsible person for the heavy vehicle or a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods-- (i) a place at or from which the person carries on a business; (ii) a place that is occupied by the person in connection with a business carried on by the person; (iii) the registered office of a business carried on by the person; or (b) a place that is-- (i) the garage address for the vehicle; or (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i), the base of the vehicle's driver; or (c) a place where a document relating to the vehicle is located or required to be kept under a transport Act or alternative compliance scheme. 33A Requiring heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle to be moved if causing harm or obstruction etc. (1) This section applies if-- (a) a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle is stationary in a following place-- (i) a road or road-related area; (ii) a public place; (iii) another place occupied or owned by the State or a government entity; (iv) a prescribed place an authorised officer has entered under section 26; (v) a place an authorised officer has entered under section 26A or 26B; and (b) the authorised officer reasonably believes the vehicle-- (i) is causing, or creating a risk of, serious harm to public safety, the environment or road infrastructure; or (ii) is causing, or likely to cause, an obstruction to-- (A) traffic; or (B) an event lawfully authorised to be held on the road; or (C) a vehicle entering or leaving land adjacent to the road. (2) The authorised officer may require the person in control, or the operator, of the vehicle to do either or both of the following-- (a) move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to the extent necessary to avoid the harm or obstruction; (b) do, or cause to be done, anything else the officer reasonably requires to avoid the harm or obstruction. (3) A requirement under subsection (2) may be made in a way mentioned in section 33(3A). (4) The person must comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (5) Without limiting what may be a reasonable excuse for subsection (4), in a proceeding for an offence against the subsection, it is a defence if the person charged with the offence proves-- (a) it was not possible to move the vehicle because it was broken down; and (b) the breakdown happened for a physical reason beyond the person's control; and (c) the breakdown could not be readily rectified in a way that would enable the requirement to be complied with within a reasonable time. (6) In this section-- prescribed place see section 33(6). 33B Moving unattended heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle on road (1) This section applies if an authorised officer-- (a) reasonably believes that a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle on a road is unattended; and (b) intends to exercise a power under this Act in relation to the vehicle; and (c) reasonably believes it is necessary to move the vehicle to enable the exercise of the power. (2) The authorised officer may take the steps that are reasonably necessary to move the vehicle on the road, or to remove the vehicle from the road, to enable the exercise of the power. Example of reasonably necessary steps-- driving, pushing or towing the vehicle (3) Despite subsection (2), the authorised officer may only drive, or authorise someone else (the assistant) to drive, the vehicle if the authorised officer or assistant is qualified and fit to drive it. (4) It is immaterial that-- (a) the assistant is not the operator of the vehicle; or (b) the authorised officer or assistant is not authorised by the operator to drive it. (5) If the authorised officer asks a service or towing vehicle operator to move or remove the vehicle, the service or towing vehicle operator may take the steps that are reasonably necessary to move or remove the vehicle, as requested. (6) The authorised officer, the assistant or a service or towing vehicle operator mentioned in subsection (5) may use the force that is reasonably necessary to do any or all of the following-- (a) open unlocked doors and other unlocked panels and things in the vehicle; (b) gain access to the vehicle, its engine or other mechanical components to enable it to be moved; (c) enable the vehicle to be towed. (7) Subsection (6) does not authorise an authorised officer, assistant or service or towing vehicle operator to use force against a person. (8) In this section-- road includes a road-related area. 33C Moving other stationary heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle if causing harm or obstruction etc. (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes the following about a vehicle-- (a) the vehicle is a heavy vehicle on a road or road-related area or is a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle in any of the following places-- (i) a road or road-related area; (ii) a public place; (iii) another place occupied or owned by the State or a government entity; (iv) a prescribed place an authorised officer has entered under section 26; (v) a place an authorised officer has entered under section 26A or 26B; (b) the vehicle is unattended or broken down; (c) the vehicle-- (i) is causing, or creating an imminent risk of, serious harm to public safety, the environment or road infrastructure; or (ii) is causing, or likely to cause, an obstruction to-- (A) traffic; or (B) an event lawfully authorised to be held on the road; or (C) a vehicle entering or leaving land adjacent to the road. (2) The authorised officer may move or authorise someone else (the assistant) to move the vehicle or, if it is a combination, any vehicle forming part of the combination, to the extent it is reasonably necessary to avoid the harm or obstruction. Example-- by driving, pushing or towing the vehicle (3) The authorised officer or assistant may-- (a) enter the vehicle to enable the authorised officer or assistant to move it; and (b) for a combination--separate any or all of the vehicles forming part of the combination for the purpose of moving them. (4) The authorised officer may drive the vehicle or authorise someone else (also the assistant) to drive it if the authorised officer reasonably believes- - (a) the vehicle is driveable; and (b) there is no-one else in or near the vehicle who is more capable of driving it and fit and willing to drive it. (5) It is immaterial that-- (a) the assistant is not the operator of the vehicle; or (b) the authorised officer or assistant is not authorised by the operator to drive the vehicle or qualified to drive it. (6) In driving the vehicle under subsection (4), the authorised officer or assistant is exempt from a provision of a transport Act to the extent the provision would require the authorised officer or assistant to be licensed to drive the vehicle. (7) The authorised officer or assistant mentioned in subsection (2) or (4) may use the force that is reasonably necessary to the extent it is reasonably necessary to avoid the harm or obstruction. (8) Subsection (7) does not authorise an authorised officer or assistant to use force against a person. (9) In this section-- prescribed place, in relation to a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, means-- (a) any of the following places relating to a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods-- (i) a place at or from which the person carries on a business; (ii) a place that is occupied by the person in connection with a business carried on by the person; (iii) the registered office of a business carried on by the person; or (b) a place that is-- (i) the garage address for the vehicle; or (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i), the base of the vehicle's driver; or (c) a place where a document relating to the vehicle is located or required to be kept under a transport Act or alternative compliance scheme. 33D Power if prescribed dangerous goods vehicle broken down or immobilised on a road (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle is broken down or immobilised on a road or road-related area; and (b) it is necessary to give a direction under subsection (2) to a person in control of the vehicle to protect persons, property or the environment. (2) The authorised officer may give a direction to the person in control of the vehicle about the following-- (a) carrying out repair work on the vehicle; (b) towing the vehicle off the road or road-related area; (c) removing the dangerous goods from the vehicle; (d) dealing with the dangerous goods after their removal from the vehicle. (3) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with it, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. 34 Power to inspect vehicles (1) This section applies to a motor vehicle that-- (a) is stationary on a road; or (b) has been stopped under section 31 or 32; or (c) is in a place an authorised officer has entered under section 26. (2) To check whether the vehicle complies with a transport Act, an authorised officer may inspect or test it. (3) To enable the officer to inspect or test the vehicle, the officer may do anything reasonable to be done for the inspection or test. Examples of what may be reasonable for an inspection or test-- The officer may-- (a) enter the vehicle; or (b) unlock, unfasten, open or remove any part of it; or (c) move its load. 35 Power to enter vehicles etc. other than for vehicle inspection (1) This section applies to an authorised officer who reasonably believes-- (a) a vehicle in a place the officer has entered under section 26 is used, or is being used, to transport dangerous goods; or (b) a prescribed heavy vehicle is being, or has just been, used to transport dangerous goods; or (c) a vehicle is being, or has just been, used to commit an offence against a transport Act; or (d) a vehicle, or a thing in the vehicle, may provide evidence of an offence against a transport Act that is being, or has just been, committed; or (e) the driver of a prescribed heavy vehicle is required under a regulation to keep a document relating to driving hours. (2) The officer may, for enforcing a transport Act-- (a) enter the vehicle, using necessary and reasonable help and force; or Editor's note-- In addition, to enable the vehicle to be entered, the officer may stop the vehicle under section 31 (Power to stop private vehicles) or 32 (Power to stop prescribed heavy vehicles). (b) search any part of the vehicle; or (c) inspect, measure, weigh, test, photograph or film the vehicle or anything in the vehicle; or (d) take samples of the vehicle or anything in the vehicle; or (e) copy, or take an extract from, a document in the vehicle; or Example-- download information contained on a disk, tape or other device in the vehicle (f) move the vehicle's load; or (g) take the persons, equipment and materials the officer reasonably requires into the vehicle. (2A) Subsections (2B) and (2C) apply if-- (a) the vehicle is a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle; and (b) the officer is not a police officer and reasonably believes the vehicle has, or may have, been involved in an incident involving the death of, or injury to, a person or damage to property. (2B) The authorised officer-- (a) may exercise a power under this section only if authorised to do so by a police officer of at least the rank of inspector; and (b) without limiting paragraph (a), may open unlocked doors and other unlocked panels and things in the vehicle for gaining entry to it under subsection (2)(a). (2C) Despite subsection (2)(a), an authorised officer who is not a police officer must not use force to enter the vehicle. (3) An authorised officer may not exercise the powers under subsection (2) in relation to the following things found in a vehicle-- (a) a personal possession; (b) for a private vehicle--a document that is not issued, or required to be kept, under a transport Act or a corresponding law. 35A Further powers to inspect and search heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle (1) Without limiting sections 34 and 35, this section applies to a heavy vehicle, or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, whether or not the heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle is unattended, if it is stationary in a following place-- (a) a road or road-related area; (b) a public place; (c) another place occupied or owned by the State or a government entity; (d) a prescribed place an authorised officer has entered under section 26; (e) a place an authorised officer has entered under section 26A or 26B. (2) An authorised officer may inspect the vehicle to check whether it complies with a transport Act or an alternative compliance scheme. (3) Also, an authorised officer may search the vehicle to carry out a check as mentioned in subsection (2) if the authorised officer reasonably believes any of the following-- (a) the vehicle has been used, is being used, or is likely to be used, to commit an offence against a transport Act; (b) the vehicle may have been involved in an incident involving injury to, or the death of, a person or damage to property; (c) for a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, the vehicle has been or may have been involved in a situation that was a dangerous situation when it happened. (4) An authorised officer may form the belief mentioned in subsection (3) whether or not the vehicle has been inspected under this Act. (5) Without limiting subsection (2) or (3), for exercising a power under the subsection, the authorised officer may do any or all of the following-- (a) enter the vehicle; (b) exercise a power that an authorised officer may exercise under section 35(2)(c) to (g); (c) move, but not take away, anything in the vehicle that is not locked or sealed. (6) An authorised officer may exercise a power under this section at any time and without the consent of the vehicle's driver or anyone else. (7) However, if an authorised officer has the belief mentioned in subsection (3)(b) in relation to the vehicle, the authorised officer-- (a) may exercise a power under this section in relation to the vehicle only if authorised to do so by a police officer of at least the rank of inspector; and (b) without limiting paragraph (a), may open unlocked doors and other unlocked panels and things in the vehicle for gaining entry to it under subsection (5)(a). (8) This section does not authorise an authorised officer to use force for exercising a power under this section. (9) Also, an authorised officer may not exercise a power under this section in relation to a personal possession found in the vehicle. (10) In this section-- prescribed place see section 33(6). transport Act does not include the Queensland Road Rules. 35B Further powers to access or download stored information or to decide if anything found in a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle may be seized (1) Without limiting section 35 or 35A, this section applies to help an authorised officer who exercises a power in relation to a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle under section 35 or 35A-- (a) to access or download information contained on anything found in or at the vehicle; or Example of information contained on a thing-- information contained on a disk, tape or other device (b) to decide if anything found in the vehicle may be seized under division 3. (2) The authorised officer, or a person helping the authorised officer, may exercise the power by operating equipment that is-- (a) in or at the vehicle; or (b) taken into the vehicle under section 35(2)(g); or (c) where the thing has been moved under subsection (4). (3) However, subsection (2) only applies if the authorised officer or person reasonably believes-- (a) the equipment is suitable for exercising the power; and (b) the power can be exercised without damaging the equipment or thing. (4) For exercising a power as mentioned in subsection (1)(b), the authorised officer may move the thing to somewhere else if-- (a) it is not practicable to exercise the power in relation to the thing where it is found; or (b) the person in control of the vehicle consents in writing. 35C Running or stopping heavy vehicle engine or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle engine (1AA) The purpose of this section is to enable an authorised officer to effectively exercise a power under this Act in relation to either of the following (each of which is the vehicle)-- (a) a heavy vehicle; (b) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle. (1) An authorised officer may enter the vehicle and run or stop its engine (take the prescribed action) or authorise someone else (the assistant) to enter the vehicle and take the prescribed action if-- (a) a person fails to comply with a requirement made by an authorised officer under section 39 to take the prescribed action; or (b) the following applies-- (i) for a heavy vehicle--no responsible person for the heavy vehicle is available or willing to take the prescribed action; (ii) for a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--no person involved with the transport of the dangerous goods in relation to that vehicle is available or willing to take the prescribed action; or (c) the authorised officer reasonably believes there is no-one else in or near the vehicle who is more capable of taking the prescribed action and is fit and willing to do so. (2) The authorised officer or assistant may use the force that is reasonably necessary to enter the vehicle and take the prescribed action. (3) Subsection (2) does not authorise an authorised officer or assistant to use force against a person. (4) It is immaterial that-- (a) the assistant is not the operator of the vehicle; or (b) the authorised officer or assistant is not-- (i) authorised by the operator to drive the vehicle or take the prescribed action; or (ii) qualified to drive the vehicle or take the prescribed action. (5) This section does not authorise the authorised officer or assistant to drive the vehicle. (6) In running the engine, the authorised officer or assistant is exempt from a provision of a transport Act to the extent the provision would require the authorised officer or assistant to be qualified to take the prescribed action. 36 Power to require vehicle inspections (1) If an authorised officer reasonably believes a vehicle may not comply with this Act, the officer may require its owner or registered operator to have it inspected at a stated reasonable time and place. (2) The requirement-- (a) must be made by notice in the approved form; or (b) if for any reason it is not practicable to give the notice--may be made orally and confirmed by notice in the approved form as soon as practicable. (3) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (1), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for subsection (3)--60 penalty units. 37 Power to prohibit use of vehicles (1) If an authorised officer reasonably believes a vehicle is unsafe, the officer may, by notice in the approved form, require the owner, registered operator or person in control of the vehicle not to use it, or permit it to be used, on a road or public place until-- (a) it is inspected at a stated reasonable place and found to comply with this Act; or (b) stated reasonable action is taken in relation to the vehicle to ensure it complies with this Act. Examples of action that may be reasonable for paragraph (b)-- adjusting or moving the vehicle's load carrying out stated repairs to the vehicle and having the vehicle inspected at a stated place to ensure it complies with this Act (2) A person must not contravene, or attempt to contravene, a requirement under subsection (1), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for subsection (2)-- (a) for a private vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a prescribed heavy vehicle--90 penalty units. (3) If the person in control of a vehicle who receives a notice is not also the owner or registered operator of the vehicle, the person must inform the owner or registered operator of the receipt of the notice as soon as it is practicable. Maximum penalty for subsection (3)-- (a) for a private vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a prescribed heavy vehicle--90 penalty units. 38 Power to prohibit persons driving (1) This section applies if-- (a) a motor vehicle is stationary on a road or road-related area or has been stopped under section 31 or 32; and (b) an authorised officer reasonably believes a person would contravene this Act by driving the vehicle. (2) The authorised officer may require a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) not to drive the vehicle in contravention of this Act-- (a) for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--the person in control of it; or (b) for a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--any person. (2A) The requirement-- (a) for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--must be given by notice in the approved form; or (b) for a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--may be given orally or in any other way, including, for example, by way of a sign or electronic or other signal. (3) A person must not contravene, or attempt to contravene, a requirement under subsection (2), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for subsection (3)-- (a) for a private vehicle other than a suspected dangerous goods vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a suspected dangerous goods vehicle or a prescribed heavy vehicle--90 penalty units. 39 Powers to enable effective and safe exercise of other powers (1) An authorised officer may require a person mentioned in the following paragraphs to give the officer reasonable help to enable the officer to effectively exercise-- (a) a power under this Act in relation to a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle or a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--the person in control of the vehicle; (b) a power under this Act in relation to a heavy vehicle-- a responsible person for the vehicle; (c) a power under this Act in relation to a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods in relation to the vehicle; (d) a power under this Act in relation to the transport of dangerous goods--a person involved in the transport of the dangerous goods to which the power relates. Examples of requirements-- to hold the vehicle stationary on a weighing device to enable the vehicle to be weighed to open the vehicle's bonnet to enable the engine to be inspected to help the authorised officer to weigh or measure all or part of the vehicle, including an axle or axle group to help the authorised officer to weigh, measure or take samples of all or part of the vehicle's equipment or load including a substance or packaging to operate equipment or facilities to give access, free of charge, to photocopying equipment (1A) A requirement that may be made under subsection (1)-- (a) includes a requirement to run or stop the vehicle's engine (take the prescribed action); but (b) does not include-- (i) a requirement to drive the vehicle; or (ii) a requirement to produce a document or give information; or (iii) a requirement to help the authorised officer find and gain access to a document or information. Editor's note-- For the power to make a requirement mentioned in subparagraph (ii), see sections 49 and 50. For the power to make a requirement mentioned in subparagraph (iii), see section 50AB. (1B) Subsections (1C) to (1F) apply to a person mentioned in subsection (1)(b) or (c) who is required to take the prescribed action. (1C) The person may use the force that is reasonably necessary to enter the vehicle and take the prescribed action. (1D) However subsection (1C) does not authorise the person to use force against anyone. (1E) It is immaterial that-- (a) the person is not the operator of the vehicle; or (b) the person is not-- (i) authorised by the operator to drive the vehicle or take the prescribed action; or (ii) qualified to drive the vehicle or take the prescribed action. (1F) In running the engine, the person is exempt from a provision of a transport Act to the extent the provision would require the person to be qualified to take the prescribed action. (2) An authorised officer may require the person in control of a vehicle, or a person who is in or has just left the vehicle, to do or not to do anything the officer reasonably believes is necessary-- (a) to enable the officer to safely exercise a power under a transport Act in relation to the vehicle; or (b) to preserve the safety of the officer, the person or other persons. Examples-- require the persons in the vehicle to get out of the vehicle while the authorised officer inspects the vehicle's undercarriage require a person who has just left the vehicle to stand back from the carriageway of the road require a person to remain in control of the vehicle for a reasonable time (2A) A requirement under subsection (1) or (2) may be made orally, in writing or in any other way, including, for example, by way of a sign, electronic or other signal, post, telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or radio. (3) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (1) or (2), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty-- (a) for a power exercised in relation to a private vehicle other than a suspected dangerous goods vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a power exercised in relation to a suspected dangerous goods vehicle, a prescribed heavy vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods--90 penalty units. 39A Additional power for Explosives Act 1999 for particular authorised officers (1) This section applies if an authorised officer who is also an inspector under the Explosives Act 1999 stops a vehicle under section 31(2) or 32(2). (2) The authorised officer may check the vehicle to find out-- (a) whether the vehicle is carrying explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act 1999; and (b) if the vehicle is carrying explosives--whether the explosives are being carried as required under the Explosives Act 1999. (3) The authorised officer may exercise powers the person has under this Act or the Explosives Act 1999, or both. 39B Stopped or moved vehicle to remain at a place (1) This section applies if a person is required to-- (a) stop a vehicle under section 31 or 32; or (b) move a vehicle to a place under section 33 or 33A. (2) The person must not allow the vehicle to be moved from the place where it is stopped or moved to, until the end of the time reasonably necessary to enable the authorised officer to perform a function or exercise a power for which the vehicle was stopped or moved. Maximum penalty-- (a) for a private vehicle--60 penalty units; or (b) for a prescribed heavy vehicle--60 penalty units. 39C Interfering with equipment or load of particular vehicles (1) This section applies if a person is required-- (a) to stop a vehicle under section 32; or (b) to move a prescribed heavy vehicle or suspected dangerous good vehicle to a place under section 33; or (c) to move a vehicle to a place under section 33A. (2) A person must not, for the time reasonably necessary to enable the authorised officer to perform a function or exercise a power for which the vehicle was stopped or moved-- (a) interfere with any equipment in the vehicle; or (b) unload or change the position of any part of the vehicle's load. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. 39D Application of sdiv 5 This subdivision applies to a heavy vehicle regardless of whether the vehicle is, has been, or becomes the subject of a direction or requirement given or made by an authorised officer under another provision of this part. 39E Powers for minor risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes a heavy vehicle-- (a) is the subject of 1 or more minor risk breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements; and (b) is not, or is no longer, also the subject of a substantial, or severe, risk breach of a mass, dimension or loading requirement. (2) If the authorised officer reasonably believes it appropriate in the circumstances, the officer may give the driver or operator of the heavy vehicle-- (a) a direction to immediately rectify stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle; or (b) a direction to move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to a stated place and not to move the vehicle from there until stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle are rectified. Examples of circumstances for subsection (2)-- 1 Rectification is reasonable and can be carried out easily. 2 Rectification is necessary in the public interest to avoid the potential risk of harm to public safety, the environment, road infrastructure or public amenity. (3) A place mentioned in subsection (2)(b) must be-- (a) a place the authorised officer reasonably believes is suitable for the purpose of complying with the direction; and (b) within a 30km radius from-- (i) where the heavy vehicle is located when the direction is given; or (ii) if the requirement is given in the course of the vehicle's journey--any point along the forward route of the journey. (4) If the authorised officer does not give the driver or operator of a heavy vehicle a direction under subsection (2) and the authorised officer reasonably believes the driver or operator is not, or is no longer, subject to a direction for the rectification of a minor risk breach of a mass, dimension or loading requirement relating to the vehicle, the officer may authorise the driver or operator to continue the vehicle's journey. (5) An authorisation or direction given under this section must be in writing and may be given with or without conditions. (6) Despite subsection (5), a direction to move a heavy vehicle may be given orally if the moving of the vehicle is carried out in the presence, or under the supervision, of an authorised officer. (7) The person to whom an authorisation or direction is given under this section must comply with the authorisation or direction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (8) In this section-- stated means stated by the authorised officer. 39F Powers for substantial risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) a heavy vehicle is the subject of 1 or more substantial risk breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements; and (b) the heavy vehicle is not, or is no longer, also the subject of a severe risk breach of a mass, dimension or loading requirement. (2) The authorised officer must give the driver or operator of the heavy vehicle-- (a) a direction not to move the vehicle until stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle are rectified; or (b) a direction to move the heavy vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to a stated reasonable place and not to move it from there until stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle are rectified, if circumstances warranting the giving of the direction exist. Examples of reasonable place for paragraph (b)-- the intended destination of the vehicle's journey the depot of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is a combination, the depot of a vehicle in the combination Example of circumstances for paragraph (b)-- Moving the vehicle is necessary in the public interest to avoid the potential risk of harm to public safety, the environment, road infrastructure or public amenity. (3) The direction must be in writing and may be given with or without conditions. (4) Despite subsection (3), a direction to move a heavy vehicle may be given orally if the moving of the vehicle is carried out in the presence, or under the supervision, of an authorised officer. (5) The person to whom the direction is given must comply with it, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (6) In this section-- stated means stated by the authorised officer. 39G Powers for severe risk breach of mass, dimension or loading requirement (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes a heavy vehicle is the subject of 1 or more severe risk breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements. (2) The authorised officer must give the driver or operator of the heavy vehicle-- (a) a direction not to proceed until stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle are rectified; or (b) if the prescribed circumstances exist, a direction-- (i) to move the heavy vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to the nearest stated safe location; and (ii) not to proceed from there until stated breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements relating to the vehicle are rectified. (3) A direction given under subsection (2) must be in writing and may be given with or without conditions. (4) Despite subsection (3), a direction to move a heavy vehicle may be given orally if the moving of the vehicle is carried out in the presence, or under the supervision, of an authorised officer. (5) The person to whom the direction is given must comply with it, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (6) Nothing in this section prevents an authorised officer from taking into account the safety of the heavy vehicle or any load in it if the officer reasonably believes the officer can do so without prejudicing the safety of other property, people, the environment, road infrastructure or public amenity. (7) In this section-- prescribed circumstances means-- (a) there is an appreciable risk of harm to the environment, road infrastructure or public amenity; or (b) there is a risk to the safety of people, or live animals, in the vehicle. risk of harm to public safety, in relation to a heavy vehicle-- (a) includes the risk of harm to the safety of people, or live animals, in the vehicle; but (b) does not include the risk of harm to the safety of the vehicle or any load, other than a live animal, in the vehicle. safe location means a location where the authorised officer reasonably believes the vehicle will pose a reduced risk or no appreciable risk of harm to public safety, the environment, transport infrastructure or public amenity. Example of a safe location-- the depot of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is a combination, the depot of a vehicle in the combination stated means stated by the authorised officer. 39H Operation of direction in relation to a combination (1) This section applies if a direction is given under this subdivision in relation to a combination. (2) Subject to subsection (3), nothing in this subdivision prevents a component vehicle of the combination from being separately driven or moved if-- (a) the component vehicle is not itself the subject of a contravention of a mass, dimension or loading requirement; and (b) it is not otherwise unlawful for the component vehicle to be driven or moved. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if a condition of the direction prevents the component vehicle from being separately driven or moved. (4) In this section-- component vehicle, of a combination, means a towing vehicle or trailer of the combination. 39I Application of sdiv 6 This subdivision applies to a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle regardless of whether the vehicle is, has been, or becomes the subject of a direction or requirement given or made by an authorised officer under another provision of this part. 39J Meaning of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle (1) A heavy vehicle is a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle if it is any of the following-- (a) a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 12t; (b) a combination with a GVM of more than 12t; (c) a bus. (2) However, subject to subsection (3), a heavy vehicle is not a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle if it is any of the following-- (a) a tram; (b) a motor vehicle that-- (i) is built, or has been modified, primarily to operate as a machine or implement off-road, on a road-related area, or on an area of road that is under construction; and (ii) is not capable of carrying goods or passengers by road; Examples for paragraph (b)-- agricultural machine, backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, forklift, front- end loader, grader, tractor, motor vehicle registered as a special purpose vehicle (type p) (c) a motor home. (3) A truck, or a combination including a truck, that has a machine or implement attached to it is a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle-- (a) if the GVM of the truck or combination with the attached machine or implement is more than 12t; and (b) whether or not the truck or combination has been built or modified primarily to operate as a machine or implement off-road, on a road-related area, or on an area of road that is under construction. Examples for subsection (3)-- truck-mounted crane, truck-mounted drilling rig (4) For subsection (2)(c), a motor home-- (a) is a rigid or articulated motor vehicle or combination that is built, or has been modified, primarily for residential purposes; and (b) does not include a motor vehicle that is merely a motor vehicle constructed with a sleeper berth. (5) For this section, the GVM of a combination is the total of the GVMs of the vehicles in the combination. 39K Requiring person to rest for contravention of maximum work requirement (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle has contravened a maximum work requirement by working for a period in excess of the maximum period allowed under the requirement; and (b) the person is impaired by fatigue or there is a risk the person may be impaired by fatigue having regard to the nature of the contravention and how recently it happened. (2) If the authorised officer reasonably believes the contravention is a critical risk breach or severe risk breach, the authorised officer must, by notice in the approved form, require the person-- (a) to immediately take a stated period of rest in accordance with a minimum rest requirement applying to the person; and (b) to work for a stated shorter period when the person next works to compensate for the excess period worked. (3) If the authorised officer reasonably believes the contravention is a substantial risk breach or minor risk breach, the authorised officer may, by notice in the approved form, require the person-- (a) to immediately take a stated period of rest in accordance with a minimum rest requirement applying to the person; and (b) to work for a stated shorter period when the person next works to compensate for the excess period worked. 39L Requiring person to rest for contravention of minimum rest requirement (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle has contravened a minimum rest requirement by taking a period of rest that is shorter than the minimum period of rest required under the requirement; and (b) the person is impaired by fatigue or there is a risk the person may be impaired by fatigue having regard to the nature of the contravention and how recently it happened. (2) If the authorised officer reasonably believes the contravention is a critical risk breach or severe risk breach, the authorised officer must, by notice in the approved form, require the person-- (a) to immediately take a stated period of rest to compensate for the shortfall between the period of rest taken by the person and the minimum period of rest required under the minimum rest requirement; and (b) if the person has failed to take 1 or more night rest breaks required under a minimum rest requirement--to take 1 or more night rest breaks to compensate for the shortfall between the number of night rest breaks taken by the person and the number of night rest breaks required under the minimum rest requirement. (3) If the authorised officer reasonably believes the contravention is a substantial risk breach or minor risk breach, the authorised officer may, by notice in the approved form, require the person-- (a) to immediately take a stated period of rest to compensate for the shortfall between the period of rest taken by the person and the minimum period of rest required under the minimum rest requirement; or (b) to take a stated period of additional rest, at the next rest break the person is required to take under a fatigue management regulation, to compensate for the shortfall between the period of rest taken by the person and the minimum period of rest required under the minimum rest requirement; or (c) if the person has failed to take 1 or more night rest breaks required under a minimum rest requirement--to take 1 or more night rest breaks to compensate for the shortfall between the number of night rest breaks taken by the person and the number of night rest breaks required under the minimum rest requirement. (4) In this section-- night rest break, in relation to a minimum rest requirement, has the meaning given by the fatigue management regulation prescribing the minimum rest requirement. 39M Requiring person to stop working if impaired by fatigue (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle is impaired by fatigue. (2) The authorised officer may, by notice in the approved form-- (a) require the person to immediately stop work and not work again for a stated period; and (b) if the officer has observed the person driving in a way the officer considers on reasonable grounds to be dangerous, require the person to also immediately stop being in control of the vehicle. (3) A stated period under subsection (2)(a) must be a reasonable period having regard to the following-- (a) the periods of rest the person was required to take under minimum rest requirements applying to the person during the 24 hours leading up to the notice being given; (b) the periods of rest the officer reasonably believes the person has taken during the 24 hours leading up to the notice being given; (c) the periods the person was allowed to work under maximum work requirements applying to the person during the 24 hours leading up to the notice being given; (d) the periods the officer reasonably believes the person has worked during the 24 hours leading up to the notice being given; (e) the degree to which the person appears to be fatigued to the authorised officer; (f) any other relevant matters. (4) If the authorised officer gives a notice under subsection (2)(b), the authorised officer may authorise a person to move the vehicle to a suitable rest place for fatigue regulated heavy vehicles but only if the person is qualified and fit to drive the vehicle. (5) A fatigue management regulation may prescribe the matters to which the authorised officer, or a court, must or may have regard when deciding whether or not a person was impaired by fatigue for this section. 39N Requiring person to stop working if work diary not produced or unreliable (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer has, under section 49, asked the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle to produce a work diary the person is required to keep under a fatigue management regulation; and (b) either-- (i) the person has failed to produce the diary without a reasonable excuse; or (ii) the person produces a document that the authorised officer reasonably believes is not the work diary the person is required to keep under a fatigue management regulation; or (iii) the authorised officer reasonably believes the work diary, or purported work diary, produced by the person can not be relied on as an accurate record of the time the person recently spent working or resting. Examples for subparagraph (iii)-- Information in the work diary appears to be incorrect. Particular information appears to be missing from the work diary. The work diary appears to have been tampered with. (2) The authorised officer may, by notice in the approved form, require the person to immediately stop work and to not work again for a stated period of up to 24 hours. 39O Compliance with requirement under this subdivision (1) A person given a notice under this subdivision must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (2) An authorised officer who gives a person a notice under section 39K, 39L or 39N may, by stating it in the notice, allow the person to delay complying with the notice for a period of up to 1 hour if the authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) the delay is necessary to allow the person time to drive the relevant fatigue regulated heavy vehicle to the nearest suitable rest place for fatigue regulated heavy vehicles and it is reasonably safe to allow the person to continue driving the vehicle to that place; or (b) the delay is necessary to allow the person time to attend to, or to secure, the load on the relevant fatigue regulated heavy vehicle before taking a rest. 40 Power to seize evidence (1) An authorised officer who enters a place under this part with the occupier's consent may seize a thing in the place if-- (a) the officer reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against a transport Act; and (b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of entry as told to the occupier when asking for the occupier's consent. (2) An authorised officer who enters a place under this part with a warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. (3) An authorised officer may also seize anything else in a place mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) if the officer reasonably believes-- (a) the thing is evidence of an offence against a transport Act; and (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost, destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence. (4) An authorised officer who enters a vehicle under this part may seize anything in the vehicle if the officer reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against a transport Act. 40A Further powers to seize evidence in relation to particular vehicles (1) An authorised officer who enters a place-- (a) because the officer has the belief and suspicion mentioned in section 26A(3) or (3B); or (b) under section 26B; may seize a document, device or other thing that is in the place if the officer reasonably believes it is, or may provide, evidence of an offence against a transport Act. (2) Subsection (3) applies if, under this part, an authorised officer, or a person helping the officer-- (a) either-- (i) enters a place in relation to a heavy vehicle, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods; or (ii) enters or inspects a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle; and (b) finds a disk, tape or other storage device (the original information storage device) containing information the authorised officer reasonably believes is relevant to decide whether a transport Act or an alternative compliance scheme has been contravened. (3) The authorised officer or person may-- (a) put the information in documentary form and seize the document; or (b) copy the information from the original information storage device to another information storage device and seize the other information storage device; or (c) seize the original information storage device and any equipment at the place or vehicle necessary for accessing the information contained in the device if-- (i) it is not practicable to take action, at the place or vehicle, under paragraph (a) or (b) in relation to the information; and (ii) the officer or person reasonably believes the device and equipment can be seized without being damaged. (4) In this section-- transport Act does not include the Queensland Road Rules. 41 Powers supporting seizure (1) Having seized a thing under this division, an authorised officer may-- (a) move the thing from the place or vehicle where it was seized (the place of seizure); or (b) leave the thing at the place of seizure but take reasonable action to restrict access to it. Examples of restricting access to a thing-- sealing a thing and marking it to show access to it is restricted sealing the entrance to a room where the seized thing is situated and marking it to show access to it is restricted (2) If an authorised officer restricts access to a seized thing, a person must not tamper, or attempt to tamper, with it without an authorised officer's approval. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. (3) To enable a thing to be seized, an authorised officer may require the person in control of it to take it to a stated reasonable place by a stated reasonable time. (4) The requirement-- (a) must be made by notice in the approved form; or (b) if for any reason it is not practicable to give the notice--may be made orally and confirmed by notice in the approved form as soon as practicable. (5) The person must comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. 42 Receipt for seized things (1) As soon as practicable after an authorised officer seizes a thing, the officer must give a receipt for it to the person from whom it was seized. (2) However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1), the officer must leave the receipt at the place of seizure, in a reasonably secure way and in a conspicuous position. (3) An authorised officer need not give a receipt for a seized thing if-- (a) the thing is unattended when seized; and (b) the officer does not know who the owner of the thing is; and (c) the officer can not find the owner after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing's value). (4) The receipt must generally describe each thing seized and its condition. 43 Forfeiture of seized things (1) A seized thing is forfeited to the State if the chief executive or commissioner-- (a) can not find its owner after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing's value); or (b) is unable, after making reasonable efforts, to return it to its owner; or (c) reasonably believes-- (i) possession of the thing is an offence against a transport Act; or (ii) it is necessary to keep the thing to prevent it being used to commit an offence against a transport Act; or (iii) the thing does not comply with a transport Act and can not be repaired or otherwise changed to comply with a transport Act; or (iv) the thing is inherently unsafe. (2) If the chief executive or commissioner decides to forfeit a thing under subsection (1)(c), the chief executive or commissioner must inform the owner of the thing of the decision by written notice. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the chief executive or commissioner can not find the owner after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing's value). (4) The notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) the owner may-- (i) under section 65--ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5--ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. 44 Dealing with forfeited things (1) On the forfeiture of a thing-- (a) it becomes the State's property; and (b) it may be dealt with as the chief executive or commissioner considers appropriate. (2) The chief executive or commissioner must not deal with the thing until any review of, or appeal against, the decision to forfeit the thing is decided. 45 Access to seized things (1) Until a seized thing is forfeited or returned, an authorised officer must allow its owner-- (a) to inspect it; or (b) if it is a document--to copy it. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if it is impracticable or would be unreasonable to allow the inspection or copying. 46 Return of seized things (1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the chief executive or commissioner must return it to its owner at the end of-- (a) 6 months; or (b) if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within the 6 months--the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (2) Despite subsection (1), the authorised officer must return the seized thing to its owner immediately the officer stops being satisfied-- (a) its retention as evidence of an offence against a transport Act is necessary; or (b) for equipment seized under section 40A(3)(c)--the equipment is needed to access the information. (3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the chief executive or the commissioner (the official) gave the seized thing to an external public authority under section 168B, the official must ensure the seized thing is returned to its owner as soon as practicable after the official is satisfied its retention as evidence for the external public authority's law enforcement purposes is no longer necessary. 46A Seizing certain vehicles for sale (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer reasonably believes a vehicle is for sale on a place that is not-- (i) the premises of a person licensed to conduct the business of a motor dealer under the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000; or (ii) a private dwelling or its curtilage; and (b) a document specified under a regulation for the vehicle is-- (i) not displayed on the vehicle in the way required under the regulation; or (ii) if a document is displayed on the vehicle as required under the regulation and the authorised officer has inspected the vehicle under section 34--in the reasonable opinion of the officer, false or misleading in a material particular; and (c) the authorised officer reasonably believes an offence that may be constituted by anything mentioned in paragraph (b) involving the vehicle has been committed; and (d) the authorised officer, after making reasonable inquiries-- (i) can not find the person (the seller) selling the vehicle, whether as owner or otherwise; or (ii) if the seller is found, reasonably believes a name or address given by the seller is false; and (e) while making the inquiries, the authorised officer warned any person to whom the officer has made an inquiry about the vehicle that it may be seized if the authorised officer-- (i) can not find the seller; or (ii) reasonably believes the things mentioned in paragraph (d)(ii). (2) The authorised officer may seize the vehicle and move it from the place where it was seized. (3) A person may reclaim the vehicle by-- (a) satisfying an authorised officer the person claiming the vehicle is the owner; and (b) paying the reasonable costs of seizing, moving and storing the vehicle and the seizure notice under subsection (4). (4) The chief executive must, as soon as possible after a vehicle is seized under this section, give notice (a seizure notice) of its seizure in a newspaper circulating in the locality where the vehicle was seized. (5) The seizure notice must state the following-- (a) a description of the vehicle and any registration number displayed on it; (b) where and when it was seized; (c) a statement to the effect of subsection (3). (6) If the vehicle is not reclaimed within 1 month after the seizure notice is published, the chief executive may sell the vehicle by public auction. (7) The proceeds of the sale of the vehicle must be applied as follows-- (a) firstly, in payment of the expenses of the sale; (b) secondly, in payment of the costs of seizing, moving and storing the vehicle and the seizure notice; (c) thirdly, in payment of the balance to the owner, or if the owner can not be found, into the consolidated fund. (8) An authorised officer is taken to have made reasonable inquiries to find a person mentioned in subsection (1)(d) if the officer has not been able to find the person after making reasonable inquiries-- (a) at an address indicated on or near the vehicle not more than 10km from the vehicle; or (b) by making a telephone call to a phone number displayed on or near the vehicle. (9) Sections 42 and 45 apply to a vehicle seized under this section with all necessary changes. 46B Embargo notice (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer may seize a document, device or other thing under this part in relation to a heavy vehicle, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods; and (b) the thing can not, or can not readily, be physically seized and removed. (2) The authorised officer may issue a written notice (embargo notice) under this section prohibiting any dealing with the thing or any part of it without the written consent of the chief executive, commissioner or authorised officer. (3) The embargo notice-- (a) must be in the approved form, or contain the particulars prescribed under a regulation; and (b) must list the activities it prohibits; and (c) must set out a copy of section 46C(1) and (3). (4) The authorised officer may issue the embargo notice-- (a) by causing a copy of it to be served on the relevant entity; or (b) if the relevant entity can not be located after all reasonable steps have been taken to do so, by fixing a copy of the embargo notice in a prominent position on the thing the subject of the notice. (5) In this section-- dealing, with a thing or part of a thing, includes-- (a) moving, selling, leasing or transferring the thing or part; and (b) changing information on, or deleting information from, the thing or part. relevant entity, for an embargo notice, means-- (a) the person in control of the heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle to which the thing the subject of the embargo notice relates; or (b) the occupier of the place in which the thing the subject of the embargo notice is located. 46C Noncompliance with embargo notice (1) A person who knows that an embargo notice relates to a document, device or other thing (the embargoed thing) must not-- (a) do anything the notice prohibits; or (b) instruct someone else to do anything the notice prohibits or prohibits the person from doing. Maximum penalty--80 penalty units. (2) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) to the extent it relates to a charge that the person charged with the offence (defendant) moved the embargoed thing, or part of it, it is a defence if the defendant proves that he or she-- (a) moved the embargoed thing, or part of it, to protect or preserve it; or (b) notified the authorised officer who issued the embargo notice of the move and new location of the embargoed thing, or part of it, within 48 hours after the move. (3) A person served with an embargo notice must take all reasonable steps to stop any other person from doing anything forbidden by the notice. Maximum penalty--80 penalty units. (4) Despite any other Act or law, a sale, lease, transfer or other dealing with an embargoed thing in contravention of this section is void. 47 Power to set up checkpoints (1) The chief executive may approve a program under which authorised officers may set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicles to ensure the vehicles comply with a transport Act. (2) Also, the chief executive may approve a program under which authorised officers who are also inspectors under the Explosives Act 1999 may set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicles to ensure compliance with that Act. (3) Under an approved program, an authorised officer may set up a checkpoint on a road, or elsewhere with its occupier's consent. 48 Power to require name and address (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer finds a person committing an offence against a transport Act; or (b) an authorised officer finds a person in circumstances that lead, or has information that leads, the officer to reasonably suspect the person has just committed an offence against a transport Act; or (c) a vehicle is stationary on a road or has been stopped under section 32. (2) The officer may require the following person to state the person's name and address-- (a) for subsection (1)(a) or (b)--the person mentioned in the relevant paragraph; (b) for subsection (1)(c)--the person in control of the vehicle mentioned in the paragraph. (3) When making the requirement, the officer must warn the person it is an offence to fail to state the person's name or address, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (4) The officer may require the person to give evidence of the correctness of the stated name or address if the officer reasonably suspects the stated name or address is false. (5) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (2) or (4), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. (6) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (5) if-- (a) the person was required to state the person's name and address by an authorised officer who suspected the person had committed an offence against this Act; and (b) the person is not proved to have committed the offence. 48A Further power to require personal details for exercising power in relation to heavy vehicle or transport of dangerous goods (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer finds a person committing a vehicle offence or dangerous goods offence; or (b) an authorised officer reasonably suspects a person has committed, or is about to commit, a vehicle offence or dangerous goods offence; or (c) an authorised officer reasonably suspects a person is or may be the driver or other person in control of a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle that has or may have been involved in an incident involving injury to, or death of, a person or damage to property; or (d) an authorised officer reasonably suspects a person is or may be any of the following and is or may be able to help in the investigation of a vehicle offence, suspected vehicle offence, dangerous goods offence or suspected dangerous goods offence-- (i) for a vehicle offence or suspected vehicle offence involving a heavy vehicle--a responsible person for the vehicle; (ii) for a vehicle offence or suspected vehicle offence involving a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle--a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods by the vehicle; (iii) for a dangerous goods offence or suspected dangerous goods offence--a person involved in the transport of the relevant dangerous goods. (2) The officer may require the person to state the person's personal details. (3) When making the requirement, the officer must warn the person it is an offence to fail to state the person's personal details, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (4) The officer may require the person to give evidence of the correctness of the stated personal details if the officer reasonably suspects the stated personal details are false or misleading. (5) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (2) or (4), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--45 penalty units. (6) Without limiting what may be a reasonable excuse for subsection (5), in a proceeding for an offence of contravening a requirement made under subsection (2) to state a business address, it is a defence if the person charged with the offence proves-- (a) the person did not have a business address; or (b) the person's business address was not connected, directly or indirectly, with road transport involving heavy vehicles. (7) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (5) if-- (a) the person was required to state the person's personal details by an authorised officer who suspected the person had committed a vehicle offence or dangerous goods offence; and (b) the person is not proved to have committed the offence. (8) In this section-- dangerous goods offence means an offence against this Act that involves or relates to the transport of dangerous goods, other than a vehicle offence or an offence against the Queensland Road Rules. personal details, of a person, means 1 or more of the following-- (a) the person's full name; (b) the person's date of birth; (c) the address where the person is living; (d) the address where the person usually lives; (e) the person's business address. vehicle offence means an offence against a transport Act that involves or relates to a heavy vehicle or prescribed dangerous goods vehicle, other than an offence against the Queensland Road Rules. 49 Power to require documents to be produced (1) Subject to subsection (2A), an authorised officer may require a person to produce for inspection a document issued, or required to be kept, by the person under a transport Act or a corresponding law. Examples-- an Australian driver licence a logbook or work diary (2) The person must comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--45 penalty units. (2A) Only an authorised officer who is a police officer may require the driver of a private vehicle to produce his or her driver licence under subsection (1). (3) The officer may keep the document to make a note on it or copy it. (4) If the officer copies it, the officer may require the person responsible for keeping the document to certify the copy as a true copy of the document. (5) The person must certify the copy, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--45 penalty units. (6) The officer must return the document to the person as soon as practicable after making the note or copying it. (7) Despite subsections (3) and (6), a regulation may provide that an authorised officer may seize a document if-- (a) the document is a licence and the authorised officer reasonably believes any of the following-- (i) the licence has been cancelled or suspended; (ii) the licence has ended; (iii) the licence has been amended and the amendment is not recorded on the licence; (iv) the person who produces the licence is not the licensee or is disqualified, however described, by an Australian court from holding or obtaining an Australian driver licence; or (b) the document purports to be a licence and the authorised officer reasonably believes the document is not a licence. 49A Direction to provide information about heavy vehicles and transport of dangerous goods (1) This section applies to each of the following-- (a) a responsible person for a heavy vehicle; (b) a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods. (2) An authorised officer may, for compliance purposes, give a person any of the following directions-- (a) if the person is a responsible person for a heavy vehicle-- a direction to provide information to the officer about the heavy vehicle or any load or equipment carried or intended to be carried by the heavy vehicle; or (b) if the person is a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods--a direction to provide information to the officer about the dangerous goods, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle carrying or intended to be used for carrying the dangerous goods, or any other load or equipment carried or intended to be carried by the vehicle. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), a direction under that subsection may require a person who is associated with a particular vehicle to provide information about the current or intended journey of the vehicle, including, for example, the following-- (a) the location of the start or intended start of the journey; (b) the route or intended route of the journey; (c) the location of the destination or intended destination of the journey. (4) In giving a direction under subsection (2) to a person, the authorised officer must warn the person it is an offence to fail to give the information, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (5) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--45 penalty units. (6) It is a reasonable excuse for an individual to fail to give the information if giving the information might tend to incriminate the individual. (7) In this section-- compliance purposes means-- (a) to find out whether this Act is being complied with; or (b) to investigate a vehicle offence, suspected vehicle offence, dangerous goods offence, or a suspected dangerous goods offence. dangerous goods offence see section 48A(8). vehicle offence see section 48A(8). 50 Authorised officer's power to require information for information offence (1) In this section-- information includes a document containing information. information offence means an offence against a transport Act that-- (a) involves-- (i) a prescribed heavy vehicle; or (ii) a contravention of a regulation made under section 148; and (b) is declared under a regulation to be an information offence. (2) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes-- (a) an information offence has been committed; and (b) a person may be able to give information about the offence. (3) The officer may require the person to give information about the offence. (3A) The requirement may be made-- (a) orally; or (b) by written notice requiring the person to give information about the offence to the officer at a stated reasonable time and place. (4) When making the requirement, the officer must warn the person it is an offence to fail to give the information, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (5) The person must give the information, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (6) It is a reasonable excuse for an individual to fail to give the information if giving the information might tend to incriminate the individual. 50AA Chief executive's or commissioner's power to require information if information offence committed (1) This section applies if the chief executive or commissioner has information that leads the chief executive or commissioner to reasonably suspect that-- (a) an information offence has been committed; and (b) a person may be able to give information about the offence. (2) The chief executive or commissioner may, by written notice, require the person to give information about the information offence to the chief executive or commissioner. (3) The written notice must-- (a) require the person to give information about the information offence to the chief executive or commissioner at a stated reasonable time and place; and (b) warn the person it is an offence to fail to give the information, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and (c) if the person is an individual, advise the person that-- (i) it is not a reasonable excuse for the person to fail to give the information because the information might tend to incriminate the person; and (ii) the information, and any evidence directly or indirectly derived from the information that might tend to incriminate the person, is not admissible in evidence against the person in a civil or criminal proceeding, other than a proceeding for an offence about the falsity of the information. (4) The person must give the information, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (5) It is not a reasonable excuse for the person to fail to give the information because the information might tend to incriminate the person. (6) However, if the person is an individual, the information, and any evidence directly or indirectly derived from the information that might tend to incriminate the person, is not admissible in evidence against the person in a civil or criminal proceeding, other than a proceeding for an offence about the falsity of the information. (6A) Subsection (6B) applies if the person is an individual and is called as a witness in a proceeding against someone else for the information offence. (6B) The person is not entitled to refuse to answer a question in relation to the information offence because answering the question might tend to incriminate the person for an information offence (the particular offence). (6C) However, the person's answer, and any evidence directly or indirectly derived from the answer, is not admissible against the person in a civil or criminal proceeding for an information offence, whether or not the particular offence. (6D) Also, nothing in subsection (6B) requires a person who is an individual to answer a question that might tend to incriminate a person who is an individual of an offence that is not an information offence. (7) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (4), it is a defence for a person to prove that the information sought was not in fact relevant to the information offence suspected to have been committed. (8) The dismissal of an employee because the employee gave information under this section is a harsh, unjust or unreasonable dismissal under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, chapter 3. (9) In this section-- information includes a document containing information. information offence means an information offence under section 50. 50AB Power to require help to find and access particular documents or information (1) An authorised officer may require a responsible person for a heavy vehicle or a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods to help the officer find and gain access to any documents or information to enable the officer to effectively exercise a power under any of the following provisions for monitoring or enforcing compliance with this Act-- • section 30(2)(a) or (b) • section 30A(2) or (4) • section 35(2)(b) or (c) • section 35A(2) or (3) • section 40 • section 40A. Examples of documents or information-- a document required to be kept in the vehicle under a transport Act about the vehicle's performance, specifications, capabilities or authorised operations a weighing document for a container loaded on to the vehicle a telephone record (2) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (1), unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--90 penalty units. (3) In this section-- information includes electronically stored information. 51F Reciprocal powers (1) This section has effect in relation to the Commonwealth or another State (the other jurisdiction) while a law of the other jurisdiction contains a provision corresponding to this section. (2) The Minister may enter into an agreement with a Minister of the other jurisdiction for the purposes of this section and to amend or revoke the agreement. (3) To the extent envisaged by the agreement-- (a) an authorised officer, other than a police officer, may, in Queensland or the other jurisdiction, exercise a power in relation to a relevant matter that is conferred on officers of the other jurisdiction under the law of the other jurisdiction; and (b) an authorised officer who is a police officer may, in Queensland or the other jurisdiction, exercise a power in relation to a relevant matter that is conferred on a police officer of the other jurisdiction under the law of the other jurisdiction; and (c) an officer, other than a police officer, of the other jurisdiction may, in Queensland or the other jurisdiction, exercise a power in relation to a relevant matter that is conferred on authorised officers, other than police officers, under this Act; and (d) a police officer of the other jurisdiction may, in Queensland or the other jurisdiction, exercise a power in relation to a relevant matter that is conferred on authorised officers who are police officers under this Act. (4) However, if, under this Act or the law of the other jurisdiction, a power may only be exercised in relation to a relevant matter by a police officer, an authorised officer who is not a police officer must not exercise the power in relation to a relevant matter in Queensland or the other jurisdiction. (5) Anything done or omitted to be done by an authorised officer or police officer under subsection (3)(a) or (b) is taken to have been done under this Act as well as under the law of the other jurisdiction. (6) A regulation may make provision for the exercise of a power under this section. (7) Nothing in this section affects the appointment under section 20(2) of a person as an authorised officer for this Act. (8) In this section-- relevant matter means-- (a) a heavy vehicle; or (b) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle; or (c) the transport of dangerous goods. 51GAA Definitions In this part-- control includes possession. load includes any goods, equipment or thing-- (a) that is carried by, in or on a vehicle, or is attached to a vehicle, mentioned in section 51G; or (b) that was carried by, in or on a vehicle or attached to a vehicle, on a road but has become separated from the vehicle. moving expenses, for a removed thing, means actual expenses relating to 1 or more of the following acts-- (a) calling a service or towing vehicle to the removed thing on a road; (b) moving the removed thing on a road; (c) removing the removed thing from a road; (d) storing the removed thing after it has been removed from a road; (e) releasing a removed thing mentioned in paragraph (d) from storage; (f) disposing of a removed thing mentioned in paragraph (c) other than by selling it. removed thing means a vehicle, load or other thing moved or removed under section 51G. used, for something other than a vehicle, includes held in someone's possession. 51G Moving abandoned, or otherwise stationary, vehicle, load or other thing on road (1) This section applies if-- (a) either-- (i) a vehicle or load on a road is immobilised by a breakdown, collision or fuel shortage or is otherwise stationary; or (ii) another thing that is not abandoned is placed or comes to rest on a road; or (iii) the chief executive reasonably believes a vehicle, load or other thing on a road is abandoned; and (b) either-- (i) the chief executive can not immediately find the person in control of the vehicle, load or other thing; or (ii) the chief executive can immediately find the person in control of the vehicle, load or other thing but reasonably believes the person is unable or unwilling to move the vehicle, load or other thing immediately. (2) The chief executive may take the steps that are reasonably necessary to move the vehicle, load or other thing on, or remove the vehicle, load or other thing from, the road. Example of reasonably necessary steps-- driving, pushing or towing the vehicle, load or other thing (3) If the chief executive asks a service or towing vehicle operator to move or remove the vehicle, load or other thing, the service or towing vehicle operator may take the steps that are reasonably necessary to move or remove it as requested. (4) However, for a vehicle, load or other thing mentioned in subsection (1)(a) (i) or (ii), the chief executive may take the steps mentioned in subsection (2) only if the chief executive reasonably believes it is necessary for the safety or convenience of people using the road. 51I Recovering moving expenses (1) The chief executive may recover as a debt the moving expenses for a removed thing incurred by the State under this part. (2) The moving expenses may be recovered from-- (a) the person who was in control of the removed thing immediately before it was moved or removed; or (b) if the identity of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) can not be discovered--the removed thing's owner, unless the removed thing was being used without the owner's consent. (3) The moving expenses claimed under subsection (1) must be reasonable. (4) If moving expenses were incurred because of the paramount or high degree of importance given to moving or removing the removed thing on or from the road quickly as mentioned in section 51N(2)(a), a court must act on the basis that the expenses were reasonable. 51J Notice to owner (1) As soon as practicable, but within 14 days after removing a removed thing from a road, the chief executive must give the owner of the removed thing a written notice-- (a) stating that the removed thing has been removed; and (b) explaining how it may be recovered; and (c) stating that it may be sold if it is not recovered. (2) If the owner can not be identified or located within the 14 days, the notice may be given by publishing it in a newspaper circulating generally in the State. (3) The chief executive need not give the notice required by this section for a vehicle if-- (a) the chief executive reasonably believes the vehicle is abandoned; and (b) either-- (i) the proceeds of the vehicle's sale are not likely to cover-- (A) the moving expenses for the vehicle; and (B) the expenses incurred by the chief executive in selling the vehicle; or (ii) it is otherwise impracticable to give the notice. (4) The chief executive need not give the notice required by this section for a removed thing other than a vehicle if-- (a) the chief executive reasonably believes the removed thing is abandoned; or (b) the proceeds of the removed thing's sale are not likely to cover- - (i) the moving expenses for the removed thing; and (ii) the expenses incurred by the chief executive in selling the removed thing; or (c) it is otherwise impracticable to give the notice. (5) In this section-- removed thing other than a vehicle, for subsection (4), includes anything, including the load of a vehicle, that has become separated from the vehicle during the exercise of powers under this part. vehicle, for subsection (3), includes the vehicle's load to the extent it has remained with the vehicle during the exercise of powers under this part. 51K Releasing removed thing (1) The chief executive must release a removed thing that was removed from a road to its owner if-- (a) the removed thing was used by a person without the owner's consent immediately before it was removed; or (b) the removed thing was used by the owner or a person with the owner's consent immediately before it was removed and the moving expenses for the removed thing have been paid. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the chief executive has disposed of the removed thing under section 51L or 51M. 51L Disposing of removed thing (1AA) This section is subject to section 51M. (1) The chief executive may dispose of a removed thing removed from a road if-- (a) the moving expenses for the removed thing are not paid within 2 months after a notice is given to the removed thing's owner under section 51J; or (b) if the chief executive decides under section 51J(3) or (4) not to give a notice to the removed thing's owner--at least 2 months have passed since the chief executive made the decision. (2) Unless subsection (3) applies, the chief executive may only dispose of the removed thing by selling it. (3) If the sale proceeds of the removed thing are not likely to cover the moving expenses and sale expenses for the removed thing, the chief executive may dispose of the removed thing in the way the chief executive considers appropriate. (4) If the removed thing is sold, the sale proceeds must be applied in making payments in the following order-- (a) the sale expenses for the removed thing; (b) the moving expenses for the removed thing; (c) any balance to the owner. (5) If the sale proceeds are less than the moving expenses and sale expenses for the removed thing, the difference is a debt payable to the State by the person who is liable under section 51I for the moving expenses. (6) The chief executive may waive all or part of the moving expenses and sale expenses. (7) Compensation is not recoverable against the chief executive or the State for a payment made under this section. (8) In this section-- sale expenses, for a removed thing, means the expenses reasonably incurred by the chief executive in selling the removed thing. 51M Immediate disposal in particular circumstances (1) Despite any other provision of this part, the chief executive may dispose of a removed thing other than a vehicle when and in the way the chief executive considers appropriate if-- (a) the chief executive reasonably believes the removed thing has been abandoned; or (b) the proceeds of any sale of the removed thing are unlikely to cover-- (i) the moving expenses for the removed thing; and (ii) the expenses likely to be incurred by the chief executive in selling the removed thing; or (c) it is otherwise impracticable to retain the removed thing. Example-- The chief executive may immediately dispose of gravel spilled on a road by a passing truck by having it bulldozed off the side of the road. (2) In this section-- removed thing other than a vehicle see section 51J(5). 51N Protection for persons exercising power under pt 4C (1) This section applies to proceedings in relation to liability for breach of duty arising out of damage to a removed thing that happens when a person exercises power, or assists another person exercising power, under this part in relation to the removed thing. (2) The person, a person assisting the person, the State or a local authority is not civilly liable-- (a) because of the paramount or high degree of importance the person gave to moving or removing the removed thing on or from the road quickly; or (b) to the extent there was an increased likelihood that vehicles, loads and other things would be damaged in the exercise of power under this part, because of the nature of the power. 51O Relationship with s 66 The powers of the chief executive under this part are not limited by a local law made under section 66(3) and section 66(6) does not apply to this part. 51P Relationship with s 137 The powers of the chief executive under this part are not limited by the obligation imposed on a person by section 137(2) or anything a person is doing, attempting to do or proposing to do to comply with the person's obligations under the section. 52 False or misleading statements (1) In this section-- official means the chief executive, the commissioner, an authorised officer or an accredited person. (2) A person must not state anything to an official for a transport Act that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty-- (a) if paragraph (b) does not apply--60 penalty units; or (b) if the statement relates to a heavy vehicle, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods--100 penalty units. (3) It is enough for a complaint against a person for an offence against subsection (2) to state that the statement made was false or misleading to the person's knowledge. 53 False or misleading documents, generally (1) In this section-- official means the chief executive, the commissioner, an authorised officer or an accredited person. (2) A person must not give, for a transport Act, an official a document containing information the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty-- (a) if paragraph (b) does not apply--60 penalty units; or (b) if the information relates to a heavy vehicle, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods--100 penalty units. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person if the person, when giving the document-- (a) informs the official, to the best of the person's ability, how it is false or misleading; and (b) if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information--gives the correct information. (4) It is enough for a complaint against a person for an offence against subsection (2) to state that the information given was false or misleading to the person's knowledge. 53A Proof of giving false and misleading statements and documents (1) This section applies to a proceeding for an offence against section 52 or 53. (2) It is sufficient proof the statement was made, or the document was given, to the official to prove it was made or given to a person authorised to receive it. (3) It does not matter whether the person was an official or whether the authorisation was a delegation, agency or any other form of authorisation by which someone acts through another. 53B False or misleading transport documentation for goods (1) This section applies if-- (a) goods are consigned for transport by road, or partly by road and partly by another method; and (b) all or part of the road transport happens or is to happen in Queensland by use of a heavy vehicle. (2) Each consignor of the goods commits an offence if the transport documentation for the consignment is false or misleading in a material particular relating to the mass, dimension or loading of any or all of the goods. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (3) Each packer of the goods commits an offence if-- (a) the goods are packed in Australia in a freight container or other container, or in a package or on a pallet, for road transport; and (b) the transport documentation for the consignment is false or misleading in a material particular relating to the mass, dimension or loading of any or all of the goods. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (4) Each loading manager or loader of the goods commits an offence if-- (a) the goods are loaded on a heavy vehicle for road transport; and (b) the transport documentation for the consignment is false or misleading in a material particular relating to the mass, dimension or loading of any or all of the goods. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (5) Each receiver of the goods in Australia commits an offence if-- (a) the goods are packed outside Australia in a freight container or other container, or in a package or on a pallet, for road transport; and (b) the transport documentation for the consignment is false or misleading in a material particular about the mass, dimension or loading of any or all of the goods. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (6) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5), the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence for the offence. Editor's note-- See section 57D for the reasonable steps defence. (7) In this section-- receiver, of goods in Australia, means a person who, other than the person who merely unloads the goods-- (a) first receives the goods in Australia; or (b) unpacks the goods after the goods are first unloaded in Australia. 53C False or misleading information in container weight declaration (1) The responsible entity for a freight container commits an offence if-- (a) the responsible entity gives the container to the operator of a heavy vehicle; and (b) the container weight declaration for the container contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (2) The operator of a heavy vehicle commits an offence if-- (a) the operator arranges for a freight container to be transported in Queensland by use of the vehicle; and (b) the container weight declaration for the container given to a driver of the vehicle contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (3) For this section, information in a container weight declaration is not false or misleading merely because it overstates the actual weight of the freight container and its contents. (4) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) or (2), the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence for the offence. Editor's note-- See section 57D for the reasonable steps defence. 53D False or misleading information given by responsible person to another responsible person (1) A responsible person for a heavy vehicle (the information giver) must not give another responsible person for a heavy vehicle (the affected person) information the information giver knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the affected person knew, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the information was false or misleading in the material particular. (3) Also, subsection (1) does not apply if the information giver gives the information in writing and, when giving the information-- (a) tells the affected person, to the best of the information giver's ability, how it is false or misleading; and (b) if the information giver has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information--gives the correct information in writing. (4) It is enough for a complaint against the information giver for an offence against subsection (1) to state that the information given was false or misleading to the information giver's knowledge. (5) In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1), the issue of whether a person could reasonably be expected to have known that information was false or misleading must be decided having regard to the person's abilities, experience, qualifications and training, and the circumstances surrounding the offence. (6) In this section-- information means information in any form, whether or not in writing. material particular means a particular relating to an element of a relevant offence that is or could be committed by a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) if the person relies, or were to rely, on the particular-- (a) the responsible person for a heavy vehicle to whom the information is given; (b) any other responsible person for a heavy vehicle who, at any time, is given the false or misleading information. relevant offence means an offence relating to a heavy vehicle under this Act, other than an offence against subsection (1). 54 Obstructing authorised officers or accredited persons (1) A person must not obstruct an official in the exercise of a power, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty-- (a) if paragraph (b) does not apply--60 penalty units; or (b) if the official is an authorised officer exercising a power in relation to a heavy vehicle, a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods--80 penalty units. (2) If a person has obstructed an official under subsection (1) and the official decides to exercise the power, the official must, if practicable, warn the person-- (a) that the official considers the person's conduct is obstructing the official; and (b) that it is an offence to obstruct the official unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (3) In this section-- obstruct includes abuse, hinder, insult, intimidate, resist and threaten and attempt to obstruct. official means an authorised officer or accredited person. 55 Pretending to be an authorised officer or accredited person A person must not pretend to be-- (a) an authorised officer; or (b) an accredited person. Maximum penalty-- (a) for paragraph (a)--100 penalty units; or (b) for paragraph (b)--60 penalty units. 56 Using documents voided for nonpayment (1) This section applies to a person (the applicant) who pays the fee for a licence or other document under a transport Act by cheque or other method of payment. (1A) However, this section does not apply to a licence or other document specified under a regulation. (2) If the cheque or payment is not honoured on presentation or is later dishonoured-- (a) the licence or document is void from the day it was issued; and (b) the applicant must, on demand by the chief executive or commissioner, immediately give the licence or document to the department or a police officer. (3) If, after the demand-- (a) the applicant fails to immediately give the licence or document to the department or a police officer; or (b) uses, continues to use, or allows someone else to use, the licence or document; or (c) a person other than the applicant (the other person) uses, continues to use, or allows someone else to use, the licence or document; the applicant and the other person commit an offence. Maximum penalty--60 penalty units. (4) It is a defence for the other person to prove he or she did not know a demand had been made under subsection (2)(b). (5) If the State incurs expense because a cheque or payment is not honoured or is later dishonoured-- (a) the applicant must reimburse the expense; and (b) the amount of the expense may be recovered as a debt payable by the applicant to the State. 57 Executive officers must ensure corporation complies with transport Act (1) The executive officers of a corporation must ensure the corporation complies with a transport Act. (2) If a corporation commits an offence against a provision of a transport Act, each of the corporation's executive officers also commits an offence, namely, the offence of failing to ensure the corporation complies with the provision. Maximum penalty--the maximum penalty for the contravention of the provision by an individual. (3) Evidence that a corporation has been convicted of an offence against a provision of a transport Act is evidence each of the corporation's executive officers committed the offence of failing to ensure the corporation complies with the provision. (4) However, it is a defence for an executive officer to prove-- (a) if the officer was in a position to influence the corporation's conduct in relation to the offence--that the officer took all reasonable steps to ensure the corporation complied with the provision; or (b) the officer was not in a position to influence the corporation's conduct in relation to the offence. 57A Responsibility for acts or omissions of representatives (1) This section applies in a proceeding for an offence against a transport Act. (2) If it is relevant to prove a person's state of mind about a particular act or omission, it is enough to show-- (a) the act was done or omitted to be done by a representative of the person within the scope of the representative's actual or apparent authority; and (b) the representative had the state of mind. (3) An act for a person done, or omitted to be done, by a representative of the person within the scope of the representative's actual or apparent authority is taken to have been done or omitted to be done also by the person unless the person proves-- (a) if the person was in a position to influence the representative's conduct in relation to the act or omission--the person took all reasonable steps to prevent the act or omission; or (b) the person was not in a position to influence the representative's conduct in relation to the act or omission. (4) In this section-- representative means-- (a) for a corporation--an executive officer, employee or agent of the corporation; or (b) for an individual--an employee or agent of the individual. 57AA Application of sdiv 2 This subdivision applies in addition to subdivision 1 for proceedings in relation to a heavy vehicle. 57AB Definitions for sdiv 2 In this subdivision-- associate, of an influencing person, means any of the following persons to whom the influencing person, whether or not for reward, has given an interest, other than a security interest, in the vehicle-- (a) for an influencing person who is an individual-- (i) a spouse of the influencing person; or (ii) a relative of the influencing person, whether by blood, spousal relationship or adoption; or (iii) an employee of the influencing person; or (iv) an employee of a corporation of which the influencing person is an executive officer; or (v) a partner of the influencing person; or (vi) a corporation of which the influencing person is an executive officer; or (vii) a corporation in which the influencing person holds a controlling interest; (b) for an influencing person that is a corporation-- (i) an executive officer of the corporation; or (ii) a spouse of an executive officer of the corporation; or (iii) a relative of an executive officer of the corporation, whether by blood, spousal relationship or adoption; or (iv) an employee of the corporation; or (v) a person who holds a controlling interest in the corporation; or (vi) a holding company of the corporation; or (vii) a subsidiary of the corporation; or (viii) a subsidiary of a holding company of the corporation; (c) a person who is accustomed or under an obligation, whether formal or informal, to act in accordance with the directions, instructions or wishes of the influencing person or, if the influencing person is a corporation, of the executive officers of the influencing person; (d) a person who, because of paragraph (a), (b) or (c), would be an associate of someone who is an associate of the influencing person if the associate were an influencing person. Example of an associate-- If the influencing person, by a verbal agreement, leases the vehicle to a corporation that is a subsidiary of the influencing person, the corporation is an associate of the influencing person. extended liability offence means-- (a) an offence against section 162D; or (b) an offence committed by the person in control of a heavy vehicle because there has been a contravention of a mass, dimension or loading requirement in relation to the vehicle; or (c) an offence committed by the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle because there has been a contravention of a fatigue management requirement in relation to the vehicle. holding company see the Corporations Act, section 9. influencing person-- (a) in relation to a heavy vehicle generally, means any or all of the following persons-- (i) the owner of the heavy vehicle or, if the heavy vehicle is a combination, the owner of a vehicle forming part of the combination; (ii) the registered operator of the heavy vehicle or, if the heavy vehicle is a combination, the registered operator of a vehicle forming part of the combination; (iii) a person, other than the owner or registered operator, who controls or directly influences the operation of the heavy vehicle; and Example-- the operator of the heavy vehicle (b) for an offence against section 162D or relating to a contravention of a mass, dimension or loading requirement involving a heavy vehicle, includes any or all of the following persons-- (i) the consignor of any goods in the heavy vehicle; (ii) the packer of any goods in the heavy vehicle; (iii) the loading manager of any goods in the heavy vehicle; (iv) the loader of any goods in the heavy vehicle; and (c) for an offence relating to a contravention of an exemption record requirement involving a heavy vehicle, includes the employer of the driver of the heavy vehicle; and (d) for an offence relating to a contravention of a maximum work requirement or minimum rest requirement involving a heavy vehicle, includes any or all of the following persons-- (i) the employer of the driver of the heavy vehicle; (ii) a person who schedules the transport of any goods or passengers by the heavy vehicle; (iii) a person who schedules the work and rest times of the driver of the heavy vehicle; (iv) the consignor of any goods in the heavy vehicle; (v) the consignee of any goods in the heavy vehicle; (vi) the loading manager of any goods in the heavy vehicle; and (e) for an offence relating to a contravention of a work and rest hours option requirement involving a heavy vehicle, includes any or all of the following persons-- (i) the employer of the driver of the heavy vehicle; (ii) a person who schedules the transport of any goods or passengers by the heavy vehicle; (iii) a person who schedules the work and rest times of the driver of the heavy vehicle; and (f) for an offence relating to a contravention of a work diary requirement involving a heavy vehicle, includes any or all of the following persons-- (i) the employer of the driver of the heavy vehicle; (ii) a person who schedules the transport of any goods or passengers by the heavy vehicle; (iii) a person who schedules the work and rest times of the driver of the heavy vehicle. security interest means an interest given by way of security for or in relation to a liability, whether present, contingent or future. subsidiary see the Corporations Act, section 9. 57B Further liability provisions for extended liability offences (1) This section only applies-- (a) for an extended liability offence; and (b) to an influencing person. (2) If the person in control of a heavy vehicle commits an extended liability offence, each influencing person is also taken to have committed the offence. Maximum penalty--the maximum penalty for an individual for committing the offence. (2AA) However-- (a) if an influencing person, or an associate of the influencing person, was in a position to influence the conduct of the person in control of the vehicle--the influencing person has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence; or Editor's note-- See section 57D for the reasonable steps defence. (b) it is a defence for an influencing person to prove neither the influencing person, nor an associate of the influencing person, was in a position to influence the conduct of the person in control of the vehicle. (2A) Subsection (2) applies even if the person in control is not prosecuted for the offence, as long as, in the proceedings brought against the influencing person, the person in control is proved beyond a reasonable doubt to have committed the offence. 57C Liability for inducing breaches of mass, dimension or loading requirements- -consignees (1) A consignee of goods consigned for road transport by use of a heavy vehicle commits an offence if-- (a) the person does an act or makes an omission; and (b) the doing of the act or making of the omission results or is likely to result in inducing or rewarding a breach of a mass, dimension or loading requirement; and (c) the person-- (i) intends that result; or (ii) is reckless or negligent as to the matter mentioned in paragraph (b). Maximum penalty--100 penalty units. (2) Without limiting subsection (1)(c)(i), the person is taken to have intended the result mentioned in subsection (1)(b) if the person knew or ought reasonably to have known that-- (a) a container weight declaration for the container in which the goods were consigned was not given as required under a regulation; or (b) a container weight declaration given for the container contained information about the weight of the container and its contents that was false or misleading in a material particular. 57D Reasonable steps defence (1) If, in relation to a prescribed provision, a person has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence, it is a defence to a charge for an offence against the provision if the person charged establishes that-- (a) the person did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to have known, of the contravention concerned; and (b) either-- (i) the person took all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention; or (ii) there were no steps the person could reasonably be expected to have taken to prevent the contravention. (2) In this section-- prescribed provision means section 53B(2), (3), (4) or (5), 53C(1) or (2), 57B (2) or 162D(1). 57DA Matters court may consider for deciding whether person took all reasonable steps--offences about mass, dimension or loading (1) Without limiting section 57D, in deciding whether things done or omitted to be done by a person charged with a mass, dimension or loading offence constitute reasonable steps, the court may have regard to the following-- (a) the circumstances of the alleged offence, including any risk category for the contravention constituting the offence; (b) without limiting paragraph (a), the measures available and measures taken for any or all of the following-- (i) to accurately and safely weigh or measure the heavy vehicle or its load, or to safely restrain the load in the heavy vehicle; (ii) to provide and obtain sufficient and reliable evidence from which the weight or measurement of the heavy vehicle or its load might be calculated; (iii) to manage, reduce or eliminate a potential contravention arising from the location of the heavy vehicle, or from the location of the load in the heavy vehicle, or from the location of goods in the load; (iv) to manage, reduce or eliminate a potential contravention arising from weather and climatic conditions, or from potential weather and climatic conditions, affecting or potentially affecting the weight or measurement of the load; (v) to exercise supervision or control over others involved in activities leading to the contravention; (c) the measures available and measures taken for any or all of the following-- (i) to include compliance assurance conditions in relevant commercial arrangements with other responsible persons for heavy vehicles; (ii) to provide information, instruction, training and supervision to employees to enable compliance with relevant laws; (iii) to maintain equipment and work systems to enable compliance with relevant laws; (iv) to address and remedy similar compliance problems that may have happened in the past; (d) whether the person charged had, either personally or through an agent or employee, custody or control of the heavy vehicle, its load, or any goods included or to be included in the load; (e) the personal expertise and experience that the person charged had or ought to have had or that an agent or employee of the person charged had or ought to have had. (2) In this section-- mass, dimension or loading offence means-- (a) an offence against section 53B(2), (3), (4) or (5) or 53C(1) or (2); or (b) an offence against section 57B(2) relating to a contravention of a mass, dimension or loading requirement; or (c) an offence against section 162D(1). 57DB Matters court may consider for deciding whether person took all reasonable steps--offences about heavy vehicle driver fatigue (1) Without limiting section 57D, in deciding whether things done or omitted to be done by a person charged with a fatigue management offence constitute reasonable steps, the court may have regard to the following-- (a) the nature of the activity to which the contravention constituting the offence relates; (b) the risks to safety associated with the activity mentioned in paragraph (a); (c) the likelihood of the risks to safety mentioned in paragraph (b) arising; (d) the degree of harm likely to result from the risks to safety mentioned in paragraph (b) arising; (e) the circumstances of the alleged offence, including any risk category for the contravention constituting the offence; (f) the measures available and measures taken-- (i) to prevent, eliminate or minimise the likelihood of a potential contravention happening; or (ii) to eliminate or minimise the likelihood of a risk to safety arising from a potential contravention; or (iii) to manage, minimise or eliminate a risk to safety arising from a potential contravention; (g) the measures available and measures taken for any or all of the following-- (i) to include compliance assurance conditions in relevant commercial arrangements with other responsible persons for fatigue regulated heavy vehicles; (ii) to provide information, instruction, training and supervision to employees to enable compliance with relevant laws; (iii) to maintain equipment and work systems to enable compliance with relevant laws; (iv) to address and remedy similar compliance problems that may have happened in the past; (h) the personal expertise and experience that the person charged had or ought to have had or that an agent or employee of person had or ought to have had; (i) the costs of measures mentioned in paragraph (f); (j) any accreditation scheme, scientific knowledge, expert opinion, guidelines, standards or other knowledge about preventing or managing exposure to risks to safety arising from fatigue; (k) any other matter the court must or may consider when deciding whether or not a person has contravened the fatigue management requirement to which the offence relates. (2) In this section-- risk category, for a contravention of a fatigue management requirement of a fatigue management regulation, means 1 of the following categories-- (a) minor risk breach; (b) substantial risk breach; (c) severe risk breach; (d) critical risk breach. 57DC When person regarded to have taken all reasonable steps--offences about heavy vehicle driver fatigue (1) Without limiting the circumstances in which things done or omitted to be done by a person charged with a fatigue management offence constitute reasonable steps, the person is to be regarded as having taken all reasonable steps if the person did all of the following to prevent the act or omission that led to the contravention to which the offence relates-- (a) identified and assessed the aspects of the activities of the person, and relevant drivers for the person, that may lead to the contravention of a fatigue management requirement by a relevant driver for the person; (b) for each aspect identified and assessed under paragraph (a), identified and assessed-- (i) the risk of the aspect leading to a contravention of a fatigue management requirement by a relevant driver for the person; and (ii) if there is a substantial risk of the aspect leading to a contravention of a fatigue management requirement by a relevant driver for the person--the measures the person may take to eliminate the risk or, if it not reasonably possible to eliminate the risk, to minimise the risk; (c) carried out the identification and assessment mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b)-- (i) at least annually; and (ii) after each event that indicated the way the activities of the person or relevant driver are being carried out have led, or may lead, to a contravention of a fatigue management requirement by the relevant driver; (d) took the measures identified and assessed under paragraph (b) (ii); (e) documented each action the person has taken under this section-- (i) during the past 3 years; or (ii) if 3 years have not passed since the commencement of this section--from the commencement of this section. (2) In this section-- driver means the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle. relevant driver, for a person charged with a fatigue management offence, means a driver of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle in relation to which the person is an influencing person under section 57AB. 57DD Regulation for ss 57DB and 57DC For sections 57DB and 57DC, a regulation may provide for-- (a) the ways, or examples of ways, a person may identify and assess the aspects of activities of the person, or relevant drivers for the person, that may lead to a contravention of a fatigue management requirement by a relevant driver for the person; and (b) the measures, or examples of measures, a person may take to eliminate or minimise risks of aspects of activities of the person, or relevant drivers for the person, leading to a contravention of a fatigue management requirement by a relevant driver for the person. 57E Inclusion of reasonable diligence For any provision of this Act that provides that a person may avoid liability, or is not liable, for an offence by proving the person took all reasonable steps in relation to a matter, the taking of all reasonable steps includes the exercise of reasonable diligence. 57F Proof of compliance with industry code of practice (1) This section-- (a) applies for deciding whether a person charged with an offence against a prescribed provision took all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention; and (b) does not limit sections 53B(6), 53C(4), 57B(2AA) and 162D(2). (2) Proof, as established by the person, that the person complied with all relevant standards and procedures, including, for example, an industry code of practice and the spirit of the code, in relation to matters to which the offence relates is evidence that the person took all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply unless the person has given written notice of the intention to prove the matters referred to in the subsection to the prosecution. (4) The notice must be-- (a) signed by the person; and (b) given at least 28 business days before the day fixed for the hearing of the charge. (5) In this section-- prescribed provision means section 53B(2), (3), (4) or (5), 53C(1) or (2), 57B (2) or 162D(1). 57G Reliance on container weight declaration (1) This section applies if the operator or driver of a heavy vehicle is charged with an offence involving a breach of a mass requirement for the vehicle and is seeking to prove the reasonable steps defence in relation to the offence. (2) To the extent the weight of a freight container together with its contents is relevant to the offence, the person charged can not rely on the weight stated in the relevant container weight declaration if the person knew or ought reasonably to have known that-- (a) the weight stated in the relevant container weight declaration was less than the actual weight; or (b) the distributed weight of the container and its contents, together with either of the following would cause a contravention of a mass requirement applying to the heavy vehicle-- (i) the mass or location of any other load; (ii) the mass of the vehicle or any part of it. 57H Criminal Code, s 24 does not apply to particular offences (1) The Criminal Code, section 24 does not apply to a person charged with any of the following offences-- (a) an offence against section 53B(2), (3), (4) or (5), 53C(1) or (2), 57B(2) or 162D(1) if the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence; (b) an offence against a fatigue management regulation that may be committed by the person in control of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle driving the vehicle while impaired by fatigue; (c) an offence against a fatigue management regulation that may be committed by a person failing to take reasonable steps to ensure another person does not drive a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle in a contravening way; (d) an offence against a fatigue management regulation in relation to which the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence within the meaning given by the regulation; (e) an offence-- (i) that is committed by a person because there has been a contravention of a mass requirement, dimension requirement, loading requirement, or container weight declaration requirement, for a heavy vehicle; and (ii) in relation to which the person charged has the benefit of the reasonable steps defence within the meaning given by the transport Act imposing the requirement. (2) For subsection (1)(c), a person failing to take reasonable steps to ensure another person does not drive a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle in a contravening way includes-- (a) the person failing to take reasonable steps to ensure the other person does not drive in that way; and (b) the person failing to take reasonable steps to ensure the person's activities, or anything arising out of the person's activities, do not-- (i) cause the other person to drive in a contravening way; or (ii) result in the other person driving in a contravening way; or (iii) encourage or provide an incentive for the other person to drive in a contravening way. (3) In this section-- container weight declaration requirement, for a heavy vehicle, means a requirement of a transport Act relating to a freight container loaded on the vehicle being accompanied by a container weight declaration or a container weight declaration complying with particular requirements, including, for example, the following-- (a) a requirement that a person not permit another person to transport a freight container by using a heavy vehicle on a road in Queensland unless the other person has been provided with a container weight declaration complying with particular requirements; (b) a requirement that a person not drive a heavy vehicle on which a freight container is loaded on a road in Queensland unless the person has a container weight declaration complying with particular requirements. 58 Proof of appointments unnecessary For a transport Act, it is not necessary to prove the appointment of the following persons-- (a) the chief executive; (b) the chief executive officer of a corresponding authority administering a corresponding law to a transport Act; (c) the commissioner; (d) the head of the police force or police service of the Commonwealth or another State; (e) an authorised officer; (f) a person appointed as an authorised officer, or holding an equivalent office, under a corresponding law to a transport Act; (g) an accredited person; (h) a police officer; (i) a member of the police force or police service of the Commonwealth or another State. 59 Proof of signatures unnecessary For a transport Act, a signature purporting to be the signature of 1 of the following persons is evidence of the signature it purports to be-- (a) the chief executive; (b) the chief executive officer of a corresponding authority administering a corresponding law to a transport Act; (c) the commissioner; (d) the head of the police force or police service of the Commonwealth or another State; (e) an authorised officer; (f) a person appointed as an authorised officer, or holding an equivalent office, under a corresponding law to a transport Act; (g) an accredited person; (h) a police officer; (i) a member of the police force or police service of the Commonwealth or another State. 60 Evidentiary aids (1) In this section-- certificate means a certificate purporting to be signed by-- (a) for a certificate containing information under a corresponding law to a transport Act--the chief executive administering the corresponding law; or (b) otherwise--the chief executive or commissioner. (2) A certificate stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter-- (a) a specified place was within a specified type of area declared under a transport Act; (aa) a specified place was or was not subject to a specified prohibition, restriction or other requirement relating to-- (i) the operation or use of a heavy vehicle or dangerous goods vehicle; or (ii) the transport of dangerous goods; (b) a specified licence or other document under a transport Act or a corresponding law was or was not in force in relation to a specified person or vehicle; (c) a specified place was or was not-- (i) a road or road-related area; or (ii) a declared route or declared zone; or (iii) an off-street regulated parking area; or (iv) part of a place or thing mentioned in subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii); (d) that specified information was or was not in-- (i) the register of vehicles; or (ii) a register of vehicles established under a corresponding law to a transport Act; (e) a specified thing was State or local government property; (f) a specified sign-- (i) was or was not an official traffic sign; or (ii) contained specified words; or (iii) was on a specified place; (g) specified particulars of a specified conviction, disqualification, suspension, cancellation or licence or other condition under a transport Act or a corresponding law; (h) a specified vehicle was or was not inspected; (i) a specified vehicle was or was not inspected in accordance with a specified requirement of an authorised officer; (j) the results of a specified vehicle inspection; (k) a specified fee under a transport Act was or was not paid by a specified person; (l) a specified application, or another specified document required to be lodged, under a transport Act was or was not received; (la) a specified report or specified information required to be given to the chief executive under a transport Act was received on a specified day or has not been received; (lb) no report or information of a specified type required to be given to the chief executive under a transport Act has been received by a specified day; (m) a specified vehicle was or was not of a specified type or was carrying specified goods; (ma) a specified heavy vehicle or dangerous goods vehicle was or was not insured to cover third party personal injury or death either generally or during a specified period or in a specified situation or specified circumstances; (n) the contents of a specified substance that was tested by a specified analyst; (o) that a specified copy of a licence or other document was a copy of a licence or other document issued, or required to be kept, under a transport Act or a corresponding law; (p) a specified document is the manufacturer's specification for a specified type of vehicle; (q) a specified heavy vehicle was weighed by or in the presence of a specified authorised officer on a specified weighbridge or weighing facility or by use of a specified weighing device; (r) a specified entity was a corresponding authority; (s) a specified entity was or was not a participant in an alternative compliance scheme; (t) a specified person had or had not notified the chief executive-- (i) of any, or a specified, change of the person's address; or (ii) that the person suffered from any, or a stated, mental or physical incapacity likely to adversely affect the person's ability to drive safely; (u) a specified mathematical or statistical procedure was carried out in relation to specified information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by an approved intelligent transport system and the results of the procedure being carried out. (3) A certificate-- (a) may relate to a specified time or period; and (b) if it is issued for a particular period--has the effect mentioned in subsection (1) for the entire period. (3A) A procedure specified in a certificate under subsection (2)(u) is presumed, unless the contrary is proved-- (a) to be valid and reliable for the purpose for which it was used; and (b) to have been carried out correctly. (4) A regulation may provide for evidence of other matters to be provided by a certificate. (5) A document, or a copy of a document, purporting to be made or given by a person under a transport Act containing personal particulars given by the person is evidence of the particulars. (6) Anything recorded by a photographic, mechanical, electronic or other device under a transport Act is evidence-- (a) that the recording was made; and (b) of the accuracy of the recording; and (c) of the matters stated in the recording; and (d) of matters prescribed under a regulation. (6A) Without limiting subsection (6), a record of the mass of a heavy vehicle, or of any component of the vehicle, made by the operator of a weighbridge at which the vehicle or component was weighed, or by an employee of the operator of the weighbridge, is evidence of the mass at the time the vehicle or component was weighed. (7) Evidence by an authorised officer of the contents of a document issued, required to be kept, under a transport Act or a corresponding law, that was examined by the officer while in someone else's possession, may be given by the officer without the document being produced. Example of subsection (7)-- An authorised officer who examines a driver's logbook or work diary may return the logbook or work diary to the driver to enable the driver to continue driving. The officer may give evidence of the contents of the logbook or work diary without producing it. 61 Instruments (1) In this section-- instrument means an instrument declared under a regulation to be an instrument for this section, and includes-- (a) a speedometer; and (c) a weighing device. (2) A certificate stating that, on a specified day or at a specified time on a specified day, a specified instrument-- (a) was in a proper condition; or (b) had a specified level of accuracy; is evidence of those matters on the specified day or at the specified time, and for any period, prescribed under a regulation, after that day. (3) Evidence of the condition of the instrument, or the way in which it was operated, is not required unless evidence that the instrument was not in proper condition or was not properly operated has been given. (4) A defendant who intends to challenge the condition of an instrument, or the way in which it was operated, must give the complainant or arresting police officer (if any) written notice of the intention to challenge. (5) The notice must be given at least 14 working days before the return date of the summons or the appointed date for the hearing of the charge. 61A Manufacturer's statements (1) A written statement of the recommended maximum loaded mass (mass rating) for a heavy vehicle, or for a component of a heavy vehicle, purporting to be made by the manufacturer of the vehicle or component is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act and is evidence-- (a) of the mass rating; and (b) of any conditions, stated in the statement, to which the mass rating is subject; and (c) that the statement was made by the manufacturer. (2) A written statement of the strength or performance rating of equipment used to restrain a load and designed for use on a heavy vehicle, or on a component of a heavy vehicle, purporting to be made by the manufacturer of the equipment is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act and is evidence-- (a) that the equipment was designed for the use; and (b) of the strength or performance rating of the equipment; and (c) of any conditions, stated in the statement, to which the rating is subject; and (d) that the statement was made by the manufacturer. Example of equipment used to restrain a load-- a chain or strap 61B Transport and journey documentation (1) Without limiting section 60, transport documentation and journey documentation are admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act relating to a heavy vehicle, prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods and are evidence of-- (a) the identity and status of the parties to the transaction to which the documentation relates; and (b) the destination or intended destination of the load to which the documentation relates. (2) In this section-- status, of the parties to a transaction, includes-- (a) for a transaction involving a heavy vehicle--the status of each of the parties as a responsible person for the heavy vehicle used or intended to be used for transporting the goods the subject of the transaction; and (b) for a transaction involving a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods--the status of each of the parties as a person involved in the transport of dangerous goods. 61C Evidence not affected by nature of vehicle Evidence obtained in relation to a vehicle because of the exercise of a power under this Act in the belief or suspicion that the vehicle is a prescribed heavy vehicle is not affected merely because the vehicle is not a prescribed heavy vehicle. 61D Certificates of TCA (1) A certificate purporting to be signed by a person on behalf of TCA stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter-- (a) a specified map in electronic form is or is not an intelligent access map issued by TCA for a specified date or for a specified period; (b) a specified document is or is not a copy of an intelligent access map, or a specified part of an intelligent access map, issued by TCA for a specified date or for a specified period. (2) A certificate purporting to be signed by a person on behalf of TCA stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter-- (a) a specified intelligent transport system was or was not an approved intelligent transport system on a specified date or during a specified period; (b) a specified person was or was not an IAP service provider on a specified date or during a specified period; (c) a specified person was or was not an IAP auditor on a specified date or during a specified period. (3) A person who purportedly signs a certificate of a type mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) on behalf of TCA is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have been authorised by TCA to sign the certificate on TCA's behalf. (4) In this section-- IAP auditor means a person engaged by TCA to be an auditor for the intelligent access program. IAP service provider means a person certified by TCA as a service provider for the intelligent access program. 61E Intelligent access map (1) An intelligent access map, or a document that is a copy of an intelligent access map or a specified part of an intelligent access map, issued by TCA for a specified date or for a specified period-- (a) is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act relating to a heavy vehicle; and (b) is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be a correct representation of the national road network or the specified part of the national road network shown on the map or document, on the specified date or for the specified period. (2) If a defendant for a charge of an offence against a transport Act intends to challenge the correctness of the representation of the national road network or the specified part of the national road network shown on a map or document mentioned in subsection (1) on the specified date or for the specified period, the defendant must give the chief executive written notice of the intention to challenge. (3) The notice must-- (a) be signed by the defendant or the defendant's lawyer; and (b) state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to challenge the matter mentioned in subsection (2); and (c) be given at least 14 days before the day fixed for the hearing of the charge. 61F Approved intelligent transport system (1) An approved intelligent transport system, including all the equipment and software that makes up the system, is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have operated properly on any particular occasion. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted and reported by an approved intelligent transport system is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have been correctly generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted and reported by the system. (3) Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), information generated by an approved intelligent transport system is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, not to have been changed by being recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by the system. (4) If in a proceeding it is established by contrary evidence that particular information recorded or stored by an approved intelligent transport system is not a correct representation of the information generated by the system, the presumption mentioned in subsection (3) continues to apply to the remaining information recorded or stored by the system despite that contrary evidence. (5) If a defendant for a charge of an offence against a transport Act intends to challenge any of the following matters, the defendant must give the chief executive written notice of the intention to challenge-- (a) that an approved intelligent transport system has operated properly; (b) that information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by an approved intelligent transport system has been correctly generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by the system; (c) that information generated by an approved intelligent transport system has not been changed by being recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by the system. (6) The notice must-- (a) be signed by the defendant or the defendant's lawyer; and (b) state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to challenge a matter mentioned in subsection (5)(a), (b) or (c); and (c) be given at least 14 days before the day fixed for the hearing of the charge. (7) This section does not limit section 60(6) or 61. 61G Reports and statements made by approved intelligent transport system (1) A report purporting to be made by an approved intelligent transport system- - (a) is presumed, unless the contrary is proved-- (i) to have been properly made by the system; and (ii) to be a correct representation of the information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted and reported by the system; and (b) is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act relating to a heavy vehicle; and (c) is evidence of the matters stated in it. (2) However, subsection (1)(c) does not apply to information stated in a report made by an approved intelligent transport system that has been manually entered into the system by an operator or driver of a heavy vehicle. Example-- If a driver of a heavy vehicle enters the total mass of the vehicle into the intelligent transport system, the information about the total mass of the vehicle stated in a report made by the system is not evidence of the total mass of the vehicle. (3) Also, if in a proceeding it is established by contrary evidence that a part of a report made by an approved intelligent transport system is not a correct representation of particular information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted or reported by the system, the presumption mentioned in subsection (1)(a) continues to apply to the remaining parts of the report despite that contrary evidence. (4) If a defendant for a charge of an offence against a transport Act intends to challenge any of the following matters, the defendant must give the chief executive written notice of the intention to challenge-- (a) that a report made by an approved intelligent transport system has been properly made; (b) that a report made by an approved intelligent transport system is a correct representation of the information generated, recorded, stored, displayed, analysed, transmitted and reported by the system; (c) the correctness of a statement of a vehicle's position on the surface of the earth at a particular time that is made by an approved intelligent transport system. (5) The notice must-- (a) be signed by the defendant or the defendant's lawyer; and (b) state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to challenge the matter mentioned in subsection (4)(a), (b) or (c); and (c) be given at least 14 days before the day fixed for the hearing of the charge. (6) This section does not limit section 60(6) or 61. 61H Particular label indicates device is an approved electronic recording system (1) This section applies if a device has attached to it an electronic work diary label. (2) The existence of the electronic work diary label on the device is evidence that the device is, or is a part of, an approved electronic recording system. (3) In this section-- approved electronic recording system has the meaning given by a fatigue management regulation. electronic work diary label has the meaning given by a fatigue management regulation. 61I Documents produced by an electronic work diary (1) A document purporting to be made by an electronic work diary-- (a) is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act relating to a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle; and (b) is evidence of the matters stated in it. (2) In this section-- electronic work diary has the meaning given by a fatigue management regulation. 61J Statement by person involved with operation of electronic work diary (1) A written statement about how an electronic work diary has operated or been maintained that purports to be made by the person purporting to be involved in the operation or maintenance-- (a) is admissible in a proceeding under a transport Act relating to a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle; and (b) is evidence of the matters included in the statement. Examples of statements for subsection (1)-- a statement made by the driver of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle who uses an electronic work diary about how the driver operated the work diary a statement made by the owner of an electronic work diary about how the owner has maintained the work diary a statement made by the record keeper (within the meaning given by a fatigue management regulation) of the driver of a fatigue regulated heavy vehicle who uses an electronic work diary about how information was transmitted from the electronic work diary to the record keeper (2) In this section-- electronic work diary has the meaning given by a fatigue management regulation. 62 Proceedings for offences (1) A proceeding for an offence against a transport Act is a summary proceeding under the Justices Act 1886. (2) If the proceeding is for an offence against section 92(1) in relation to an incident that happened after the commencement of this subsection that involves injury to or death of a person, the proceeding must start within 5 years after the offence was committed. (3) If the proceeding is for an offence involving a heavy vehicle, a dangerous goods vehicle or the transport of dangerous goods, other than an offence that may be started as mentioned in subsection (2), the proceeding must start-- (a) within 2 years after the offence was committed; or (b) within 1 year after the offence comes to the complainant's knowledge, but within 3 years after the offence was committed. (4) If the proceeding is for an offence other than an offence that may be started as mentioned in subsection (2) or (3), the proceeding must start-- (a) within 1 year after the offence was committed; or (b) within 6 months after the offence comes to the complainant's knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence was committed. (5) A statement in a complaint for an offence against a transport Act that the matter of the complaint came to the knowledge of the complainant on a stated day is evidence of when the matter came to the complainant's knowledge. 62A Black and white reproductions of words in colour If a word appears in colour (other than black and white) in a statutory instrument under this Act, a copy of the instrument may for all purposes be printed showing the same word in black and white. Example-- A statutory instrument may show a colour drawing of an official traffic sign. An official publication or reprint of the statutory instrument may show the same drawing in black and white. 63 Notice of damage (1) This section applies if-- (a) an authorised officer damages anything when exercising or purporting to exercise a power under a transport Act; or (b) a person acting under the direction or authorisation of an authorised officer damages anything. (2) The officer must promptly give written notice of particulars of the damage to the following person-- (a) if the thing is a vehicle that has a registered operator--the registered operator; (b) if the thing is anything else--the person who appears to be its owner. (3) If the officer believes the damage was caused by a latent defect in the thing or circumstances beyond the officer's control, the officer may state it in the notice. (4) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (2), the officer must leave the notice where the damage happened, in a reasonably secure way and in a conspicuous position. (5) This section does not apply to damage the officer reasonably believes is trivial. 64 Compensation (1) This section does not apply to the exercise of a power (including the making of a requirement) to which section 31(1)(a) applies. (2) A person may claim compensation from the State if the person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under a transport Act, including, for example, in complying with a requirement made of the person. (3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding-- (a) brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the compensation; or (b) for an offence against this Act brought against the person claiming compensation. (4) A court may order compensation to be paid only if satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (5) A regulation may prescribe matters that may, or must, be taken into account by the court when considering whether it is just to make the order. 65 Review of and appeals against decisions (1) A person whose interests are affected by a decision (the original decision) described in schedule 3 may ask the chief executive or commissioner to review the decision. (2) The person is entitled to receive a statement of reasons for the original decision whether or not the provision of the Act under which the decision is made requires that the person be given a statement of reasons for the decision. (3) The Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5, division 2-- (a) applies to the review; and (b) provides-- (i) for the procedure for applying for the review and the way it is to be carried out; and (ii) that the original decision may be stayed by the person by applying to the court mentioned in subsection (4). (4) Also, after the chief executive or commissioner confirms or amends the original decision or substitutes another decision, the person may appeal against the confirmed, amended or substituted decision (the reviewed decision) to the court stated in schedule 3. (5) The Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5, division 3-- (a) applies to the appeal; and (b) provides-- (i) for the procedure for the appeal and the way it is to be disposed of; and (ii) that the reviewed decision may be stayed by the person by applying to the court mentioned in subsection (4). 66 Local laws etc. (1) Subject to this chapter, a local government may not-- (a) make a local law about anything provided in this chapter, including anything about which a regulation may be made under this chapter; or (b) exercise a power conferred by this chapter on someone else. (2) However, a local government may exercise a power that is not inconsistent with this chapter. (3) Despite subsection (1), a local government may make local laws with respect to the following matters-- (a) the regulation of-- (i) the driving, leading, stopping or wheeling of vehicles or animals on a footpath, shared path, water-channel or gutter; and (ii) the driving or leading of animals to cross a road; and (iii) the seizure, removal, detention and disposal of a vehicle or animal mentioned in subparagraph (i) or (ii) found in circumstances constituting an offence against a local law; (aa) the regulation of the use of any part of a footpath for the purpose of providing food or drink or both to members of the public; (ab) the regulation of the advertising upon any road of any business including by means of the distribution of any handbill or other printed or written matter; (b) the regulation of the washing or cleansing, painting, repairing, alteration or maintenance of vehicles in, on or over a road; (c) the regulation of the stacking, storing or exposure of goods in, on or over a road and the seizure, removal, detention and disposal of any goods so stacked, stored or exposed; (d) the regulation of roadside vending; (e) the regulation of lights, notices and signs-- (i) on a road; or (ii) near a road if the lights, notices and signs endanger, or are likely to endanger, traffic; (f) the regulation of the amplification or reproduction of any sound by anything-- (i) on a road; or (ii) near a road if the sound causes, or is likely to cause, anyone to gather on the road to endanger, hinder or obstruct traffic; (g) the seizure and disposal of anything used to make a sound mentioned in paragraph (f); (h) the regulation of the driving of vehicles and animals on a foreshore. (4) Without in any way limiting the matters which are not included within the ordinary scope and meaning of the subject matter of the powers conferred by subsection (3)(a) such subject matter shall not include, in particular, any of the following matters-- (a) the right of way of any vehicle or animal so driven, ridden, led or wheeled; (b) the qualification of a person to drive a motor vehicle; (c) the driving of or attempting to put in motion or occupying the driving seat of or being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug; (d) the driving or being in charge of a horse or other animal or the driving or being in charge of a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle) or attempting to put in motion any vehicle (other than a motor vehicle) whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug; (e) the manner of driving of a vehicle or animal including the driving of the same dangerously or without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons or negligently, recklessly or at a speed in excess of the maximum speed at which the vehicle may lawfully be driven. (5) The local government may make a local law under subsection (3) for-- (a) a road in its area that is not a declared road; and (b) a declared road in its area, with the chief executive's written agreement. (6) If a local government makes a local law about a matter mentioned in subsection (3)(a) to (d), the provisions of this Act about the matter no longer apply to the whole or part of the local government's area to which the local law applies. (7) The provisions do not revive on the repeal of the local law. (8) A local government may make a local law that will result in a change to the management of a local government road, of a kind mentioned in the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, section 8D(1), only if the chief executive has approved the proposed change under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, section 8D. (9) In this section-- shared path see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999, section 242(2). Editor's note-- Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999--see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 356. 67 Definitions In this part and in chapter 5, part 6-- install means construct, make, mark, place or erect, or affix to or paint on any structure, and repair, maintain, manage and control. on means on, in, into, over or near. remove means remove, alter, discontinue, cancel, demolish or erase. structure includes any building, wall, fence, pillar, post or other structure, erection or device wheresoever situated and by whomsoever owned. 68 Chief executive may install or remove official traffic signs The chief executive may, for the purposes of this or another Act-- (a) install an official traffic sign on a road or off-street regulated parking area; and (b) remove an official traffic sign from a road or off-street regulated parking area. 69 Local government may install or remove official traffic signs (1) A local government may install an official traffic sign in its area-- (a) on a road that is not a declared road; or (b) on a declared road, with the chief executive's written agreement; or (c) on an off-street regulated parking area. (2) Under subsection (1)(b), a local government may install an official traffic sign that-- (a) defines a traffic area; and (b) indicates that parking on declared roads within the traffic area is regulated. (3) A local government may remove an official traffic sign installed by it. (4) A local government may install or remove an official traffic sign that will result in a change to the management of a local government road, of a kind mentioned in the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, section 8D(1), only if the chief executive has approved the proposed change under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, section 8D. 70 Notice to install or remove an official traffic sign (1) If, in the opinion of the chief executive, an official traffic sign should be installed on, or removed from, any road in an area which is not a declared road, the chief executive may serve notice on the local government for such area specifying the nature of the official traffic sign required to be installed or removed and the location at or from which such official traffic sign shall be installed or removed. (2) The notice shall specify a date not less than 14 days from the date of service of the notice on or before which the installation or removal of the official traffic sign specified shall be completed. (3) If the local government does not comply with the terms of the notice within the time specified, the chief executive may install or remove the official traffic sign specified in the notice and recover any cost and expense incurred by the chief executive in so doing from the local government. 71 Installation of official traffic signs in case of danger (1) Where the chief executive, a superintendent, a holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, a chief executive officer of a local government, or a person authorised in that behalf by the chief executive, a superintendent, a holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, a local government or a chief executive officer of a local government, as the case may be, is satisfied in the circumstances of the case that a danger, hindrance or obstruction to traffic or other emergency exists or is likely to exist, or the use of a road or any part thereof or an off-street regulated parking area or any part thereof is prevented, hindered or obstructed, or likely to be prevented, hindered or obstructed, such person may install any official traffic sign which, in the person's opinion, may be necessary, required or desirable for the purpose of regulating, guiding or warning traffic. (2) Any official traffic sign so installed may, unless otherwise directed by the chief executive pursuant to section 70 be maintained and continued for so long as the chief executive, superintendent, holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, chief executive officer of a local government, or person authorised as prescribed by subsection (1) is satisfied that the danger, hindrance or obstruction to traffic or other emergency exists or is likely to exist or the use of the road or the part thereof or the off-street regulated parking area or the part thereof is prevented, hindered or obstructed or likely to be prevented, hindered or obstructed. 72 Installation of official traffic signs by prescribed persons (1) Where a person is carrying out any works on any road or off-street regulated parking area with the approval of the chief executive or a local government, the person and any employee of the person acting with the person's authority, if satisfied in the circumstances of the case that a danger, hindrance or obstruction to traffic exists or is likely to exist, or that the use of the road or parking area or any part thereof is prevented, hindered or obstructed or likely to be prevented, hindered or obstructed, by reason of the carrying out of the works, may install any official traffic sign which in the person's opinion may be necessary or desirable for the purpose of regulating, guiding or warning traffic with respect to the works. (1A) Any official traffic sign so installed may, subject to sections 68 and 69, be maintained and continued for so long as the person or employee is satisfied that the danger, hindrance or obstruction to traffic exists or is likely to exist or that the use of the road or off-street regulated parking area or the part thereof is prevented, hindered or obstructed or likely to be prevented, hindered or obstructed. (2) Any person who obstructs another person in the exercise of that other person's powers under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty for subsection (2)--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. 72A Way to install official traffic sign An official traffic sign must be installed in a way specified by the MUTCD. 73 Obstruction of prescribed officer and destruction of official traffic signs to be an offence (1) Any person who-- (a) obstructs the chief executive, a superintendent, a holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, or a chief executive officer of a local government in the exercise of powers under this part or chapter 5, part 6; or (b) obstructs any person acting under an authority given under section 71 in the exercise of the powers under this part or chapter 5, part 6 had by the person by virtue of such authority; or (c) without lawful authority demolishes, destroys, pulls down, erases, removes, defaces or otherwise damages or interferes with an official traffic sign; shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) A person guilty of an offence against any provision of subsection (1) shall also be liable to pay the amount of the expenses of making good any damage occasioned by the offence. (3) The court convicting the person of the offence may, whether an application or complaint is made in respect thereof or not, order the person to pay such amount or such amount may be recovered by either the chief executive or a local government or any person duly authorised by the chief executive or a local government, either generally or in the particular case, by action in any court of competent jurisdiction. (4) Without limit to the power of a police officer or any other person thereunto authorised by some other provision of this Act to prosecute an offence against subsection (1)-- (a) an offence against subsection (1) committed in relation to the chief executive or the holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, or any person acting under the authority of either of them, or in relation to an official traffic sign installed on a road by the said chief executive or holder of a prescribed office under the Crown, or any person acting under the authority of either of them, may be prosecuted by the chief executive or holder or by any person thereunto authorised by the chief executive; and (b) an offence against subsection (1) committed in relation to the chief executive officer of a local government or a local government or a person acting under the authority of the chief executive officer of a local government or local government, or in relation to an official traffic sign installed on a road or an off-street regulated parking area in its area by the local government may be prosecuted by the chief executive officer or by any person thereunto authorised by the chief executive officer. 74 Contravention of official traffic sign an offence (1) A person who contravenes an indication given by an official traffic sign commits an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) A local government may take proceedings for the imposition and enforcement of a penalty under subsection (1) for a contravention relating to an official traffic sign installed by it. (2A) However, a local government may not act under subsection (2) if the traffic sign is about a matter mentioned in section 66(4), or for which a number of demerit points may be allocated against a person's traffic history under a regulation. (3) The penalty recovered by the local government for the offence must be paid to the local government. (4) Subsection (2) does not limit the right of another entity to take proceedings for the imposition and enforcement of a penalty under subsection (1) for a contravention relating to an official traffic sign. 75 Unlawful installation of official traffic signs (1) Any person who without lawful authority installs on a road or an off-street regulated parking area an official traffic sign or other thing in the nature of or similar to or which is likely to be mistaken for an official traffic sign shall be guilty of an offence, and any such sign or other thing may be removed by the chief executive or the local government (whether or not any proceeding is taken for an offence with respect thereto). Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) Upon convicting a person for an offence against any of the provisions of subsection (1) the court, in addition to any penalty which it may impose, may (whether an application or complaint is made in respect thereof or not) order the person to pay the costs of the removal of the official traffic sign or other thing in question to the chief executive or the local government, as the case may be. 76 Injury to official traffic signs (1) Where any injury is done to an official traffic sign the following persons, namely-- (a) any person who negligently or wilfully causes such injury; (b) if that person is an agent or employee--the principal or employer of that person; shall each be answerable in damages to the chief executive or the local government (according to which of them installed such sign) for the whole injury, and such damages may be-- (c) sued for by; or (d) recovered in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886, on complaint of; the chief executive or the local government or any person authorised by the chief executive or the local government in that behalf, either generally or in the particular case, but the chief executive or the local government shall not be entitled by virtue of the provisions of this section to recover twice for the same cause of action. (2) Where the owner of any vehicle pays any money in respect of any injury caused through the wilful act or negligence of the driver of that vehicle to any official traffic sign, the owner shall be entitled to recover the money so paid, with costs, from that driver. 77 Restricted release of Queensland driver licence and traffic history information (1) The chief executive may, and may only, release information about a person's Queensland driver licence or traffic history to-- (a) on receiving an application in the approved form-- (i) the person; or (ii) with the person's written consent--another person; or (b) the commissioner; or (c) a person who issues driver licences under a corresponding law to this Act; or (d) an entity that, under an agreement between the State and other governments, maintains a database containing information about driver licences and traffic histories. (2) Before releasing information to a person or entity under subsection (1)(c) or (d), the chief executive must be satisfied any release of the information by the person or entity will be limited to circumstances similar to those mentioned in subsection (1). 77A Releasing information about Queensland driver licence or traffic history for research purposes (1) The chief executive may release prescribed information to an entity for road research purposes if-- (a) either-- (i) the entity is conducting the research for the chief executive; or (ii) the chief executive has, on application by the entity, approved the entity's conduct of the research; and (b) the information proposed to be released does not identify any person to whom it relates. (2) An application mentioned in subsection (1)(a)(ii) must be made in the approved form, and may be made by electronic communication. (3) In this section-- prescribed information means the following information recorded in a register kept by the chief executive under this Act-- (a) information about Queensland driver licences; (b) the traffic history of drivers. 78 Driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence prohibited (1) A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road unless the person holds a driver licence authorising the person to drive the vehicle on the road. Maximum penalty-- (a) if the person committed the offence while the person was disqualified, by any court order, from holding or obtaining a driver licence--60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment; or (b) otherwise--40 penalty units or 1 year's imprisonment. (1A) An infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 may be issued to a person for a contravention of subsection (1) only if-- (a) the person is an unlicensed driver for the motor vehicle driven by the person; and (b) the person has not, in the 5 years before the contravention, been convicted of an offence against subsection (1). (2) If a person commits an offence against subsection (1) when the person is a disqualified driver, or is a repeat unlicensed driver for the offence, the court, in deciding what penalty to impose on the person, must consider-- (a) all the circumstances of the case, including circumstances of aggravation or mitigation; and (b) the public interest; and (c) the person's criminal history and traffic history; and (d) any information before it relating to the person's medical history, or the person's mental or physical capacity, that the court considers relevant; and (e) whether the offence was committed in association with the commission or attempted commission of another offence and, if so, the nature of the other offence; and (f) any other matters that the court considers relevant. (3) If the court convicts a person of an offence against subsection (1) and any of the following circumstances apply, the court, in addition to imposing a penalty, must disqualify the person from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for the period mentioned in relation to the circumstance-- (a) if the person committed the offence while the person was disqualified, by any court order, from holding or obtaining a driver licence--for a period, of at least 2 years but not more than 5 years, decided by the court; (b) if the person committed the offence while the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence because of the allocation of demerit points--6 months; Editor's note-- See section 127(4)(b) for the effect of a suspension because of the allocation of demerit points under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999. (c) if the person committed the offence while the person's authority to drive on a Queensland road under a non-Queensland driver licence was suspended because of the allocation of demerit points--6 months; (d) if the person committed the offence while the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence because the person had been convicted of an offence against the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999, section 20, for driving more than 40km/h over the speed limit--6 months; Editor's note-- Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999--see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 356. (e) if the person committed the offence while the person's authority to drive on a Queensland road under a non-Queensland driver licence was suspended because the person had been convicted of an offence against the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999, section 20, for driving more than 40km/h over the speed limit--6 months; Editor's note-- Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999--see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 356. (f) if the person committed the offence while the person's driver licence was suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999- -a period, of at least 1 month but not more than 6 months, decided by the court; (g) if the person committed the offence while the person's authority to drive on a Queensland road under a non-Queensland driver licence was suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999-- a period, of at least 1 month but not more than 6 months, decided by the court; (h) if the person committed the offence while the person was a repeat unlicensed driver for the offence--a period, of at least 1 month but not more than 6 months, decided by the court; (i) if the person committed the offence while, under section 79B-- (i) the person's Queensland driver licence was suspended; or (ii) the person's authority to drive on a Queensland road under a non-Queensland driver licence was suspended; or (iii) the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; for a period, of at least 2 years but not more than 5 years, decided by the court. (3A) For subsection (3), if the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (a) and another paragraph of the subsection exist, the court must apply paragraph (a). (4) Subsection (3) applies whether or not a conviction is recorded for the offence. (5) A person must not allow another person to drive a motor vehicle on a road if the person knows the other person does not hold a driver licence authorising the other person to drive the vehicle on the road. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (6) In this section-- any court order means an order of any Australian court. disqualified driver means a person-- (a) who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence because of any court order; or (b) who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence because-- (i) of the allocation of demerit points; or (ii) the person was convicted of an offence against the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999, section 20, for driving more than 40km/ h over the speed limit; or Editor's note-- Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999--see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 356. (iii) the person's driver licence is suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; or (c) whose authority to drive on a Queensland road under the person's non-Queensland driver licence is suspended-- (i) because of the allocation of demerit points; or (ii) because the person was convicted of an offence against the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999, section 20, for driving more than 40km/ h over the speed limit; or Editor's note-- Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 1999--see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management--Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 356. (iii) under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999. repeat unlicensed driver, for an offence, means a person who-- (a) is an unlicensed driver for the motor vehicle driven by the person when the offence is committed; and (b) has, in the 5 years before committing the offence, been convicted of an offence against subsection (1). unlicensed driver, for a motor vehicle, means a person, other than a disqualified driver, who does not hold a driver licence authorising the person to drive the vehicle on the road. 78A Permit to drive--recently expired driver licence (1) This section applies if a police officer issues an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 to a person with a recently expired licence for a contravention of section 78(1). (2) The police officer may issue a permit authorising the person to drive to a stated place. (3) The permit must-- (a) be in the approved form; and (b) state the number of the infringement notice; and (c) state the term, not longer than 24 hours, for which it is issued; and (d) state the conditions, if any, on which it is issued. (4) If the permit is issued on a condition, the permit is cancelled if the condition is contravened. (5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a police officer issuing a permit under subsection (2) does not contravene section 78(5). (6) In this section-- recently expired licence, in relation to a person's contravention of section 78 (1), means-- (a) a driver licence that has been expired for no more than 1 year before the contravention; or (b) a non-Queensland driver licence if, within the 1 year before the contravention, the authority to drive on a Queensland road under the licence has been withdrawn, other than because-- (i) the person was granted a Queensland driver licence; or (ii) the chief executive reasonably believed the person had a mental or physical incapacity that was likely to adversely affect the person's ability to drive safely. 79 Vehicle offences involving liquor or other drugs (1) Offence of driving etc. while under the influence Any person who while under the influence of liquor or a drug-- (a) drives a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (b) attempts to put in motion a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (c) is in charge of a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 28 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 9 months. (1A) Liability under subsection (1) if convicted within 5 years under subsection (1) If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (1) the offender has been previously convicted under that subsection, the person is liable for that offence to a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (1B) Liability under subsection (1) if convicted within 5 years on indictment or against Criminal Code, s 328A If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (1) the offender has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the offender or has been summarily convicted of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, the offender is liable for the first mentioned offence to a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (1C) Liability under subsection (1) if 2 convictions within 5 years under various provisions If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (1) the offender has been twice previously convicted-- (a) under subsection (1); or (b) on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the offender; or (c) summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; or has been previously convicted-- (d) under subsection (1) and on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the offender; or (e) under subsection (1) and summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; or (f) on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the offender and summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; the justices must for that offence impose, as the whole or part of the punishment, imprisonment. (1D) Liability under subsection (1) if convicted within 5 years under other subsections If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (1) the offender has been previously convicted of an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the offender is liable for the first mentioned offence to a penalty not exceeding 30 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year. (1E) Liability under subsection (1) if 2 convictions within 5 years under other subsections If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (1) the offender has been twice previously convicted of an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the offender is liable for the first mentioned offence to a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (2) Offence of driving etc. while over general alcohol limit but not over high alcohol limit Any person who, while the person is over the general alcohol limit but is not over the high alcohol limit-- (a) drives a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (b) attempts to put in motion a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (c) is in charge of a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. (2AA) Offence of driving etc. while relevant drug is present in blood or saliva Any person who, while a relevant drug is present in the person's blood or saliva-- (a) drives a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (b) attempts to put in motion a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or (c) is in charge of a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. (2A) Offence of driving etc. while over no alcohol limit but not over general alcohol limit if particular type of driver or licence Any person who is under 25 years, who is the holder of a learner, probationary or provisional licence or is not the holder of a driver licence, and who, while the person is over the no alcohol limit but is not over the general alcohol limit-- (a) drives a motor vehicle (other than a motor vehicle to which subsection (2B) applies); or (b) attempts to put such motor vehicle in motion; or (c) is in charge of such motor vehicle; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. (2BB) Definition for subsection (2A) In subsection (2A)-- learner, probationary or provisional licence includes a licence, permit, certificate or other authority issued under a law of another State, the Commonwealth or another country that corresponds to a learner licence, probationary licence or provisional licence. (2B) Offence of driving etc. particular motor vehicles while over no alcohol limit but not over general alcohol limit Any person who, while the person is over the no alcohol limit but is not over the general alcohol limit-- (a) drives a motor vehicle to which this subsection applies; or (b) attempts to put such motor vehicle in motion; or (c) is in charge of such motor vehicle; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. (2C) Motor vehicles to which subsection (2B) applies Subsection (2B) applies to the following motor vehicles-- (a) a truck, a bus, an articulated motor vehicle, a B-double, a road train; (b) a vehicle carrying a placard load of dangerous goods; (c) a tow truck which is licensed or should be licensed under the Tow Truck Act 1973 while it operates as a tow truck under that Act; (d) a pilot or escort vehicle that is escorting an oversize vehicle; (e) a vehicle that has, or is required to have, a taxi service licence or limousine licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994; (f) a vehicle while it is being used by a driver trainer to give driver training. (2D) Offence of driving etc. tram, train or vessel while over no alcohol limit but not over general alcohol limit Any person who, while the person is over the no alcohol limit but is not over the general alcohol limit-- (a) drives a tram, a train or a vessel to which this subsection applies; or (b) attempts to put in motion a tram, a train or a vessel to which this subsection applies; or (c) is in charge of a tram, a train or a vessel to which this subsection applies; is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. (2E) Vessels to which subsection (2D) applies Vessels to which subsection (2D) apply are air cushion vehicles and class I passenger vessels (not including 'Hire and Drive' Vessels) as defined in section 1, part 3, clause 6.1 of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code. (2F) Liability under various subsections if conviction within 5 years under the subsections If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) the offender has been previously convicted under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is liable for that offence to a penalty not exceeding 20 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months. (2G) Liability under various subsections if 2 convictions within 5 years under the subsections If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) the offender has been twice previously convicted under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is liable for that offence to a penalty not exceeding 28 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 9 months. (2H) Liability under various subsections if conviction within 5 years for other offences If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) the offender has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or has been summarily convicted of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A or has been previously convicted under subsection (1), the person is liable for the first mentioned offence to a penalty not exceeding 30 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year. (2I) Liability under various subsections if conviction within 5 years under the subsections and another conviction If within the period of 5 years before conviction for an offence under subsection (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) the offender has been previously convicted under those subsections and-- (a) has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person; or (b) has been summarily convicted of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; or (c) has been previously convicted under subsection (1); the person is liable for the first mentioned offence to a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (2J) Offence for particular licence holders if driving etc. while over no alcohol limit but not over general alcohol limit A person who is the holder of a restricted licence, or is a section 79E driver, while the person is over the no alcohol limit but is not over the general alcohol limit, must not-- (a) drive a motor vehicle; or (b) attempt to put a motor vehicle in motion; or (c) be in charge of a motor vehicle. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (3) Presumption that defendant is under the influence of liquor if over high alcohol limit If on the hearing of a complaint of an offence against subsection (1) the court is satisfied that at the material time the defendant was over the high alcohol limit, the defendant is conclusively presumed to have been at that time under the influence of liquor. (4) Conviction for offence against subsection (2), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) in particular circumstance Subject to subsection (3), if on the hearing of a complaint of an offence against subsection (1) the court is satisfied-- (a) as to all the elements of the offence charged other than the element of the defendant's being under the influence of liquor or a drug at the material time; and (b) that at the material time the defendant was over the general alcohol limit or that at the material time the defendant was a person to whom subsection (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) referred and the defendant was over the no alcohol limit; the court must convict the defendant of the offence under subsection (2), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) that is established by the evidence. (4A) Conviction for offence against subsection (2) in particular circumstance If in the circumstances provided for in subsection (4), the court is satisfied that an offence under subsection (2) and an offence under subsection (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) are both established by the evidence, the court must convict the defendant of the offence under subsection (2). (5) Conviction for offence under subsection (2AA) in particular circumstances If, on the hearing of a complaint of an offence against subsection (1), the court is satisfied-- (a) as to all the elements of the offence charged other than the element of the defendant's being under the influence of liquor or a drug at the material time; and (b) that at the material time there was a relevant drug present in the defendant's blood or saliva; the court must convict the defendant of the offence under subsection (2AA) that is established by the evidence. (5A) Subsection (5) does not limit subsections (4) and (4A). (6) Court not to convict if satisfied of particular matters If on the hearing of a complaint of an offence against subsection (1)(c), (2) (c), (2AA)(c), (2A)(c), (2B)(c) or (2J)(c) in respect of a motor vehicle the court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt by evidence on oath that at the material time-- (a) the defendant-- (i) by occupying a compartment of the motor vehicle in respect of which the offence is charged other than the compartment containing the driving seat of that motor vehicle; or (ii) not being in that motor vehicle, by some action; had manifested an intention of refraining from driving that motor vehicle while any of the following circumstances relevant to a conviction on the complaint applied-- (iii) the defendant was under the influence of liquor or a drug; (iv) the defendant was over-- (A) the general alcohol limit; or (B) if at the material time the defendant was a person to whom subsection (2A), (2B) or (2J) referred--the no alcohol limit; (v) there was a relevant drug present in the defendant's blood or saliva; and (b) the defendant-- (i) was not under the influence of liquor or a drug to such an extent; or (ii) was not, as indicated by the concentration of alcohol in the defendant's blood or breath, influenced by alcohol to such an extent; as to be incapable of understanding what the defendant was doing or as to be incapable of forming the intention referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) the motor vehicle in respect of which the offence is charged was parked in such a way as not to constitute a source of danger to other persons or other traffic; and (d) the defendant had not previously been convicted of an offence under subsection (1), (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) within a period of 1 year before the date in respect of which the defendant is charged; the court must not convict the defendant of the offence charged. (7) Offence of driving etc. animals and other things while under the influence Any person who while under the influence of liquor or a drug drives or is in charge of any horse or other animal on a road, or drives or is in charge of any vehicle (other than a motor vehicle) on a road, or attempts to put in motion any vehicle (other than a motor vehicle) on a road, is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 9 months imprisonment. (8) Use of 'liquor or a drug' in charge not bad A complaint for an offence against any provision of subsection (1) or (7) is not bad for uncertainty or duplicity because it charges the alleged offender with being under the influence of 'liquor or a drug'. (8A) Conviction even if particular influence not established If, on the hearing of a complaint mentioned in subsection (8), the evidence led and admitted (including evidence (if any) for the defence) establishes-- (a) that the person so charged was under an influence which was that of liquor or a drug, or both liquor and a drug; and (b) all other elements of the offence; the person must be convicted of the offence even though the particular influence is not established by the evidence. (9) Suspension of driver licence on failure to appear If a person charged with an offence against any provision of subsection (1), (2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) in relation to a motor vehicle does not appear personally before a Magistrates Court at any time and place when and where the person is required to appear, the court must then and there order that any and every Queensland driver licence held by the person be from that time suspended until the time when the charge is heard and decided or otherwise disposed of. (9A) Subsection (9) applies subject to subsection (10). (10) Court's discretion for subsection (9) order A Magistrates Court has and may exercise a discretion not to make an order under subsection (9) if it is satisfied on medical or other evidence placed before the court that the person's failure to appear before it was caused by any medical or other circumstance making the person physically incapable of appearing before the court. (10A) Definition for subsection (10) In subsection (10)-- medical or other evidence placed before the court means-- (a) the oral testimony of at least 1 doctor adduced before the court; or (b) at least 1 certificate placed before the court purporting to be a medical certificate by a doctor; or (c) both such testimony and certificate; or (d) such other evidence as is considered by the court to be sufficient in the circumstances to satisfy the court that the person was physically incapable of appearing before the court. (11) Application of subsections (1)-(2J) Subsections (1) to (2J) apply in relation to any person-- (a) who is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or elsewhere; or (b) who drives a motor vehicle on a road or elsewhere; or (c) who on a road or elsewhere attempts to put a motor vehicle in motion; or (d) who drives or is in charge of or attempts to put in motion a tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (e) who drives or is in charge of or attempts to put in motion a vessel that is being used, or is apparently about to be used, in navigation. (12) Criminal Code, section 24, not applicable The Criminal Code, section 24 does not apply to an offence under this section. 79AA Provisions applying to supervisor of a learner (1) This section applies to a person who is the supervisor of a learner while the learner is driving a motor vehicle under the direction of the supervisor. (2) The supervisor is in charge of the motor vehicle for the purposes of-- (a) the relevant provisions; and (b) other provisions of this Act applying in relation to any charge, proceedings, conviction or sentence for an offence against a relevant provision. Examples for subsection (2)(a)-- 1 If a learner is driving a car under the direction of a supervisor, the supervisor is in charge of the car and must not be over the general alcohol limit. 2 If a learner is driving a truck or bus under the direction of a supervisor, the supervisor of the learner is in charge of the truck or bus and must not be over the no alcohol limit. (3) Subsection (2) has no effect on the application of the relevant provisions, or any other provisions of this Act, to the learner. (4) In this section-- learner means-- (a) the holder of a licence that, under a regulation, authorises the holder to learn to drive a motor vehicle; or (b) the holder of a licence granted outside Queensland that corresponds to a licence mentioned in paragraph (a). relevant provisions means sections 79 and 80. supervisor, of a learner-- (a) means a person who-- (i) under a regulation, is a person with whom a learner is authorised to drive under direction; or (ii) purports to be a person mentioned in subparagraph (i); but (b) does not include a person accredited as a driver trainer under a regulation while the person is acting in the person's professional capacity as a driver trainer. 79A When is a person over the limit (1) For this Act, a person is over the no alcohol limit if-- (a) the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood is more than 0mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood; or (b) the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath is more than 0g of alcohol in 210L of breath. (2) For this Act, a person is over the general alcohol limit if-- (a) the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood is, or is more than, 50mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood; or (b) the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath is, or is more than, 0.050g of alcohol in 210L of breath. (3) For this Act, a person is over the high alcohol limit if-- (a) the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood is, or is more than, 150mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood; or (b) the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath is, or is more than, 0.150g of alcohol in 210L of breath. (4) For this Act-- (a) the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood may be expressed as-- (i) a stated number of milligrams of alcohol in 100mL of blood; or (ii) a percentage that expresses the stated number of milligrams of alcohol in 100mL of blood; and (b) the concentration of alcohol in a person's breath may be expressed as-- (i) a stated number of grams of alcohol in 210L of breath; or (ii) a stated number of grams in 210L. Examples for subsection (4)-- 1 The concentration of alcohol in a person's blood may be expressed as 63mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood or as 0.063%. 2 The concentration of alcohol in a person's breath may be expressed as 0.063g of alcohol in 210L of breath or as 0.063g/210L. 79B Immediate suspension or disqualification (1) This section applies if a person is-- (a) charged under section 79(1) with an offence committed while under the influence of liquor or a drug; or (b) charged under section 80(11) with failing to provide a specimen of the person's breath or saliva for analysis or a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test; or (c) charged under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B) or (2J) with an offence committed after having been charged, after the commencement of this paragraph, with another offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B) or (2J) and the earlier charge has not been dealt with by a court, or withdrawn or otherwise discontinued; or (ca) charged under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B) or (2J) with an offence committed after a replacement licence is issued, and while a section 79E order applies, to the person; or (d) charged under the Criminal Code, section 328A(1) or (4) with the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, when accompanied by the circumstance of aggravation that at the time of committing the offence the person was adversely affected by an intoxicating substance. (1A) However, this section only applies in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to (ca) if the person is charged under a provision mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to (ca) with an offence relating to-- (a) driving a motor vehicle; or (b) attempting to put in motion a motor vehicle; or (c) being in charge of a motor vehicle. (2) If the person holds a Queensland driver licence, the person's Queensland driver licence is suspended. (3) If the person's authority to drive on a Queensland road is under a non- Queensland driver licence, the person's authority under the licence to drive on a Queensland road is suspended. (4) If the person does not hold a driver licence, the person is disqualified from obtaining or holding a Queensland driver licence. (5) The suspension or disqualification under subsection (2), (3) or (4) starts when the person is charged and ends-- (a) for a suspension of a Queensland driver licence in relation to which a court may make a section 79E order, when the first of the following happens-- (i) a replacement licence is issued to the person under section 79F; (ii) the charge is dealt with by a court or is withdrawn or otherwise discontinued; or (b) in any other case, when the charge is dealt with by a court or is withdrawn or otherwise discontinued. Note-- Section 127 provides for consequences for disqualifications, suspensions, etc. In particular, see section 127(4) and (5). (6) If a person's driver licence is suspended under this section and, at the time the driver licence is suspended, section 80(22AA) also applies to the person, the suspension of the driver licence under section 80(22AA) is superseded by the suspension under this section. (7) In this section-- analysis certificate means-- (a) a certificate mentioned in section 80(15) stating the concentration of alcohol indicated by an analysis of a person's breath to be present in the blood or breath of the person; or (b) a certificate mentioned in section 80(16B) stating the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood indicated by a laboratory test of a specimen of the person's blood. replacement licence see section 79F(2). 79C When person is charged for s 79B (1) This section applies if a proceeding for an offence as mentioned in section 79B(1) is started against a person by notice to appear, arrest or on complaint and summons. (2) If the proceeding is started by notice to appear, the person is, for section 79B, taken to be charged with the offence when the notice to appear is issued and served on the person. (3) If the proceeding is started by arrest, the person is, for section 79B, taken to have been charged with the offence when the person is arrested. (4) If the proceeding is started by complaint and summons, the person is, for section 79B, taken to have been charged with the offence when the complaint and summons is issued and served on the person. (5) In this section-- notice to appear has the meaning given by the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000. 79D Notice to be given of suspension or disqualification (1) This section applies if, under section 79B-- (a) a person's Queensland driver licence, or authority to drive on a Queensland road under a non-Queensland driver licence, is suspended; or (b) a person is disqualified from obtaining or holding a Queensland driver licence. (2) As soon as practicable after the person is charged with the offence to which the suspension or disqualification relates-- (a) a police officer must give the person a notice about the suspension or disqualification, in the approved form, for the person's information; and (b) the commissioner must give the chief executive notice about the details of the suspension or disqualification. (3) Failure by a police officer or the commissioner to give notice under subsection (2)(a) or (b) about the suspension or disqualification does not invalidate the suspension or disqualification, or affect anything done in relation to the suspension or disqualification unless, in relation to a notice under subsection (2)(a), the police officer has no reasonable excuse for failing to give the notice. 79E Court may allow particular person whose licence is suspended under s 79B to drive (1) This section applies to a person-- (a) whose Queensland driver licence is suspended under section 79B(2) because the person has been charged as mentioned in section 79B(1) (a), (b) or (d); and (b) who is eligible, and who applies, under a regulation as mentioned in subsection (4). (2) On application to a court by the person, the court may, by order, authorise the person to continue to drive motor vehicles under a Queensland driver licence in stated circumstances. (3) Despite the order, the person is not authorised to drive a motor vehicle under a Queensland driver licence until the person obtains a replacement licence under section 79F. Note-- Until a replacement licence is obtained under 79F, the suspension continues under section 79B and it would be an offence against section 78 for the person to drive a motor vehicle for which a licence is required. (4) A regulation may provide for matters relating to an order under subsection (2), including, for example, the following-- (a) the persons who are eligible, and who are not eligible, to apply for an order; (b) how and when an application for an order is to be made; (c) the criteria to be used in deciding an application for an order; (d) the types of restrictions the court may or must apply to a licence; (e) the period for which an order is effective; (f) variation of an order; (g) the consequences for failing to comply with an order or a restriction applicable to a licence, including, for example, the creation of offences and the disqualification of a person from holding or obtaining a licence. 79F Replacement licence if there is an order under s 79E (1) This section applies to a person authorised to continue to drive motor vehicles by a section 79E order. (2) The person may apply, in an approved form, for a form of licence (a replacement licence) that is the same kind, class or description as the licence suspended under section 79B except for the inclusion of a code indicating that the holder of the licence is authorised to drive motor vehicles only under a section 79E order. (3) In making a decision about the application, the chief executive must-- (a) have regard to the section 79E order; and (b) deal with the application as if it were an application for a Queensland driver licence. (4) Despite subsection (3)(b), the chief executive may only refuse the application if under an Act-- (a) the person's licence is suspended or cancelled, or the person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, for a reason other than the reason that resulted in the suspension to which the section 79E order relates; or (b) the person's licence would have been suspended or cancelled, or the person would have been disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, except the person's licence was already suspended under section 79B(2). 79G When person is disqualified while s 79E order applies (1) This section applies if-- (a) a person in relation to whom a section 79E order applies is, for any reason, disqualified by a court for a period from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; and (b) the period of disqualification ends before the relevant charge for the person's suspended licence, in relation to which the section 79E order was made, is dealt with by a court or is withdrawn or is otherwise discontinued. (2) The person is, by operation of law and without a specific order, disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence until the relevant charge is dealt with by a court or is withdrawn or is otherwise discontinued. (3) In this section-- relevant charge, for a person's suspended licence, means the charge that resulted in the licence being suspended under section 79B(2) of the Act. suspended licence, of a person, means the person's Queensland driver licence that has been suspended under section 79B(2) of the Act because the person has been charged as mentioned in section 79B(1)(a), (b) or (d). 80 Breath and saliva tests, and analysis and laboratory tests (1) Definitions In this section-- authorised police officer means any police officer authorised by the commissioner under subsection (8G) to operate either or both of the following-- (a) a breath analysing instrument; (b) a saliva analysing instrument. breath analysing instrument means an instrument-- (a) for finding out the concentration of alcohol in-- (i) a person's blood by analysing a specimen of the person's breath; or (ii) a person's breath by analysing a specimen of the person's breath; and (b) approved under a regulation. breath test means a test to obtain an indication of the concentration of alcohol in a person's breath using a device approved under a regulation. Editor's note-- As to devices previously approved by gazette notice, see the Statutory Instruments Act 1992, section 20C. health care professional means-- (a) a doctor; or (b) a nurse; or (c) a qualified assistant. nurse means a person registered under the Nursing Act 1992 as a registered nurse. qualified assistant means a person whose duties include the taking of blood. saliva analysing instrument means an instrument, that is approved under a regulation, for finding out whether a relevant drug is present in a person's saliva by analysing a specimen of the person's saliva. saliva analysis, for a specimen of saliva, means analysis of the specimen by using a saliva analysing instrument and, if the saliva analysing instrument indicates the presence of a relevant drug in the specimen, analysis of another part of the specimen of saliva by a laboratory test approved under a regulation. saliva test means a test to obtain an indication of the presence of a relevant drug in a person's saliva by using a device approved under a regulation. specimen, in relation to saliva, includes parts of the saliva specimen. suspend, in relation to a driver licence issued outside Queensland, includes suspend the authority to drive on a Queensland road under the licence. (1A) When person taken not to have provided specimen If a person is required under this section to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test or analysis, a specimen of saliva for a saliva test or for saliva analysis or a specimen of blood for a laboratory test, the person is taken not to have provided the specimen unless it-- (a) is sufficient to enable the test or the analysis to be carried out; and (b) is provided in a way that enables the objective of the test or analysis to be satisfactorily achieved. (2) Request for specimen of breath A police officer may require any person found by the officer or who the officer reasonably suspects was during the last preceding 2 hours-- (a) driving a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (b) attempting to put in motion a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (c) in charge of a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (d) driving or in charge of or attempting to put in motion a vessel being used or apparently about to be used in navigation; to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test by the person. (2AA) Request for specimen of saliva A police officer may require any person found by the officer or who the officer suspects on reasonable grounds was during the last preceding 3 hours-- (a) driving a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (b) attempting to put in motion a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (c) in charge of a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (d) driving or in charge of or attempting to put in motion a vessel being used or apparently about to be used in navigation; to provide a specimen of saliva for a saliva test by the person. (2A) Request for specimen of breath or saliva after incident If a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel is involved in an incident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to property a police officer may require any person who the officer reasonably suspects-- (a) was driving or attempting to drive the motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (b) was in charge of the motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or elsewhere; or (c) was driving or in charge of or attempting to drive the vessel; at the time of the incident to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test by the person, a specimen of saliva for a saliva test by the person or both. (2B) Application of subsection (2C) Subsection (2C) applies if-- (a) a police officer requires a person to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test by the person, a specimen of saliva for a saliva test by the person, or both, under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A); and (b) the person-- (i) is taken not to have provided the specimen of breath or saliva under subsection (1A); or (ii) provides the specimen of breath or saliva; but-- (A) the device used for the test is or becomes defective precluding its satisfactory operation; or (B) for any reason it is not possible to use or continue using the device to conduct the breath test or saliva test; or (C) for any other reason it is not possible to complete the breath test or saliva test. (2C) More than 1 specimen may be required Under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A), the police officer may require the person to provide as many specimens of breath or saliva, or both, as the police officer considers reasonably necessary to carry out the breath test, the saliva test or both. (3) Time and place for provision of specimen A police officer who is exercising a power conferred on the officer by subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) may require the person in question to provide the specimen of breath or saliva-- (a) at the time when and the place where the police officer makes the requirement including at any police station where the person may then be; or (b) at the police station nearest to that place or at some other police station conveniently located as soon as practicable after the police officer makes the requirement if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that it is reasonable for such person to be taken to a police station for the purpose, having regard to the circumstances of the case; or (c) without limiting paragraph (b), as soon as practicable after the police officer makes the requirement, at a place at which the police officer believes on reasonable grounds there is located a device that the police officer may use for carrying out a breath test or saliva test if the police officer does not have a device for the relevant test with him or her. (4) Time limits for requirement for specimen A requirement must not be made under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) unless it is made as soon as practicable and within the following period after the event happens that authorises the police officer to make the requirement under the subsection-- (a) for a specimen of breath for a breath test--2 hours; (b) for a specimen of saliva for a saliva test--3 hours. (5) Forcible taking of person to police station or other place If a person required by a police officer under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) to provide at a police station or other place a specimen of breath for a breath test, or of saliva for a saliva test, by the person fails to go voluntarily to the police station or other place for that purpose any police officer, using such force as is necessary, may take the person to the police station or, as the case may be, other place for that purpose. (5A) Offence of failing to provide specimen as required Subject to subsection (5B), if a person required by a police officer under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test, or a specimen of saliva for a saliva test, by the person either-- (a) fails to provide the specimen; or (b) fails to provide the specimen in the manner directed by the police officer who makes the requirement; the person commits an offence against this Act. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (5B) When person is not guilty under subsection (5A) A person referred to in subsection (5A) is not guilty of an offence under that subsection if-- (a) immediately after the requirement is made, the person produces to the police officer a certificate in the approved form from a doctor stating that-- (i) because of a stated illness or disability, the person is incapable of providing a specimen of breath, a specimen of saliva or both a specimen of breath and of saliva; or (ii) the provision of a specimen of breath, a specimen of saliva or both a specimen of breath and of saliva could adversely affect the person's health; or (b) the person satisfies the justices that the requisition to provide a specimen of breath, a specimen of saliva or both a specimen of breath and of saliva was not lawfully made or that the person was, by reason of the events that occurred, incapable of providing the specimen as required or that there was some other reason of a substantial character for the person's failure to provide the specimen as required other than a desire to avoid providing information that might be used in evidence. (6) Powers of police for subsections (8)-(8L) If-- (a) it appears to a police officer in consequence of a breath test carried out by the officer on a specimen of breath of any person that the person is over the general alcohol limit; or (aa) it appears to a police officer in consequence of a breath test carried out by the officer on a specimen of breath of any person that the person is over the no alcohol limit and the police officer reasonably suspects that the person is a person to whom section 79 (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) refers; or (ab) it appears to a police officer in consequence of a saliva test carried out by the officer on a specimen of saliva of any person that a relevant drug is present in the person's saliva; or (b) a person required by a police officer under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test, or a specimen of saliva for a saliva test, by the person-- (i) fails to provide the specimen; or (ii) fails to provide the specimen in the manner directed by the police officer who makes the requirement; or (iii) declines to wait for such time as is reasonable in the circumstances to enable the test to be carried out satisfactorily; or (ba) a police officer reasonably suspects that a person who produces a certificate under subsection (5B)(a) is, because of the external signs exhibited by the person, affected by liquor or a drug; any police officer, using such force as is necessary, may-- (c) take the person to a police station, hospital or other place authorised under this section; or (ca) take the person to a vehicle or vessel where facilities are available for the analysis by a breath analysing instrument of a specimen of breath or by a saliva analysing instrument of a specimen of saliva; or (d) if the person is already at a police station--detain the person there or take the person-- (i) to such other police station as is convenient and reasonable in the circumstances; or (ii) to a vehicle or vessel, such as is convenient and reasonable in the circumstances, where facilities are available for the analysis by a breath analysing instrument of a specimen of breath or by a saliva analysing instrument of a specimen of saliva; or (e) if the person is already at a vehicle or vessel where facilities are available for the analysis by a breath analysing instrument of a specimen of breath or by a saliva analysing instrument of a specimen of saliva--detain the person there or take the person-- (i) to another such vehicle or vessel as is convenient and reasonable in the circumstances; or (ii) to a police station such as is convenient and reasonable in the circumstances; for the purposes of subsections (8) to (8L). (8) Particular persons under arrest or detained may be required to provide specimen Any person who-- (a) is arrested for an offence against section 79 or 83; or (b) is arrested for any indictable offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person (including any offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A); or (c) is, for the purposes of subsections (8) to (8L), detained at or taken to a police station, or detained at or taken to a vehicle or vessel where facilities are available for the analysis by a breath analysing instrument of a specimen of breath or by a saliva analysing instrument of a specimen of saliva, or taken to a hospital or other place authorised under this section; may, while at a police station, vehicle, vessel, hospital or other place authorised under this section as aforesaid, be required by any police officer to provide 1 or more of the following as any police officer requires-- (d) a specimen of the person's breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument; (e) a specimen of the person's saliva for saliva analysis; (f) a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test. (8A) Detaining person mentioned in subsection (8) A person to whom subsection (8) applies may be detained at a police station, vehicle, vessel, hospital or other place as aforesaid for the purposes of subsections (8) to (8L) by a police officer. (8B) Person may be taken to particular places for subsections (8)-(8L) Any person referred to in subsection (8) may, for the purposes of subsections (8) to (8L), be taken-- (a) to a police station; or (b) to a police station, vehicle or vessel where facilities are available for either or both of the following-- (i) analysing a specimen of breath by a breath analysing instrument; (ii) analysing a specimen of saliva by a saliva analysing instrument; or (c) to a hospital; or (d) if there are reasonable grounds for believing that a doctor or nurse is available at any other place--to that place; and such person may be taken to more than 1 of such places if the purposes of those subsections can not be carried out or effected at a place to which the person has been first taken. (8C) Police officer may require specimen if person at hospital If a person whom a police officer may require under subsection (2), (2AA) or (2A) to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test, or a specimen of saliva for a saliva test, by the person (an authorising requirement) is at the hospital for treatment, that person may be required by any police officer to provide at the hospital-- (a) if the specimen that may be required under the authorising requirement is a specimen of breath--a specimen of the person's breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument or a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test; or (b) if the specimen that may be required under the authorising requirement is a specimen of saliva--a specimen of the person's saliva for saliva analysis or a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test. (8D) Limitation applying to requisition under subsection (8C) A requirement for a person to provide a specimen under subsection (8C) must not be made under the subsection unless-- (a) a doctor who is familiar with the person's injuries and apparent state of health at the time of the requirement approves of the person providing the specimen; and (b) the requirement is made as soon as practicable and-- (i) if the specimen that may be required under the authorising requirement is a specimen of breath--within 2 hours of the event that authorises the police officer to make the authorising requirement; or (ii) if the specimen that may be required under the authorising requirement is a specimen of saliva--within 3 hours of the event that authorises the police officer to make the authorising requirement. (8E) Specimen of blood must be required if doctor's certificate produced If a person who is required under subsection (8) or (8C) to provide a specimen of the person's breath or saliva for analysis forthwith on being so required produces to the police officer who made the requisition a doctor's certificate mentioned in subsection (5B)(a) material to the provision of the specimen, the police officer must not require a specimen of breath or saliva of the person but must require a specimen of the person's blood. (8F) Providing a specimen of breath A person who is required under subsection (8) or (8C) to provide a specimen of the person's breath for analysis must do so, when directed by the doctor or authorised police officer operating or who is to operate the breath analysing instrument, by placing the person's mouth over the mouthpiece of the instrument and blowing directly and continuously (and without escape of breath otherwise) through that mouthpiece into the instrument until told to stop by the doctor or authorised police officer operating the instrument. (8FA) Providing a specimen of saliva A person required under subsection (8) or (8C) to provide a specimen of the person's saliva for saliva analysis must do so by-- (a) placing a collection unit, that is prescribed under a regulation, into or adjacent to the person's mouth when directed by the authorised police officer operating, or who is to operate, a saliva analysing instrument; and (b) while providing the specimen, holding or otherwise dealing with the collection unit, in a way prescribed under a regulation, until told to stop by the authorised police officer. (8G) Authorising a police officer to operate breath or saliva analysing instrument The commissioner may, by writing under the commissioner's hand, authorise any police officer to be an authorised police officer to operate either or both of the following on being satisfied the officer is competent to operate the instrument-- (a) a breath analysing instrument; (b) a saliva analysing instrument. (8H) Lost, mislaid or destroyed instrument of authority If an authorised police officer's instrument of authority issued under subsection (8G) is lost, mislaid, or destroyed or otherwise can not be produced-- (a) the police officer continues to be an authorised police officer even though the instrument of authority has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed or otherwise can not be produced; and (b) the commissioner may issue to the officer a replacement instrument of authority; and (c) the replacement instrument of authority is taken to have effect from the date the original instrument of authority was issued. (8I) Certificate of commissioner about authorisation A certificate purporting to be signed by the commissioner that the police officer named in the certificate is authorised by the commissioner to operate a breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, proof that the named police officer is so authorised. (8J) Operator of analysing instrument must not be arresting officer or officer who requires specimen The authorised police officer operating or who is to operate a breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument in any particular case must not be the police officer-- (a) who has arrested the person concerned for an offence referred to in subsection (8); or (b) who requires the person to provide the specimen of breath for a breath test or analysis or the specimen of saliva for a saliva test or saliva analysis. (8L) Application of subsection (8M) Subsection (8M) applies if-- (a) a person has been required to provide, under subsection (8) or (8C), a specimen of the person's breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument, a specimen of the person's saliva for saliva analysis or a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test; and (b) the person-- (i) is taken under subsection (1A) not to have provided the specimen that was required; or (ii) provides a specimen of breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument or a specimen of saliva for saliva analysis; but-- (A) the relevant breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument is or becomes defective precluding its satisfactory operation to analyse the breath specimen or saliva specimen; or (B) for any reason it is not possible to use or continue using the breath analysing instrument for analysing the breath specimen or the saliva analysing instrument for analysing the saliva specimen; or (C) for an analysis by a breath analysing instrument, the instrument indicates to the authorised police officer operating the instrument that alcohol or some other substance is present in the mouth of the person supplying the breath specimen; or (D) for any other reason it is not possible to complete the analysis. (8M) Requiring as many specimens as considered reasonably necessary Under subsection (8) or (8C), the police officer is authorised to require the person to provide as many specimens of breath, saliva or blood as the officer considers reasonably necessary to carry out the analysis or test. (9) Requiring specimen of blood or urine for laboratory test If a person-- (a) is arrested for any offence referred to in subsection (8); or (b) is, for the purposes of subsections (8) to (8L), detained at or taken to a police station, vehicle or vessel, or taken to a hospital or other place authorised under this section; and while at a police station, vehicle, vessel, hospital or other place authorised under this section as aforesaid is required by a police officer to provide a specimen of the person's breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument, or the person's saliva for saliva analysis, the police officer making the requisition may-- (c) if the police officer who arrested, detained or took as aforesaid the person believes on reasonable grounds that at the time of the arrest, detaining or taking the person exhibited external signs indicating that the person was affected by liquor or a drug; and (d) if-- (i) the analysis by the breath analysing instrument of the specimen of breath provided under the requisition indicates either that there is no alcohol in the person's blood or breath or that the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood or breath does not reasonably explain the external signs exhibited and observed; or (ii) the analysis by the saliva analysing instrument of the specimen of saliva provided under the requisition indicates that there is no relevant drug in the person's saliva; require the person to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test and, subject to the direction of a doctor or nurse, a specimen of the person's urine for a laboratory test. (9A) Powers of a police officer making requisition under subsection (9) The police officer making the requisition may detain the person at a police station, vehicle, vessel, hospital or other place authorised under this section for a period of time that is reasonable in the circumstances to enable a doctor to attend there in connection with the provision by the person of a specimen of blood or urine or, as the case requires, such police officer may take the person to a place where, in the reasonable belief of such officer, a doctor or nurse is available for the purposes of the provision by the person of a specimen of the person's blood. (9B) Taking of specimen of blood by health care professional A person who is required by a police officer, under this section, to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test must allow a doctor or nurse, or a qualified assistant directed by a doctor or nurse to take the specimen, to take the specimen when and as directed by and to the satisfaction of the health care professional, the health care professional being hereby authorised to take such specimen whether or not the person consents to the taking. (9C) Providing specimen of urine as directed by doctor or nurse A person who is required under subsection (9) to provide a specimen of the person's urine for a laboratory test must do so when and as directed by a doctor or nurse. (10) Requiring doctor or nurse to obtain specimen of blood for laboratory test A police officer may require a doctor or nurse who is attending a person who is at a hospital for treatment to obtain a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test, if the person-- (a) is a person whom a police officer may-- (i) require under subsection (2) or (2A) to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test; or (ii) require under subsection (2AA) or (2A) to provide a specimen of saliva for a saliva test; and (b) is, or appears to be, unable to consent to the taking of the specimen of blood because the person is, or appears to be, unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate. (10A) Obligations of doctors and nurses when taking specimen of blood The doctor or nurse must-- (a) take a specimen of the person's blood that will enable the laboratory test to be carried out; or (b) ensure that a qualified assistant takes a specimen of the person's blood that will enable the laboratory test to be carried out. (10B) Qualified assistant may take specimen of blood A qualified assistant may take the specimen of the person's blood if directed to do so by the doctor or nurse. (10C) Specimen of blood also to be given to person The health care professional who takes the specimen of the person's blood under subsection (10A)(a) or (10B) must, immediately after taking the specimen, take another specimen of the person's blood and give it to the person as soon as practicable. (10D) Doctor or nurse need not comply with subsection (10A) in particular circumstances The doctor or nurse need not comply with subsection (10A) if the doctor or nurse-- (a) reasonably believes that taking the specimen would be prejudicial to the person's treatment; or (b) has another reasonable excuse. Example-- A doctor or nurse would have a reasonable excuse if he or she was required to attend to a patient suffering a heart attack and was unable to take the specimen of blood when required. (10E) Limitation on requiring specimen of blood when specimen of breath previously provided and analysed A police officer must not make a requirement under subsection (10) relating to a person mentioned in subsection (10)(a)(i) if-- (a) under this section, the person has provided a specimen of breath (the analysis specimen) for analysis by a breath analysing instrument in relation to the occurrence or event in relation to which the police officer may require a specimen of breath for a breath test as mentioned in subsection (10)(a); and (b) the analysis specimen has been analysed by a breath analysing instrument; and (c) there is a certificate under subsection (15) for the analysis. (10EA) Limitation on requiring specimen of blood when specimen of saliva previously analysed Also, a police officer must not make a requirement under subsection (10) relating to a person mentioned in subsection (10)(a)(ii) if-- (a) under this section, the person has provided a specimen of saliva for saliva analysis in relation to the occurrence or event in relation to which the police officer may require a specimen of saliva for a saliva test as mentioned in subsection (10)(a); and (b) the specimen for saliva analysis has been analysed by a saliva analysing instrument; and (c) there is a notice given to the police officer as mentioned in subsection (15AB)(b)(i) for the analysis. (10F) Subsections (10A) and (10C) do not create offences. (10G) Lawful to take specimen of blood without consent It is lawful for a health care professional to take a specimen of a person's blood under subsection (10A)(a), (10B) or (10C) even though the person has not consented to the taking. (11) Guilt of offence and liability for failing to provide specimen If a police officer makes a requisition under subsection (8), (8C) or (9) in relation to a person and the person fails to provide as prescribed in this section-- (a) a specimen of the person's breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument; or (b) a specimen of the person's saliva for saliva analysis; or (c) a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test; each of the following applies-- (d) the person is guilty of an offence that is taken to be an offence against the appropriate provision of section 79(1); (e) the person is liable to the same punishment in all respects, including disqualification from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, as the person would be if the offence were actually an offence committed by the person against the appropriate provision of section 79(1). (11A) Person not guilty under subsection (11) in particular circumstances A person referred to in subsection (11) is not guilty of an offence under that subsection if the person satisfies the justices that the requisition to provide the specimen was not lawfully made or that the person was, because of the events that occurred, incapable of providing the specimen or that there was some other reason of a substantial character for the person's failure to provide the specimen other than a desire to avoid providing information that might be used in evidence. (15) Breath analysis certificate As soon as practicable after a specimen of breath provided under a requisition has been analysed by means of a breath analysing instrument, the doctor or authorised police officer operating such instrument must sign 2 copies of a certificate in writing stating the concentration of alcohol indicated by the analysis to be present in the blood or breath of the person whose breath has been analysed, the date and time at which the analysis was made, and must deliver-- (a) 1 copy of such certificate to the police officer who made the requisition; and (b) the other copy to the person whose breath has been analysed (or to another person on behalf of that person on request by that other person). (15A) Subsection (15) certificate evidence A copy of a certificate under subsection (15)-- (a) is evidence that the instrument operated by the doctor or officer was a breath analysing instrument; and (b) is evidence that the instrument was in proper working order and properly operated by the doctor or officer; and (c) is evidence that all regulations relating to breath analysing instruments were complied with; and (d) is presumed to have been given to the person whose breath was analysed, unless the contrary is proved. (15AB) Saliva analysis instrument record and notices As soon as practicable after a specimen of saliva provided under a requisition has been analysed by means of a saliva analysing instrument, the authorised police officer operating the instrument must-- (a) enter details in a record, prescribed under a regulation, about the analysis, including the date and time at which the analysis was made and whether a relevant drug was present in the saliva that has been analysed, and sign the record for the entry; and (b) give a notice, in the approved form, about the result of the analysis to each of the following-- (i) the police officer who made the requisition; (ii) the person whose saliva has been analysed (or to another person on behalf of that person on request by that other person). (15AC) Approved form for person whose saliva is tested is to include particular matters If a relevant drug is present in analysed saliva, the approved form given to a person as mentioned in subsection (15AB)(b)(ii) for the analysis must include notice about each of the following-- (a) the person may request a specimen of the person's saliva be given to him or her as stated in subsection (20A); (b) another part of the specimen that was analysed by the saliva analysing instrument will be delivered to a laboratory of an analyst to be tested for the presence of a relevant drug. (15B) Certificate of failure to provide breath or saliva specimen If a person who is required under subsection (8) or (8C) to provide a specimen of the person's breath for analysis or saliva for saliva analysis fails to do so as prescribed by that subsection, the doctor or authorised police officer operating or to operate the breath analysing instrument or the police officer operating or to operate the saliva analysing instrument must, as soon as practicable after the person fails to provide the specimen, sign 2 copies of a certificate in writing stating-- (a) the full name of the person concerned; and (b) the name of the police officer who made the requisition; and (ba) whether the requisition was for a specimen of the person's breath for analysis or saliva for saliva analysis; and (c) the name of the operator of the breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument; and (d) the name and patent number or name and model number appearing on the breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument; and (e) that the person concerned failed to provide as prescribed by that subsection a specimen of breath or saliva when required; and must deliver-- (g) 1 copy of such certificate to the police officer who made the requisition; and (h) the other copy to the person who failed to provide as prescribed the specimen of breath or saliva when required (or to another person on behalf of that person on request by that other person). (15F) Subsection (15B) certificate evidence A certificate referred to in subsection (15B) must, on its production in any proceeding, be accepted as evidence-- (a) that a requisition to provide a specimen of the person's breath for analysis or saliva for saliva analysis was made to the person concerned by the police officer named in the certificate as the police officer making the requisition; and (b) that the person concerned failed to provide as prescribed by subsections (8) to (8L) a specimen of breath or saliva when required; and (c) that an approved breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument was available at the place where and at the time when the requisition was made for the purpose of analysing a specimen provided in accordance with the requisition; and until the contrary is proved is conclusive such evidence. (15G) Evidence from breath analysing instrument Evidence by a doctor or an authorised police officer or by a copy of a certificate referred to in subsection (15) purporting to be signed by a doctor or an authorised police officer of the concentration of alcohol indicated to be present in the blood or breath of a person by a breath analysing instrument operated by such doctor or authorised police officer is, subject to subsection (15H), conclusive evidence of the concentration of alcohol present in the blood or breath of the person in question at the time (being in the case of such certificate the date and time stated therein) the breath of that person was analysed and at a material time in any proceedings if the analysis was made not more than 2 hours after such material time, and at all material times between those times. (15H) Evidence may be negatived The defendant may negative such evidence as aforesaid if the defendant proves that at the time of the operation of the breath analysing instrument it was defective or was not properly operated. (16) Delivery of blood, urine or saliva specimen to laboratory As soon as practicable after-- (a) a specimen of blood or urine has been obtained under this section; or (b) a specimen of saliva has been obtained under this section and a notice is given to a police officer as mentioned in section (15AB)(b) (i) stating that a relevant drug was present in the analysed specimen of saliva; the police officer who required the specimen must deliver it, or arrange for it to be delivered on the police officer's behalf, to the laboratory of an analyst. (16A) Prescribed delivery of specimen to laboratory The specimen of blood, urine or saliva to be delivered under subsection (16) must be delivered to the analyst's laboratory in the way prescribed under a regulation. (16B) Certificate by analyst is evidence of stated matters A certificate purporting to be signed by an analyst and stating-- (a) that there was received at the laboratory of the analyst from the police officer named in the certificate a specimen of the blood, or a specimen of the saliva, as stated in the certificate (the delivered specimen) of the person named in the certificate provided by that person on the date and at the place and time stated in the certificate; and (b) that the analyst made a laboratory test of the delivered specimen on the date and at the place stated in the certificate; and (c) that-- (i) if the delivered specimen was a specimen of blood-- (A) the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood indicated by the laboratory test was a stated number of milligrams of alcohol in the blood per 100mL of blood; or (B) a stated drug or metabolite of a stated drug was indicated by the laboratory test to be present in the person's blood; or (ii) if the delivered specimen was a specimen of saliva-- a stated relevant drug or metabolite of a stated relevant drug was indicated by the laboratory test to be present in the person's saliva; is evidence of those matters and until the contrary is proved is conclusive such evidence. (16C) Certificate by health care professional of failure to provide blood specimen If a person who is required under subsection (8), (8C) or (9) to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test fails to do so as prescribed by the subsection under which the requisition is made, the health care professional by whom the specimen is to be taken must, as soon as practicable thereafter, sign 2 copies of a certificate in writing stating-- (a) the full name of the person concerned; and (b) the name of the police officer who made the requisition; and (c) that the person concerned failed to provide a specimen of blood when required; and must deliver-- (e) 1 copy of such certificate to the police officer who made the requisition; and (f) the other copy to the person who failed to provide the specimen of blood when required (or to another person on behalf of that person on request by that other person). (16E) Subsection (16C) certificate evidence A certificate referred to in subsection (16C) must, on its production in any proceeding, be accepted as evidence-- (a) that a requisition to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test was made to the person concerned by the police officer named in the certificate as the police officer making the requisition; and (b) that the person concerned failed to provide as prescribed by the subsection under which the requisition was made a specimen of the person's blood when required; and until the contrary is proved is conclusive such evidence. (16F) Two hours proof of alcohol or drug concentration by laboratory test Evidence by an analyst or by a certificate referred to in subsection (16B) of the concentration of alcohol indicated to be present in, or of the drug or metabolite of the drug indicated to be present in, the blood of a person by a laboratory test of a specimen of the blood of that person is, subject to subsection (16G), conclusive evidence of the presence of the concentration of alcohol in, or the drug or the metabolite of the drug in, the blood of that person at the time (being in the case of such certificate the date and time stated therein) when the person provided the specimen and at a material time in any proceedings if the specimen was provided not more than 2 hours after such material time, and at all material times between those times. Note-- The reference to drug in this subsection, because of its generality, includes a relevant drug. (16FA) Three hours proof of relevant drug presence by laboratory test Evidence by an analyst, or by a certificate referred to in subsection (16B), that a stated relevant drug or metabolite of a stated relevant drug is indicated to be present in the blood or saliva of a person by a laboratory test of a specimen of the blood or saliva of the person, subject to subsection (16G), is conclusive evidence of the presence of the stated relevant drug or the metabolite of the stated relevant drug in the person's blood or saliva-- (a) at the time (being for a certificate the date and time stated in the certificate) when the person provided the specimen; and (b) at a material time in any proceedings if the specimen was provided not more than 3 hours after the material time; and (c) at all material times between those times. (16G) Evidence may be negatived The defendant may negative the evidence mentioned in subsection (16F) or (16FA) if the defendant proves the result of the laboratory test of that specimen of blood or saliva was not a correct result. (16H) Adjournment of hearing for reasons relating to certificate of analyst The court must on the application of the complainant adjourn the hearing as necessary to enable the production in evidence of the certificate of the analyst and if within 3 days after providing the specimen the defendant has given to the police officer in charge of the police station at which or nearest to the hospital or other place where the specimen of blood for the laboratory test, or the specimen of saliva for saliva analysis, was provided a notice in writing that the defendant requires a copy of the certificate to be given to the defendant at the address stated in the notice must, at the request of the defendant, adjourn the hearing as necessary to ensure that such copy has been given to the defendant at such address not less than 3 days before the production of the certificate in evidence. (16I) Such copy may be given either personally or by sending it by registered post or certified mail. (16J) Deposition about giving certificate The person who gives the copy (whether personally or by sending it by registered post or certified mail) may attend before any justice of the peace having jurisdiction in the State or part of the State or part of the Commonwealth where the person gives the copy and depose on oath and in writing endorsed on a copy of the certificate to the giving thereof. (16K) Subsection (16J) deposition evidence The deposition is, on production to the court, evidence of the matters contained therein and, until the contrary is proved, is conclusive such evidence. (16L) Court may deal with a charge even if laboratory test result unknown Nothing contained in subsections (16H) to (16K) precludes the court in its discretion from dealing with a charge of an offence against section 79(1) on the application of the defendant notwithstanding that at that time the result of the laboratory test of the specimen of the blood or of saliva of the defendant is not known if-- (a) the defendant pleads guilty to the offence; and (b) the court is satisfied that the facts available to be put forward by the prosecution, and unchallenged by the defendant, are sufficient to enable it to deal properly with the matter. (18) Certificate by health care professional is evidence of stated matters A certificate purporting to be signed by a health care professional that on a date and at a place and time stated therein the health care professional took a specimen of blood for a laboratory test, or a specimen of saliva for saliva analysis, of a person named in the certificate must, on its production in any proceeding, be accepted as evidence of those matters and until the contrary is proved is conclusive such evidence. (18A) Certificate by particular person is evidence of matters relating to the person If by any provision of this section a certificate of or purporting to be signed by a health care professional, an authorised police officer or an analyst is made evidence of any matter, a certificate purporting to be signed by a health care professional, an authorised police officer or an analyst, as the case may be, as to that matter must, on its production in any proceeding, be accepted as evidence-- (a) that the signature on the certificate is that of the person by whom the certificate purports to be made; and (b) of all matters contained therein including the status, authority or qualification of the person by whom the certificate purports to be made; and until the contrary is proved is conclusive such evidence. (19) Evidence of compliance with subsection (16A) If a police officer delivers a specimen of blood (the specimen), or a specimen of saliva (also the specimen), or arranges for the specimen to be delivered on the officer's behalf, to an analyst's laboratory in a way prescribed by regulation, in any proceeding-- (a) evidence of that fact given by the officer and any person who delivered the specimen on the officer's behalf; and (b) a certificate, produced in evidence, purporting to be signed by the analyst certifying that the specimen was received at the analyst's laboratory from the officer; is sufficient evidence of compliance with subsection (16A). (20) Person providing specimen of blood or saliva may request specimen A person who, being thereunto required under subsection (8), (8C) or (9), has provided a specimen of blood for a laboratory test, or a specimen of saliva for saliva analysis, may when the person provides the specimen or immediately after providing it and where the person provides it (or another person on behalf of that person may when or immediately after the person provides the specimen and where the person provides it) request-- (a) the health care professional who took the specimen of blood to give the person a specimen of the person's blood; or (b) the police officer who took the specimen of saliva for saliva analysis to give to the person a specimen of the person's saliva. (20A) Health care professional must comply with request under subsection (20) Upon such request, subject to the person concerned then and there providing a second specimen of blood or saliva, the health care professional must give the second specimen of blood, or the police officer must give the second specimen of saliva, to the person or to the person requesting it on the person's behalf. (22) Application of subsection (22AA) Subsection (22AA) applies if-- (a) the analysis by means of a breath analysing instrument of a specimen of breath of a person required by a police officer to be provided under subsection (8) or (8C) indicates that the person is over the general alcohol limit or in the case of a person to whom section 79(2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) refers, that the person is over the no alcohol limit; or (ab) the analysis by means of a saliva analysing instrument of a specimen of saliva of a person required by a police officer to be provided under subsection (8) or (8C) indicates that a relevant drug is present in the person's saliva; or (b) a person required to provide a specimen of breath, or a specimen of saliva for saliva analysis, as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (ab) fails to provide the specimen as prescribed under subsections (8) to (8L); or (ba) a person has been arrested for an offence under section 79(1) but has not been required by a police officer to provide a specimen of breath for analysis or a specimen of blood for a laboratory test under subsection (8) or (8C)-- (i) because the person is violent; or (ii) because of the external signs exhibited by the person, the police officer reasonably believes the person is so affected by alcohol or a drug as to be unable to provide the specimen; or (iii) because of the remoteness of the area-- (A) a breath analysing instrument is not available to analyse a specimen of the person's breath; or (B) a doctor or nurse is not available to take a specimen of blood from the person for a laboratory test or to direct a qualified assistant to take the specimen; or (c) a person who is required by a police officer under subsection (8) or (8C) to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test permits a specimen of the person's blood to be taken for the purpose and thereupon such police officer requires that person to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test, or saliva for a saliva test, by the officer (the officer being hereby authorised to require such a specimen of breath for a breath test, or saliva for a saliva test, to be provided), and-- (i) it appears to the police officer in consequence of the breath test carried out by the officer that the device by means of which the test is carried out indicates that the person is over the general alcohol limit or in the case of a person to whom section 79(2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) refers, that the person is over the no alcohol limit; or (ia) it appears to the police officer in consequence of the saliva test carried out by the officer that the device by means of which the test is carried out indicates a relevant drug is present in the person's saliva; or (ii) the person fails to provide such specimen of breath or saliva; or (d) a person who is required by a police officer under subsection (8), (8C) or (9) to provide a specimen of the person's blood for a laboratory test fails to provide such specimen; or (e) a specimen of a person's blood is taken under this section for a laboratory test and a doctor or nurse certifies in writing to the police officer who made the requisition for the provision or taking of the specimen of blood that, in respect of the person concerned, the case is a proper one for the suspension of that person's driver licence for a period of 24 hours. (22AA) Suspension of driver licence for 24 hours in particular circumstances The person's driver licence is suspended for 24 hours from when-- (a) the analysis mentioned in subsection (22)(a) or (ab) was made; or (b) the requirement mentioned in subsection (22)(b), (c)(ii) or (d) was made; or (c) the arrest mentioned in subsection (22)(ba) was made; or (d) the breath test of the specimen of the person's breath mentioned in subsection (22)(c)(i), or the saliva test of the specimen of the person's saliva mentioned in subsection (22)(c)(ia), was carried out; or (e) the certificate in writing mentioned in subsection (22)(e) was given. (22A) Police officer to give statement of suspension The police officer who required the specimen must sign and deliver to the person concerned (or to another person on behalf of that person at the request of that other person) a statement in writing that the driver licence of the person concerned is suspended as prescribed by subsection (22AA) for the period of 24 hours commencing at the time stated therein. (22B) Arrest immaterial It is immaterial, in any of the cases referred to in subsection (22), whether the person concerned is arrested or not. (22C) No appeal lies for suspension Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, an appeal does not lie in respect of the suspension of a driver licence under subsection (22AA). (22D) Offence of driving motor vehicle during suspension Any person who while the person's driver licence is suspended under subsection (22AA) drives a motor vehicle on a road or elsewhere is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 14 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year. (23) If doctor unavailable, police officer may take person to another place for taking of specimen If under this section a police officer may in the performance, exercise or carrying out of the officer's functions, powers or duties under this section take a person to a hospital or police station for the taking of a specimen and the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that a doctor is not available at the hospital or to go to the police station, or that, for the taking of a specimen of blood at the hospital, a nurse also is not available, the officer may, whether the person concerned is under arrest or not, take such person to a place where to the officer's knowledge or in the officer's reasonable belief a doctor is available for the taking of a specimen. (24) Evidence of concentration of alcohol, drug etc. is admissible in trial on indictment Evidence of either or both of the following-- (a) the presence of the concentration of alcohol in the blood or breath of a person, or the concentration of a drug or metabolite of a drug (other than a relevant drug or a metabolite of a relevant drug) in the blood of a person; (b) the presence of a relevant drug in the blood or saliva of a person; at a time material to the time of an offence as hereinafter mentioned obtained in accordance with any of the provisions of this section is admissible in the trial on indictment of that person of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or on any hearing of a charge summarily against the person of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, and must not be excluded only because the evidence was compulsorily obtained or otherwise obtained in accordance with this section. (24A) Provisions about evidence admissible under subsection (24) Evidence admissible under subsection (24)-- (a) may be given in the same manner, whether by a witness or by a certificate, as it may be given under the provisions of this section, other than that subsection, in respect of an offence against this Act; and (b) is admissible in the same circumstances and in all respects to the same extent as it would be admissible under the provisions of this section, other than subsection (24), in respect of an offence against this Act and, subject to paragraph (c), has the same evidentiary value in relation to the same matters and times as are provided for by the provisions of this section, other than that subsection, in respect of such evidence; and (c) where such evidence indicates a person was over the high alcohol limit, is conclusive evidence that the person was adversely affected by alcohol at all times in relation to which such evidence has evidentiary value under this section. (26) Defendant to give 14 days notice of intention to lead evidence of particular matters If a defendant proposes to lead evidence to prove in any proceeding-- (a) under subsection (15H), that at the time of the operation of a breath analysing instrument it was defective or was not properly operated; or (b) under subsection (16G), that the result of a laboratory test of a specimen of blood or saliva referred to in subsection (16F) or (16FA) was not a correct result; or (c) under subsection (18) or (18A), that the signature referred to therein is not the signature of the health care professional, authorised police officer or analyst by whom the certificate referred to therein purports to be signed or that any matter contained in the said certificate is not correct; the defendant must give notice thereof to the complainant not less than 14 clear days before the return date of the summons or the appointed date for the hearing of the charge. (27) Requirements for notice under subsection (26) The notice must-- (a) be written; and (b) be signed by the defendant or the defendant's solicitor; and (c) for a notice under subsection (26)(a)--state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to prove that the breath analysing instrument was defective or was not properly operated; and Example of paragraph (c)-- a claim that the breath analysing instrument was defective because it mistook the presence of mouthwash in the defendant's mouth for the presence of alcohol in the defendant's blood (d) for a notice under subsection (26)(b)--state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to prove that the result of the laboratory test was not a correct result. (28) Court's leave necessary for particular persons to be required to attend hearing A defendant who gives a notice under subsection (26)(b) may, only with the court's leave, require a person who was involved in the taking, receipt, storage or testing of the specimen of blood or saliva to attend the hearing to give evidence. (29) When court may grant leave under subsection (28) The court may grant the leave only if satisfied-- (a) that the complainant has been given an opportunity to make a submission to the court about granting the leave; and (b) that-- (i) there is a reasonable possibility that an irregularity or defect exists in relation to the taking, receipt, storage or testing of the specimen of blood or saliva about which the person required to attend the hearing is able to give evidence; or (ii) it is otherwise in the interests of justice that the person be required to attend the hearing to give evidence relevant to the proceeding. (30) Matters for proceedings for offence against s 79 In a proceeding for an offence against section 79, unless the contrary is proved-- (a) a qualified assistant who takes a specimen of blood from a person for a laboratory test is to be taken to have been directed by a doctor or nurse to take the specimen; and (b) any equipment used in a laboratory test of a specimen of blood or saliva is to be taken to have given accurate results. 80AA Limitation on use of saliva for saliva test or saliva analysis and related matters (1) This section applies to a specimen of saliva for a saliva test or for saliva analysis obtained under section 80 from a person. (2) The specimen must not be used for-- (a) DNA analysis to help decide whether or not the person may be a suspect in relation to an offence; or (b) for a purpose stated in the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 537. Note for subsection (2)-- Matters mentioned in subsection (2) are regulated under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapters 17 and 18. (3) If the saliva test or saliva analysis does not indicate the presence of a relevant drug in the person's saliva, the specimen must be destroyed as soon as possible after the result is known. (4) If a saliva test or saliva analysis indicates the presence of a relevant drug in the person's saliva, the specimen must be destroyed as soon as possible after the results are no longer necessary for proceedings against the person, including an appeal about a conviction under this or another Act. 80A Obstructing the taking of a blood specimen (1) A person must not obstruct a health care professional taking a specimen of blood from someone else under section 80, without a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units. (2) In this section-- health care professional has the same meaning it has in section 80. obstruct includes hinder, resist and attempt to obstruct. 80B Interstate exchange of information (1) The commissioner may enter into an arrangement with an interstate commissioner for the exchange, between Queensland and the other State, of information obtained under section 80 or a corresponding law to section 80. (2) In this section-- interstate commissioner means the commissioner of the police service (however described) of another State. 81 Notices to offenders for certain first offences (1) If-- (a) a police officer believes on reasonable grounds that a person has committed an offence against section 79(2), (2A), (2B), or (2D), or against (2J) while the person is the holder of a restricted licence; and (b) the concentration of alcohol-- (i) in the person's blood is less than 100mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood; or (ii) in the person's breath is less than 0.100g of alcohol in 210L of breath; the police officer may serve a notice on the person. (2) The notice may be served on the person only if the person has not within 5 years before the alleged offence been convicted of an offence against section 79 or 80(11). (3) The notice must-- (a) be in a form approved by the commissioner; and (b) be identified by a serial number; and (c) specify the full name and address of the person; and (d) specify the time, date and place of the commission of the alleged offence; and (e) clearly indicate the nature of the alleged offence; and (f) state the alleged concentration of alcohol in the person's blood or breath; and (g) specify the day of its issue; and (h) state that, if the person does not wish the matter to be dealt with by a court, the person may pay to the department the amount of the prescribed penalty specified in the notice within 28 days after issue of the notice; and (i) state that if the person acts in accordance with paragraph (h) the person-- (i) will be disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for the prescribed period; and (ii) must surrender to a superintendent every Queensland driver licence held by the person on the day after the day on which the disqualification takes effect. (4) Subject to subsections (12) and (14), if the notice under subsection (1) is served and, within 28 days after the issue of the notice, the amount of the prescribed penalty is paid in accordance with the notice and received by the department-- (a) any liability of the person to a penalty in relation to the alleged offence is discharged and no further proceedings may be taken in relation to the alleged offence; and (b) if the alleged offence is in relation to a motor vehicle, the person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for the prescribed period starting from-- (i) the end of 28 days after the day of issue of the notice; or (ii) if the person makes an application under subsection (7) and the court refuses to direct the issue of a restricted licence to the person--the day of the refusal; whichever is the later; and (c) the person is taken, for the purposes of another offence against section 79 or 80(11), to have been convicted of the alleged offence on the day on which the amount is received by the department. (5) A person who, under this section, is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence must on the day after the day on which the disqualification takes effect, surrender every Queensland driver licence held by the person to a superintendent. (6) Section 130, other than subsection (1), applies, with all necessary modifications and any prescribed modifications, to a person who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence under this section and to any licence held by the person. (7) If, under this section, a person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence from a particular day, the person may, before that day, apply to a court in accordance with the regulations for an order directing that the person be issued with a restricted licence. (8) A person who applies under subsection (7) must immediately give a copy of the application to the department. (9) An applicant-- (a) must attend the court; and (b) if required by the court--must give evidence in respect of matters relevant to the application; and (c) is liable to cross-examination. (10) Witnesses may also be called and cross-examined. (11) Section 87 (Issue of restricted licence to disqualified person), other than subsections (1) and (2), applies, with all necessary modifications and any prescribed modifications, in relation to an application under subsection (7) as if it were an application under section 87(1). (12) If the commissioner is of the opinion that-- (a) an offence in respect of which a notice under subsection (1) was issued to a person is not an offence in respect of which such a notice could be issued; or (b) prescribed circumstances exist in relation to the alleged offence; the commissioner may withdraw the notice by serving on the person a withdrawal notice in a form approved by the commissioner. (13) The commissioner must give written reasons in the notice for the decision to withdraw under subsection (12). (14) The commissioner may withdraw a notice issued under subsection (1) for the purpose of-- (a) issuing a fresh notice; or (b) taking no further action; in respect of the offence alleged in the withdrawn notice. (15) If a notice is withdrawn-- (a) the period (if any) of disqualification specified in the notice up to the withdrawal is valid; and (b) under subsection (12)--the person may, with the approval of the commissioner, be proceeded against in relation to the alleged offence; and (c) any penalty paid by the person is to be refunded. (16) A court that convicts a person of an offence alleged in a notice under subsection (1) after the notice has been withdrawn under subsection (12) or (14) must take into account any period of disqualification of the person that resulted from the operation of the notice that had passed before the withdrawal of the notice. (17) If more than 1 notice is served on a person under subsection (1) in relation to the same alleged offence, the total period of disqualification of the person is not to exceed the period prescribed in relation to the offence alleged in the last or latest notice. (18) If a notice under subsection (1) is served on a person and the prescribed penalty is not paid within 28 days after the day of issue of the notice, nothing in this section prejudices the institution or prosecution of a proceeding for the alleged offence to which the notice relates. 82 Offenders may be ordered to attend training programs (1) This section applies if a person (the offender) is convicted before a court at a place prescribed under a regulation of an offence under section 79. (2) Whether or not any other order is made against the offender, the court may order the offender to attend and complete a training program while the offender is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3) The training program is to be-- (a) approved by the chief executive; and (b) conducted by a person prescribed under a regulation. (4) A written notice of the day, time and place of the program that the offender is to attend, is to be given to the offender by a person prescribed under a regulation. 83 Careless driving of motor vehicles Any person who drives a motor vehicle on a road or elsewhere without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. 84 Dangerous driving of vehicles (other than motor vehicles) etc. (1) Any person who drives a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle), a tram, a train or an animal on a road dangerously is guilty of an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding 4 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months. (1A) If the offender has been previously convicted under subsection (1) the offender is liable to a penalty not exceeding 8 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year. (1B) If the offender has been twice previously convicted under subsection (1), the court must, on conviction, impose imprisonment as the whole or part of the punishment. (1C) For the purpose of deciding whether or not the provisions of subsections (1) to (1B) require imprisonment to be imposed as the whole or part of the punishment for an offence (the latest offence) against subsection (1), not more than 1 previous conviction for an offence against the subsection incurred by the offender earlier than the period of 10 years immediately preceding the date of the offender's conviction for the latest offence is to be taken into account. (1D) In this section-- drives a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle), a tram, a train or an animal dangerously includes the driving of a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle), a tram, a train or an animal at a speed or in a manner dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, including the nature, condition and use of the road and the amount of traffic which is on the road at the time or which might reasonably be expected to be on the road. (2) Any person who drives a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle), a tram, a train, or an animal on a road without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty for subsection (2)--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. 85 Racing and speed trials on roads (1) Any person who organises or promotes or takes part in-- (a) any race between vehicles or animals on a road; or (b) any attempt to establish or break any vehicle or animal speed record on a road; or (c) any trial of the speed of a vehicle or animal on a road; or (d) any competitive trial designed to test the skill of any vehicle driver or the reliability or mechanical condition of any vehicle on any road where a prize or trophy or other benefit or advantage in excess of the value of $100 may be won by a competitor; is guilty of an offence, unless the prior permission in writing of the commissioner to the holding or making of the race, attempt, or trial has been obtained. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) The commissioner has power to grant or refuse permits under this section. (3) The commissioner may in any such permit impose any conditions the commissioner deems necessary in the interests of public safety or convenience. (4) Any such permit or conditions may be of general or limited application. (5) If any person organising, promoting, or taking part in any such race, attempt, or trial contravenes or fails to comply with any condition imposed as aforesaid, that person is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (6) If the court convicts a person of an offence against subsection (1), the court, in addition to imposing a penalty, must disqualify the person from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for a period of at least 6 months. 86 Disqualification of drivers of motor vehicles for certain offences (1) A person who is convicted of an offence in relation to a motor vehicle against section 79(1) is, if during the period of 5 years before conviction the person has not been previously convicted-- (a) under section 79(1); or (b) under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J); or (c) on indictment, of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person; or (d) summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 6 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1A) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(1), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1B) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence under section 79(1), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1C) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1D) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or more than once summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A or has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person and summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1E) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(1) and has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1F) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 9 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (1G) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (2) A person who is convicted of an offence in relation to a motor vehicle against section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) must, if during the period of 5 years before conviction the person has not been previously convicted-- (a) under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J); or (b) under section 79(1); or (c) on indictment, of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person; or (d) summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; be disqualified by such conviction-- (e) in a case where at the time of the commission of the offence the person convicted was, in respect of the motor vehicle, not the holder of a driver licence, was a section 79E driver or was the holder of a learner, probationary, provisional or restricted licence--for a period of not less than 3 months and not more than 9 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; (f) in any other case--for a period of not less than 1 month and not more than 9 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (2A) The period of disqualification must be decided by the court which, in making its decision, must have regard to the concentration of alcohol in the blood or breath of the defendant, or the presence of a relevant drug in the defendant's blood or saliva, and the danger, real or potential, to the public in the circumstances of the case. (2B) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person must be disqualified by such conviction for a period of not less than 3 months and not more than 18 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (2C) The period of disqualification must be decided by the court which, in making its decision, must have regard to the concentration of alcohol in the blood or breath of the defendant, or the presence of a relevant drug in the defendant's blood or saliva, and the danger, real or potential, to the public in the circumstances of the case. (2D) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 6 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (2E) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(1) or on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 9 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (2F) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) and-- (a) has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(1); or (b) has been previously convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A; the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3) A person who is convicted on indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person or summarily of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A is, subject to subsections (3A) to (3F), disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 6 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3A) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted-- (a) of an offence (whether of the same or of a different kind) of either of the classes referred to in subsection (3); or (b) under section 79(1); the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3B) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence (whether of the same or of a different kind) of either of the classes referred to in subsection (3) or has been previously convicted of an offence (whether of the same or of a different kind) of each of the classes referred to in subsection (3), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3C) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence under section 79(1), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3D) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted of an offence (whether of the same or of a different kind) of either of the classes referred to in subsection (3) and has been previously convicted of an offence under section 79(1), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 2 years from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3E) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 9 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (3F) If within the period of 5 years before such conviction the person has been previously convicted more than once of an offence under section 79(2), (2AA), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J), the person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 1 year from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (4) A person who is convicted of an offence under section 80(22D) is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of 6 months from the date of such conviction from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. (5) In the case of any conviction referred to in this section in respect of which a person is disqualified by such conviction and without any specific order for a period of time specified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, the judge before whom such person is so convicted on indictment or the justices by whom such person is so convicted may order that from the date of conviction such person be disqualified absolutely or for a longer period than the period specified in the person's case from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, and the person, on the making of the order, is disqualified under and in accordance with that order. (5A) If a person ordered to attend a training program or defensive driving course referred to in section 82 fails to comply with the order, the chief executive may by notice given to the person call on the person to appear and show cause before a Magistrates Court constituted under the Justices Act 1886 at a time and place specified in the notice why the person should not be disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for a period of 1 month in addition to the period for which the person is or was so disqualified by his or her conviction or the order of the judge or justices. (5B) If a person called on to appear and show cause under subsection (5A)-- (a) fails to appear at the time and place specified or at any time or place to which the show cause proceeding may be adjourned; or (b) having appeared, fails to show cause to the satisfaction of the court; the person is, without any specific order being made, disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for a period of 1 month in addition to the period for which the person is or was so disqualified by the person's conviction or the order of the judge or justices. (5C) The additional period of 1 month's disqualification commences-- (a) if it is incurred during the period for which the person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence by the person's conviction or the order of the judge or justices--on the expiration of that period; or (b) if it is incurred after the expiration of the period for which the person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence by the person's conviction or the order of the judge or justices--on the date of the person's failure whereby the person has incurred the additional period of disqualification. (6) Any disqualification under this section is in addition to any punishment to which the person convicted may be liable on the person's conviction. (7) In deciding a period of disqualification for a person whose licence is suspended, or who is disqualified from obtaining or holding a licence, under section 79B, the court may take into account the period of suspension or disqualification that has already been served under that section. (8) The provisions of this section apply notwithstanding anything contained in any other Act. 87 Issue of restricted licence to disqualified person (1) If a person is convicted by a court of an offence under section 79 or 80 (5A) and-- (a) by order of the court, is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; or (b) by operation of law and without specific order, is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; the court may, where it has received an application from the person, make an order directing that the person be issued with a restricted licence. (2) An application for an order under this section may be made-- (a) at the proceedings in which the conviction is recorded against the applicant by reason of which the applicant is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; and (b) in a case where the court makes an order disqualifying the applicant from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence-- before the court makes that order; and not otherwise. (2A) An application must be made in the approved form and in respect of every application-- (a) the applicant must, if required by the court so to do, submit himself or herself as a witness; and (b) other persons may be called as witnesses; to give evidence in respect of all matters relevant to the application and may be cross-examined. (3) An order under this section may be made-- (a) at the proceedings in which the conviction is recorded against the applicant by reason of which the applicant is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; and (b) in a case where the court makes an order disqualifying the applicant from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence--in conjunction with that order; and not otherwise. (3A) To remove doubt, it is declared that if a court makes an order under subsection (1) directing that a person be issued with a restricted licence, the person-- (a) is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, other than the restricted licence; and (b) may not drive a motor vehicle during the period of the disqualification unless the person applies for and obtains the restricted licence the court ordered be issued. (4) A court that grants an application must make an order directing that a restricted licence be issued to the applicant during the period of the applicant's disqualification subject to restrictions specified in the order-- (a) which must restrict the use of the restricted licence by the applicant to specified circumstances directly connected with the applicant's means of earning the applicant's livelihood; and (b) which may include, but are not limited to-- (i) the class of vehicle which may be driven; (ii) the purpose for which a vehicle may be driven; (iii) the times at which or period of time during which a vehicle may be driven. (4A) An order under this section may relate only to a restricted licence that is of the same class as the probationary, provisional or open licence which is held by the applicant for the order immediately before the disqualification in respect of which his or her application is made. (5) An application for an order under this section must not be granted-- (a) unless the applicant satisfies the court that hears the application that-- (i) the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a restricted licence, having regard to the safety of other road users and the public generally; and (ii) a refusal would cause extreme hardship to the applicant or the applicant's family by depriving the applicant of the applicant's means of earning the applicant's livelihood; (b) if the applicant's provisional or open licence has been suspended or cancelled, or the applicant has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, within 5 years before the application is made; (c) in a case where the applicant has been previously convicted-- (i) under section 79 or 80(5A) or the Criminal Code, section 328A; or (ii) elsewhere than in Queensland of any offence which if committed in Queensland would be an offence under section 79 or 80(5A); within a period of 5 years before the conviction that results in the disqualification in respect of which the application is made; (d) in a case where the disqualification in respect of which the application is made resulted from a conviction of the applicant-- (i) for an offence committed while the applicant was engaged in an activity directly connected with the applicant's means of earning the applicant's livelihood; or (ii) for an offence committed when the applicant was driving a motor vehicle the applicant was not authorised, under a provisional or open licence, to drive; or (iii) for an offence committed at a time when the applicant was the holder of a restricted licence issued under an order made under this section; (da) if the disqualification for which the application is made resulted from the applicant's conviction for an offence against section 79(1), (2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J); (db) if-- (i) the disqualification for which the application is made resulted from the applicant's conviction for an offence against section 79(2); and (ii) the applicant is a person to whom section 79(2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) would have applied apart from the fact that the person was over the general alcohol limit; (dc) if-- (i) the disqualification for which the application is made resulted from the applicant's conviction for an offence against section 79(2AA); and (ii) the applicant is a person to whom section 79(2A), (2B), (2D) or (2J) would have applied if, at the time of the offence, the person were over the no alcohol limit but not over the general alcohol limit; (e) unless the disqualification for which the application is made resulted from the applicant's conviction for an offence committed when the applicant held a provisional or open licence (other than a corresponding document); (f) unless the applicant is the holder of a provisional or open licence (other than a corresponding document) immediately before the disqualification in respect of which the application is made. (5A) For subsection (5)(a)(ii), if the applicant is not self-employed, the applicant must produce to the court an affidavit made by the applicant's employer confirming the applicant would be deprived of the applicant's means of earning a living if the application is refused. (5B) In subsection (5)(b), the reference to a suspension, cancellation or disqualification does not include-- (a) a suspension, cancellation or disqualification that was set aside on appeal; or (b) a suspension, cancellation or disqualification because of the applicant's mental or physical disability; or (c) a suspension under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; or (d) a suspension under section 79(9); or (e) a 24 hour suspension under section 80(22AA); or (f) a suspension, if a court has, on application made in relation to the suspension, made a special hardship order. (6) If-- (a) an order is made under this section by a court directing the issue of a restricted licence to an applicant in conjunction with an order disqualifying the applicant from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence; and (b) the provision of this Act that empowers a court to impose the disqualification specifies a maximum period of time for which a disqualification may be imposed; for the purpose of making the order disqualifying the applicant, the maximum period for which the court may impose the disqualification is twice that specified in the provision. (6A) A court, in considering whether an order disqualifying the applicant from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence should be made under section 86(5), and in considering the terms of any other disqualification order it proposes to make, must have regard to any order it proposes to make under this section as a circumstance indicating that the disqualification imposed should be for a longer period of time than if it made no order under this section. (7) If an order is made under this section and the person in respect of whom the order is made makes an application to a superintendent for a restricted licence under and in accordance with this Act, the superintendent must issue to the person a restricted licence subject to the restrictions imposed by the court by the order made under this section, and such other terms, provisions, conditions, limitations or restrictions, consistent with the order, as are specified on the licence in accordance with this Act. (8) A restricted licence issued pursuant to an order under this section-- (a) must be issued in the first instance for such period as is prescribed by regulation and thereafter must be renewed from time to time for such period as is prescribed by regulation until the period of disqualification in respect of which the order under this section was made expires; and (b) in a case where it is renewed during that period of disqualification--must, subject to section 88(7), be renewed subject to the restrictions specified in the order last made whether under this section or section 88. (8A) A restricted licence issued or renewed under an order made under this section remains in force until it expires or is cancelled, surrendered or suspended in accordance with this Act. (9) The power of the Governor in Council to make regulations in respect of a restricted licence includes the power to make regulations in respect of the restricted licence provided for under this section including regulations in respect of its cancellation or suspension notwithstanding that it is issued or renewed under an order of the court. (10) Any person who, being the holder of a restricted licence issued pursuant to an order made under this section, drives a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with the restrictions to which the licence is subject as a consequence of that order or an order under section 88 commits an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding 20 penalty units. (10A) In addition to any other penalty imposed-- (a) if the restricted licence issued to the person is still current at the time of the conviction--it is by virtue of the conviction thereby cancelled without specific order; and (b) the person is, because of the conviction, disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for a period of 3 months from the expiration of the disqualification in respect of which the order was made under this section or, where the conviction is later than the expiration of that disqualification, for 3 months from the date of conviction. (11) For the purposes of this section, the proceedings in which a conviction is recorded are taken to continue until the court has completed the exercise of its jurisdiction to sentence the defendant in respect of the conviction, notwithstanding that the proceedings have been adjourned. 88 Variation of conditions (1) If subsequent to a court making an order under section 87 or this section in respect of a person and the issuing to the person of a restricted licence the circumstances connected with the person's means of earning the person's livelihood have altered, the person may apply to a Magistrates Court exercising jurisdiction at the place where the person resides for an order varying the restrictions to which the restricted licence is subject as a consequence of the order made under section 87 or this section. (2) An application must be made in the approved form and in respect of every application-- (a) the applicant must, if required by the court so to do, submit himself or herself as a witness; and (b) other persons may be called as witnesses; to give evidence in respect to all matters relevant to the application and may be cross-examined. (3) Written notice of the application setting forth the time and place at which the application is to be heard must be given by the applicant, at least 14 days before the date of hearing, to the commissioner or to a police officer authorised by the commissioner to receive such notices. (4) The commissioner is entitled to be represented at the hearing of the application. (4A) A police officer may appear and act at the hearing of the application on behalf of the commissioner. (5) A court to which an application is made under subsection (1) may, if it considers that the justice of the case requires that it do so and having regard to the restrictions referred to in section 87(4), make an order varying the restrictions to which the restricted licence is subject as a consequence of an order made under section 87 or this section. (6) A superintendent to whom-- (a) a copy of an order made under this section (the order) certified by the clerk of the court which made the order to be a true copy; and (b) the restricted licence to which the order relates; are produced must vary the restrictions to which the restricted licence is subject by reason of an order made under section 87 or a prior order made under this section so that they accord with those imposed by the court by the order. (7) Until a superintendent, under subsection (6), varies the restrictions to which the restricted licence is subject, those restrictions continue to apply to the holder of the licence notwithstanding the making of an order or, as the case may be, a further order under this section. 89 Power to disqualify person from holding or obtaining Queensland driver licence though acquitted of certain indictable offences (1) If on the trial of any person charged on indictment with an offence in connection with or arising out of the driving of a motor vehicle by the person the judge presiding at the trial is satisfied that on the evidence such person should, in the interest of the public, be prohibited from driving a motor vehicle either absolutely or for a period, the judge may, notwithstanding that such person is found not guilty by the jury, order that the person is, from the date of the order, disqualified absolutely from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, or is so disqualified for the period as the judge states in the order. (2) An order under this section may be made by the judge before the judge discharges the defendant on the conclusion of the trial, or the judge may discharge the defendant and adjourn the matter of whether or not the judge will make such order to a later date when the judge may receive such evidence in addition to the evidence given at the trial as the judge considers necessary under the circumstances. 90 Power to disqualify person from holding or obtaining Queensland driver licence though complaint dismissed (1) If upon the hearing of a complaint against any person of an offence against any provision of the Criminal Code, section 328A, or of an offence in relation to a motor vehicle against section 79, 83 or 85, the justices deciding the complaint are satisfied that upon the evidence such person should, in the interest of the public, be prohibited from driving a motor vehicle either absolutely or for a period, the justices may, notwithstanding that they dismiss the complaint, order that the person shall from the date of the order be disqualified absolutely from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, or be so disqualified for such period as the justices shall specify in the order. (2) An order under this section may be made by the justices when they dismiss the complaint or the justices may dismiss the complaint and adjourn the matter of whether or not they will make such order to a later date when the justices may receive such evidence in addition to the evidence given upon the hearing of the complaint as they consider necessary under the circumstances. 90A Definitions for ss 90B-90D In sections 90B to 90D-- dangerous driving offence means an offence against the Criminal Code, section 328A(1) or (4) if the offence is accompanied by a circumstance of aggravation that, at the time of committing the offence, the person charged with the offence was adversely affected by an intoxicating substance. designated offence means-- (a) an offence against-- (i) section 79(1), (2) or (2AA), to the extent it involves a motor vehicle; or (ii) section 79(2A), (2B) or (2J); or (iii) section 80(11); or (b) a dangerous driving offence. disqualified means disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. Note-- See section 127(4) which provides for the effect of a suspension under this Act of any licence. drink driving offence means-- (a) an offence against-- (i) section 78(1); or (ii) section 79(1), (2) or (2AA), to the extent it involves a motor vehicle; or (iii) section 79(2A), (2B) or (2J); or (iv) section 80(11); or (v) section 87(10); or (vi) a provision of a regulation under section 79E(4) for failing to comply with an order under section 79E(2); or (b) a dangerous driving offence. relevant disqualifying provision means-- (a) section 78(3)(i); or (b) section 81; or (c) section 86; or (d) section 87(10A)(b); or (e) a provision of a regulation under section 79E(4) providing for the disqualification of a person for failing to comply with an order under section 79E(2); or (f) the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 187. section 89 disqualification means a disqualification ordered by a court under section 89 as a result of being charged with, but not convicted of, a dangerous driving offence. section 90 disqualification means a disqualification ordered by a court under section 90 as a result of being charged with, but not convicted of, a dangerous driving offence or an offence against section 79. 90B Cumulative periods of disqualification for offences committed at different times (1) This section applies if-- (a) a person is disqualified (the initiating disqualification)-- (i) under a relevant disqualifying provision for a drink driving offence; or (ii) under a section 89 disqualification; or (iii) under a section 90 disqualification; and (b) before the period of disqualification for the initiating disqualification ends, the person is disqualified again on 1 or more occasions (a later disqualification) as mentioned in paragraph (a). (2) However, this section does not apply if section 90C applies. (3) Each period of disqualification whether for an initiating disqualification or later disqualification takes effect cumulatively with each other period of disqualification. Examples-- 1 D is charged with a drink driving offence. Before the court hears that charge D is charged again with a drink driving offence. The court convicts D of both offences and disqualifies D for a period of 2 months for 1 offence and a period of 4 months for the other offence. The total period of disqualification is 6 months. 2 D commits a drink driving offence on 25 December 2008 and commits another drink driving offence on 1 January 2009. A court convicts D of the 1 January offence on 2 January 2009 and disqualifies D for a period of 2 months. On 1 February, the court convicts D of the 25 December offence and disqualifies D for a period of 4 months. The total period of disqualification is 6 months. 90C Cumulative periods of disqualification for acts done and offences committed at same time (1) This section applies if-- (a) a person does an act that results in the person being charged with a designated offence and, when the person does the act, the person commits an offence against section 78(1); and (b) as a result of being charged with the designated offence, the person is disqualified (the drink driving disqualification)-- (i) under section 81 or 86 or the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 187; or (ii) under a section 89 disqualification; or (iii) under a section 90 disqualification; and (c) as a result of committing the offence against section 78(1), the person is disqualified (the unlicensed driving disqualification) under section 78(3)(a) to (h) or the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 187. (2) Subsection (3) applies if, when the person does the act that results in the person being charged with the designated offence, the person does not hold a driver licence authorising the person to drive the motor vehicle on the road but is not disqualified-- (a) under a relevant disqualifying provision for a drink driving offence; or (b) under a section 89 disqualification; or (c) under a section 90 disqualification. (3) The periods of disqualification for the drink driving disqualification and the unlicensed driving disqualification take effect cumulatively with each other. (4) Subsection (5) applies if, when the person does the act that results in the person being charged with the designated offence, the person does not hold a licence because the person is disqualified (the existing disqualification)-- (a) under a relevant disqualifying provision for a drink driving offence; or (b) under a section 89 disqualification; or (c) under a section 90 disqualification. (5) Each period of disqualification, whether for a drink driving disqualification, an unlicensed driving disqualification or an existing disqualification, takes effect cumulatively with each other period of disqualification. 90D Other matters about cumulative periods of disqualification (1) For sections 90B and 90C, the following is immaterial to the cumulative effect of disqualifications-- (a) whether the periods of disqualification are imposed or ordered at the same hearing; (b) whether an offence or charge that resulted in a period of disqualification (or the conviction or sentence for the offence or charge) happened before or after another offence or charge (or the conviction or sentence for the other offence or charge) that resulted in a period of disqualification; (c) the order in which the periods of disqualification are imposed or ordered. (2) Also, for sections 90B and 90C, periods of disqualification mentioned in the sections take effect cumulatively with other periods of disqualification mentioned in the sections in the order in which they are imposed or ordered. 91 Chief executive to be advised of persons disqualified from holding Queensland driver licences etc. When, by or under this Act, a person is disqualified or has been ordered by a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices to be disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence either absolutely or for a period, then-- (a) in the case where no order with respect to such disqualification was made by the judge of the Supreme Court or District Court before whom the person was convicted--particulars of the conviction; or (b) in the case where an order with respect to such disqualification was made by a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court upon the trial or conviction of that person--a copy of such order; or (c) in the case where no order with respect to such disqualification was made by the justices who convicted the person--a copy of the minute or memorandum of the conviction made and signed by such justices; or (d) in the case where the order with respect to such disqualification has been made by justices--a copy of such order; must be transmitted by the registrar of the Supreme, Circuit, or District Court or the clerk of the court concerned to the chief executive. 92 Duties and liabilities of drivers involved in road incidents (1) The driver of any vehicle, tram or animal involved on any road, or of any motor vehicle involved elsewhere than on a road, in an incident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any property (including any animal in the charge of any person) shall-- (a) immediately stop the vehicle, tram or animal; and (c) if any person is injured-- (i) remain at or near the scene of the incident and immediately render such assistance as the driver can to the injured person; and (ii) make reasonable endeavours to obtain such medical and other aid as may reasonably be required for the injured person; and (i) if any property is damaged to an extent apparently in excess of an amount fixed by regulation for the purpose of this paragraph and no police officer is present at the scene of the incident--as soon as possible report in person full particulars of the incident at the police station that is nearest to the scene of the incident; and (j) if any person is dead or apparently dead--exhibit proper respect for the person's body and take whatever steps are reasonably practicable to have the body removed to an appropriate place. Maximum penalty-- (a) if death or injury is caused to any person--20 penalty units or imprisonment for 1 year; or (b) otherwise--10 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c)(i), a person may leave the scene of the incident where the person's leaving is solely for the purpose of obtaining medical or other aid for the injured person. (4) If in determining a complaint for an offence against subsection (1) in respect of an incident whereby any person is injured the court is satisfied that the defendant showed a callous disregard for the needs of the injured person the court shall impose, as the whole or part of the sentence, a period of imprisonment. (5) A person who-- (a) in purported compliance with subsection (1) furnishes any false or misleading information; or (b) reports the happening of an incident such as is referred to in subsection (1) to a police officer knowing the report to be false; commits an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (6) In any proceedings for an offence against this section the averment in the complaint-- (a) that any incident specified therein had not been reported at the police station that was nearest to the scene of the incident within or prior to any time or date specified in the averment; or (b) that a police officer was or was not present at the scene of any incident specified therein at any time or during any period specified in the averment; shall be evidence of the matter so averred. (7) The incident may be specified by reference to the approximate time and place thereof or to the person or persons involved or otherwise so as to sufficiently identify it. (8) Nothing in this section shall prejudice or affect the provisions of the Criminal Code or any Act relating to traffic or transport and, notwithstanding an order of disqualification for any specified period made under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 187, upon a conviction of any person for an offence against this section resulting from any road incident hereinbefore mentioned in this section, if that person is subsequently convicted upon indictment of any offence in connection with or arising out of the same road incident, the judge of the Supreme Court or District Court before whom that person is so convicted, in addition to any sentence the judge may impose, may order that the offender shall, from the date of the conviction upon indictment, be disqualified absolutely from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence. 94 Scheme to facilitate supply of information as to road incidents (1) The commissioner or the chief executive, may authorise a scheme to facilitate the supply of information in the possession of a police officer or contained in a writing prepared by a police officer, as to the facts relating to any incident whereby, owing to the presence on a road of a vehicle, tram, train or animal, death or injury has been caused to any person, or damage has been caused to any property (including any animal in the charge of any person) to any person who or whose property has been involved in that incident, or to the agent, servant or other representative of that person, and to any insurer or other person having a bona fide interest in that incident. (2) Any such scheme may provide for the payment of fees for the supply of that information on any basis or bases set out in the scheme. (3) The State, the Minister, the commissioner, a police officer, the chief executive or someone else authorised by the chief executive is not civilly or criminally liable for supplying information under a scheme. 96 Diversion of traffic (1) The commissioner or the chief executive may order the closure of any road, permanently or temporarily (notice whereof shall, if practicable, be given in some newspaper circulating in the locality concerned) against any class or description of traffic, provided that another road or route is available for that traffic. (2) Where the purpose of a closure is a private commercial purpose or other prescribed purpose, an order for the closure of a road under subsection (1) may be made upon application under that subsection to the commissioner or the chief executive and not otherwise. (3) The application must be in writing and accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation. (4) Upon receiving an application the commissioner or the chief executive, as the case may be, shall refuse the application or grant it and make an order for the closure of a road subject to such conditions, as the commissioner or the chief executive thinks fit, which may include but are not necessarily limited to the payment of fees and expenses in connection with the closure. (5) If the chief executive is of opinion that it is expedient for the proper execution of this Act, or otherwise is in the public interest, the chief executive may temporarily prohibit, divert or direct all or any part of the traffic in or from any road, and may take any measure and give or cause to be given any direction, signal or order which the chief executive considers necessary or desirable for the safe and effective regulation of traffic in the locality where that road is situated. (6) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any prohibition, direction, signal or order made or given under this section shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (7) The chief executive may carry out such construction works as are necessary to give effect to the closure of any road ordered under subsection (1). 100 Removal of things from roads (1) Subsections (3) to (11) apply if the chief executive officer of a local government considers on reasonable grounds that a vehicle, tram or animal in the local government's area has been abandoned on a road, other than a busway, by the person who last drove or used it, or that-- (a) a vehicle, tram or animal in the local government's area has been-- (i) left on a road unattended whether temporarily or otherwise for a time or in a place, condition, way or circumstances where its presence is hazardous; or (ii) found on a road in a place, condition, way or circumstances where its presence is hazardous or in contravention of this Act; and (b) the driver of the vehicle, tram or animal-- (i) can not readily be located; or (ii) has failed to immediately remove the vehicle, tram or animal when required by the local government to do so. Editor's note-- See also section 51G which deals with the chief executive's power to move a vehicle on a road. (2) For subsection (1), the presence of a vehicle, tram or animal on a road is hazardous if it is causing, or is likely to cause, danger, hindrance or obstruction to traffic or is preventing, hindering or obstructing, or is likely to prevent, hinder or obstruct, the use of the road or a part of the road for a lawful purpose. (3) The local government may remove the vehicle, tram or animal from the road and detain it at a place for safe keeping. (4) As soon as practicable after removal of the vehicle, tram or animal, the chief executive officer of the local government concerned shall cause notice in writing to be given to the owner thereof, if the owner can be ascertained, of such removal and of the place at which the vehicle, tram or animal is then detained. (5) Such notice shall, if practicable, be served upon the owner personally, but if it is not so served within 14 days from the date of such removal it may be given by public advertisement in a newspaper circulating in the locality in which the vehicle, tram or animal was found. (6) If within 1 month from the date of service or advertisement of such notice the owner of the vehicle, tram or animal or a person acting on the owner's behalf or a person claiming a right to the possession of the vehicle, tram or animal, has not obtained possession of the vehicle, tram or animal in accordance with the provisions of subsection (10), the chief executive officer of the local government may-- (a) by notice published in a newspaper circulating in the locality in which the vehicle, tram or animal was found, advertise that it will offer the vehicle, tram or animal for sale by public auction at the place and time stated in the advertisement; and (b) at the time on the day stated in the advertisement (which day shall be not earlier than 14 days after the date when the advertisement was published) and at the place stated in the advertisement, offer the vehicle, tram or animal for sale by public auction unless the owner thereof or a person acting on the owner's behalf or a person claiming a right to possession thereof has sooner obtained possession of the vehicle, tram or animal in accordance with the provisions of subsection (10); and (c) if no offer for the vehicle, tram or animal is received at such auction--dispose of the same in such manner and on such terms as the chief executive officer of the local government may determine. (7) The proceeds of the sale or disposal of the vehicle, tram or animal shall be applied as follows-- (a) firstly, in payment of the expenses of the sale or disposal; (b) secondly, in payment of the cost of removal and detention of the vehicle, tram or animal and the service and advertisement of any notice served or advertised under subsection (5); (c) thirdly, in payment of the balance of such proceeds to the owner of the vehicle, tram or animal or, if after reasonable inquiry, the owner can not be ascertained, into the general fund of the local government. (8) The local government may deal with any goods, equipment or thing contained in, on or about the vehicle, tram or animal at the time of its removal in the same manner as it may deal with the vehicle, tram or animal pursuant to this section. (9) However, any perishable goods in or on the vehicle, tram or animal at the time of its removal may be disposed of in the way the chief executive officer of the local government concerned shall direct and the proceeds (if any) of such disposal shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of subsection (7). (10) The chief executive officer of the local government must not deliver possession of the vehicle, tram or animal to the owner thereof, or to another person acting on the owner's behalf, or to any other person claiming a right to the possession thereof unless the following provisions have been complied with- - (a) the owner, or person acting on the owner's behalf, or other person claiming a right to possession of the vehicle, tram or animal shall have applied in writing signed by the applicant to the chief executive officer of the local government concerned for the release from such detention of the vehicle, tram or animal; (b) the applicant shall have furnished proof to the satisfaction of the chief executive officer of the applicant's ownership or of the applicant's right to possession of the vehicle, tram or animal and, in the case of the applicant's being a person acting on behalf of the owner, shall have furnished proof to the satisfaction of the chief executive officer of the applicant's authority to act on behalf of such owner; (c) the applicant shall have paid all expenses incurred by the local government concerned in connection with the removal and detention of the vehicle, tram or animal and the service, or advertisement, of any notice served or advertised in relation to such removal and detention or intended sale of the vehicle, tram or animal; (d) the applicant has signed a receipt for the delivery of the vehicle, tram or animal to the applicant. (11) Any person who takes delivery, or obtains possession of or removes or attempts to remove from the detention of a local government a vehicle, tram or animal removed and detained pursuant to the provisions of subsection (3) except in accordance with the provisions of subsection (10) shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (12) Under a local law, a local government may provide for the removal, safe storage or disposal of a vehicle, tram or animal in the local government's area that a person authorised under the local law considers on reasonable grounds-- (a) has been abandoned on a road, other than a busway; or (b) has been left as described in subsection (1)(a)(i); or (c) has been found as described in subsection (1)(a)(ii). (13) If a local law provides for a matter mentioned in subsection (12), subsections (3) to (11) no longer apply in the local government's area. (14) Subsections (3) to (11) in their application in the local government's area are not revived by the repeal of the local law. (14A) This section, or a local law mentioned in subsection (12), does not apply if an officer of a local government removes a vehicle, load or other thing from a road under chapter 3, part 4C, under a delegation from the chief executive. (15) In this section-- vehicle includes any part of a vehicle. 101 Who may regulate parking (1) A local government may regulate parking in its area-- (a) on a road, other than a declared road; or (b) on a declared road, with the chief executive's written agreement; or (c) on an off-street regulated parking area. (1A) The chief executive may regulate parking on an off-street regulated parking area. (2) The regulation of parking may include-- (a) specifying the times when a vehicle may or must not be parked; and (b) requiring the payment of a fee for a vehicle to be parked; and (c) specifying the types of vehicles that may or must not be parked; and (d) specifying the purposes for which a vehicle may or must not be parked; and (e) specifying where its regulation of parking applies. 102 Parking regulation involves installing official traffic signs (1) The chief executive or a local government may regulate parking by installing official traffic signs indicating how parking is regulated. (2) An official traffic sign may apply to parking-- (a) at or near the place where the sign is installed, for example, a particular parking space, road or off-street regulated parking area; or (b) for a sign installed by a local government--throughout an area consisting of the whole or part of the local government's area (a traffic area). (3) A local government may install an official traffic sign applying to parking throughout a traffic area only if-- (a) the boundaries of the traffic area have been defined under a local law; and (b) the sign is installed on the road at every road entry to the traffic area. (4) An official traffic sign applying to parking throughout a traffic area-- (a) may only indicate the following matters about how parking is regulated throughout the traffic area-- (i) the times when a person may only park for a maximum specified time; (ii) the times when a person may only park by paid parking at a place where the local government has provided for paid parking; (iii) the types of vehicle a person may park; and (b) for parking for which another official traffic sign is installed within the traffic area--applies subject to the other official traffic sign. Example of subsection (4)(b)-- An official traffic sign installed within a traffic area may allow a longer or shorter parking time than that allowed by the official traffic sign for the entire traffic area. (5) Subsection (4)(a) does not limit the matters that may be indicated on an official traffic sign mentioned in subsection (4)(b). (6) A person parking anywhere within a traffic area is taken to have notice of the contents of the official traffic sign installed at the road entries to the traffic area. (7) If an official traffic sign is installed at or near a place so that a person parking at the place is likely to see the sign, the person is taken to have notice of the contents of the sign. (9) This section does not limit a local government's power to install an official traffic sign under a provision other than this part or under another law. 103 Examples of how parking may be regulated (1) This section does not limit section 101 or 102 and its object is to state common examples of how parking may be regulated. (2) Official traffic signs may define or indicate-- (a) where paid parking is authorised; or (b) spaces on roads or off-street parking areas that are designated parking spaces; or (c) loading zones; or (d) for roads or off-street parking areas--where parking is only allowed for a specified maximum time. (3) Official traffic signs installed by a local government may specify for a place or a traffic area-- (a) the hours and days when parking is only allowed for a specified maximum time; and (b) the fixed hours for paid parking; and (c) for specified designated parking spaces--the maximum time for which a vehicle may be paid parked; and (d) a system (the authorised system) for the payment of a parking fee for paid parking including, for example, by the use of a coin, token, card or credit card; and (e) the denomination or number of coins to be inserted in a parking meter or parkatarea in payment of a parking fee. (4) Under a local law, a local government may-- (a) allow a vehicle to park contrary to an indication on an official traffic sign regulating parking by time or payment of a fee, if the vehicle displays-- (i) a parking permit for people with disabilities; or (ii) a permit issued by the local government; and (b) define the persons that may be issued with a permit. (5) Under a local law, a local government may-- (a) allow a vehicle to park in a loading zone if the vehicle displays a commercial vehicle identification label issued by the local government; and (b) define the vehicles that may be issued with a commercial vehicle identification label of the type specified by the MUTCD. (6) A local government may, by local law or resolution, specify the following-- (a) parking fees for a place or a traffic area; (b) the fee for-- (i) a permit mentioned in subsection (4)(a)(i) or (ii); or (ii) a commercial vehicle identification label mentioned in subsection (5)(a). 104 Off-street regulated parking areas (1) An off-street regulated parking area is an area of land, including any structure on the land, that-- (a) is controlled by the chief executive or a local government; and (b) is specified as an off-street regulated parking area under-- (i) a regulation; or (ii) for a local government--a local law. (2) Land controlled by the chief executive or a local government includes land over which the chief executive or local government may exercise control for the purposes of this part under an arrangement with a person who owns, or has an interest in, the land. Example-- The chief executive may, under an arrangement with the owner of a shopping centre, regulate the use of the shopping centre's public parking area that has been specified to be an off-street regulated parking area under a regulation. (3) An agreement to give effect to the arrangement for the area must provide for the matters prescribed under a regulation. 105 Paid parking (1) Fixed hours start for a designated parking space after a local government has installed the appropriate official traffic signs for the space. (2) A person may park a vehicle in a designated parking space during the fixed hours only if-- (a) the person does not park the vehicle in the space for longer than the maximum time indicated on the official traffic sign installed in relation to the space; and (b) the person pays the parking fee for the space as prescribed immediately on parking the vehicle. (3) The person may pay the parking fee-- (a) if a parking meter or parkatarea is installed for the space--by inserting coins of the number and denomination appropriate to the parking fee in the parking meter or parkatarea; or (b) if an authorised system applies in relation to the space--by doing what is required by the system. (4) Nothing in this section prevents a person from making more than 1 payment while a vehicle is parked in a designated parking space, if the total time of continuous paid parking does not exceed the maximum time indicated on the official traffic sign installed in relation to the space. (5) A local government may install a parking meter or parkatarea for a designated parking space if it is installed in a way-- (a) specified by the MUTCD; or (b) approved by the chief executive. 106 Paid parking offences (1) During the fixed hours, a person must not park a vehicle in a designated parking space-- (a) unless-- (i) a parking meter or parkatarea installed for the space indicates that the parking fee has been paid; or (ii) the person has done what is required by an authorised system that applies in relation to the space; or (b) for a time longer than the maximum time indicated on the official traffic sign installed for the space; or (c) if another vehicle is parked in the space; or (d) so that the vehicle is not wholly within the space, unless the vehicle-- (i) is longer than the length of the space; and (ii) is parked within a space in relation to which a parkatarea is installed; and (iii) is engaged in loading or unloading goods; and (iv) is as nearly as practicable wholly within the space. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units. (2) A person who parks a vehicle in a designated parking space when a parking meter or parkatarea installed in relation to the space indicates that the parking fee has not been paid does not commit an offence against subsection (1) (a) if the person immediately pays the parking fee in accordance with section 105(3). (3) If-- (a) a person commits an offence against subsection (1)(b) in a designated parking space; and (b) an infringement notice, under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, for the offence is placed on or attached to the vehicle; and (c) the vehicle in relation to which the offence is committed remains parked in the space after the notice is affixed; the person commits a separate and further offence under subsection (1)(b) for each further time (equal to the maximum time indicated on the official traffic sign installed in relation to the space) that the vehicle remains parked in the space during the fixed hours. 107 Owner responsible for offence Subject as hereinafter provided, where any offence is committed in relation to the parking or stopping of any vehicle, the person who at the time of the commission of the breach was the owner of the vehicle shall be deemed to have committed that offence and may be proceeded against and shall be punishable accordingly. 108 Local laws about minor traffic offences (1) A local government may, under a local law, prescribe an amount as the infringement notice penalty for a minor traffic offence committed in the local government's area. (2) For the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999-- (a) the minor traffic offence is an infringement notice offence; and (b) the penalty is the infringement notice penalty for the offence; and (c) the chief executive officer of the local government is the administering authority for the infringement notice and the infringement notice offence. (3) If the local government prescribes a penalty for a minor traffic offence, the penalty applies to the exclusion of another infringement notice penalty under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 for the minor traffic offence committed in its area. (4) In this section-- minor traffic offence means-- (a) an offence against this part; or (b) an offence, prescribed under a regulation, that relates to the parking or stopping of a vehicle; or (c) an offence against section 74 that is a contravention of an indication given by an official traffic sign installed by a local government under this part. 109 Agreement with local government on costs of administration (1) The commissioner may, with the approval of the Minister, enter into an agreement with the local government whereby the local government shall pay to the commissioner an annual or other periodic sum in respect of the costs incurred in the carrying out of duties under this part by police officers. (2) If the commissioner and the local government can not agree upon such payment, the Governor in Council may, by regulation, determine that the local government shall pay to the commissioner, in respect of the costs incurred in the carrying out of duties under this part by police officers, such annual or other periodic sum as the auditor-general certifies to be fair and reasonable. (3) The Governor in Council may, by regulation, revoke or from time to time vary any such determination, but no such variation shall be made unless the auditor-general certifies that it is fair and reasonable. (4) The local government shall make to the commissioner payments in accordance with such determination (or, if such determination shall have been varied, such determination as varied for the time being). 110 Notice restricting parking in special circumstances (1) If the chief executive is satisfied special circumstances exist justifying a restriction on parking in a traffic area or designated parking space, the chief executive may, by notice published in a newspaper circulating generally in the locality concerned-- (a) prohibit the parking of vehicles in the area or designated parking space for a stated time; and (b) direct the owner or driver of any vehicle parked in the area or designated parking space to remove the vehicle from the area. (2) If the owner or driver of a vehicle parked in a traffic area or designated parking space can not be readily located, or, if located, fails to remove the vehicle from the area or parking space when directed to do so, the chief executive may remove the vehicle from the area or parking space. (3) Section 100 applies to a vehicle mentioned in subsection (2). 111 Parking permits for people with disabilities (1) The chief executive may issue a permit to-- (a) a person whose ability to walk is impaired (a person with a disability); or (b) an organisation for a specified vehicle, if the chief executive is satisfied that the organisation transports persons with disabilities in the vehicle. (2) The chief executive may issue the permit subject to conditions stated on it. 112 Use of speed detection devices When using a radar speed detection device or laser-based speed detection device, a police officer must comply with-- (a) the appropriate Australian Standard for using the device, as in force from time to time; or (b) if there is no appropriate Australian Standard for using the device in force at the time of the use--the manufacturer's specifications for the device. 113 Definitions for div 2 In this division-- camera-detected offence means a prescribed offence in respect of which-- (a) the infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; or (b) the complaint or summons; indicates that the offence was detected by a photographic detection device. corresponding transport law, to a transport Act or a provision of a transport Act, means a law of the Commonwealth or another State that provides for the same matter as-- (a) for a transport Act--the Act or a provision of the Act; or (b) for a provision of a transport Act--the provision. person in charge of a vehicle, in relation to an alleged offence, means-- (a) if there was a responsible operator for the vehicle at the time the offence allegedly happened-- (i) the responsible operator; or (ii) if the responsible operator gives a notice under section 114(3)(b)--the person named, in any notice under the section, as the person in charge of the vehicle at the time; or (b) if there was no responsible operator for the vehicle, and the vehicle was registered under a transport Act or a corresponding transport law, at the time the offence allegedly happened-- (i) the registered operator of the vehicle at the time; or (ii) if the registered operator gives a notice under section 114(3)(b)--the person named, in any notice under the section, as the person in charge of the vehicle at the time; or (c) if there was no responsible operator for the vehicle, and the vehicle was not registered under a transport Act or a corresponding transport law, at the time the offence allegedly happened-- (i) the person who, immediately before the registration expired, was the registered operator; or (ii) if the person who was the registered operator gives a notice under section 114(3)(b)--the person named, in any notice under the section, as the person in charge of the vehicle at the time. photographic detection device means a device that captures an image, including, for example, a digital device, of a type approved by regulation as a photographic detection device. prescribed offence means an offence prescribed by regulation for this part that is an offence against this Act or another transport Act. responsible operator means a person nominated as responsible operator under section 170 or a person corresponding to a responsible operator under a corresponding transport law. transport Act means an Act administered by the Minister or the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994. 114 Offences detected by photographic detection device (1) If a prescribed offence happens and the offence is detected by a photographic detection device, a person is taken to have committed the offence if the person was the person in charge of the vehicle that was involved in the offence at the time the offence happened even though the actual offender may have been someone else. (2) If the actual offender is someone else, subsection (1) does not affect the liability of the actual offender but the person in charge and the actual offender can not both be punished for the offence. (3) It is a defence to a camera-detected offence for a person to prove that-- (a) the person was not the driver of the vehicle at the time the offence happened; and (b) the person-- (i) has notified the commissioner or chief executive of the name and address of the person in charge of the vehicle at the time the offence happened; or (ii) has notified the commissioner or chief executive that the person did not know and could not, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained the name and address of the person in charge of the vehicle at the time the offence happened. (4) The person must notify the commissioner or chief executive about the matters specified in subsection (3)(b)(i), or the matters specified in subsections (3)(b)(ii) and (6), in a statutory declaration. (5) The defence under subsection (3) is not available unless notice under subsection (3)(b)(i) or (ii) is given to the commissioner or chief executive by the person within 28 days of the first given of-- (a) written notice from the commissioner or chief executive to the person alleging a camera-detected offence; or (b) an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999. (6) For subsection (3)(b)(ii) a person must prove that-- (a) at the time the offence happened, the person-- (i) exercised reasonable control over the vehicle's use; and (ii) had in place a reasonable way of finding out the name and address of the person in charge of the vehicle at any given time having regard to-- (A) the number of drivers; and (B) the amount and frequency of use; and (C) whether the vehicle was driven for business or private use; and (b) after the offence happened, the person made proper search and enquiry to ascertain the name and address of the person in charge of the vehicle at the time the offence happened. (7) Subsection (6) does not apply if the person is able to prove that at the time the offence happened the vehicle-- (a) was stolen or illegally taken; or (b) had already been sold or otherwise disposed of. (8) Nothing in this section stops a person notifying the commissioner or chief executive, in a statutory declaration, that the person was the driver of the vehicle involved in a camera-detected offence. (9) A notification purporting to have been given for a body corporate by a director, manager or secretary of the body corporate is to be taken to have been given by the body corporate. 115 Limitation of prosecution period extended in particular circumstances (1) Subsection (2) applies if a conviction or an enforcement order against a person for a camera-detected offence is set aside because the person can not be proved to be the driver of the vehicle at the time the prescribed offence happened. (2) If a conviction or an enforcement order is set aside, despite any other Act, proceedings for a camera-detected offence may be started against another person within 3 months of the setting aside of the conviction or enforcement order. (3) For this section, a conviction without recording the conviction, is taken to be a conviction. 116 Notice accompanying summons (1) A notice, complaint or summons served on a person for a camera-detected offence must be accompanied by written information about-- (a) if the person has been nominated under section 114(3)(b)(i) as the person in charge of the vehicle at the time the offence happened- -the particulars of the nomination; and (b) the provisions of section 114; and (c) the right to examine and challenge an image from a photographic detection device under section 118. (2) A statement in a deposition made for the Justices Act 1886, section 56(3) (b) that the notice was served as required by subsection (1) is evidence of that fact. (3) The Justices Act 1886, section 56(5) applies to the deposition. 117 Use of penalties collected for camera-detected offences (1) All money collected for penalties imposed for camera-detected offences in excess of the administrative costs of collection must be used for the following purposes-- (a) road safety education and awareness programs; (b) road accident injury rehabilitation programs; (c) road funding to improve the safety of the sections of State- controlled roads where accidents most frequently happen. (2) In this section-- State-controlled road means a road or route or part of a road or route declared to be a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994. 118 Photographic evidence--inspection and challenges (1) This section applies to a person who has been charged with a camera- detected offence and wants to examine a copy of the image from a photographic detection device on which the offence is based. (2) The person must ask the commissioner, at least 21 days before the charge is heard, to make a copy of the image from a photographic detection device available for examination. (3) The commissioner must make reasonable arrangements to allow the examination at least 14 days before the charge is heard. (4) If the person intends to challenge the image from a photographic detection device at a hearing, the person must give the commissioner written notice of the intention at least 7 days before the day fixed for the hearing. (5) A notice under subsection (4) must be in the approved form and must also state the grounds on which the person intends to rely to challenge the image from the photographic detection device. 119 Notice of dispute about traffic control device or sign (1) If a person intends to dispute that a traffic control device or sign was functioning without defect or was visible, the person must give the commissioner written notice of the intention, specifying the device or sign, at least 7 days before the day fixed for the hearing. (2) A notice under subsection (1) must be in the approved form and must also state the grounds on which the person intends to rely to dispute that a traffic control device or sign was functioning without defect or was visible. 120 Evidentiary provisions (1) This section applies to a proceeding for an offence involving a motor vehicle under this or another Act. (2) An image produced by the prosecution purporting to be certified by the commissioner stating that the image was properly taken by a photographic detection device at a specified location and time is evidence of the following matters-- (a) the image was taken at the specified location and time; (b) the accuracy of the image; (c) the things depicted in the image; (d) any requirements prescribed by a regulation about the operation and testing of a photographic detection device were complied with for the specified device at all material times. (3) If an image produced under subsection (2) is one in a series of images also produced under subsection (2)-- (a) the image may be numbered; and (b) the time it was taken may be identified by reference to another image in the series. (4) A marking or writing made by a photographic detection device on an image is taken to have the meaning prescribed under a regulation and is evidence of what it is taken to mean. (6) Evidence of the condition of the photographic detection device is not required unless evidence that the device was not in proper condition has been given. 121 Application of the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 (1) The State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, part 3 applies to camera-detected offences subject to this division. (2) If there is any inconsistency between the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 and this division, the provisions of this division prevail. (3) Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), for the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999-- (a) a reference to person in charge or user is, if the context permits, taken to be a reference to the person in charge of the vehicle; and (b) a reference to illegal user declaration, known user declaration, sold vehicle declaration or unknown user declaration or 'declaration' generally is taken to be a reference to the appropriate approved form for section 114; and (c) the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, sections 18(2), 19(5), 20(5) and 21(2) are subject to section 114 and in particular section 114(6) applies instead of the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, section 21(2)(b). 122 Definitions for pt 7A In this part-- applicant means a person applying for authority to act as a crossing supervisor. authorised scheme see section 122A(1)(a). authority means authority to perform a role under an authorised scheme. criminal history, of a person who is an applicant or crossing supervisor-- (a) means the following-- (i) the date of conviction for a disqualifying offence or the date a charge of a disqualifying offence was laid, whether before or after the commencement of this section; (ii) the name of the Act, and the provision, under which the disqualifying offence is created; (iii) for a conviction for a disqualifying offence--the penalty or other order made in relation to the conviction; and Editor's note-- See schedule 4 (Dictionary), which defines convicting. (b) despite section 6 of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, includes a conviction of the person to which that section applies; and (c) despite section 5 of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, includes a charge made against the person for a disqualifying offence. crossing supervisor see section 122A(1)(b). disqualifying offence means-- (a) a disqualifying offence, or serious offence, under the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000; or (b) an offence against a provision of the Criminal Code mentioned in schedule 2; or (c) an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, part 2; or (d) an offence similar to an offence mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) committed outside Queensland. 122A Chief executive may authorise scheme (1) The chief executive may-- (a) authorise a scheme to help children to safely cross roads (an authorised scheme); and (b) authorise a person to perform a role under the scheme (a crossing supervisor). (2) An authorised scheme comes into force on the day stated in the scheme. 122B Unauthorised person must not act as crossing supervisor (1) A person must not perform a role under an authorised scheme as a crossing supervisor unless the person is a crossing supervisor. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units. (2) A person must not hold himself or herself out as being a crossing supervisor if the person is not authorised as a crossing supervisor under an authorised scheme. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units. 122C Chief executive may refuse to authorise person under scheme The chief executive may refuse to authorise a person to perform a role under an authorised scheme if the person-- (a) has been convicted of a disqualifying offence; or (b) has been charged with a disqualifying offence and the charge has not been finally dealt with; or (c) has previously had the person's authority to act as a crossing supervisor cancelled under this part. 122D Chief executive may impose conditions on authority The chief executive may authorise a person to perform a role under an authorised scheme subject to conditions. 122E Notice to be given about refusal or imposition of condition (1) This section applies if the chief executive-- (a) refuses to authorise a person to perform a role under an authorised scheme; or (b) authorises a person to perform a role under an authorised scheme subject to conditions. (2) The chief executive must inform the person of the decision by written notice. (3) The notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) that the person may, under section 65, ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision. (4) The decision takes effect on the day the notice is given to the person. 122F Criminal history to be disclosed by applicants and crossing supervisors (1) A person who is an applicant or a crossing supervisor must, by written notice as required by subsection (2), give the chief executive details of the person's criminal history. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units. (2) The applicant or crossing supervisor must give the written notice-- (a) for a charge laid or an offence of which the applicant is convicted before the application is made--with the application; or (b) for a charge laid or an offence of which the applicant is convicted after the application is made but before the application is decided--as soon as practicable after the charge is laid or the applicant is convicted; or (c) for a charge laid or an offence of which the crossing supervisor is convicted after becoming a crossing supervisor--as soon as practicable after the charge is laid or the crossing supervisor is convicted. 122G Crossing supervisor may surrender authority (1) A crossing supervisor who fails to give a notice required by section 122F (2)(c) does not commit an offence if, as soon as practicable after the requirement arises, the crossing supervisor gives the chief executive written notice that the crossing supervisor will immediately stop acting as a crossing supervisor. (2) If a crossing supervisor gives the chief executive a notice under subsection (1), the crossing supervisor's authority to perform a role under an authorised scheme is taken to be cancelled on the day the notice is given to the chief executive. 122I Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling authority Each of the following is a ground for amending, suspending or cancelling a person's authority as a crossing supervisor-- (a) the person has, since becoming a crossing supervisor, been charged with, or convicted of, a disqualifying offence; (b) the chief executive considers-- (i) public safety, particularly the safety of children, has been endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because of the authority; or (ii) it is otherwise necessary in the public interest; (c) the authority was issued by error or was granted because of a false or fraudulent document, statement or representation; (d) the person has contravened a condition of the authority; (e) the person can no longer perform the role of a crossing supervisor satisfactorily, including because of any known medical condition or physical or mental incapacity. 122J Show cause procedure for amending, suspending or cancelling authority If the chief executive considers a ground exists to amend, suspend or cancel a crossing supervisor's authority (the proposed action), the chief executive must give the crossing supervisor written notice stating-- (a) the proposed action; and (b) the ground for the proposed action; and (c) an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and (d) if the proposed action is to amend the authority, including a condition of the authority--the proposed amendment; and (e) if the proposed action is to suspend the authority--the proposed suspension period; and (f) an invitation to the crossing supervisor to show in writing, within a stated time of at least 28 days, why the proposed action should not be taken. 122K Amending, suspending or cancelling authority (1) If, after considering all the written representations made within the stated time under section 122J(f), the chief executive still considers a ground exists to take proposed action, the chief executive may-- (a) if the proposed action was to amend the authority--amend the authority in the way stated in the notice; or (b) if the proposed action was to suspend the authority-- (i) amend the authority in the way the chief executive considers appropriate; or (ii) suspend the authority for no longer than the period stated in the notice; or (c) if the proposed action was to cancel the authority-- (i) amend the authority in a way the chief executive considers appropriate; or (ii) suspend the authority for a period; or (iii) cancel the authority. (2) However, if the proposed action relates to a matter that is the subject of a proceeding before a court that has not been finally decided, the chief executive-- (a) need not make a final decision under subsection (1) until the proceeding is finally decided; but (b) must make the decision as soon as reasonably practicable after the proceeding is decided. (3) This section does not apply if section 122P applies. 122L Notice to be given to crossing supervisor (1) The chief executive must inform the crossing supervisor by written notice about the chief executive's decision under section 122K(1). (2) If the chief executive decides to amend, suspend or cancel the authority, the notice must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) that the crossing supervisor may-- (i) under section 65, ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5, ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. (3) The decision takes effect on the later of the following-- (a) the day the notice is given to the crossing supervisor; (b) the day stated in the notice. 122M Grounds for immediate suspension of authority (1) Despite section 122J, the chief executive may immediately suspend a crossing supervisor's authority, by written notice given to the crossing supervisor, if the chief executive reasonably believes it is necessary because- - (a) public safety, particularly the safety of children, has been endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because of the authority; or (b) it is otherwise necessary in the public interest. (2) Without limiting the chief executive's powers under subsection (1), it is enough to immediately suspend a crossing supervisor's authority if-- (a) a person complains to a police officer about the crossing supervisor's conduct and the chief executive reasonably believes-- (i) the complaint is not trivial, vexatious or otherwise lacking in substance; and (ii) the alleged conduct complained of justifies taking action under subsection (1); or (b) having regard to statements or other information about the crossing supervisor's conduct given to the chief executive, the chief executive reasonably believes the statements or other information justifies taking action under subsection (1). 122N Procedure for immediate suspension of authority (1) If the chief executive immediately suspends an authority, the suspension-- (a) takes effect on the day the notice is given to the crossing supervisor; and (b) has effect until-- (i) if the chief executive informs the crossing supervisor of the chief executive's decision by notice under section 122L--the day the decision takes effect under section 122L (3); or (ii) if the decision is set aside on review or appeal--the day the decision is set aside; or (iii) otherwise--the end of 56 days after the notice is given to the crossing supervisor or the end of any further period or periods by which the suspension is extended under subsection (3). (2) If the chief executive immediately suspends an authority, the notice under section 122M(1) must state-- (a) the reasons for the decision; and (b) the general effect of subsection (1)(b); and (c) that the crossing supervisor may-- (i) under section 65, ask for the decision to be reviewed and appeal against the reviewed decision; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994, part 5, ask for the decision or the reviewed decision to be stayed. (3) If the immediate suspension of an authority relates to a matter that is the subject of a proceeding before a court that has not been finally decided, the chief executive-- (a) may extend the suspension for a further period or periods until the proceeding is finally decided; but (b) must make a decision about whether to take proposed action under section 122K as soon as practicable after the proceeding is decided. 122O Further action after immediate suspension (1) This section applies if-- (a) under section 122M, the chief executive immediately suspends a crossing supervisor's authority; and (b) the chief executive proposes, under section 122J, to amend, further suspend or cancel the crossing supervisor's authority (also the proposed action). (2) The chief executive must, within 14 days after immediately suspending the crossing supervisor's authority, give the crossing supervisor a notice that states-- (a) the information mentioned in section 122J(a), (b) and (c) in relation to the proposed action; and (b) if the proposed action is to amend the authority, including a condition of the authority--the proposed amendment; and (c) if the proposed action is further suspension of the authority-- the proposed suspension period; and (d) an invitation to the crossing supervisor to show cause in writing, within a stated time of at least 28 days, why the proposed action should not be taken. (3) The notice under subsection (2) may be combined with the notice given to the crossing supervisor under section 122M. (4) Sections 122K and 122L apply to the proposed action as if the notice had been given under section 122J. (5) Despite subsection (4), section 122K(1)(b)(ii) or (c)(ii) does not limit the chief executive's powers to extend the period of suspension under section 122N(3). 122P Other amendments of authorities (1) This section applies only if the chief executive proposes to amend a crossing supervisor's authority-- (a) for a formal or clerical reason; or (b) in another way that does not adversely affect the crossing supervisor's interests; or (c) because the crossing supervisor asks. (2) The chief executive may make amendments of a type mentioned in subsection (1) by written notice given to the crossing supervisor. 123 Records (1) A responsible person who issues an instrument under this Act must keep a record of the particulars of the instrument at-- (a) if the instrument is issued by the chief executive--an office of the department decided by the chief executive; or (b) otherwise--an office of the Queensland Police Service decided by the commissioner. (2) However, a record of particulars of a person's Queensland driver licence must-- (a) be kept at an office of the department decided by the chief executive; and (b) include the person's traffic history. (3) The person who has custody of the record is-- (a) for a record mentioned in subsection (1)--the person in charge of the office where the record is kept; or (b) for a record mentioned in subsection (2)--the chief executive. (4) An extract from or copy of any entry of any particulars of the record that is, or purports to be, certified by the person who has custody of the record as being an extract from or copy of the record, is for a court and all other purposes, evidence of the particulars contained in the record, without requiring the production of the record. (5) In this section-- instrument means an appointment, approval, authorisation, cancellation, demand, determination, direction, licence, notification, order, suspension or surrender. issues includes gives or makes. responsible person means-- (a) the chief executive; or (b) the commissioner; or (c) a superintendent. 124 Facilitation of proof (1) In any proceeding under or for the purpose of this Act, the following apply-- (a) it shall not be necessary to prove the appointment of the chief executive, the commissioner, a superintendent or of a police officer; (b) a signature purporting to be that of the chief executive, the commissioner, a superintendent or the person having the custody of the particulars of Queensland driver licences shall be taken to be the signature it purports to be until the contrary is proved; (c) it shall not be necessary to prove the limits of any district or part of a district, or that any road or place is within a district or part thereof, or the authority of the chief executive, the commissioner, superintendent, or a police officer to do any act or take any proceedings, but this shall not prejudice the right of any defendant to prove the limits of the district or part of the district or the extent of such authority; (e) proof that a person applied for or obtained a licence for a vehicle shall be evidence that such person was the owner of such vehicle and, in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of such ownership; (f) a document purporting to be a copy of a licence and certified as a true copy by the person having custody of the record relating to the licence is evidence of the licence; (fa) particulars of a conviction, disqualification, suspension or cancellation stated on a licence, or on a document purporting to be a copy of a licence certified in the way stated in paragraph (f), is evidence that-- (i) the holder of the licence, or the holder of the licence of which the document purports to be a copy, was convicted or disqualified; or (ii) the licence was suspended or cancelled; (g) a document purporting to be signed by the chief executive, the commissioner or a superintendent and stating that at any stated time there was or was not in force a licence under this Act as described therein issued to a stated person, or in respect of a stated vehicle, or for a stated purpose (or a document purporting to be signed by the officer ordinarily having the custody of the particulars of Queensland driver licences and stating that at any stated time there was or was not in force a Queensland driver licence under this Act issued to a stated person), or, in the case of either document as aforesaid, stating that any such licence was or was not issued subject to terms, conditions, or restrictions, or was or was not issued subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set out in that document shall, upon its production in evidence, be evidence of the matter or matters in that document, and in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof shall be conclusive evidence of such matter or matters; (ga) a certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive stating a person's traffic history at a stated date is evidence of the matters stated in it; (j) against the owner of a vehicle, tram, or animal for permitting or allowing such vehicle, tram, or animal to be used or driven by a person not authorised under this Act by an appropriate driver licence or otherwise to use or drive that vehicle, tram, or animal, proof that such person used or drove that vehicle, tram, or animal shall be evidence that the owner of such vehicle, tram, or animal permitted or allowed such use or driving, and in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof shall be conclusive evidence that the owner of such vehicle, tram, or animal permitted or allowed such use or driving; (k) any certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive, the commissioner, a superintendent, chief executive officer of a local government or a clerk of the court or other person having custody of records relating to payments of moneys payable under this Act of the receipt or non-receipt of any notice, application, or payment or of any other thing required by this Act to be given or made shall, upon its production in evidence, be evidence of the matter or matters certified to therein, and, in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of such matter or matters; (l) any certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive as to any inspection made by any inspector appointed under this Act of any vehicle, whether such inspection was carried out at the direction of any police officer or not, shall, upon its production (and provided that a copy thereof has been made available a reasonable time before the hearing of the proceedings to any party, if requested), be evidence of the matter or matters stated therein and, in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of such matter or matters, and the appointment of the inspector who made such inspection shall be presumed until the contrary is proved; (n) any certificate or document-- (i) purporting to be issued under regulations about motor vehicle registrations made under this Act or a law of another State or a Territory corresponding to the regulations (a corresponding law); or (ii) purporting to be signed by the chief executive, an entity responsible for registering motor vehicles under a corresponding law, or a person authorised by the chief executive or entity; which states that on any day or during any period the motor vehicle stated in the certificate or document was registered in the name of the person stated therein shall be received in evidence, and shall be evidence that the person stated in the certificate or document was the owner of the motor vehicle stated therein on the day or during the period stated therein, and in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of such ownership; (na) any certificate or document referred to in paragraph (n) shall be presumed to have been duly issued or given until the contrary is proved; (o) a certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive, the commissioner or a superintendent stating that the records of the chief executive, commissioner or superintendent, as the case may be, show that any person was the licensee of any vehicle licensed under this Act at any time shall be received in evidence and shall be evidence that such person was such licensee at such time, and, in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof, shall be conclusive evidence that such person was such licensee at that time; (oa) a document purporting to be signed by the commissioner or chief executive stating that the document is a true copy of a plan of installation of a photographic detection device at a place, showing any features of the installation, road infrastructure, road boundaries or road markings is evidence of the things shown in the document; (p) a certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive, the commissioner or a superintendent stating a stated stop watch, other watch or speedometer has been tested and found to produce accurate results at the time of testing is evidence the stop watch, other watch or speedometer was producing accurate results when so tested and for 6 months after the day of testing; (pa) a certificate purporting to be signed by the commissioner and stating a particular stated induction loop speed detection device, laser-based speed detection device, piezo strip speed detection device or radar speed detection device-- (i) was tested at a stated time in accordance with-- (A) the appropriate Australian Standard for testing the device, as in force on the day of testing; or (B) if there is no appropriate Australian Standard for testing the device in force on the day of testing--the manufacturer's specifications; and (ii) was found to produce accurate results at the time of testing; is evidence that the device was producing accurate results when so tested and for 1 year after the day of testing; (pb) a certificate purporting to be signed by a police officer stating a particular stated laser-based speed detection device or radar speed detection device was used by the officer at a stated time in accordance with-- (i) the appropriate Australian Standard for using the device, as in force on the day of use; or (ii) if there is no appropriate Australian Standard for using the device in force on the day of use--the manufacturer's specifications; is evidence of the matters stated; (pc) a certificate purporting to be signed by the commissioner stating a specified vehicle speedometer accuracy indicator (commonly known as a chassis dynamometer) has been-- (i) tested at a stated time; and (ii) found to produce accurate results at the time of testing; is evidence the indicator was producing accurate results when so tested and for 6 months after the day of testing; (pf) a certificate purporting to be signed by the commissioner, chief executive or a superintendent certifying that a photographic detection device used in conjunction with a stated induction loop speed detection device, laser-based speed detection device, piezo strip speed detection device or radar speed detection device has been-- (i) tested at a stated time under paragraph (pa); and (ii) found to produce accurate results at the time of testing; is evidence of the matters stated and evidence the photographic detection device used in conjunction with a stated induction loop speed detection device, laser-based speed detection device, piezo strip speed detection device or radar speed detection device was producing accurate results when so tested and for 1 year after the day of testing; (q) the burden of proof that any person, vehicle, tram, train, vessel, or animal was at any time exempt from any provision of this Act or that any such provision was not at any time applicable to any person, vehicle, tram, train, vessel, or animal shall be on the defendant; (r) the allegation or averment in any complaint that-- (i) any person is or is not or was or was not at any time or date mentioned in the complaint-- (A) the owner of any vehicle, tram, train, vessel, or animal; or (B) the holder of a licence or any particular class or description of licence; or (C) of, or under, or over a stated age; or (D) the holder of a driver licence authorising the holder to drive a motor vehicle on the road therein specified; or (ii) any thing is or was a vehicle, tram, train, vessel, or animal or of a particular class or description thereof; or (iii) any place or thing is or was a road or a part of a road or an off-street regulated parking area or a part of such an area; or (iv) any way is or was a tramway or railway; or (v) any distance referred to therein is or was a stated distance or is or was greater or less than a stated distance; or (vi) any indication or prescribed indication is or was given by an official traffic sign; shall be evidence of the matter or matters so averred or alleged, and in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof shall be conclusive evidence of such matter or matters; (s) the allegation or averment in any complaint that any sign, signal, light, marking, or other device-- (i) is or is not, or was or was not, an official traffic sign; or (ii) is or is not, or was or was not, lawfully constructed, made, marked, placed, erected, affixed, or painted in, into, or on or near any stated road or off-street regulated parking area, or that such sign, signal, light, marking, or other device is or is not, or was or was not, for any purpose stated in the complaint; or (iii) does or does not contain, or has or has not contained, any stated work, figure, warning, direction, indication, or symbol; shall be evidence of the matter or matters so alleged or averred and in the absence of evidence in rebuttal thereof shall be conclusive evidence of such matter or matters; (t) any person who appears, acts, or behaves as the driver, rider, or person having the possession, custody, care, or management of any vehicle, tram, train, vessel, or animal, or who uses or drives, or attempts to use or drive the same shall be presumed to be the person in charge thereof whether the person is or is not the real person in charge, and it is immaterial that by reason of circumstances not known to such person it is impossible to drive or otherwise use the same; (ta) evidence that a number plate showing a particular registration number was attached to a motor vehicle at a particular time is evidence that the motor vehicle is the motor vehicle noted in the register of vehicles as then having that registration number; (tb) a certificate purporting to be signed by the commissioner, chief executive or a superintendent certifying that a breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument has been-- (i) tested at a stated time-- (A) in accordance with the appropriate Australian Standard that is in force at the time using devices or substances certified or otherwise authenticated under the National Measurement Act 1960 (Cwlth); or (B) if there is no appropriate standard--in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications using devices or substances certified or otherwise authenticated under the National Measurement Act 1960 (Cwlth); and (ii) found to produce accurate results at the time of testing; is evidence of the matters stated and evidence the breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument was producing accurate results when so tested and for 1 year after the day of testing; (u) evidence of the condition of a breath analysing instrument or saliva analysing instrument, as defined in section 80, or the manner in which it was operated shall not be required unless evidence that the instrument was not in proper condition or was not properly operated has been adduced; (v) evidence of the condition of a parking meter or parkatarea is not required unless evidence that the parking meter or parkatarea was not in proper condition has been given. (2) Subsection (1)(r) and (s) shall apply to any matter alleged or averred thereunder although-- (a) evidence in support of such matter or of any other matter is given; or (b) any matter so alleged or averred is a mixed question of law and fact, but in that case the allegation or averment shall be evidence of the fact only. (3) This section shall not lessen or affect any onus of proof otherwise falling on the defendant. (4) A defendant who intends to challenge-- (a) the accuracy of a speed detection device or vehicle speedometer accuracy indicator for which a certificate is given under subsection (1); or (b) the time at, or way in, which the relevant device was used; at the hearing and determination of a charge against the defendant under this Act must give written notice of the challenge to the prosecution. (5) The notice must be in the approved form and must-- (a) be signed by the defendant; and (b) state the grounds on which the defendant intends to rely to challenge a matter mentioned in subsection (4)(a) or (b); and (c) be given at least 14 days before the day fixed for the hearing. 124A Additional ground of challenge not stated in written notice required under particular provisions (1) This section applies to a hearing in relation to which a person has given a written notice under section 61E(2), 61F(5), 61G(4), 80(27), 118(4), 119(1) or 124(4). (2) The requirement mentioned in section 61E(3), 61F(6), 61G(5), 80(27)(c), 118 (5), 119(2) or 124(5) to state in the written notice the grounds on which the person intends to challenge the evidence mentioned in that subsection does not prevent the person from raising a ground at the hearing to challenge the evidence if-- (a) the person did not know the ground before the hearing; and (b) as far as the ground was able to be found out by the person--the person took all reasonable steps to find out the ground before the hearing. (3) If a person raises a ground at the hearing that was not stated in a written notice under section 61E(2), 61F(5), 61G(4), 80(27), 118(4), 119(1) or 124(4), the court may adjourn the hearing to the time, and on the terms as to costs, the court considers appropriate. (4) Subsection (3) does not limit the powers of the court. 125 When offences not to be dealt with summarily Where a person is charged with an act or omission which is both an offence under this Act and an indictable offence, the justices shall abstain from dealing with the case summarily if they are of opinion that the charge is a fit subject for prosecution by indictment and thereupon shall commit the alleged offender for trial. 126 Fraud and unlawful possession of licences (1) A person shall not-- (d) without lawful excuse (the proof of which shall be upon the person) have in the person's possession-- (i) any licence; or (ii) any article resembling a licence and calculated to deceive; or (iii) any document which was formerly a licence, but which is void, cancelled, suspended, or surrendered; or (e) forge, or without lawful excuse (the proof of which shall be upon the person) use, lend, or permit or allow to be used by any other person any licence; or (f) unless the person is authorised by or under this Act or is a person acting under the direction of the chief executive or the commissioner or a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices, make or cause or permit or allow to be made any endorsement or any addition or alteration or erasure whatsoever on or from a licence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2) Any licence obtained by any false statement or misrepresentation shall be null and void. 127 Effect of disqualification (1) Where under this or any other Act a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices orders or order that any person shall be disqualified absolutely from holding or obtaining a licence of any kind, class or description (other than a Queensland driver licence), each subsisting such licence held by that person shall, by virtue of such order, be and be deemed to be cancelled on and from the date upon which that person became so disqualified. (2) Where under this or any other Act a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices orders or order that any person shall be disqualified for a specified period from holding or obtaining a licence of any kind, class or description (other than a Queensland driver licence), each subsisting such licence held by that person shall by virtue of the order, where such licence-- (a) would expire during the period of disqualification so ordered, be and be deemed to be cancelled on and from the date upon which that person became so disqualified; or (b) would not expire during the period of disqualification so ordered, be and be deemed to be suspended on and from the date upon which that person became so disqualified and thereafter until the expiration of the period of disqualification specified in the order. (2A) Where under this or any other Act a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices orders or order that any person shall be disqualified absolutely or for a specified period from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, each subsisting Queensland driver licence held by that person shall, by virtue of such order, be and be deemed to be cancelled on and from the date upon which that person became so disqualified. (3) Where under any provision of this Act a conviction for an offence disqualifies any person from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence for any period therein specified and no order of disqualification has been made upon such conviction, each and every subsisting Queensland driver licence held by that person shall, by virtue of such conviction, be and be deemed to be cancelled on and from the date of such conviction. (4) Suspension under this Act of any licence-- (a) shall, whilst such licence is so suspended, have the same effect as the cancellation of the licence; and (b) shall, whilst such licence is so suspended, disqualify the person who held that licence from holding or obtaining a licence of the same kind, class, or description; and (c) (if the period of such suspension is less than the period during which that licence ordinarily would have remained in force) shall not, upon the termination of that suspension, extend the period during which that licence thereafter remains in force beyond the period during which that licence would have remained in force if it had not been so suspended. (5) Any cancellation or suspension of a Queensland driver licence shall apply and extend to such licence and to every other Queensland driver licence authorising the person in question to drive any vehicle. (6) A person shall not apply for or obtain a Queensland driver licence or licence of any other kind, class, or description at a time when the person is disqualified-- (a) by this Act; or (b) by an order made under this or any other Act (including any Act of a State or Territory or any other country); from holding or obtaining a driver licence or, as the case may be, licence of that other kind, class, or description. (7) The provisions of subsection (6) do not apply to a person who in accordance with this Act applies for or obtains-- (a) a restricted licence under an order made under section 87; or (b) a replacement licence under section 79F. (8) A person who applies for or obtains a licence in contravention of subsection (6) shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty-- (a) for a Queensland driver licence--20 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment; or (b) for another licence--40 penalty units. (10) In determining the punishment to be imposed on a person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (8) where the licence applied for or obtained in contravention hereof is a Queensland driver licence, the justices shall have regard to-- (a) the whole of the circumstances of the case, including circumstances of aggravation or mitigation; and (b) the interest of the public; and (c) the criminal and traffic history of the offender; and (d) all matters before them in relation to the medical history of the offender or the offender's physical or mental capacity that are considered by them to be relevant in the circumstances; and (e) such other matters that are considered by them to be relevant in the circumstances. (11) Notwithstanding that, at the time of the commission of an offence under subsection (8) where the licence applied for or obtained in contravention hereof is a Queensland driver licence, the person who committed the offence is disqualified by this Act or by an order made under this or any other Act from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, the justices before whom the person is convicted of the offence, in addition to any punishment they may impose upon the person on conviction, shall order that the person shall, on and from the date of the conviction, be disqualified absolutely from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence, and the person shall thereupon be so disqualified under and in accordance with that order. (12) Any Queensland driver licence or licence of any other kind, class, or description, obtained by any person or issued to the person at any time when the person is disqualified-- (a) by this Act; or (b) by an order made under this or any other Act (including any Act of a State or Territory or any other country); from holding or obtaining a driver licence or, as the case may be, licence of that other kind, class, or description shall be absolutely void and of no legal effect whatsoever. (13) The provisions of subsection (12) do not apply to either of the following obtained by or issued to any person-- (a) a restricted licence under an order made under section 87; (b) a replacement licence under section 79F. (14) Subsection (12) shall be read so as not to affect the liability (if any) of that person to punishment under any other provision of this Act or under any other Act in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by the person in relation to the obtaining of the licence in question. 128 Effect of disqualification on subsequent issue of Queensland driver licence Where the Queensland driver licence of a person is cancelled or deemed to be cancelled in accordance with the provisions of section 127 and that person subsequently makes application for a Queensland driver licence (other than a learner licence or a restricted licence applied for pursuant to an order made under section 87), the superintendent may cause the person to be tested as prescribed and issue a probationary licence to the person. 129A Effect of suspension of licence under State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 (1) This section applies if a person's driver licence is suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, but is subject to section 106 of that Act. (2) Suspension of the driver licence under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999-- (a) has, while the licence is suspended, the same effect as if the licence were cancelled under this Act; and (b) if the period of the suspension ends before the licence would ordinarily expire, does not extend the period during which the licence would, apart from the suspension, have remained in force. (3) If under this Act, a person must hold a driver licence for a stated period- - (a) the stated period is extended by the length of the period for which the licence is suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; and (b) the period of the suspension does not break the continuous period for which the person must hold the licence. (4) If the period of the licence expires before the period of the suspension ends, the person must not apply for or obtain a Queensland driver licence until-- (a) the person pays the amount stated in the enforcement order under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 as the amount owing for the offence for which the licence was suspended; or (b) the amount is otherwise discharged under that Act. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (5) A suspension of a driver licence under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 also suspends any other driver licence authorising the person in question to drive a vehicle. (6) A person must not apply for or obtain a Queensland driver licence while the person's licence is suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 or a corresponding law of another State. Maximum penalty for subsection (6)--20 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. (7) A person who is disqualified from applying for or obtaining a driver licence under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, section 106(4) must not apply for or obtain a driver licence while the person is disqualified under that section. Maximum penalty--20 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. 129B Disqualification period for person driving more than 40km/h over speed limit (1) This section applies if-- (a) a person is convicted of an offence against a regulation for driving more than 40km/h over the speed limit; and (b) the court that convicts the person decides, under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 187, to disqualify the person from holding or obtaining a driver licence for a period. (2) The disqualification must be for a period of at least 6 months. 130 Delivery of cancelled or surrendered licences, or licences for endorsement (1) Where any licence is or is deemed to be cancelled or is surrendered or is required for the purpose of making an endorsement thereon under this Act the licensee shall forthwith deliver that licence-- (a) if any person is appointed by the regulations to whom a licence of that kind, class, or description is to be delivered upon its cancellation or surrender, or for its endorsement--to that person; or (b) where any person has not been so appointed by the regulations and-- (i) where such licence is cancelled consequent on a conviction on indictment, or by or consequent on an order made by a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court--to the registrar of the Supreme Court, Circuit Court, or District Court which recorded the conviction or made the order; or (ii) where such licence is cancelled consequent on a conviction, or by or consequent on an order, by justices-- to the clerk of the court which recorded the conviction or made the order; or (iii) in any other case--to the chief executive or the superintendent who is the officer in charge of the police station in the police division in which the address of the licensee, as indicated on the licence in question, is situated. (2) Any person who fails to deliver any licence as required by subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (2A) If such default in delivering any licence is continued by any person who has been convicted of the offence of failing to deliver that licence as required by subsection (1), then that person shall be deemed to commit a continuing offence and shall be liable to a penalty of 1 penalty unit for each and every day during which such offence is so continued. (2B) However, the continuing offence in respect of the non-delivery of such licence shall not be deemed to commence until the expiration of 14 days from the date of conviction as aforementioned. (3) The person to whom any licence is delivered pursuant to the provisions of this section shall make an endorsement containing such particulars relating to its cancellation or surrender, or the other purpose for which the endorsement is required to be made thereon, as may be prescribed and shall transmit such licence to the commissioner unless, in the case of a licence continuing in force, the commissioner is authorised by the regulations to return such licence to the licensee. (5) Where any person (whether the person is at the time the holder of a licence or not) has been disqualified-- (a) by this Act; or (b) by an order made under this or any other Act; from holding or obtaining any licence (other than a Queensland driver licence), every licence of that kind, class, or description which the person may then hold or may subsequently obtain shall be endorsed with such particulars relating to the person's disqualification as may be prescribed. (6) On the issue of a new licence (other than a Queensland driver licence) to any person, the prescribed particulars endorsed or required to be endorsed on any previous licence of that kind, class, or description held by the person shall be copied or made on to the new licence unless the person has previously become entitled under the provisions of this Act to have that new licence issued to the person free from such endorsements. (7) Any person who, having failed to deliver in accordance with this Act for endorsement the person's licence required hereby to be delivered for the purpose of making an endorsement thereon hereunder and not previously becoming entitled under the provisions of this Act to have a licence issued to the person free from such endorsement, applies for or obtains a new licence of the same kind, class, or description as that which was required to be endorsed without giving sufficient particulars to enable any and every required endorsement to be made on the new licence shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty for subsection (7)--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. 131 Appeals with respect to issue of licences etc. (1) This section does not apply in relation to a licence that is suspended under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999. (1AA) A person aggrieved by the refusal of the chief executive or commissioner or of a superintendent to issue or renew a licence, or by the suspension or cancellation of a licence by the chief executive or commissioner, or by the imposition of a condition in respect of a licence by or by direction of the chief executive or commissioner or a superintendent may appeal against such refusal, suspension, cancellation or imposition to the court. (1A) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Justices Act 1886, the decision upon the appeal of the court shall be final and binding and without appeal. (1B) Except where the reason, or 1 of the reasons, for the chief executive or commissioner suspending or cancelling the appellant's licence is the mental or physical disability of the appellant, upon and by virtue of the commencement of the appeal the cancellation or suspension in question shall be suspended pending the determination of the appeal but, subject to the decision of the court upon the appeal, that cancellation or suspension shall take effect from the date of the determination of the appeal for that portion of the period for which it was made which had not expired when the appeal was commenced. (1C) Subsections (1) to (1B) shall be read and construed so that an appeal hereunder shall not lie under subsection (1AA)-- (a) in respect of the cancellation or suspension of a Queensland driver licence by reason of the disqualification from holding or obtaining that licence of the licensee upon conviction or by order of a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or of the court; or (b) in respect of the cancellation or suspension of a licence by or at or pursuant to the order or direction of a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or of the court under any provision of this Act or under any other Act or law; or (c) in respect of the refusal to issue or renew a licence or a suspension or cancellation of a licence or the imposition of a condition in respect of a licence if provision is made elsewhere in this Act for or in respect of such an appeal; or (d) in respect of the suspension of a Queensland driver licence of a person because of the allocation of demerit points; or (e) in respect of the suspension of a Queensland driver licence of a person who has been convicted of an offence against a regulation for driving more than 40km/h over the speed limit. (2) A person who has been disqualified, by operation of law or an order, from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence absolutely or for a period of more than 2 years, may, at any time after the expiration of 2 years from the start of the disqualification period, apply for the disqualification to be removed. (2AA) The application for the disqualification to be removed must be made to-- (a) if the disqualification was ordered by a judge of the Supreme Court--a judge of the Supreme Court; or (b) if the disqualification was ordered by a judge of the District Court--a judge of the District Court; or (c) if the disqualification was not ordered by a judge of the Supreme or District Court-- (i) if the person lives in Queensland--the Magistrates Court exercising jurisdiction at the place where the person lives; or (ii) if the person lives outside Queensland--the Magistrates Court, central division of the Brisbane district. (2A) Notice of any such application shall be given to the commissioner or to any police officer authorised by the commissioner to receive such notices, who shall be entitled to appear and be heard and to give and produce evidence at the hearing of such application for or against the granting of the application. (2B) The notice required by subsection (2A) to be given shall be given at least 28 clear days prior to the date of hearing of such application. (2C) Upon hearing any such application the judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices constituting the court may, as is thought proper, having regard to the character of the person disqualified and the person's conduct subsequent to the order, the nature of the offence, and any other circumstances of the case, either by order remove the disqualification as from such date as may be specified in the order or refuse the application. (2D) Where an application under subsection (2) is refused, a further application hereunder shall not be entertained if made within 1 year after the date of the refusal. (2E) If an order is made under subsection (2) for the removal of a disqualification, the judge or justices have power to order the applicant to pay the whole or any part of the costs of the application. (2F) Particulars of the result of any application made under subsection (2) shall be transmitted by the registrar of the Supreme Court or District Court or the clerk of the court concerned to the commissioner. (3) A person who by virtue of an order of a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices made under this or any other Act is disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence may appeal against the order in the same manner as against a conviction recorded against the person by that judge or the justices and the Supreme Court or District Court in determining the appeal may, as is thought proper, having regard to the circumstances of the case, either by order remove the disqualification as from such date as may be specified in that order or dismiss the appeal. (3AA) A memorandum of the determination of the appeal shall be transmitted by the registrar of the Supreme Court or, as the case may be, District Court to the commissioner. (3A) Where a person has, following upon a conviction, been disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence and has commenced an appeal against that conviction, that disqualification shall, upon the commencement of that appeal, and without further order in that behalf, be suspended pending the determination of that appeal. (3B) However, subject to any decision of a court upon that appeal, that portion of the period of disqualification which had not expired when such suspension began to operate shall take effect from the date of determination of that appeal. (4) Where on an appeal a conviction against any person for an offence against this or any other Act is quashed, any disqualification of that person from the holding or obtaining of a licence by that conviction without any specific order of disqualification having been made by a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices shall thereupon be removed without any specific order being required for that purpose and without further or other authority than this Act. (5) Where under the authority of this or any other Act an order is made by a judge of the Supreme Court or District Court or justices disqualifying a person from holding or obtaining any licence such order shall be valid and effective notwithstanding that no application was made for that purpose or that the person so disqualified was not present or was not called upon to show cause against the making thereof. 131A Removing absolute disqualification imposed before 13 March 2002 (1) This section applies to a person who was absolutely disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver licence under section 78 before 13 March 2002. (2) The person may, at any time after the expiration of 5 years from the start of the disqualification, apply to the chief executive to remove the disqualification. (3) When deciding whether to remove the disqualification, the chief executive may consider-- (a) whether any demerit points have been recorded on the person's traffic history in the 2 years immediately before the person applies to the chief executive; and (b) whether the person has been disqualified from holding or obtaining an Australian driver licence since the disqualification that the person is applying to the chief executive to remove. (4) The chief executive may decide-- (a) to remove the disqualification from a certain date; or (b) to refuse to remove the disqualification. (5) The chief executive must inform the person of the chief executive's decision by written notice. (6) If the chief executive refuses to remove the disqualification, the person must wait at least 1 year after the date of the chief executive's written notice before-- (a) reapplying to the chief executive, under this section, to remove the disqualification; or (b) applying to a court, under section 131, to remove the disqualification. 133 Occupiers of garages etc. to keep register of repairs (1) The occupier of every garage or other premises where motor vehicles are repaired or painted for reward shall keep a register in writing, and shall enter therein in respect of every motor vehicle to which repairs are or painting is effected at such garage or premises-- (a) the make, model, engine number, chassis number, registered number and colour of such motor vehicle; and (b) the name and address of the person leaving such motor vehicle and of the owner thereof; and (c) the date and time of receiving such motor vehicle at such garage or premises; and (d) the nature of the repairs or painting, including colour of painting carried out; and (e) such further particulars as may be prescribed. (2) Such register shall be kept at the premises where such repairs are or painting is carried out for the period of 3 years after the day the work is carried out. (3) Every such occupier who-- (a) fails to keep such a register; or (c) makes or causes or permits to be made any false, incorrect, or misleading entry in such register; or (d) fails to make any entry required by this Act to be made in such register; shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (4) The occupier of a garage or other premises shall not be convicted of an offence against this section in relation to repairs effected to a motor vehicle at such garage or other premises if the court is satisfied-- (a) that, at the time when such repairs were effected, particulars as required by subsection (1)(a) of that motor vehicle and the name and address of the owner thereof were recorded in the aforementioned register; and (b) that such motor vehicle was delivered at such garage or other premises for the purpose of being so repaired by, or with the authority of, the person recorded in such register as the owner thereof; and (c) that such register containing particulars as specified in paragraph (a) was available for inspection at the time when the repairs in question were effected and at all times thereafter to and including the date of the hearing of the complaint for the offence. 134 Altering, defacing or removing identifying numbers Any person who-- (a) alters, defaces, or removes an identifying number on a motor vehicle without the permission in writing of the commissioner; or (b) places on a motor vehicle a number purporting to be, or which is likely to be taken to be, an identifying number, without previously-- (i) delivering to the commissioner a notice in writing signed by such person and stating that the number is to be placed on the motor vehicle and containing particulars of such number and the registration number of the vehicle under this Act; and (ii) receiving permission in writing from the commissioner to place the identifying number on the motor vehicle; or (c) without lawful excuse, the proof of which shall lie upon the person, has in the person's possession or under the person's control any motor vehicle upon which an identifying number has been altered, or defaced, or from which an identifying number has been removed, or upon which any number has been placed in contravention of this section; shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--100 penalty units or 1 year's imprisonment. 135 Unlawfully interfering with, or detaining, vehicles etc. (1) A person must not, without the owner's consent-- (a) drive or otherwise use a vehicle on a road; or (b) wilfully interfere with-- (i) any mechanism or other part of, or equipment attached to, a vehicle or tram on a road or elsewhere; or (ii) the harness or other equipment attached to an animal on a road; or (c) detain a vehicle parked or stopped on a road or elsewhere by-- (i) attaching an immobilising device to the vehicle; or (ii) placing an immobilising device near the vehicle. Example of paragraph (c)(ii)-- by locking in an upright position, a moveable steel post (commonly called a parking sentinel) that is secured to the ground at the entrance of a parking space where the vehicle is parked or stopped Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (1A) For subsection (1)(c), the owner's consent must be given expressly. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a police officer exercising the officer's powers or performing the officer's functions, or a person acting under a lawful direction of a police officer. (3) Subsection (1)(c) does not apply to the sheriff or another person authorised by law to execute a warrant of execution against the vehicle. (4) This section does not limit the exercise of a power over a vehicle that a person may have as the holder of a security interest in the vehicle. (5) The common law remedy of distress damage feasant in relation to trespass on land by a vehicle is abolished to the extent that it is inconsistent with subsection (1)(c). (6) However, subsection (5) does not limit a right a person may have to remove, or cause to be removed, from land a vehicle parked or stopped on the land. (7) Subsection (6) does not apply to a person who has detained a vehicle in contravention of subsection (1)(c). (8) In this section-- detain includes immobilise. immobilising device, for a vehicle, means-- (a) wheel clamps; or (b) another device that effectively detains the vehicle. interfere with includes damage, destroy and remove. owner of a vehicle includes a person in lawful possession of the vehicle. security interest see the Motor Vehicles and Boats Securities Act 1986, section 2. 136 Agreements for detaining vehicles (1) An agreement, whether entered into before or after 12 December 1997 is of no legal effect to the extent to which it authorises, or purports to authorise, a person to-- (a) do an act in contravention of section 135; or (b) remove a vehicle detained in contravention of section 135 from any land. (2) A party to an agreement that is of no legal effect wholly or partly because of subsection (1)-- (a) is not entitled to recover any money for providing services under the agreement from-- (i) the owner or occupier of the land to which the agreement relates or purports to relate; or (ii) any other person; and (b) must repay to the person from whom it was received-- (i) any money received before the commencement of this section, for services that were to be provided after the commencement; and (ii) any money received after the commencement of this section for the services. (3) If a party does not repay money required by subsection (2)(b) to be repaid, the person entitled to be repaid may recover the money from the party as a debt. 137 Injurious matter on roads (1) Any person who deposits or drops or causes or suffers to be deposited or dropped on any road any matter, substance, or thing likely to cause injury, damage, or danger to any person, vehicle, tram, train, or animal, and being any wood, stone, sand, gravel, nail, tack, scrap iron, glass, wire, tin, bottle, thorn, clipping, oily or sticky substance, or other matter, substance or thing whatsoever, shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (1A) However, it shall be a defence to a charge under this section if the defendant proves that the defendant had taken reasonable precautions to prevent the matter, substance or thing from being so deposited or dropped. (2) Any person who deposits or drops or causes or suffers to be deposited or dropped upon any road any matter, substance or thing referred to in subsection (1) shall immediately upon becoming aware thereof remove or cause to be removed from such road all of such matter, substance or thing, and if the person fails to do so the person shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (3) If any damage or injury (other than normal wear and tear) is caused to any road in consequence of the use or passage thereon of a vehicle, tram, or animal, or of anything carried, drawn, or propelled by a vehicle, tram, or animal, and such damage or injury is of such a nature that it may endanger any person, vehicle, tram, or animal using or being used upon such road, the driver of the vehicle, tram, or animal by the use or passage of which such damage or injury was caused or which carried, drew, or propelled the thing by the use or passage of which such damage or injury was caused shall immediately place a mark or sign on or near the place where the damage or injury has been caused of such a nature and in such a manner that it will act as a conspicuous warning of danger to any person approaching that place. (3A) The driver as aforesaid shall also report the damage or injury to the superintendent who is the officer in charge of the nearest police station as soon as reasonably practicable after the causing thereof. (3B) A person who fails to comply with subsection (3) or (3A) in any respect shall be guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty--40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. (4) The provisions of this chapter-- (a) shall not be deemed to repeal or prejudice or otherwise affect-- (i) the provisions of any law or of any other Act or of any regulation or local law made under any other Act; or (ii) any power under any other Act to make local laws; with respect to the digging up or undermining of, or any other interference with, any road or part thereof, or the placing or use thereon or therein of anything which may, or would be likely to cause danger, obstruction, inconvenience, annoyance, injury, or accident; and (b) shall not be deemed to prejudice or otherwise affect the having, exercising, or performing by a local government of any power, function, authority, or duty with respect to any of the matters in this subsection specified, and any liability of the local government therefor. 139 Service of determinations, notices, orders, and directions of the commissioner or the chief executive (1) Every determination, notice, order, or direction made or given by the commissioner or the chief executive under this Act, or notice of rescission by the commissioner or the chief executive of any such determination, notice, order, or direction, may be published in the gazette, and upon such publication shall be judicially noticed and shall be and be deemed to be sufficiently served upon or notified to all persons affected by such determination, notice, order, or direction, or rescission thereof. (3) Subsection (1) shall not apply with respect to determinations by the commissioner or the chief executive of any provision, term, or condition of a licence, where such provision, term, or co