TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1995 - SECT 47 Power to set up checkpoints

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1995 - SECT 47

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 or authorised officers 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.