DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT) ACT 2010 - SECT 24 Direction to leave vehicle
DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT) ACT 2010 - SECT 24
Direction to leave vehicle
(1) This section applies if the driver of a vehicle to which this Division applies fails to comply with a direction given by an authorised officer under another provision of this Division.(2) This section also applies if an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that the driver of a vehicle to which this Division applies (a) is not fit to drive the vehicle in order to comply with such a direction; or(b) is not qualified to drive the vehicle in order to comply with such a direction; or(c) is not authorised to drive the vehicle in order to comply with such a direction.(3) The officer may direct the driver to do any one or more of the following:(a) to vacate the drivers seat;(b) to leave the vehicle;(c) not to occupy the drivers seat until permitted to do so by an authorised officer;(d) not to enter the vehicle until permitted to do so by an authorised officer.(4) The officer may direct any other person to do either or both of the following:(a) to leave the vehicle;(b) not to enter the vehicle until permitted to do so by an authorised officer.(5) A person who is given a direction under subsection (3) or (4) must comply with the direction.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.