Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Marine Act 1988 - SECT 30

Preliminary breath testing stations

30. Preliminary breath testing stations



(1) A member of the police force may set up a preliminary breath testing
station on or in the vicinity of any State waters.

(2) A preliminary breath testing station-

   (a)  consists of any facilities that are necessary to enable the making of
        preliminary breath tests in quick succession; and

   (b)  must be identified by suitable signs, lights or other devices.

(3) A member of the police force who is on duty and wearing uniform may
request or signal any person in charge of a vessel under way to go to a
preliminary breath testing station.

(4) Members of the police force who are on duty at a preliminary breath
testing station must make sure that no person is detained there any longer
than is necessary.