ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 137 Manner of giving directions under this Division

ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 137

    (1)     A direction under this Division may be given orally or in writing.

    (2)     If giving a direction orally, the inspector giving the direction—

        (a)     must state whether it is to be complied with immediately or within a specified period; and

        (b)     must warn the person to whom the direction is given that it is an offence under this Act to fail to comply with a direction.

    (3)     If giving a direction in writing, the inspector must ensure that the direction—

        (a)     states the period within which it is to be complied with; and

        (b)     states that it is an offence under this Act to fail to comply with a direction.

    (4)     A written direction may be given to, or sent by post to, the person to whom it is directed.

S. 138 inserted by No. 44/2003 s. 3.