Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 24

Damaged vehicle not to be used until safe

24. Damaged vehicle not to be used until safe



(1) If a vehicle is damaged so as to become unsafe, the licence holder of the
vehicle must not use it, or allow it to be used, to carry passengers for hire
or reward until the vehicle is repaired and safe and fit for service.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) If a public passenger vehicle is damaged so as to become unsafe, the
accredited person who operates the vehicle must not use it, or allow it to be
used, to carry passengers for hire or reward until the vehicle is repaired and
safe and fit for service.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, a vehicle is to be taken to be unsafe
if it-

   (a)  sustains damage to its steering, suspension or braking systems; or

   (b)  is damaged by fire.