Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (VEHICLE STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2002 - REG 55

55 .         Amending or revoking a departmental exemption in urgent circumstances

        (1)         This regulation applies if the Director General is reasonably satisfied that —

            (a)         a ground exists to amend or revoke a departmental exemption, other than on application; and

            (b)         it is necessary to amend or revoke the exemption immediately to avoid, eliminate or minimise the risk of personal injury or death, property damage or harm to the environment.

        (2)         If this regulation applies in relation to a departmental exemption the Director General must amend or revoke the exemption.

        (3)         The Director General must tell the exemption holder in writing of the decision, give the exemption holder written reasons for the decision, and tell the exemption holder that the exemption holder may apply to have the decision reconsidered.