183Production of identification by inspectors before vehicle searches

183 Production of identification by inspectors before vehicle searches

(1) This section applies if—

(a) an inspector wishes to search a tow truck under this Division; and

(b) the driver, or another person apparently in charge of the tow truck, is present in, on or near the tow truck.

S. 183(2) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 3.6).

(2) Before starting to search the tow truck, an inspector who is not a police officer must identify himself or herself to the driver or person by producing his or her identity card for inspection by the driver or person.

S. 183(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 3.6).

(3) In the case of an inspector who is a police officer, but who is not in uniform, before starting to search the tow truck he or she must identify himself or herself to the driver or person by producing his or her identification as a police officer.

S. 183(4) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 3.6).

(4) In the case of an inspector who is a police officer and who is in uniform, before starting to search the tow truck he or she must, if requested to do so by the driver or person, state orally his or her name, rank and place of duty.

(5) If an inspector decides to start a search under section 182 while in the process of conducting a search for compliance purposes under section 181, it is not necessary for the inspector to comply with subsection (2), (3) or (4) again if the inspector starts the search under section 182 during, or immediately after, the search for compliance purposes under section 181.