10Conditions of towing operator accreditation—training, testing, tow truck maintenance and other matters

10 Conditions of towing operator accreditation—training, testing, tow truck maintenance and other matters

(1) For the purposes of section 72(2) of the Act, the conditions specified in subregulations (2) to (5) apply to a towing operator accreditation.

Reg. 10(2) amended by S.R. No. 148/2019 reg. 4(Sch. 1 item 5(a)).

(2) The holder of a towing operator accreditation must undergo training and testing as required by the Secretary from time to time in relation to the safe, timely, efficient and law abiding provision of accident towing services.

(3) The holder of a towing operator accreditation must ensure that a licensed tow truck and any associated equipment used in the operation of the accident towing service business by that person is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that accident towing services are provided safely, reliably and efficiently.

(4) The holder of a towing operator accreditation must ensure that records relating to the inspection and maintenance of a licensed tow truck and associated equipment referred to in subregulation (3) are—

(a) kept for a period of 2 years from the date that the inspection or maintenance takes place; and

Reg. 10(4)(b) amended by S.R. No. 148/2019 reg. 4(Sch. 1 item 5(b)).

(b) made available to the Secretary within a reasonable time, if requested by the Secretary.

(5) The holder of a towing operator accreditation must ensure that the holder's certificate of accreditation is displayed at the specified depot so that it may be inspected by members of the public.

11 Conditions of towing operator accreditation—engagement of persons to drive tow trucks and manage accident towing service businesses

(1) For the purposes of section 72(2) of the Act, the holder of a towing operator accreditation who engages a person to drive a tow truck for the purposes of providing accident towing services and other related services must—

(a) ensure on a regular basis that the driver holds a current tow truck driver accreditation; and

(b) take reasonable steps to ensure that at all times when providing the services the driver—

(i) is technically competent to provide accident towing and related services; and

(ii) is sufficiently fit and healthy to provide accident towing and related services; and

(iii) acts in a manner that is safe, timely, efficient and law abiding; and

Reg. 11(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 148/2019 reg. 4(Sch. 1 item 6).

(c) take reasonable steps to ensure that the driver undergoes training and testing as required by the Secretary under regulation 13(1).

(2) The holder of a towing operator accreditation who engages a person to manage an accident towing service business operated by the holder of the towing operator accreditation must—