Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 2026
60Authorised person may direct that vehicle be moved or move vehicle
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60 Authorised person may direct that vehicle be moved or move vehicle
(1) An authorised person for an airport may direct the driver of a vehicle on the airside of the airport to remove the vehicle from the airside, if the authorised person considers that:
(a) the vehicle is being driven, or is stopped or parked, in a manner that is likely to be a danger to a person or property (including other vehicles and aircraft); or
(b) the vehicle is likely to interfere with the operation of the airport.
(2) The driver of a vehicle on the airside of an airport commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a) an authorised person for the airport gives the driver a direction under subsection (1); and
(b) the driver does not comply with the direction.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) An authorised person for an airport may, with whatever assistance is reasonably necessary, move a vehicle on the airside of the airport to a place within the airport designated for the purpose by an airport‑operator company for the airport if:
(a) the authorised person has power to give a direction under subsection (1) but the driver cannot be found; or
(b) the driver of the vehicle fails to comply with a direction under subsection (1).