187Direction to stop vehicle

187 Direction to stop vehicle (1) This section applies if an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that a vehicle, or something in a vehicle, is— (a) associated with a biosecurity risk; or (b) connected with an offence against this Act. (2) To exercise a function under this part, an authorised person may direct the driver of a vehicle to stop the vehicle— (a) without delay; or (b) at the nearest place where the vehicle can be safely stopped as indicated by the authorised person. (3) A direction may be given to a driver orally or by means of a sign or signal (electronic or otherwise) or in any other way. (4) A direction to a driver ceases to be operative to the extent that an (a) gives the driver or other person a later inconsistent direction; or (b) indicates to the driver that the direction is no longer operative.

(5) An authorised person may direct a vehicle to be stopped only for the amount of time necessary for the authorised person to exercise the function. Note An authorised person may enter and search a stopped vehicle (see s 173 (1) (h)).