Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010
19Application of Division
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19 Application of Division
This Division applies to a road vehicle if –
(a) one of the following applies to the vehicle:
(i) it has a placard on it;
(ii) it is carrying a container that has a placard on it;
(iii) an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that it is carrying dangerous goods or goods too dangerous to be transported;
(iv) an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that it is licensed under this Act, or that it is used to carry goods for commercial purposes; and
(b) the vehicle is situated –
(i) on a road; or
(ii) in or on a public place; or
(iii) in or on premises occupied or owned by the Competent Authority or by any other public authority; or
(iv) in or on any premises where an authorised officer is lawfully present after entry under Division 4 of this Part.