4Definitions

4 Definitions

(1)  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –

associate has the meaning given by section 4A ;

authorised, in relation to the driving of a vehicle or the running of an engine, has the meaning given by section 4G(3) ;

authorised officer means an authorised officer appointed under section 12 ;

broken down has the meaning given by section 4I ;

combination means a road vehicle consisting of a vehicle with a motor and one or more trailers;

Competent Authority means the relevant Competent Authority appointed under section 11 ;

compliance purposes has the meaning given by subsection (2) ;

consignor has the meaning given by section 4B ;

consigns has the meaning given by section 4B ;

corresponding authority means a Competent Authority appointed under a corresponding law;

corresponding law means –

(a) a law of another jurisdiction corresponding, or substantially corresponding, to this Act; or

(b) a law of another jurisdiction that is declared under the regulations to be a corresponding law, whether or not the law corresponds, or substantially corresponds, to this Act;

dangerous goods means –

(a) a substance or article prescribed as dangerous goods; or