159Driver's and rail operator’s duties

159 Driver's and rail operator’s duties

(1)  This regulation applies if a train transporting dangerous goods is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation.

(2)  The driver of the train must –

(a) notify the rail operator of the incident as soon as practicable; and

(b) provide any reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(3)  On being notified by the train driver of the incident, the rail operator must –

(a) notify the police or fire service of the incident as soon as practicable; and

(b) provide any reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 55 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.