Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009
131Penalties involving licences
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131 Penalties involving licences (1) This section applies if a court convicts a driver of a vehicle, or finds a driver of a vehicle guilty, of an offence against this Act. (2) The court may order either or both of the following: (a) that a licence the driver is required to have under a regulation is— (i) cancelled; or (ii) amended or suspended for a stated period;
Licensing and registration penalties Division 3.8.3 (b) that the driver is disqualified from obtaining or holding a licence the driver is required to have under a regulation for a stated period. (3) An order under this section operates automatically and takes effect immediately or, if a later day is stated in the order, on the stated day.