Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009
17Meaning of authorised to drive or run engine
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17 Meaning of authorised to drive or run engine (1) For this Act, a person is authorised to drive a vehicle if the person— (a) is the operator of the vehicle; or (b) has the authority of the operator of the vehicle to drive the (2) For this Act, a person is authorised to run the engine of a vehicle if the person— (a) is the operator of the vehicle; or (b) has the authority of the operator of the vehicle to drive the vehicle or run its engine. (3) To avoid any doubt, a person may be authorised to drive a vehicle or run its engine, whether or not the person is qualified to drive the vehicle or run its engine.