Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009
41Direction to move pt 3.2 vehicle
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41 Direction to move pt 3.2 vehicle (1) An authorised person may, for compliance purposes, direct the driver of a part 3.2 vehicle to move the vehicle, or cause the vehicle to be moved, to the nearest suitable location, within the maximum distance, that is stated by the authorised person. maximum distance, in relation to a vehicle, means a distance (in any direction) within a radius of 30km of— (a) the location of the vehicle when the direction is given; or (b) any point along the forward route of the journey, if the direction is given during a journey of the vehicle. suitable location, for an authorised person giving a direction, means a location that the person believes on reasonable grounds to be suitable for complying with the direction, having regard to any matters the person considers relevant in the circumstances.