Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009
54Moving unattended and broken-down pt 3.2 vehicles—
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54 Moving unattended and broken-down pt 3.2 vehicles— dangerous situation or obstruction grounds that a part 3.2 vehicle— (a) is unattended or broken-down; and (b) is— (i) causing a dangerous situation; or (ii) causing, or likely to cause, an obstruction to traffic or any event lawfully authorised to be held on a road or road related area; or
Other powers in relation to pt 3.2 vehicles Division 3.2.3 (iii) obstructing, or likely to obstruct, 1 or more vehicles entering or leaving land adjacent to a road or road related area. (2) The authorised person may move the vehicle (by driving or towing the vehicle or otherwise) to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid the dangerous situation or obstruction. (3) Also, the authorised person may authorise someone else (an authorised assistant) to move the vehicle (by driving or towing the vehicle or otherwise) to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid the dangerous situation or obstruction. (4) The authorised person or authorised assistant may enter the vehicle to move the vehicle. (5) The authorised person or authorised assistant may use reasonable force to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid the dangerous situation or obstruction. (6) However, only a police officer may use force against a person. (7) If an authorised person or authorised assistant moves a vehicle under this section, the person or assistant must tell the registered operator of the vehicle where the vehicle has been moved to.