29Powers of authorised officers—immobilised road vehicle

29 Powers of authorised officers—immobilised road vehicle

(1) This section applies where an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that a vehicle to which this Division applies is broken down or otherwise immobilised on a road. (2) The authorised officer may give directions to the driver or a person apparently in charge of the vehicle about how: (a) repair work is to be carried out on the vehicle; or (b) the vehicle is to be towed off the road; or (c) the dangerous goods are to be removed from the vehicle; or (d) the dangerous goods are to be dealt with after their removal from the vehicle. (3) A person who is given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction.

Offence provision.

{(4) An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.} (13.3‑road, amd/2)