National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Driving Hours Regulations) Regulations 2006
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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Driving Hours Regulations) Regulations 2006
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(1) An application for an exemption, or for variation or cancellation of an exemption, must be made to the Authority in writing. (2) However, an application for an emergency exemption, or for variation of an emergency exemption, may be made to the Authority orally in urgent circumstances. (3) A written application for an exemption (except an emergency exemption) must state: (a) the full name, and TFMS registration number (if any), of the applicant; and (b) the exemption to which the application relates; and (c) if the applicant is a driver—the address of the driver’s base; and (d) if the applicant is an employer—the address of the place where the employer manages the employment of drivers covered by the application. (4) In an application for an exemption, the applicant may state the period for which the exemption is sought and any conditions to which the exemption is sought to be subject. (5) If the application is a written application for variation or cancellation of an exemption: (a) the applicant must give the exemption to the Authority with the application; and (b) the application must: (i) for an application for variation of an exemption—state clearly the variation sought; and (ii) outline why the exemption should be varied or cancelled. (6) The Authority may require the applicant to give the Authority any necessary additional information. (7) If the application is made in writing, a requirement under subregulation (6) must be made by written notice given to the applicant.