National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Driving Hours Regulations) Regulations 2006
34General obligations
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34 General obligations
(1) If a driver becomes, or ceases to be, employed to drive a heavy truck, the driver must immediately record in his or her driver certification manual, as required by the instructions in the manual, the day and time when the driver became, or ceased to be, employed and, if the driver became employed: (a) the employer’s name and the address of the place where the employer manages the employment of drivers; and (b) whether the employer is registered as an employer participant in TFMS; and (c) if so, the employer’s TFMS registration number.
Penalty: $1,500.
(2) A self‑employed driver must: (a) manage the driver’s driving, work and rest times so the driver can comply with this Part; and (b) keep complete and accurate records showing that the driver has complied with paragraph (a). (3) In this regulation:
driver certification manual includes a corresponding driver certification manual.
TFMS includes a corresponding TFMS.