Div 2ATransit barring orders

Division 2A—Transit barring orders 137A—Interpretation In this Division— approved person means a person who has been expressly authorised by the Minister to issue a transit barring order under regulation 137B; relevant offence means an offence against— (a) Part 3 Division 1 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; or (b) Part 3 Division 7 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; or (c) Part 3 Division 7A of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; or (d) section 48, 49, 56 or 58 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; or (e) section 83C of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; or (f) section 6A of the Summary Offences Act 1953; or (g) section 7(1)(a) or (b) of the Summary Offences Act 1953; or (h) section 21C(1)(a) or (2)(b) of the Summary Offences Act 1953; or (i) section 21F(1)(b) of the Summary Offences Act 1953, that was committed on public transport or prescribed premises, or in an area adjacent to prescribed premises; senior police officer means— (a) in relation to a transit barring order to be made for a period exceeding 72 hours—a police officer of or above the rank of Inspector; or (b) in any other case—a police officer of or above the rank of Sergeant or in charge for the time being of a police station. 137B—Transit barring orders issued by Minister, approved person or police officer (1) Subject to this regulation, the Minister, an approved person or a police officer may issue a transit barring order to a person for a specified period not exceeding any applicable limit fixed by this regulation— (a) if the Minister, approved person, or police officer suspects that the person has committed an offence on public transport or prescribed premises, or in an area adjacent to prescribed premises; or (b) if the person behaves in an offensive or disorderly manner on public transport or prescribed premises, or in an area adjacent to prescribed premises; or (c) on any other reasonable ground. (2) A police officer may only issue a transit barring order under subregulation (1) on the authorisation of a senior police officer (which may be granted orally or in writing). (3) A transit barring order remains in force— (a) in the case of an order issued by the Minister or an approved person, or authorised by a senior police officer of or above the rank of Inspector— (i) on the grounds that the person it is issued to is suspected of having committed a relevant offence—for an indefinite period or the period specified in the order, whether or not the person has previously been barred under these regulations or the repealed regulations; or (ii) on any other ground— (A) if the person has not previously been barred under these regulations or the repealed regulations—for the period specified in the order (which may not exceed 6 months); or (B) if the person has on 1 previous occasion been barred under these regulations or the repealed regulations—for the period specified in the order (which may not exceed 12 months); or (C) if the person has on at least 2 previous occasions been barred under these regulations or the repealed regulations—for an indefinite period or the period specified in the order; or (b) in the case of an order authorised by a senior police officer of or above the rank of Sergeant or in charge for the time being of a police station (not being a police officer of or above the rank of Inspector)—for a period specified in the order (which may not exceed 72 hours). (4) A transit barring order issued under this regulation must contain the following information: (a) the name of the person barred under the order; (b) the public transport or prescribed premises from which the person has been barred under the order; (c) the grounds on which the order is issued; (d) the period for which the order remains in force; (e) if the order is for a period of more than 3 months—details of the person's right to apply to have the order lifted in accordance with regulation 137E. (5) When issuing a transit barring order, the person issuing the order must keep a written record of the following: (a) if the transit barring order is issued by a police officer— (i) their name, rank and identification number; and (ii) details of the conduct giving rise to the request for authorisation; and (iii) the name, rank and identification number of the senior police officer giving the authorisation under subregulation (2); (b) if the transit barring order is issued by an approved person— (i) their name; and (ii) details of their authorisation by the Minister; (c) the information required under subregulation (4). (6) The Minister, an approved person or a police officer may provide a regular passenger service operator with information about a person (including photographic and other information that may identify the person) for the purpose of identifying a person who has been barred from public transport or prescribed premises under this regulation. (7) The Minister or an approved person may vary or revoke a transit barring order issued by the Minister or an approved person under this regulation by subsequent order served on the person. (8) A police officer, on the authorisation of a senior police officer, may vary or revoke a transit barring order issued by a police officer under this regulation by subsequent order served on the person. (9) For the purposes of subregulations (7) and (8), a condition or limitation under this regulation in relation to the making of a particular transit barring order extends to a variation or revocation of the order under that subregulation. (10) If a person who has been issued a transit barring order under this regulation is subsequently issued an order under regulation 137C in relation to the same conduct, the order issued under this regulation will be taken to have been lifted at the time at which the subsequent order is issued (and the order issued under this regulation will not count as a previous order for the purposes of subregulation (3)). (11) A person who contravenes a transit barring order issued under this regulation is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: $7 000. Expiation fee: $500. (12) In proceedings for an offence against this regulation, a certificate apparently signed by the Minister, an approved person or a police officer of or above the rank of Inspector stating that a person was barred from public transport or prescribed premises under this Division for the period specified in the certificate will be accepted, in the absence of proof to the contrary, as proof of the matters stated in the certificate. (13) In proceedings for an offence against this regulation in relation to a transit barring order issued on the authorisation of a senior police officer, a certificate apparently signed by a police officer of or above the rank of Inspector stating— (a) that the authorisation was given; and (b) that the authorisation authorised the making of a transit barring order under this regulation; and (c) the grounds on which the authorisation was given, will be accepted, in the absence of proof to the contrary, as proof of the matters stated in the certificate. 137C—Transit barring order to be imposed for certain offences (1) A person charged with a relevant offence must be issued a transit barring order— (a) by the Commissioner of Police; or (b) if, after 14 days of the charge being laid, the Commissioner of Police has been unable to issue an order to the person—by the Minister. (2) Subject to this regulation, a transit barring order issued under subregulation (1) remains in force for an indefinite period or for the period specified in the order. (3) If a person is acquitted of the offence in relation to which the transit barring order was issued, or the charge of the offence is withdrawn, the Commissioner of Police or the Minister must lift the transit barring order and notify the person to whom the order was given in writing that the order has been lifted. (4) Nothing in subregulation (3) prevents a transit barring order being issued under regulation 137B to a person in respect of whom a transit barring order has been lifted. (5) A transit barring order issued under this regulation must contain the following information: (a) the name of the person barred under the order; (b) details of the charge giving rise to the order; (c) the period for which the order remains in force; (d) the public transport or prescribed premises from which the person has been barred under the order; (e) details of the person's right to apply to have the order lifted in accordance with regulation 137E. (6) The Commissioner of Police may vary a transit barring order issued by the Commissioner under this regulation by subsequent order served on the person. (7) The Minister may vary a transit barring order issued by the Minister under this regulation by subsequent order served on the person. (8) If the Commissioner of Police or the Minister is satisfied that a transit barring order should not have been issued under this regulation because— (a) the order has been given to a particular person in error; or (b) the order is defective; or (c) there is other proper cause for which the order should not have been given, the Commissioner or the Minister may withdraw the order. (9) A withdrawal referred to in subregulation (8) is effected by giving notice of the withdrawal to the person to whom the transit barring order was issued. (10) A notice of withdrawal given under subregulation (9) must specify the reasons for the withdrawal. (11) If a transit barring order issued to a person under this regulation is withdrawn, the Commissioner of Police or the Minister may, if satisfied that there are proper grounds for doing so, issue a fresh transit barring order to the person. (12) The Commissioner of Police or the Minister may provide a regular passenger service operator with information about a person (including photographic and other information that may identify the person) for the purpose of identifying a person who has been barred from public transport or prescribed premises under this regulation. (13) A person who contravenes a transit barring order issued under this regulation is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: $7 000. (14) In proceedings for an offence against this regulation, a certificate apparently signed by the Commissioner of Police or the Minister stating that a person was barred from public transport or prescribed premises under this regulation for the period specified in the certificate will be accepted, in the absence of proof to the contrary, as proof of the matters stated in the certificate. 137D—Service of transit barring orders (1) A transit barring order or an order varying a transit barring order issued under regulation 137B or 137C must be served on the person personally and is not binding on the person until it has been so served. (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), an order will be taken to have been personally served on a person if— (a) the order is given to and accepted by the person; or (b) each of the following apply: (i) the order is offered to the person; (ii) the person is unwilling to accept the order; (iii) the person is informed of the nature of the order; (iv) the order is put down in the presence of the person. (3) If it is not possible to serve a transit barring order or an order varying a transit barring order in accordance with subregulation (2), the Magistrates Court may, on application without notice, make an order substituting another method of service. (4) It is not necessary for an applicant under subregulation (3) to establish that the proposed method of service will bring the order to the notice of the person to be served. 137E—Application to have transit barring order lifted (1) A person who has been issued a transit barring order under regulation 137B or 137C may apply to the relevant court to have the transit barring order lifted. (2) The court may, on an application made under subregulation (1), if the court is satisfied on the basis of evidence given on oath by or on behalf of the applicant that— (a) exceptional circumstances exist such that it is, in all the circumstances, appropriate that an order be made under this subregulation; and (b) the person does not pose a substantial risk to members of the public if an order is made under this subregulation, order that the transit barring order be lifted on the date specified by the court. (3) An application under subregulation (1) may not be made unless at least 3 months have elapsed since the applicant was first served with a transit barring order in accordance with regulation 137D in relation to the relevant conduct. (4) The Minister and the Commissioner of Police are entitled to be heard on an application under subregulation (1). (5) The relevant court must ensure that the Minister and the Commissioner of Police are notified— (a) when an application is made under subregulation (1); and (b) if an order is made to lift a transit barring order under subregulation (2). relevant conduct means the conduct in relation to which the order that is the subject of the application under this regulation was issued; relevant court means— (a) in the case of an application made by a person who is under the age of 18 years—the Youth Court; or (b) in any other case—the Magistrates Court. 137F—Information sharing (1) The Minister must ensure that the following information in relation to a transit barring order is forwarded to the Commissioner of Police as soon as is reasonably practicable: (a) in relation to an order issued by the Minister or an approved person under regulation 137B—the information required to be recorded under regulation 137B(5); (b) in relation to an order varied or revoked by the Minister or an approved person under regulation 137B(7)—details of that variation or revocation; (c) in relation to an order issued by the Minister under regulation 137C—the information required under regulation 137C(5); (d) in relation to an order varied by the Minister under regulation 137C(7)—details of that variation; (e) in relation to an order lifted or withdrawn by the Minister under regulation 137C(3) or (8)—details of that lifting or withdrawal. (2) The Commissioner of Police must ensure that the following information in relation to a transit barring order is forwarded to the Minister as soon as is reasonably practicable: (a) in relation to an order issued by a police officer under regulation 137B—the information required to be recorded under regulation 137B(5); (b) in relation to an order varied or revoked by the Commissioner under regulation 137B(8)—details of that variation or revocation; (c) in relation to an order issued by the Commissioner under regulation 137C—the information required under regulation 137C(5); (d) in relation to an order varied by the Commissioner under regulation 137C(6)—details of that variation; (e) in relation to an order lifted or withdrawn by the Commissioner under regulation 137C(3) or (8)—details of that lifting or withdrawal. Division 3—Miscellaneous 138—Conditions of travel (1) The Minister may determine (or vary) conditions of travel that will apply to persons on regular passenger service vehicles or at prescribed premises in addition to the provisions of these regulations. (2) The Minister must ensure that conditions of travel (or a variation to conditions of travel) under subregulation (1) are published in the Gazette. (3) A regular passenger service operator may, with the approval of the Minister, determine (or vary) conditions of travel that will apply to persons on regular passenger service vehicles or at prescribed premises provided or controlled by the operator. (4) The operator must ensure that conditions of travel (or a variation to conditions of travel) under subregulation (3) are published in the Gazette. (5) Conditions of travel may include rules, procedures, prohibitions, restrictions or limitations that are to apply to persons on regular passenger service vehicles or at prescribed premises. (6) A condition of travel published in the Gazette will be taken to have been properly and effectively brought to the notice of a person who buys a ticket for a regular passenger service, travels on a regular passenger service vehicle or attends at prescribed premises. (7) The conditions of travel known as the "State Transport Authority Conditions of Travel 1993" (as varied), adopted by the State Transport Authority under the State Transport Authority Act 1974 and in force immediately before the commencement of the Passenger Transport Act 1994, will, except to the extent of any inconsistency with these or any other regulations, continue to apply as conditions of travel for passengers on services provided as part of the Adelaide Metro network (until superseded by new conditions of travel). 140—Lost property (1) A passenger who finds property on a public passenger vehicle must deliver it to the driver. (2) The driver of a public passenger vehicle must at the conclusion of each shift carefully examine the vehicle for property that may have been left in the vehicle. (3) The driver of a public passenger vehicle in which lost property is found must— (a) in the case of property found in a vehicle that is participating in a centralised booking service— (i) immediately notify the centralised booking service that the property has been found; and (ii) as soon as is reasonably practicable (and in any event within 48 hours), deliver the property to the operator of the centralised booking service or to an approved collection agent; and (b) in any other case—as soon as is reasonably practicable (and in any event within 48 hours), deliver the property to the operator of the service, or to an approved collection agent. (4) A driver must ensure that property delivered under subregulation (3) is accompanied by a written notice, in a form determined by the Minister, signed by the driver, setting out— (a) the licence or registration number of the vehicle on which the property was found; and (b) the day on which, and the time at which, the property was found; and (c) the driver's name and identification number; and (d) other details determined by the Minister (if any). (5) If the property is delivered to an operator under subregulation (3), the operator must— (a) make a record of the delivery of the property; and (b) immediately, in a manner and form determined by the Minister, notify the Minister of the delivery of the property; and (c) unless the operator has in turn delivered the property to an approved collection agent— (i) ensure that reasonable steps are taken to locate the owner of the property, and to return it to them; and (ii) deliver the property to a person who provides reasonable proof of an entitlement to the property, or otherwise satisfies the person that they are entitled to the property; and (iii) ensure that the property is kept in a secure place until the property is claimed, or able to be disposed of under this regulation; and (iv) make a record when or if it is disposed of under this regulation; and (v) until the property is disposed of, provide, in a manner and form determined by the Minister, a weekly report to the Minister. (6) An operator to whom property is delivered under subregulation (3) must retain possession of the property for 2 days (unless the property is returned to its owner in the meantime), and may then, at the operator's discretion, deliver it to an approved collection agent. (7) An approved collection agent must, in relation to property delivered to it under this regulation— (a) make a record of the delivery of the property; and (b) immediately, in a manner and form determined by the Minister, notify the Minister of the delivery of the property; and (c) ensure that reasonable steps are taken to locate the owner of the property, and to return it to them; and (d) deliver the property to a person who provides reasonable proof of an entitlement to the property, or otherwise satisfies the approved collection agent that they are entitled to the property; and (e) ensure that the property is kept in a secure place until the property is claimed, or able to be disposed of under this regulation; and (f) make a record when or if it is disposed of under this regulation; and (g) as required by the Minister, provide reports to the Minister in relation to the property. (8) If an operator or approved collection agent still has custody of lost property after 2 months, they may— (a) return it to the driver of the relevant vehicle; or (b) sell it by public auction, or otherwise sell or dispose of it in a manner approved by the Minister; or (c) with the approval of the Minister—retain it for their own use. (9) An operator who sells property under subregulation (8) is entitled to retain the proceeds of sale. (10) The proceeds from the sale of property by an approved collection agent will be dealt with in a manner determined by agreement between the Minister and the approved collection agent. (11) If a person informs the operator of a passenger transport service that the person has lost an item of property on a vehicle used for the purposes of that service, the operator must take reasonable steps to locate the property and to return it to the person. (12) If a person informs the operator of a centralised booking service that the person has lost an item of property on a vehicle participating in the service, and the operator does not have possession of the property under subregulation (3), and has not delivered the property to an approved collection agent under subregulation (6), the operator must— (a) inquire via the network whether the property has been found; and (b) if the property is not located within 24 hours—make a further inquiry via the network. (13) An administration fee, of an amount determined by the Minister, may be charged before lost property is returned to its owner under this regulation. (14) In this regulation— approved collection agent means a person appointed by the Minister to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection, storage and handling of lost property; owner of property includes a person lawfully entitled to possession of the property. (15) This regulation does not apply in relation to property lost on a regular passenger service vehicle. Note— Division 2 Subdivision 2 contains provisions relating to property left on regular passenger service vehicles. Part 5—Vehicle standards and inspections Division 1—Vehicle standards 141—Maximum age of vehicles (1) Subject to subregulations (1a) and (2), a person must not use a vehicle (other than a vehicle drawn by an animal) for the purposes of a passenger transport service if the vehicle is— (a) in the case of— (i) a metropolitan taxi (other than an access taxi); or (ii) a vehicle being used for the purposes of a service operated under a Small Passenger Vehicle (Metropolitan) Accreditation (other than a motor cycle or an off-road passenger vehicle that is being used wholly or predominantly for travel outside Metropolitan Adelaide), more than 10 years old; or (b) in the case of a metropolitan taxi that is an access taxi—more than 14 years old; or (c) in the case of— (i) a country taxi; or (ii) a vehicle being used for the purposes of a service operated under a Small Passenger Vehicle (Traditional) Accreditation; or (iii) a vehicle being used for the purposes of a service operated under a Small Passenger Vehicle (Non-Metropolitan) Accreditation; or (iv) a vehicle being used for the purposes of a service operated under a Small Passenger Vehicle (Special Purpose) Accreditation; or (v) a motor cycle; or (vi) an off‑road passenger vehicle that is being used wholly or predominantly for travel outside Metropolitan Adelaide, more than 15 years old; or (d) in any other case—more than 25 years old. (1a) The following standards apply to stretch limousines: (a) no age limit applies to a stretch limousine that is a small passenger vehicle; (b) a person must not use a stretch limousine that is a large passenger vehicle for the purposes of a passenger transport service if the limousine is more than 25 years old unless— (i) the limousine is less than 30 years old; and (ii) the Minister is satisfied that— (A) the vehicle meets appropriate standards for passenger safety and comfort determined by the Minister; or (B) there are other exceptional circumstances that justify the approval of the use of an older vehicle. (2) Subject to subregulations (3), (4), (5) and (6), the Minister may approve the use of an older vehicle if— (a) the Minister is satisfied that— (i) the vehicle is in a condition that at least equals the original standard or condition of the vehicle; and (ii) it is an integral part of the person's business that a vehicle or vehicles of the age or period of the particular vehicle be used; and (iii) the vehicle is suitable for use when assessed against the plan of operation for the relevant service and appropriate standards for passenger safety and service; and (iv) the vehicle satisfies any other criteria determined by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph; or (b) in the case of a vehicle being wholly or predominantly used for a regular passenger service—the Minister is satisfied that the vehicle meets appropriate standards for passenger safety and comfort determined by the Minister; or (c) the Minister is satisfied that there are other exceptional circumstances that justify the approval of the use of an older vehicle. (3) The Minister cannot grant an approval in relation to a vehicle used (or to be used) for the purposes of a service operated under a Small Passenger Vehicle (Metropolitan) Accreditation. (4) The Minister cannot grant an approval in relation to a metropolitan taxi (other than an access taxi) unless the Minister is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances justifying the approval. (6) The Minister may, for the purposes of this regulation, specify an age beyond which vehicles of a specified class will not be granted approvals under this regulation. (7) An approval relating to a metropolitan taxi (other than an access taxi) expires when the vehicle becomes 10 years old. (8) In this regulation— large passenger vehicle means a motor vehicle— (b) designed to carry 13 or more persons (including the driver); stretch limousine means— (a) a motor vehicle designed to carry passengers that— (i) has been certified by its manufacturer as a long wheelbase limousine; and (ii) has been designed to carry not less than 6 persons and not more than 24 persons (including the driver); or (b) a motor vehicle designed to carry passengers that— (i) has been modified from its original construction in such a manner that increases the overall wheelbase of the vehicle— (A) beyond the original wheelbase dimension of the vehicle; and (B) to a length sufficient to accommodate additional passengers; and (ii) after such modification has a seating capacity not exceeding 24 persons (including the driver). 143—Air conditioning (1) A vehicle used for the purposes of a taxi service or a chauffeured vehicle service must be fitted with an air conditioner that is in good working order. (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to— (a) a vehicle that does not have air conditioning fitted as a standard feature; or (b) a vehicle excluded from the operation of that subregulation by determination of the Minister. Division 2—Inspections and reporting of accidents 144—Inspections (1) For the purposes of section 54(5) of the Act, the following periods are prescribed: (a) for a metropolitan taxi—a period of 6 months, calculated from the last day of the month in which the taxi was last inspected under section 54 of the Act; (b) for a country taxi—a period of 12 months, calculated from the last day of the month in which the vehicle was last inspected under section 54 of the Act; (c) for any other kind of vehicle—a period of 12 months, calculated from the last day of the month in which the vehicle was last inspected under section 54 of the Act. (2) For the purposes of section 54(6) of the Act, the form set out in Schedule 3 is prescribed as the form for a certificate of inspection. (3) A person who issues a certificate of inspection in relation to a vehicle must also note on the certificate— (a) the number of engine cylinders for the vehicle; and (b) the wheelbase dimension of the vehicle; and (c) in the case of a taxi—the size of the tyres that are fitted to the vehicle; and (d) the time at which the inspection is completed. (4) For the purposes of section 54(17)(c) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed: (a) that the person has ceased to be a fit and proper person to act as an approved vehicle inspector; (b) that the person obtained their accreditation improperly; (c) that the person has, in the course of acting as an approved vehicle inspector, acted negligently or fraudulently; (d) that the person has breached, or failed to comply with, a code of practice established under section 54(17) of the Act; (e) that the person has breached, or failed to comply with, a condition to which the accreditation is subject; (f) that the Minister determines that it is appropriate for some other reason that the person's accreditation should be revoked. 145—Prescribed scheme of maintenance for buses (1) For the purposes of section 54(8) of the Act, the scheme of maintenance specified in section 15 of the Code is prescribed as a scheme of maintenance for buses. (2) The operator of a bus must— (a) record on the appropriate form specified in Parts 1 to 4 of the First Schedule of the Code, in a clear and legible manner, particulars of all maintenance and repair work carried out on the bus that falls within the ambit of section 15 of the Code; and (b) retain the record in South Australia in a form that permits quick and convenient reference— (i) in the case of a record in the form of Part 1 of the First Schedule of the Code—for a period of not less than 6 months; or (ii) in the case of a record in the form of Part 2 of the First Schedule of the Code—for a period of not less than 12 months; or (iii) in any other case—for a period of not less than 3 years. (3) The Minister may exempt a person from compliance with a provision of this regulation. (4) An exemption may be granted on conditions determined by the Minister and a person must not contravene or fail to comply with any such condition. (5) The Minister may, at any time— (a) vary or revoke an exemption; or (b) vary or revoke a condition of an exemption. Code means the Code of Practice for Buses, as amended and in force from time to time, and as recognised by the Minister for the purposes of these regulations; operator has the same meaning as in section 54 of the Act. 146—Duty to facilitate inspections A person who delivers a vehicle to an approved vehicle inspector for inspection under section 54 of the Act must comply with a direction given by the inspector to facilitate the inspection. 147—Issue and display of inspection labels (1) An approved vehicle inspector who issues a certificate of inspection under section 54 of the Act must at the same time issue an inspection label in accordance with subregulation (2). (2) The inspection label must— (a) be in a form, and be a colour, determined by the Minister; and (b) indicate, in a manner determined by the Minister— (i) the month during which the relevant certificate of inspection will expire through effluxion of time; or (ii) in the case of a label issued with a temporary certificate—the time when the certificate will expire. (3) The operator of a vehicle to which section 54 of the Act applies must ensure that a valid inspection label for the vehicle is affixed to the inside or back surface of— (a) the left side of the windscreen of the vehicle; or (b) a pivoted or hinged ventilation window adjacent to the left side of the windscreen of the vehicle; or (c) a fixed window adjacent to the left side of the windscreen of the vehicle, in a position where the entire front of the label faces towards, and is visible from, the front or left hand side of the vehicle, whenever the vehicle is used as a public passenger vehicle. (4) A person must not provide or drive a public passenger vehicle for the purposes of a passenger transport service, other than a vehicle that does not require a certificate of inspection under section 54 of the Act, if— (a) an inspection label is not affixed to the vehicle in the manner referred to in subregulation (3); or (b) there is affixed to the vehicle an inspection label that has ceased to be in force, or that has been issued in respect of another vehicle; or (c) an inspection label affixed to the vehicle has been altered, defaced, mutilated or added to; or (d) the vehicle has affixed to it an imitation of an inspection label. (5) For the purposes of subregulation (4)(b), an inspection label will cease to be in force if the certificate of inspection issued in respect of the vehicle is no longer in force under section 54 of the Act. (6) The Minister or an approved vehicle inspector may, if satisfied that an inspection label issued under this section has been lost, destroyed, or rendered useless, issue a substitute label. (7) An authorised officer or an approved vehicle inspector may remove from a vehicle an inspection label that relates to a certificate of inspection that is no longer in force under section 54 of the Act. (8) This regulation does not apply with respect to a vehicle that is the subject of a certificate of inspection recognised by the Minister under section 54(19) of the Act. (9) In this regulation— operator has the same meaning as in section 54 of the Act. 148—Reporting of accidents involving taxis (1) If a taxi is involved in an accident, the operator of the taxi service must, within 2 business days, submit to the Minister a written report, in a form determined by the Minister, containing the following information: (a) the date, time and place of the accident; (b) the circumstances of the accident; (c) particulars of injury to any passenger; (d) particulars of damage to the vehicle; (e) the name and identification number of the driver of the vehicle. (2) If a taxi is damaged as a result of an accident so that the chassis, body, registration plates or any sign required to be displayed on the vehicle, needs repairs or replacement, the operator of the service must ensure that the vehicle is not used to provide a passenger transport service, without the authority of the Minister or an authorised officer, until— (a) the necessary repairs and replacements have been made; and (b) the vehicle has been found on inspection by an approved vehicle inspector under section 54 of the Act to be free from defects.