379Exemption for transport inspector

379 Exemption for transport inspector

(1)  A provision mentioned in subrule (2) does not apply to a transport inspector acting in the course of his or her duty as a transport inspector if, in the circumstances –

(a) the transport inspector is taking reasonable care; and

(b) it is reasonable that the provision should not apply; and

(c) if the transport inspector is driving a vehicle, the vehicle is sounding an alarm or displaying a blue, red or magenta flashing light, or a combination of blue, red or magenta.

Note

Transport inspector is defined in the dictionary.

(2)  Subrule (1) applies to the following provisions:

(a) Part 4 (Making turns);

(b) Part 6 (Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights);

(c) Part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings);

(d) rule 115 (Driving in a roundabout);

(e) rule 116 (Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout);

(f) Part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules);

(g) Part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking);

(h) Part 14 (Rules for pedestrians) except –

(i) rule 237 (Getting on or into a moving vehicle); and

(ii) Division 2 (Rules for persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys);

(i) subrule (3) of rule 268 (How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle);

(j) rule 288 (Driving on a path);

(k) rule 289 (Driving on a nature strip);

(l) rule 290 (Driving on a traffic island);

(m) rule 296 (Driving a vehicle in reverse);

(n) rule 299 (Television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles).