Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019
70Verification of records
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70 Verification of records
Reg. 70(1) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(a)).
(1) This regulation applies if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a record containing information referred to under regulation 67 in relation to a driver licence or learner permit is inaccurate or misleading.
Reg. 70(2) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(b)).
(2) The Secretary, by written notice given to the person who holds the driver licence or learner permit, may require the person to—
Reg. 70(2)(a) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(a)).
(a) give evidence to the Secretary, in the way specified in the notice, about anything relevant to the issuing, variation or continuation of the licence or permit, including the person's personal particulars; or
Reg. 70(2)(b) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(a)).
(b) give the Secretary specified documents for inspection; or
(c) attend at a time and place specified in the notice for identification.
Failure to comply with the notice may result in the person's driver licence or permit being suspended or cancelled under regulation 81.
(3) A person who is required under subregulation (2)(c) to attend at a specified time and place may request a change to the time or place.
Reg. 70(4) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(a)).
(4) If a request is made under subregulation (3), the Secretary must—
(a) consider the request; and
Reg. 70(4)(b) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(c)).
(b) give written notification to the person of the Secretary's decision.
Reg. 70(4A) inserted by S.R. No. 15/2025 reg. 16.
(4A) Nothing in subregulation (2)(b) requires the person to give the Secretary the electronic device on which the digital licence or permit document is displayed.
Reg. 70(5) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 51(a)(d)).
(5) After complying with this regulation, the Secretary may alter a record if the Secretary considers that it is inaccurate or misleading.