Road Transport Act 2013
223Suspension of licence by Commissioner of Police
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223 Suspension of licence by Commissioner of Police
223 Suspension of licence by Commissioner of Police
(cf Gen Act, s 204)
(1) The Commissioner of Police may suspend a driver licence of any driver, for a period not exceeding 14 days, who—
(a) is in the Commissioner’s opinion an incompetent, reckless or careless driver, or
(b) is found under the influence of liquor.
(2) The Commissioner of Police must immediately—
(a) notify Transport for NSW that the Commissioner has suspended the licence and the grounds for the suspension, and
(b) report to Transport for NSW whether in the Commissioner’s opinion a further suspension or the cancellation of the licence is warranted or is desirable in the interest of public safety.
(3) A driver licence that is suspended under this section is to be surrendered by the holder and forwarded to Transport for NSW with the notification of the suspension.