122Use of taxi zones

122 Use of taxi zones (1) A taxi driver must not stop the taxi in a taxi zone if the taxi is hired or is not available for hire. (2) However, the driver may set down a passenger in a taxi zone if the taxi occupies the last available vacant position in the taxi zone. Note The dictionary definition of taxi zone includes a temporary taxi zone appointed under s 123.

(3) On arriving at a taxi zone with positions for 2 or more taxis, a taxi driver must place and keep the taxi in the 1st available vacant position in the taxi zone unless otherwise directed by a police officer or (4) If 2 or more taxis are in a taxi zone, the 1st taxi has a right to the next hiring unless the person hiring selects another taxi. (5) The driver of a taxi (other than the 1st taxi) must not do anything in contravention of the 1st taxi’s right to the next hiring under subsection (4). (6) A taxi driver must not leave a taxi zone, or another place where passengers are picked up or dropped off, in contravention of a direction given by a police officer or authorised person.