266Effect of noncompliance notices—authorised operators

266 Effect of noncompliance notices—authorised operators (1) This section applies to the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle if a noncompliance notice under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices) has been attached to the vehicle. (2) The authorised operator commits an offence if the notice is attached to the vehicle and the authorised operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice. Note 1 For the time of effect, see the Act, s 120 (2) (b). Act, s 120 (4)). (3) The authorised operator commits an offence if— (a) the authorised operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice; and (b) the authorised operator knows the notice has been removed otherwise than in accordance with the Act, section 120. (4) Strict liability applies to subsections (2) and (3) (a). (5) This section does not apply to the authorised operator if a police officer or authorised person has directed under the Act, section 120 that the notice be taken to have been removed. Division 6.2.3 Demand responsive service vehicle Note For the licensing of DRS vehicle drivers, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000.