55Ranger may remove vehicle if direction not complied with

55 Ranger may remove vehicle if direction not complied with

(1) If: (a) a person is given a direction under section 54 to move a vehicle; and (b) the person fails to comply with the direction; a ranger (with whatever assistance is reasonably necessary) may move the vehicle to a place on Trust land or some other place. (2) A person who contravenes a direction under section 54 is liable, by way of penalty, to pay to the Trust, on behalf of the Commonwealth, an amount equal to so much of the costs incurred by the Trust in rectifying the contravention as are reasonable. (3) An amount under subsection (2) may be recovered by the Trust as a debt due to the Trust, on behalf of the Commonwealth, in: (a) the Federal Court of Australia; or (b) the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2); or (c) a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to the matter. (4) If a ranger moves a vehicle, none of the following are liable for any loss of, or damage to, the vehicle that occurs while it is being moved with reasonable care and in accordance with this section: (a) the ranger; (b) any person who assists the ranger; (c) the Trust. (5) The Trust may exercise its functions or powers under this section whether or not the person referred to in subsection (1) has been prosecuted for an offence under subsection 54(3).