84PSuspension or cancellation of restricted hire vehicle licence

84P Suspension or cancellation of restricted hire vehicle licence

[Section 84P Inserted by No. 61 of 2011, s. 48, Applied:01 Jul 2013]

(1)  The Commission, in prescribed circumstances, may suspend or cancel a restricted hire vehicle licence.

(2)  Before exercising its power under subsection (1) , the Commission is to –

(a) give the holder of the restricted hire vehicle licence notice in writing of its intention and a reasonable opportunity to make representations thereon; and

(b) take any such representations into account.

(3)  If the Commission is satisfied on reasonable grounds that there is an immediate and serious danger to public safety, the Commission may suspend or cancel a restricted hire vehicle licence.

(4)  Subsection (2) does not apply if the Commission exercises its powers under subsection (3) .

(5)  A restricted hire vehicle licence is of no effect during any period of its suspension.

(6)  The holder of a restricted hire vehicle licence that has been suspended under subsection (1) or (3) must not operate a restricted hire vehicle service under the purported authority of the licence or cause or permit another person to operate a restricted hire vehicle service under the purported authority of the licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.