51Towing in accordance with towing authorisation

51 Towing in accordance with towing authorisation

51 Towing in accordance with towing authorisation

(1) A towing authorisation authorises the towing only of the motor vehicle that is specified in the authorisation.

(2) If a person has obtained a towing authorisation for the towing of a motor vehicle, the person must tow the motor vehicle in accordance with the particulars specified in the authorisation.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the person must tow the motor vehicle concerned—

(a) to the destination specified in the authorisation, or

(b) if the specified destination is not accessible at the time of the towing—

(i) to the nearest holding yard specified in the licence under the authority of which the tow truck is operated, and

(ii) to the specified destination as soon as is reasonably practicable after the specified destination becomes accessible, or

(c) if a destination is not specified in the towing authorisation—

(i) to the nearest holding yard specified in the licence under the authority of which the tow truck is operated, or

(ii) in accordance with the regulations.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(4) A person who is required to obtain a towing authorisation must ensure that the towing authorisation is completed and dealt with in accordance with the regulations.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

ss 51–53: Subst 1999 No 61, Sch 1 [15].