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 \[15\].