22Exemption from requirement to hold drivers certificate

22 Exemption from requirement to hold drivers certificate

22 Exemption from requirement to hold drivers certificate

(1) A person who drives a tow truck in a tow truck business is exempt from the requirement under section 23 of the Act to hold a drivers certificate in relation to the business if the person—

(a) is employed or engaged by a tow truck operator who holds an exemption in relation to the business, and

(b) is included on the list of drivers required to be maintained by clause 21(2)(g), and

(c) complies with the condition of the exemption stated in subclause (2).

Note.

A person who is exempt from the requirement under the Act to hold a drivers certificate because of this clause continues to be subject to the remainder of the Act.

(2) The exemption is subject to the condition that the person must produce a copy of the tow truck operator’s exemption certificate to an authorised officer or police officer on request of the officer whenever the person is—

(a) driving or standing a tow truck on a road or road related area, or

(b) using or operating, or assisting in the use or operation of, a licensed tow truck on a road or road related area at any time, or

(c) carrying out, or attempting to obtain, any towing work.