51Powers of authorised officers in emergencies

51 Powers of authorised officers in emergencies (a) a train that includes rolling stock to which this Division applies is involved in an incident; and (b) the incident results in a dangerous situation. (2) An authorised officer may give a person who is involved in the transport of the dangerous goods on the train directions about: (a) the transport of the goods from the place of the incident; or (b) how otherwise to deal with the goods. (3) The direction must: (a) be in writing and be signed by the authorised officer; and (b) specify the name of the person to whom it is given; and (c) identify the incident; and

Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2010 35 (d) identify the dangerous goods to which it relates. (4) However, if it is not practicable to give the direction in writing, the direction may be given orally and confirmed in writing within (5) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with