Queensland Consolidated Acts

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1995 - SECT 33D

33D Power if prescribed dangerous goods vehicle broken down or immobilised on a road

(1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes—

(a) a prescribed dangerous goods vehicle is broken down or immobilised on a road or road-related area; and

(b) it is necessary to give a direction under subsection (2) to a person in control of the vehicle to protect persons, property or the environment.

(2) The authorised officer may give a direction to the person in control of the vehicle about the following—

(a) carrying out repair work on the vehicle;

(b) towing the vehicle off the road or road-related area;

(c) removing the dangerous goods from the vehicle;

(d) dealing with the dangerous goods after their removal from the vehicle.

(3) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with it, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.