Power to stop or move
34 Power to stop or move
If the vehicle is moving, the inspector may, to exercise his or her powers, signal or otherwise direct the person in control of the vehicle to stop the vehicle and to bring the vehicle to, and keep it at, a convenient place within a reasonable distance to allow the inspector to exercise the powers.
If the vehicle is stopped, the inspector may direct the person in control of the vehicle—
not to move it until the inspector has exercised the inspector’s powers; or
to move the vehicle to, and keep it at, a stated reasonable place to allow the inspector to exercise the powers.
When giving the direction under subsection (2), the inspector must give the person in control an offence warning for the direction.
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