Passenger Transport Act 1994

A person must not drive a public passenger vehicle for the purposes of a passenger transport service unless the person holds an appropriate accreditation under this Division. Maximum penalty: Penalty: Division 5 fine Expiation fee: $315.

The purpose of accreditation under this Division is—

to attest—

that the accredited person is considered to be of good repute and in all other respects a fit and proper person to be the driver of a public passenger vehicle to which the accreditation relates; and

that the accredited person is considered to have sufficient responsibility, skills and aptitude to drive the vehicle or vehicles to which the accreditation relates—

in accordance with the conditions under which a passenger transport service is operated; and

in accordance with law; and

to provide a scheme to facilitate the observance of appropriate standards by the drivers of public passenger vehicles; and

to provide for any other matter prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.

The accreditation must specify the kind or kinds of vehicles and services for which it is appropriate.