Traffic Act 1925

An electronic billboard approval is to – be in a form determined by the Commission; and identify the electronic billboard or electronic billboards for which it is given; and specify – the name of the person to whom it is given; and the date or dates, or the period, for which it is given; and the precise location or locations where the relevant electronic billboard or electronic billboards may be placed or left; and any other matter the Commission thinks fit.

An electronic billboard approval may be – given for more than one electronic billboard, if all electronic billboards relate to the same event; and given for any period or periods that the Commission determines; and amended, renewed, transferred or otherwise modified as the Commission determines.

The Commission is not to give an electronic billboard approval unless it is satisfied that – the relevant electronic billboard is to be used only for legitimate traffic management or road safety purposes; or exceptional circumstances apply.

An electronic billboard approval may be made subject to such conditions as the Commission thinks fit having regard to road safety and the convenience of the public.

An electronic billboard approval – is not a defence to an action or indictment for nuisance; and may, by written notice to the person to whom it is given, be suspended or revoked by the Commission if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that – the person has contravened section 78(1)(a) in respect of any electronic billboard; or the conditions of the approval have been contravened in a way that compromises road safety or in another serious respect; or by reason of altered traffic conditions or other considerations, the circumstances that justified the giving of the approval no longer apply; or the approval is no longer required.

An electronic billboard approval has no force or effect while it is suspended.

The Commission, by notice, may revoke the suspension of an electronic billboard approval at any time if it is satisfied that the suspension is no longer merited.

A person must not contravene a condition of an electronic billboard approval. Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

A person who is given an electronic billboard approval must immediately produce it to an officer who demands to see it. Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.