134
CurrentAuthority to run vehicle's engine
134 Authority to run vehicle's engine
(1)
Section 133 does not authorise an inspector to direct a person to drive a vehicle.
(2)
If a person fails to comply with a direction under section 133 to run the engine of a heavy vehicle, or no responsible person is available to do so, an inspector may—
(a)
enter the vehicle and run its engine; or
(b)
authorise any other person to do so.
S. 134(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.52).
(3)
A police officer or a person authorised by a police officer may use reasonable force in the exercise of a power under subsection (2).
S. 135 inserted by No. 44/2003 s. 3.
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