Direction to leave vehicle
42 Direction to leave vehicle
This section applies where —
the driver or a co‑driver of a vehicle fails to comply with a direction given by a police officer under section 39, 40 or 41; or
a police officer reasonably believes that the driver or co‑driver of a vehicle is not qualified, is not fit or is not authorised to drive the vehicle in order to comply with such a direction.
The officer may direct the driver or co‑driver —
to vacate the driver’s seat; or
to leave the vehicle; or
not to occupy the driver’s seat until permitted to do so by a police officer; or
not to enter the vehicle until permitted to do so by a police officer.
The officer may direct any other person —
to leave the vehicle; or
not to enter the vehicle until permitted to do so by a police officer.
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