Section 1 — Citation — Towing Services Regulations 2025 (Western Australia) — Barrister AI

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reg 1Citation reg 2Commencement reg 3Terms used reg 3AInformation to be included in towing business authorisation application (s. 17(4)(e))reg 3BDocuments to be included in towing business authorisation application (s. 17(4)(e))reg 3CDeclaration as to persons nominated as responsible officers reg 3DRequirement to have storage yard (s. 19(2)(e))reg 3EConditions specifying tow trucks, storage yards and towing workers reg 3FDuration of towing business authorisation (s. 26(1))reg 3GRenewal of towing business authorisation reg 3HSurrender of towing business authorisation reg 3IResponsible officer must be ordinarily resident in Australia (s. 18(f))reg 3JAt least 1 responsible officer to be resident in State reg 3KNomination of additional or replacement responsible officer reg 3LAcceptance of or refusal to accept nomination of additional or replacement responsible officer reg 3MDisqualification offences and disqualification periods (s. 150)reg 3NReinstatement of authorisation if conviction quashed or set aside (s. 151(4))reg 3ORequirement to notify CEO of charge or conviction for disqualification offence reg 3PTowing service provider to notify change in circumstances reg 3QNotice of appointment or election of new director or management committee member and criminal record check reg 3RNotice of additional towing worker and criminal record check reg 3SOffence to offer or advertise towing business unless authorised reg 3TName or authorisation number of provider must be included in advertising reg 3UList of authorised towing businesses (s. 28)reg 4Vehicle used for towing must be licensed tow truck reg 5Towing service provider must ensure towed vehicle is protected from damage reg 6Towing service provider must ensure personal property is secured reg 7Towing service provider must ensure tow truck is fitted with dashboard camera unit reg 8Towing service provider must ensure photographs taken and dashboard camera recordings made reg 9Display of restricted name or logo reg 9ATowing service provider must maintain telephone number and provide information in relation to vehicles reg 9BTowing service provider must have insurance reg 9CSecurity at storage yard reg 9DSignage at storage yard reg 9EExclusive possession and control of storage yard reg 9FAreas for storage and release of towed vehicles reg 9GCompliance with local government and planning requirements reg 10Steps to release vehicle from storage (s. 15)reg 11Moving stored vehicle reg 12Access to stored vehicle and retrieval of personal property reg 13Records to be kept in relation to regulated towing business reg 14Reporting of notifiable occurrences reg 15Complaints resolution procedure reg 16Records of complaints reg 17CEO may require records to be produced or provided reg 18Towing by most direct route reg 19Towing worker must ensure vehicle is protected from damage reg 20Towing worker must ensure personal property is secured reg 21Requirement to carry Australian driver licence reg 22Removal of debris and oil and reporting of hazards reg 23Remaining at crash site reg 24Obstructing authorised officers, emergency workers and persons providing first aid or medical care reg 25Obstructing loading of vehicle onto other tow truck reg 26Insulting, offensive or threatening language or behaviour reg 27Towing worker must take photographs of vehicle reg 28Towing worker must make dashboard camera recordings reg 29Reporting of notifiable occurrences reg 30Information to be included in authority to tow (s. 40)reg 31Towing service provider must provide authority to tow forms reg 32Towing worker must make and distribute copies of authority to tow reg 33Towing worker must notify person if vehicle cannot be towed to authorised place reg 34Authorisation statement must be completed if authorisation given by Commissioner of Main Roads reg 35Towing worker must make and distribute copies of authorisation statement reg 36Application of Division reg 37Authority to tow must be obtained only by tow truck driver present with suitable tow truck reg 38False, misleading or altered authorities to tow reg 39Obtaining authority to tow using force, threats, intimidation, offensive behaviour or persistent soliciting reg 40Obtaining authority to tow from person to whom first aid or medical care is being provided reg 41Obtaining authority to tow by fraudulent behaviour reg 42Obtaining authority to tow by holding out association with public entity, insurance company or roadside assistance provider reg 43Soliciting for vehicle repair or hire services reg 44Display of restricted name or logo reg 45Individual prohibited from obtaining authority to tow must not hinder or obstruct others reg 46Terms used reg 47Factors to be considered in determining whether towing charge or storage charge is unreasonable reg 48Application of Subdivision reg 49Towing charge for light vehicle or motor cycle must not exceed maximum amount reg 50Towing charge for heavy vehicle must not be unreasonable reg 51Application of Subdivision reg 52Towing charge must not be unreasonable reg 53Application of Subdivision reg 54Storage charge for light vehicle or motor cycle must not exceed maximum amount reg 55Storage charge for heavy vehicle must not be unreasonable reg 56Application of Subdivision reg 57Storage charge must not be unreasonable reg 58Liability for towing charges and storage charges reg 59Payment of towing charges and storage charges reg 60Personal protective equipment reg 60ATowing worker must hold current driver licence reg 61Driving, stopping or parking tow truck in prohibited manner reg 62Law enforcement officials (s. 70)reg 63Relevant authorities (s. 70)reg 64Information that CEO must disclose to Commissioner of Police (s. 77(1))reg 65Information that CEO may disclose to relevant authority (s. 79)reg 66Prescribed offences and modified penalties reg 67Approved officers and authorised officers reg 68Entry warrants (s. 96(2))reg 69Forms reg 70Application of obligations if towing worker is also towing service provider reg 71Giving of documents generally reg 72Time when documents taken to be given reg 72AReview of decisions (s. 139)reg 72BFees reg 72CWaiver of fees reg 73Term used: commencement day reg 74Towing charges and storage charges in accordance with agreement entered into before commencement day reg 75Photographs and signatures must not be disclosed before coming into operation of s. 78(3) of Act reg 76Temporary exemption from s. 13 of Act and r. 3S for regional towing service providers reg 77Application of r. 13 during transitional period Schedule 1 — Prescribed offences and modified penalties Schedule 2 — Forms Schedule 3 — Fees Schedule 4 — Disqualification offences and disqualification periods: towing business authorisations

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