Liability for towing charges and storage charges
58 Liability for towing charges and storage charges
If an authority to tow a vehicle is given by a relevant person for the vehicle, that relevant person is liable to pay the towing charges, and any storage charges, payable in accordance with the Act.
If a police officer gives an authority to tow a vehicle under section 40(3) of the Act —
the police officer or the State is not liable to pay any towing charges or storage charges; and
the owner of the vehicle is liable to pay the towing charges, and any storage charges, payable in accordance with the Act.
If the Commissioner of Main Roads authorises the towing of a vehicle under section 40(4) of the Act —
the Commissioner or the State is not liable to pay any towing charges or storage charges; and
the owner of the vehicle is liable to pay the towing charges, and any storage charges, payable in accordance with the Act.
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