Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00836:reg:1
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1                                                   Tow Truck Drivers                                       Safety of workers or the public
                                                                                                            South Australia's comprehensive regulation of the tow truck industry and strong entry requirements to be issued a Tow Truck Certificate ensure that vehicle towing is performed to agreed safety standards, which mitigates risks to workers and the public.
                                                    (under the Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (South Australia))   The safety of workers and the public will be at risk if inadequately trained and unlicensed tow truck drivers are able to operate in South Australia without meeting South Australia's high entry standards.
                                                                                                            Risk to consumer protection
                                                                                                            South Australia's regulated Tow Truck Scheme, coupled with its nationally high entry requirements to become a tow truck driver, provide safeguards to consumer protection, including standardised procedures and towing practices that meet industry standards and expectations.  These safeguards provide consumers with confidence when engaging this industry that their vehicle will be handled safely and appropriately.
                                                                                                            These safeguards cannot be ensured if tow truck drivers have not been assessed to South Australia's high standards.