Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00629:clause:1_15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00629
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15
Character Range: 16003–16968

15  Inspection of vehicles
 (1) The registration authority may require a person to present a heavy vehicle for inspection by an authorised person at a time and place specified in a notice in writing served on the person if:
 (a) the person has control over the vehicle and has made an application for its registration; or
 (b) the vehicle is registered and the person is the registered operator of the vehicle.
 (2) A person on whom a notice under subregulation (1) has been served may, not later than 24 hours before the time specified in the notice, request the registration authority to change the time or place of inspection.
 (3) The registration authority must consider any request made under subregulation (2) and, if it is reasonable to do so, must notify the person of any change in the time or place of inspection.
 (4) A person who fails to comply with a notice under subregulation (1) or a notification under subregulation (3) is guilty of an offence.