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Land Transport Act 1998

Enforcement of responsibilities - Enforcement powers for offences involving certain vehicles

128B: Enforcement officer's powers in respect of non-complying vehicle recovery service vehicles

You could also call this:

“Police can stop tow trucks that break the rules”

If you drive a vehicle recovery service vehicle (like a tow truck), an enforcement officer can tell you to stop using it for towing or carrying if it doesn’t follow the rules. The officer needs to be in uniform or show you proof that they are an enforcement officer. You can’t use the vehicle again for towing or carrying until it follows all the rules and regulations.

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Part 9 Enforcement of responsibilities
Enforcement powers for offences involving certain vehicles

128BEnforcement officer's powers in respect of non-complying vehicle recovery service vehicles

  1. Any enforcement officer who is in uniform or who produces evidence of identity as an enforcement officer may direct the driver of any vehicle recovery service vehicle that is not in compliance with any rule or regulation to cease making the vehicle available for towing or carrying until such time as the vehicle is in compliance with the rules or regulations.

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Notes
  • Section 128B: inserted, on , by section 69 of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).