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

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You can be stopped by an enforcement officer if you are driving a vehicle recovery service vehicle that does not follow the rules. The officer must be in uniform or show you their identity card. They can tell you to stop using the vehicle for towing or carrying until it meets the rules.

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128A: Enforcement officer's powers in respect of non-complying small passenger service vehicles, or

"What happens if your small passenger vehicle doesn't follow the rules?"

128C: Enforcement officer's powers in respect of certain motor vehicles subject to service inspection and certification requirements, or

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

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

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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1989 No 74 s 38(2)

Notes

Section 128B: inserted, on 1 October 2007, by section 69 of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).