Victorian Numbered Regulations

TRANSPORT (TOW TRUCK) REGULATIONS 2005 (SR NO 136 OF 2005)

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Objectives  
   2.      Authorising provisions  
   3.      Commencement  
   4.      Definitions  

   PART 2--ACCIDENT TOWING DRIVER AUTHORITIES

   5.      Accident towing driver authorities  

   PART 3--TOW TRUCK LICENCES

   6.      When a tow truck licence must be returned  
   7.      Duplicate tow truck licence may be issued  
   8.      Records to be kept by a licence holder  
   9.      Depot or office to be open for business  

   PART 4--VEHICLES

   10.     Specifications, maintenance and equipment  
   11.     Maintenance of equipment  
   12.     Information to be displayed on tow truck  
   13.     Removal of unauthorised signs, notices etc.  
   14.     Inspection of tow trucks  
   15.     Notice requiring repairs etc.  
   16.     Evidence of inspection  
   17.     Operation of flashing warning lights on a tow truck  
   18.     Connection of lightboard when vehicle is towed behind a tow truck  

   PART 5--TOW TRUCK OPERATIONS IN THE CONTROLLED AREA

           Division 1--The Roster

   19.     Creation and maintenance of the roster  
   20.     Inclusion in the roster  
   21.     Removal or suspension from the roster  

           Division 2--Allocations

   22.     Establishment and control of Allocation Centre  
   23.     Authorisation to attend accident scene  
   24.     Authorised tow truck must attend  
   25.     Substitute tow truck  
   26.     Cancellation of authorisation  
   27.     Attendance at accident scene in controlled area or approved place  
   28.     Attendance at accident scene outside controlled area  

   PART 6--TOW TRUCK OPERATIONS GENERALLY

           Division 1--Authorities to Tow

   29.     Authorities to tow  
   30.     Persons who can sign an authority to tow form  
   31.     Authority to tow to be carried and produced  
   32.     Moving motor vehicle to reduce a hazard  

           Division 2--Authorised Tow Truck Depot

   33.     Depots  
   34.     Storage of damaged vehicles  

           Division 3--Accident Scenes

   35.     Removal of debris, glass and hazards at accident scene  
   36.     Refusal to tow from accident scene  

   PART 7--DEMERIT POINTS

   37.     How demerit points are incurred  
   38.     Notice of recording of demerit points  

   PART 8--GENERAL

   39.     Expiry  
           SCHEDULE 1
           SCHEDULE 2
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