Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

ROAD TRANSPORT (GENERAL) ACT 1999 (NO. 77 OF 1999) - SECT 128

(1)     The holder of a restricted hire vehicle operator's licence may apply, in writing, to the road transport authority for the authority to—

        (a)     vary or revoke a condition of the licence; or

        (b)     impose a new condition on the licence.

(2)     The road transport authority must consider the following matters in deciding the application:

        (a)     whether there has been, or is likely to be, a change of use of the vehicle;

        (b)     the likelihood of danger to the public;

        (c)     inconvenience to the public;

        (d)     the extent of any adverse competitive effect on private hire cars and taxis (including restricted taxis).

(3)     The road transport authority may also consider any other matter the authority considers relevant.

(4)     The road transport authority must, after considering the matters mentioned in subsections (2) and (3)—

        (a)     vary, revoke or impose the condition; or

        (b)     refuse to vary, revoke or impose the condition.

(5)     A variation may be effective for a stated period or for the unexpired period of the licence.