Hong Kong Regulations

GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 36

Examination of gas vehicle

(1) The Authority may at any time require the production for examination by an
inspector of any gas vehicle in respect of which-

   (a)  an application for a permit has been made under regulation 26; or

   (b)  a permit has been issued, in such place and at such time as he
        specifies by notice in writing served on the owner of the vehicle.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subregulation (1), an inspector or
a police officer may at any time require the owner or driver of a gas vehicle
in respect of which a permit has been issued to produce the vehicle for
examination by an inspector in such place and at such time as the inspector or
police officer, as the case may be, specifies.

(3) The purpose of an examination referred to in subregulation (1) or (2)
shall be to ascertain whether a gas vehicle complies with these regulations
and any conditions of any permit issued in respect of the vehicle.

(4) A gas vehicle produced at any place pursuant to a requirement under this
regulation may be detained for a period not exceeding-

   (a)  24 hours in the case of a requirement under subregulation (1); or

   (b)  6 hours in the case of a requirement under subregulation (2), while
        the vehicle is examined. (Enacted 1990)