31   Additional requirements for obtaining licence to transport by vehicle

(1)  Before a licence to transport by vehicle that relates to the transport of explosives or explosive precursors by a motor vehicle or motor vehicles is granted, the regulatory authority must be satisfied that each individual authorised by the licence to drive the motor vehicle or motor vehicles concerned:

(a)  is of or above the age of 21 years, and

(b)  has held the appropriate driver licence in relation to the type of vehicle or vehicles to be specified in the licence for at least 12 months, and

(c)  has at least 12 months experience driving vehicles of the type to be specified in the licence, and

(d)  has demonstrated an adequate knowledge of:

(i)  the nature and hazardous properties of explosives or explosive precursors of the type that is to be transported under the authority of the licence, and

(ii)  the precautions to be taken to ensure the prevention of accidents in the transport and associated handling of explosives and explosive precursors of that type, and

(iii)  the actions to be taken in the event of an emergency involving explosives or explosive precursors, and

(e)  has been examined by a medical practitioner and been found not to have any medical or physical condition that would impair the individual’s ability to perform the duties of a driver of a vehicle that transports explosives or explosive precursors.

(2)  For the purpose of determining whether it is satisfied as to the matters set out in subclause (1) (d) and (e), the regulatory authority may have regard to whether the applicant is the holder of a Dangerous Goods Bulk Transport Licence under the Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997.