12. Inspection and examination of vehicles.
(a) Whenever an authorised officer of the Minister observes a mechanically propelled vehicle or a combination of vehicles in a public place he may inspect and examine the vehicle or combination and, for the purpose of carrying out the inspection and examination, may, subject to regulations under this section, do all such things and make all such requirements in relation to the vehicle or combination as are reasonably necessary.
(b) A person who contravenes a requirement of an authorised officer of the Minister under this subsection or who obstructs such an authorised officer in the performance of his functions under this subsection shall be guilty of an offence.
(a) Whenever the Minister has reasonable grounds for believing that a mechanically propelled vehicle or a combination of vehicles has been used in a public place, he may require the owner of the vehicle or combination to submit it for examination by a person authorised by the Minister at a time and place and in a condition of loading specified by the Minister.
(b) A person who contravenes a requirement under paragraph (a) or who obstructs an authorised person in the performance of his functions under this subsection shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) The Minister may make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to this section.