Section 60 — The role of inspector

Extent: E+W+S

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) The Secretary of State must appoint one or more persons as inspectors of automated vehicle incidents.

(2) An inspector—

(a) must be a person serving in the civil service of the State,

(b) is to hold the role of inspector on such terms as the Secretary of State determines, and

(c) is to exercise the functions of an inspector under the direction and control of any other inspector who, under arrangements made by the Secretary of State, is of a senior rank.

(3) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make further provision about how the functions of an inspector are to be exercised.