S. 54(1) amended by Nos 111/2003 s. 11(3), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.9(a)).
(1) A police officer may set up a preliminary testing station on or in the vicinity of any highway.
S. 54(2) amended by No. 111/2003 s. 11(3).
(2) A preliminary testing station—
S. 54(2)(a) amended by No. 111/2003 s. 11(4).
(a) consists of such facilities as are necessary to enable the making of preliminary breath tests or preliminary oral fluid tests; and
(b) must be identified by suitable signs, lights or other devices.
S. 54(3) amended by Nos 94/2003 s. 11(3), 111/2003 s. 11(3), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.9(a)).
(3) A police officer who is on duty and wearing uniform at a preliminary testing station may request or signal any person driving a motor vehicle to stop the motor vehicle and remain stopped until a police officer on duty at the station indicates that the driver may proceed.
S. 54(4) amended by Nos 111/2003 s. 11(3), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.9(b)).
(4) Police officers who are on duty at a preliminary testing station must ensure that no person is detained there any longer than is necessary.
S. 55 amended by No. 44/1989 s. 41(Sch. 2 item 34.4).