18.This section sets out a power of entry which is exercisable by a person authorised to exercise it by an enforcement authority under regulations made under section 14H(3)(a). A person authorised in this way is referred to in the Measure as an “inspector”. An inspector may, at a reasonable time, enter a vehicle or premises –
owned or controlled by a local authority or the governing body of a maintained school; or
used or proposed to be used by any person in connection with the provision of learner transport.
An inspector may also detain a vehicle. The power of entry does not include the power to enter premises used wholly or mainly as a private dwelling.