(1) The licensing authority may, by written notice, require an applicant for a dangerous goods vehicle licence, or for the renewal of a dangerous goods vehicle licence, for a vehicle—
(a) to give to the authority, or to someone nominated by the authority, any additional information necessary for a proper consideration of the application; and
(b) to make the vehicle available for inspection by the authority, or by someone nominated by the authority, at a stated place and time.
(2) A person who inspects a vehicle for the licensing authority must give a report of the inspection to the authority as soon as practicable after the inspection.
(3) The licensing authority must give a copy of any report of an inspection to the applicant if the applicant asks for it.