Part 1: Regulatory scheme for automated vehicles Chapter 3: Provision of information by regulated bodies Section 18: Power to issue interview notice
This section provides the Secretary of State with the power to issue an interview notice to a regulated body (ASDE or licensed operator) if it is appropriate to do so for any investigative purpose (as described in section 16). The section explains that an interview notice is one which requires the regulated body to ensure that an individual attends at a particular place and time to answer questions. The interview notice must indicate the intended subject matter of the interview. It also requires the interview notice to explain the meaning of compliance regarding the attendance of individuals (section 19(5)) and the consequences on non-compliance with the notice which could include both fines and imprisonment of individuals (as per section 20 Offences of non-compliance).