Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (NT)

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NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

MOTOR VEHICLES ACT 1949

As in force at 4 May 2022

Table of provisions [if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>&#160;</span>TOC \o &#34;1-9&#34; <span style='mso-element: field-separator'></span><![endif] — Preliminary matters1 — Short title2 — Commencement3 — Repeal5 — Interpretation5A — Provisions relating to motor vehicles also apply to trailers6 — Application of Act to Crown7 — Registrar, Deputy Registrar and other officers7A — Delegation7B — ApprovalsPart 2 — Registration of, and licences to drive, motor vehicles8 — Registration of motor vehicles and trailers8A — Registrar may grant exemption9 — Learner licence10 — Granting of licences10AA — Requirement to have photograph10AB — Power of Registrar10AC — Offence in respect of photograph10A — Provisional period of licence11 — Physical or mental incapacity or unfitness to hold licence11AA — Inquiries about fitness to hold commercial passenger vehicle licence11A — Licence for handicapped person12 — Temporary Budget Improvement Levy12A — Refund of registration levy in certain circumstances13 — Fees13A — Motor vehicle, &c., deemed to be registered, &c.14 — Form of registration certificate or licence15 — Production of vehicle upon application for registration, &c.16 — Affixing of number plates17 — Defaced or damaged number plate18 — Loss or destruction of number plate19 — Use of number plates restricted19A — Destruction of registered motor vehicle20 — Sale or disposal of registered motor vehicle20A — Sale of uncollected or abandoned registered motor vehicle21 — Liability of new owner21A — Refund where new owner registers vehicle outside Territory22 — Transfer of number plates23 — Sales of motor vehicles or trailers on behalf of other persons24 — Alteration in description of motor vehicle or trailer25 — Registration of altered motor vehicle or trailer25A — Person who teaches for fee, &c., to be approved25B — Driving instructors25C — Approval may be subject to conditions, &c.25D — Duration of approval25E — Examination to determine fitness25F — Revocation or suspension of approval25G — Appeals against refusals, revocations, suspensions, &c.25H — Nature of appealPart 2A — Special provisions for licence disqualifications for offenders under community ordersDivision 1 — Preliminary matters25J — Definitions25K — Application of PartDivision 2 — Provision for orders for licence while community order in force25L — Application for court order for licence25M — Decision on application25N — Effect of order – previously licensed offender25P — Effect of order – unlicensed offenderDivision 3 — Provision for orders for licence application after community order discharged25Q — Application for court order for licence25R — Decision on application25S — Effect of order25T — Undertaking to be of good driving behaviourPart 3 — Demerit points schemeDivision 1 — Preliminary matters26 — Definitions27 — Minister may give directions28

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