Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988 (Vic)

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Version No. 042

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988

S.R. No. 29/1988

Version incorporating amendments as at 4 November 1998

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

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PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1

101. Title 1
102. Objectives 1
103. Power 1
104. Commencement 2
105. Definitions 2
106. Notification of change of name or address 13
PART 2—REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MOTOR

VEHICLES AND TRAILERS 14
Division 1—Registration Procedure 14

201. Introduction 14
202. Application for registration 15
203. Application to be made by owner 17
204. Inspection of vehicle 17
205. Registration of vehicle 18
206. Common expiry date for fleet vehicles 20
207. Renewal of registration 20

Division 2—Certificates of Registration 24

208. Form of certificates of registration 24
209. Mass limits and load capacity in certificates of registration 25
210. Gross train mass in certificates of registration 26
211. Certificate of registration of sleeper-cab motor vehicle 26
212. Duplicate registration certificate 26

Division 3—Alteration of Vehicle Mass, Description or Use 26

213. Requirement for vehicles to be weighed 26
214. Alteration of vehicle description or use 28

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Division 4—Registration Numbers and Number Plates 31

215. Vehicle must display number plate 31
216. Method of displaying number plates 32
217. Replacement number plates 33
218. Return of number plates 33
219. Assignment of particular registration numbers 34
220. Personalised number plates 35

220A. Primary producer registration numbers and number plates 36

221. Retention or reservation of registration number 36
222. Offences in relation to number plates 36

Division 5—Registration Labels 37

223. Fixing of registration labels 38
224. Duplicate label 40
225. Interim registration labels 40
226. Offences in relation to registration labels and interim registration

labels 40

Division 6—Vehicle Identification Numbers 41

227. Vehicle identification numbers must be stamped etc. 41
228. Missing vehicle or engine identification number 41
229. Altered or defaced vehicle or engine identification number 42
230. Vehicle identification number must not be altered or defaced

without permission 43

231. Change of engine must be notified 43
232. Inspection of identification numbers 43
233. Member of police force etc. may inspect identification numbers 44

PART 3—TRANSFER OF REGISTERED VEHICLES 45

301. Application of Part 45
302. Definitions 45
303. Transfer by dealer 46
304. Transfer to dealer 49
305. Transfer not involving dealer 50
306. Transfer of ownership without production of certificate of

roadworthiness 51

307. Suspension of registration 52
308. Effect of suspension of registration 56
309. Exemptions 57
310. Repossession etc. by financiers 57

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PART 4—REFUSAL, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF

REGISTRATION 59

401. Application 59
402. Refusal of registration 59
403. Suspension of registration on vehicle being unroadworthy 60
404. Suspension of registration on cheque being dishonoured 61

404A. Suspension of registration for non-payment of court fines

and costs 62
404B. Suspension of registration for non-disclosure of driver of

company vehicle 64
404C.

Suspension of registration of speeding heavy vehicles 65

405. Voluntary cancellation of registration 68
406. Cancellation of registration by the Corporation 68
407. Cancellation of registration on vehicle being written off 69
408. Cancellation of registration of unroadworthy vehicles 71
409. Appeal against refusal, suspension or cancellation of registration 72

PART 5—REGISTRATION PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS 73

501. Registration permits 73
502. General identification marks and "trade plates" 73
503. Unregistered vehicle permits 78
504. Issue of unregistered vehicle permits 79
505. Club permits 80
506. Issue of club permits 81
507. Vehicles visiting Victoria 82
508. Use of interstate vehicle bearing a "trade plate" 83

PART 6—ROADWORTHINESS OF VEHICLES 85
Division 1—Prohibition of Use of Unroadworthy Vehicles 85

601. Section 14 procedure 85
602. Notice of unroadworthiness 85

Division 2—Licensing and Supervision of Testers 87

603. Licensing of testers 87
604. Duplicate tester's licence 89
605. Tester's licence not transferable 89
606. Cancellation and suspension of tester's licence 89
607. Action on expiry, surrender, cancellation or suspension of a

tester's licence 89

608. Supervisors 90

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Division 3—Standards of Equipment and Qualifications of People

Employed in Testing 91

609. Equipment to be used in examining and testing vehicles 91
610. Qualifications of people employed in testing 91
611. Proof of qualifications 92

Division 4—Duties of Licensed Testers 92

612. Display of signs etc. 92
613. Duties of licensed testers 92
614. Manner of examining and testing vehicles 95
615. First and second examination and test 95
616. Manner of making out test reports 97
617. Manner of making out a certificate of roadworthiness 97
618. Testers to operate at premises for which licensed 98

Division 5—Issue of Certificates of Roadworthiness and Test Reports 98

619. Form of certificate of roadworthiness 98
620. Form of test reports 98
621. Issue of certificates of roadworthiness 98
622. Supply of certificates of roadworthiness and test reports 99
623, 624. Revoked 99
625. Cancellation of unused certificate forms 99
626. Security of certificates and reports 100
627. Certificate and test forms not transferable 100

Division 6—General 100
628. Certificates of roadworthiness not required for specially

constructed vehicles 101

629. Power to impound false certificate of roadworthiness 101
630. Offence to substitute equipment on tested vehicle 102
631. Garages to keep record of repairs of vehicles 102

PART 7—MASS AND DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLES 104
Division 1—General Requirement 104

701. Definition 104
702. Vehicles not to exceed certain mass or dimension limits 105
703. Roads Corporation may impose mass limits on certain

highways 106

704. Councils may impose mass limits on certain highways 107

Division 2—Mass Limits 107

705. Mass limit on tyre 107
706. Mass limit on single axle 108
707. Mass limit on tandem axle 108

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708. Mass limit on tri-axle group 109
709. Mass limit on twinsteer axle 109
710. Mass limit on route buses with single axles 109
711. Mass limit of vehicle 110
712. Mass limit of motor vehicle and trailer combination 111
713. Axle distance mass limit on vehicle and on motor vehicle and

trailer combination 111

Division 3—Dimension Limits 112

714. Width limit 112
715. Height limit 113
716. Length limits 113
717. Length limits—forward projection 114
718. Length limits—rear overhang 114
719. Length limits—trailer drawbar 115

Division 4—Mass and Dimension Permits 116

720. Mass and dimension permits 116
721. Application for mass and dimension permit 117
722. Issue of mass and dimension permit 117
723. Permit to be carried and produced 118
724. General mass and dimension permit 118

PART 7A—LOAD RESTRAINT 120

750. Definitions 120
751. Load on heavy vehicle or combination 120

PART 8—USE OF VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS 122

801. Modifications to vehicles 122
802. Mass and dimensions of towed vehicles and braking ability 122
803. Towing using coupling and draw bar 124
804. Joining of prime mover and semi-trailer 125
805. Attachment of side-car 125
806. L.P. gas sign 126
807. Load projecting from vehicle 127
808. Noise 130
809. Tyres 130
810. Retreaded tyres 131
811. Night driving—headlamps 131
812. Night driving—rear red lamps 132
813. Night driving—front lamps of side-car and motor cycle trailer 132
814. Night driving—number plate lamps 133

814A. Night driving—number plate lamp on bicycle carrier 133

815. Night driving—other lamps 134
816. Other lamps to be in working order 134

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817. Fog lamps 135
818. Lamps, reflectors and signs to be kept clean and unobscured 135
819. No more than one trailer etc. to be attached to motor vehicle 135

819A. Driving a heavy vehicle in unregistered configuration 136

820. Tyre pressures not to exceed certain limits 136
821. Restriction on number plate covers 136
822. Offences in respect of use of vehicles 137
823. Certain information to be displayed on certain vehicles 138
824. Name of owner to be displayed on certain motor vehicles 139
PART 9—REGISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF

RECREATION VEHICLES 141
Division 1—Registration Procedures for Recreation Vehicles 141

901. Introduction 141
902. Application for registration of a recreation vehicle 141
903. Application to be made by owner 142
904. Inspection of recreation vehicle 143
905. Registration of recreation vehicle 143
906. Renewal of registration 144

Division 2—Certificates of Registration of Recreation Vehicles 146

907. Form of certificates of registration 146
908. Duplicate registration certificate 146

Division 3—Alteration of Description of Recreation Vehicles 146

909. Alteration of vehicle description 146
Division 4—Registration Numbers and Number Plates for

Recreation Vehicles 147

910. Vehicle must display number plate 147
911. Method of displaying number plates 148
912. Replacement number plates 149
913. Return of number plates 150
914. Transfer of registration number 150
915. Offences in relation to number plates of recreation vehicles 151

Division 5—Registration Labels for Recreation Vehicles 152

916. Fixing of registration labels 152
917. Duplicate label 154
918. Offences in relation to registration labels 154

Division 6—Recreation Vehicle Identification Numbers 154

919. Vehicle identification numbers must be stamped etc. 155

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920. Missing engine or vehicle identification number 155
921. Altered or defaced engine or vehicle identification number 155
922. Identification number must not be altered or defaced without

permission 923. Change of engine must be notified

156
156
924. Inspection of identification numbers 157
925. Member of police force etc. may inspect identification numbers 157

Division 7—Transfer of Registration of Recreation Vehicles 158

926. Application of Part 158
927. Definitions 158
928. Requirement on transfer 159
929. Suspension of registration 160
930. Effect of suspension of registration 163
931. Repossession etc. by financiers 163
Division 8—Refusal, Suspension and Cancellation of Registration of

Recreational Vehicles 164

932. Refusal of registration 164
933. Suspension of registration on vehicle being dangerous or

unsafe 165

934. Suspension of registration on cheque being dishonoured 166
935. Voluntary cancellation of registration 167
936. Cancellation of registration by the Corporation 167
937. Cancellation of registration of unroadworthy vehicles 168
938. Appeal against refusal, suspension or cancellation of

registration 169

Division 9—Construction Requirements of Recreation Vehicles 170

939. General construction requirements 170
940. Safety of steering gear 170
941. Driver's view 170
942. Turning circle 170
943. Brakes—3 wheels or less 170
944. Brakes—more than 3 wheels 171
945. Service brake to act on wheels 171
946. Parking brake 171
947. Lights 172
948. Silencing device 172
949. Certain warning instruments forbidden 172

PART 10—USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PLACES 173

1001. Excessive smoke, noise or smell 173
1002. Noise 173

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1003. Night driving 173
1004. Driver and passenger to wear protective helmets on certain

vehicles 174

1005. Offences in respect of use of vehicles in a public place 174
1006. Section 41 procedures 174

PART 10A—HAZARDOUS AREAS 177

1050. Declaration of hazardous area 177
1051. Driving in hazardous areas 177
1052. Requirements for vehicles in hazardous areas 178

PART 11—APPROVED EQUIPMENT 180

1101. Power to prohibit sale of equipment 180

PART 12—FEES 181

1201. Registration and transfer fees 181
1202. Other fees 181
1203. Search and extract fees 181
1204. Refunds 182
1205. Application of fees 182
1206. Fees for interstate registration functions 183

PART 13—REVOCATION 184

1301. Revocation 184

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SCHEDULES 185
SCHEDULE 1—Fees for registration and transfer of registration 185
SCHEDULE 2—Miscellaneous fees 195
SCHEDULE 3—Revoked 196
SCHEDULE 4—Search and extract fees 198

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NOTES 199
1. General Information 199

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2. Table of Amendments 200
3. Explanatory Details 203

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Version No. 042

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988

S.R. No. 29/1988

Version incorporating amendments as at 4 November 1998

PART 1—PRELIMINARY

101. Title
These Regulations may be cited as the Road
Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988.

102. Objectives
(1) The objectives of these Regulations are— (a) to establish a registration and permit system
for motor vehicles and trailers used on highways, and a registration system for motor vehicles used in public places—
(i) which ensures that the vehicles comply with reasonable safety standards before they are used on highways or in public places; and

(ii) which records the identity of each

vehicle and the person responsible for
it; and

(b) to ensure that when vehicles are used on

highways or in public places they are safe for
use and are used in a safe manner.

103. Power
These Regulations are made under section 95 of the Act.

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104. Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on
1 March 1988.

105. Definitions
(1) In these Regulations—
"Act" means the Road Safety Act 1986;

Reg. 105(1)

def. of

"appropriate registration fee" means—

"appropriate

registration

(a) in the case of a vehicle of a kind

fee"

referred to in Part 2 of the National

amended by

S.R. No.

Schedule—

13/1994

reg. 4(a),

(i) the fee ascertained in accordance

substituted by

with that Part; or

S.R. No.

190/1995

reg. 5(a).

(ii) if "nil" appears in Column 2 of the Table to Schedule 1 opposite a class of vehicle described in Column 1, the waiver of the fee in respect of a vehicle belonging to that class; or

(iii)

if the fee referred to in sub- paragraph (i) is greater than the fee ascertained in accordance with Schedule 1 for a vehicle described in Vehicle Category 5, 6, 7, 10 or 15 of the Table to that Schedule, the fee reduced by the amount of the difference; or

(b) in any other case, the appropriate fee (if

any) ascertained in accordance with
Schedule 1;

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"appropriate transfer fee" means the appropriate fee (if any) ascertained in

Reg. 105(1)
def. of
"appropriate

accordance with Schedule 1; transfer fee" inserted by
S.R. No. 13/1994
reg. 4(b).
"articulated bus" means a bus consisting of 2 or more rigid sections with access between the sections for passengers and the rear sections of which are connected to the front section
so as to allow rotary movement between the
sections;
"articulated vehicle" means a vehicle consisting of a prime mover and a semi-trailer;

Reg. 105(1)

"authorised officer", in relation to a provision of these Regulations, means an officer of the

def. of
"authorised
officer"

Corporation authorised in writing by the amended by

Corporation or an officer of the Department

S.R. Nos 265/1989
of Transport authorised in writing by the reg. 6(c),
Secretary to the Department of Transport— 126/1994
reg. 4.

(a) for the purposes of that provision; or (b) for the purposes of the corresponding
provision of the Motor Car Act 1958
or regulations under that Act;

Reg. 105(1)

* * * * * def. of
"Authority"
revoked by
S.R. No.

268/1989 reg. 6(a).
Reg. 105(1)

"axle" has the same meaning as in the National def. of "axle"

Schedule; inserted by
S.R. No.
171/1997
reg. 5.
"axle group" means a twinsteer axle group, a tandem axle group or a tri-axle group;

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Reg. 105(1)	"bicycle carrier" means a device that can be
def. of
"bicycle	attached to the rear of a motor vehicle to
carrier"	enable one or more bicycles to be carried by
inserted by
S.R. No.	the vehicle, but does not include a trailer;
63/1996 reg. 4.

"bus" means a passenger vehicle having more

than 9 seating positions including that of the
driver;

Reg. 105(1)

def. of	"carrying capacity", in respect of a vehicle,
"carrying	means the mass determined by the
capacity"
amended by	Corporation as being the maximum
S.R. No.	permissible mass of any load which may be
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	carried on the vehicle;

"certificate of roadworthiness" means a

certificate issued under Part 6 by a licensed
tester;

"current certificate of roadworthiness" means a certificate of roadworthiness issued not more than 30 days previously;

Reg. 105(1)

def. of	"commercial passenger vehicle" has the same
"commercial	meaning as in section 86 of the Transport
passenger
vehicle"	Act 1983;
inserted by S.R. No. 90/1996 reg. 5.

"commercial trailer" means any trailer

(including a semi-trailer) other than a private
trailer;

Reg. 105(1)

def. of	"corporation" means the Roads Corporation
"corporation"	established by section 15 of the Transport "engine identification number" means a number stamped or otherwise permanently displayed
inserted by
S.R. No.	Act 1983;
268/1989 reg. 6(b).

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on the engine block of a motor vehicle in

accordance with regulation 227(1) or 919(1);
"forward projection", in respect of a vehicle,

means that part of the vehicle (and any load)
between its most forward part and the
overhang line;

Reg. 105(1)

"gross vehicle mass" has the same meaning as in regulation 205 of the Road Safety

def. of "gross
vehicle mass"
inserted by

(Procedures) Regulations 1988;

S.R. No. 147/1991
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)

"hazardous area" means an area in respect of which a declaration under regulation 1050 is

def. of
"hazardous
area"

in force; inserted by
S.R. No.
90/1996 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)

"heavy motor vehicle" means a vehicle of a kind referred to in Division 1 of Part 2 of the

def. of "heavy
motor
vehicle"

National Schedule; inserted by
S.R. No.
171/1997
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)

"heavy vehicle" means a vehicle of a kind referred to in Part 2 of the National Schedule

def. of "heavy
vehicle"
inserted by

with an MRC exceeding 4·5 tonnes;

S.R. No. 190/1995
reg. 5(b).
Reg. 105(1)

"licensed tester" means a person who holds a current tester's licence issued by the

def. of
"licensed
tester"

Corporation under Division 2 of Part 6; amended by
S.R. No.

268/1989 reg. 6(c).

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Reg. 105(1)	"light motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
def. of "light
motor	other than a heavy motor vehicle;
vehicle" inserted by S.R. No. 171/1997
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
def. of "light	"light trailer" means a trailer with an MRC not
trailer"	exceeding 4⋅5 tonnes;
inserted by S.R. No. 171/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
def. of "load	"load sharing suspension system" means an
sharing	axle group suspension system—
suspension
system"	(a) which is designed to divide the load
amended by
S.R. No.	carried on the axle group equally
268/1989	between the tyres on the group; and (b) which is approved by the Corporation;
reg. 6(c).
Reg. 105(1)
def. of "long	"long combination prime mover" means a long
combination	combination prime mover (type 1) or a long
prime mover"
inserted by	combination prime mover (type 2) within the
S.R. No.	meaning of the National Schedule;
171/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
def. of "long	"long combination truck" has the same meaning
combination	as in the National Schedule;
truck" inserted by S.R. No. 171/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
def. of	"maximum loaded mass", in respect of a
"maximum	vehicle, means—
loaded mass"
inserted by	(a) the maximum loaded mass of the
S.R. No.
108/1995	vehicle specified by the manufacturer;
reg. 4.	or

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(b) if—

(i)
the manufacturer has not specified vehicle; or

(ii) the manufacturer cannot be
identified; or
(iii) the vehicle has been modified to the extent that the manufacturer's specification is no longer
appropriate—

the gross vehicle mass of the vehicle;

Reg. 105(1)

"medium combination prime mover" has the same meaning as in the National Schedule;

def. of
"medium
combination
prime mover"
inserted by

S.R. No. 171/1997
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)

"medium combination truck" has the same meaning as in the National Schedule;

def. of
"medium
combination
truck"
inserted by

S.R. No. 171/1997
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)

"MRC" (Mass Rating for Charging) has the same meaning as in the National Schedule;

def. of "MRC"
inserted by
S.R. No.

190/1995 reg. 5(b).
Reg. 105(1)

"National Schedule" means the Schedule to the Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital

def. of

"National Schedule"

Territory) Act 1993 of the Commonwealth; inserted by
S.R. No.

190/1995 reg. 5(b).

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Reg. 105(1)	"nominated configuration", in relation to a
def. of
"nominated	heavy vehicle, means the motor vehicle and
configuration"	trailer combination nominated in the
inserted by
S.R. No.	application for registration or renewal of
190/1995	registration of the vehicle or under
reg. 5(b).	regulation 214(4A);

"number", in relation to a number plate, an engine identification number, a vehicle identification number or a special
identification plate includes letters and other
identifying marks or symbols;
"overhang line" means—
(a) in the case of—
(i) a vehicle with a single axle towards its rear; and

(ii) a trailer with one axle—
the centre line of that axle; and

(b) in the case of—

(i) a vehicle with a tandem axle group towards its rear; and
(ii) a trailer with one tandem axle group—

a line parallel to those axles and—

(iii)
if both axles are fitted with the between the axles; or
(iv) if one axle is fitted with more tyres—one third of the distance between the axles nearer to the axle with the most tyres; and

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(c) in the case of—

(i) a vehicle with a tri-axle group towards its rear; and

(ii) a trailer with one tri-axle group—
a line midway between and parallel to
the outside axles of the group;
"pole-type articulated vehicle" means an articulated vehicle where—
(a) the semi-trailer part of the vehicle has no tray or bed on which a load may be carried; and

(b) the load is borne partly on one or more

cross bars or bolsters on the fore-part
and partly on one or more cross bars or
bolsters on the rear part;

"primary producer" means a person—

(a) engaged solely or substantially in

agricultural, horticultural, viticultural,
dairying, pastoral or other like pursuits;
or

(b) who is a commercial fisherman the

holder of a licence to take fish for sale;
"prime mover" means a motor vehicle which is

constructed, designed or adapted for
connecting to a semi-trailer;

Reg. 105(1)

"private omnibus" has the same meaning as in section 86 of the Transport Act 1983;

def. of "private

omnibus" inserted by S.R. No.
90/1996 reg. 5.
"private trailer" means a trailer (including a
semi-trailer) not used in the course of trade;
"rear overhang", in respect of a vehicle, means
that part of the vehicle (and any load)

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between its rearmost point and the overhang
line;
"registered", in relation to—
(a) a vehicle used or intended for use on a highway—means registered under Part 2 of the Act; and

(b) a recreation vehicle—means registered under Part 4 of the Act;
"semi-trailer" means a vehicle without its own

motive power which is capable of being
drawn by a prime mover in such a way that it
is attached to and pivoted on the prime
mover by imposition on it on or in front of
the rear axle of the prime mover so that the
semi-trailer is free to turn relative to the
prime mover when the prime mover is
rounding a curve and so that part of the mass
of the semi-trailer and of any load carried on
it is borne by the prime mover;

Reg. 105(1)

def. of "short	"short combination prime mover" has the same
combination	meaning as in the National Schedule;
prime mover" inserted by S.R. No. 171/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
def. of "short	"short combination truck" has the same
combination	meaning as in the National Schedule;
truck" inserted by S.R. No. 171/1997 reg. 5.

"single axle" means— (a) one axle; or (b) 2 axles less than 1 metre apart;

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"slimline number plate" means a number plate (other than a number plate issued in respect

Reg. 105(1)
def. of
"slimline

of a motor cycle or for fixing on a bicycle number plate"
inserted by
carrier) the dimensions of which are not S.R. No.
greater than 120 millimetres by 375 10/1997 reg. 4.
millimetres;
Reg. 105(1)

"Special Purpose Vehicle (type 2)" has the same meaning as in the National Schedule;

def. of

"Special Purpose

Vehicle (type 2)"
inserted by
S.R. No.
171/1997
reg. 5.

"standards for registration" means the
standards referred to in a notice under
section 10(1) of the Act;
"tandem axle group" means 2 consecutive
axles—
(a) the centres of which are not less than

1 metre and not more than 2 metres
apart; and

(b) which relate to each other through a load sharing suspension system;
"tare mass", in respect of a vehicle, means the

mass of the vehicle ready for service with all
fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity
except fuel, which shall be 10 litres (or nil in
the case of a motor cycle or a special vehicle
referred in clause 10 of Schedule 1), and all
standard equipment and any options fitted;

Reg. 105(1)

"tester's licence" means a licence to examine and test vehicles issued by the Corporation under

def. of

"tester's licence"

Division 2 of Part 6; amended by
S.R. No.

268/1989 reg. 6(c).

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"trailer" means—
(a) a vehicle, implement, machine or other structure without its own motive power which is capable of being drawn by a

motor vehicle; and

(b) a vehicle, implement, machine or other

structure that is a trailer by virtue of a
declaration under section 3(2)(d) of the
Act;

"transport accident charge" means transport

accident charge within the meaning of Part 7
of the Transport Accident Act 1986;

"tri-axle group" means 3 consecutive axles—
(a) the centres of the outermost of which
are not less than 2 metres nor more than
3·2 metres apart; and

(b) which relate to each other through a load sharing suspension system;

Reg. 105(1)	*	*	*	*	*
def. of "Tribunal" revoked by S.R. No. 264/1993 reg. 5(a).

"twinsteer axle group" means 2 consecutive single-tyred axles—
(a) the centres of which are not less than 1 metre nor more than 2 metres apart; and

(b) which are connected to the same steering mechanism;
"vehicle identification number" means a number stamped or otherwise permanently

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displayed on a vehicle in accordance with
regulation 227(2) or 919(2);
"wide profile tyre" means a tyre with a distance

of at least 375 millimetres between the
outside of its side walls.

(2) On a vehicle all wheels whose centres lie within

the space enclosed by 2 parallel transverse vertical
planes extending across the full width of the
vehicle one metre apart must, for the purposes of
these Regulations, be taken to be on one axle.

Reg. 105(3)

(3) A reference in these Regulations to a form to be used for any purpose is a reference to a form

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

supplied or approved by the Corporation for that reg. 6(c).
purpose.

106. Notification of change of name or address
A person—
(a) in whose name a vehicle is registered; or (b) to whom a general identification mark or
other registration permit has been assigned
or issued under Part 5; or
(c) to whom a tester's licence has been issued—
who changes his or her name or address must,
within 7 days after the change—

Reg. 106(d)

(d) notify the Corporation of the change; and amended by
S.R. No.

268/1989 reg. 6(c).
Reg. 106(e)

(e) forward the relevant certificate of registration, permit or licence to the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

Corporation for amendment. reg. 6(c).
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

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r. 201

S.R. No. 29/1988

PART 2—REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
Division 1—Registration Procedure

201. Introduction
(1) This Part applies to the registration of vehicles under Part 2 of the Act.
(2) For the purposes of section 7(1) of the Act a

trailer is exempt from registration under Part 2 of
the Act if it is—

(a) a device constructed and used exclusively—

(i) as an agricultural implement; or
(ii) for transporting the combs of a grain

header; or

(b) a bulk bin used exclusively for holding
grain; or
(c) a vehicle constructed and used exclusively for the carriage of bulk fruit bins; or
(d) a trailer (other than a trailer used to carry a

boat) which is not used in the course of trade
and which—

(i) weighs less than 200 kilograms unladen; and
(ii) does not exceed in width the width of its towing vehicle as produced by the manufacturer; and
(iii) is not more than 3 metres long, including its draw-bar and any load.

(3) For the purposes of section 7(1) of the Act a

motor vehicle being towed on a highway is
exempt from registration under Part 2 of the Act.

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(4) A vehicle registered under the Motor Car Act
articulated motor car within the meaning of that
1958 (including the semi-trailer component of an cancelled, exempt from registration under Part 2 of the Act.
(5) A semi-trailer registered with a prime mover on or

after 1 July 1987 and before the commencement
of these Regulations is, until that registration
expires or is sooner cancelled, exempt from
registration under Part 2 of the Act.

(6) If— (a) neither sub-clause (4) or (5) applies in

respect of a semi-trailer; and

(b) it is owned by a person who acquired it

before the date of commencement of these
Regulations—

the semi-trailer must be registered on or before 1 June 1988, and is, until so registered, exempt from registration under Part 2 of the Act.

202. Application for registration
(1) An application for registration of a vehicle must—
(a) be made on the appropriate form which must

be completed and signed—

(i) by the applicant; or

Reg. 202(1)

(ii) by a person who satisfies the (a)(ii)

Corporation that he or she is an agent amended by
S.R. No.
of the applicant; and 268/1989
reg. 6(c).
Reg. 202(1)(b)

(b) be accompanied by any reasonable proof that the Corporation may require as to the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

identity, age and eligibility of— reg. 6(c).

(i) the applicant; and

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S.R. No. 29/1988

(ii) the vehicle—
for the kind of registration sought; and (c) be accompanied by any appropriate
registration fee; and

Reg. 202(1)(d)

amended by	(d) in the case of a motor vehicle—be
S.R. No.	accompanied by evidence sufficient to
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	satisfy the Corporation that the appropriate transport accident charge has been paid for the vehicle for the period for which
registration is sought; and
Reg. 202(1)(e)
amended by	(e) in the case of a used motor vehicle or used
S.R. Nos	commercial trailer, except a motor vehicle or
190/1995
reg. 6(1),	trailer which was registered in a different
171/1997	vehicle category in the name of the applicant
reg. 9.	and the registration was cancelled immediately before the application—be accompanied by a current certificate of roadworthiness issued in respect of the vehicle; and
Reg. 202(1)(f)
inserted by	(f) in the case of a heavy vehicle—nominate the
S.R. No.	motor vehicle and trailer combination in
190/1995
reg. 6(1).	which the heavy vehicle will operate during the period of its registration.

(2) In sub-regulation (1)(e) "used", in respect of a vehicle, means—
(a) previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere; or
(b) used in Victoria or elsewhere in

circumstances in which it was not required to
be registered, otherwise than in connection
with the delivery and sale of the vehicle.

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 203

(3) An application for registration of a heavy vehicle may nominate—

Reg. 202(3) inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

(a) a period of registration of 3 months or 6 months; or

reg. 6(2),
substituted by
S.R. No.

(b) part-year registration by specifying a period of not less than 3 months and not more than

171/1997
reg. 6.
9 months where the beginning and end of the
period are specified in the application.

203. Application to be made by owner
(1) An application for registration of a vehicle must be made by an owner of the vehicle.
(2) If more than one person is the owner of a vehicle

an application for registration must be made by
one of the owners nominated for the purpose by—

(a) the other owners; or
(b) if the owners are members of an
unincorporated body—its governing body.

Reg. 203(3)

(3) An applicant for registration must, if required to do so by the Corporation, produce a receipt or

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

other indication satisfactory to the Corporation of reg. 6(c).
the source from which the applicant obtained the
vehicle.

(4) A vehicle may be registered in Victoria under
these Regulations although its owner or user of both of them ordinarily reside outside Victoria.

Reg. 204

204. Inspection of vehicle amended by
S.R. No.

An applicant for registration of a vehicle must, if 268/1989
required to do so by the Corporation, produce the reg. 6(c).
vehicle for inspection by the Corporation or by a
person acting on behalf of the Corporation.

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r. 205

S.R. No. 29/1988

205. Registration of vehicle

Reg. 205(1)

amended by	(1) If the Corporation grants an application for
S.R. No.	registration of a vehicle it must—
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	(a) assign a separate registration number to the vehicle; and
(b) supply to the applicant—

(i) one or two number plates bearing that registration number; and

Reg. 205(1)

(b)(ii)	(ii) a registration label (except in the case
amended by	of a Government vehicle) which
S.R. No.
175/1994	identifies the vehicle and the period of
reg. 4.	validity of its registration; and (iii) a certificate of registration; and
Reg. 205(1)(c)
amended by	(c) enter—
S.R. No.
268/1989	(i) the registration expiry date; and
reg. 6(d).

(ii) particulars of the vehicle; and
(iii) particulars of the applicant as registered
owner of the vehicle—
in the Corporation's records.

Reg. 205(1A)

inserted by	(1A) The Corporation may supply slimline number
S.R. No.	plates to an applicant if the applicant so requests.
10/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 205(1B)
inserted by	(1B) If a vehicle referred to in category 5 of the Table
S.R. No.	to Schedule 1 is registered as a primary producer
171/1997
reg. 10.	vehicle, the number plates to be supplied by the Corporation under sub-regulation (1)(b)(i) may bear the words "primary producer".

(2) The fee set out in Schedule 2 is payable for each

number plate issued under sub-regulation
(1)(b)(i).

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 205
(3) The registration expiry date is—

Reg. 205(3)(a)

(a) the date 12 months after the date of receipt of the application by the Corporation; or

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989
reg. 6(c).
Reg. 205(3)(b)

(b) if a different date is fixed by the Corporation in accordance with regulation 206—that

amended by

S.R. Nos 268/1989

different date; or

reg. 6(c), 190/1995
reg. 7(1).
Reg. 205(3)(c)

(c) if a 3 month period of registration has been nominated by the applicant in accordance

inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

with regulation 202(3)—the date 3 months reg. 7(1),
after the date of receipt of the application by amended by
S.R. No.
the Corporation; or 171/1997
reg. 7(1).
Reg. 205(3)(d)

(d) if a 6 month period of registration has been nominated by the applicant in accordance

inserted by

S.R. No. 171/1997

with regulation 202(3)—the date 6 months reg. 7(1).
after the date of receipt of the application by
the Corporation.
Reg. 205(4)

(4) If the Corporation grants an application under regulation 202(3) for part-year registration of a

inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

heavy vehicle— reg. 7(2),
substituted by

(a) the registration commencement date and expiry date are those set out in the

S.R. No.
171/1997

application; and reg. 7(2).

(b)

in addition to the requirements of sub- regulation (1), the Corporation must enter the registration commencement date in the Corporation's records.

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r. 206

S.R. No. 29/1988

206. Common expiry date for fleet vehicles

Reg. 206(1)

amended by	(1) The Corporation may, on the application by a
S.R. No.	person who is the owner of 2 or more vehicles
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	which are registered or about to be registered under this Part—

(a) fix a common registration expiry date for the vehicles; and

Reg. 206(1)(b)

amended by	(b) make any adjustments to the records of the
S.R. No.	Corporation and any proportionate
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	adjustments in relation to registration fees that are necessary for that purpose; and

(c) if a vehicle is already registered, issue an

adjusted certificate of registration in respect
of the vehicle.

Reg. 206(2)

amended by	(2) The Corporation must not act under sub-
S.R. No.	regulation (1) unless it is satisfied that the
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	applicant has made arrangements for a corresponding adjustment of any transport accident charge.

207. Renewal of registration

Reg. 207(1)

amended by	(1) The registered owner of a vehicle may apply for
S.R. Nos	renewal of registration (including part-year
268/1989
reg. 6(c),	registration of a heavy vehicle under regulation
171/1997	205(4)) by delivering to the Corporation—
reg. 8(1).
(a) any appropriate registration fee; and (b) either—
Reg. 207(1)
(b)(i)	(i) any registration renewal notice issued
amended by	by the Corporation in respect of the
S.R. No.
268/1989	vehicle; or
reg. 6(c).

(ii) particulars of the registration number assigned to the vehicle under regulation

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 207

205(1)(a) and the current name and address of the registered owner; and

Reg. 207(1)(c)

(c) in the case of a motor vehicle—evidence, sufficient to satisfy the Corporation, that any

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

appropriate transport accident charge has reg. 6(c).
been paid for the vehicle for the period for
which renewal of registration is sought.
Reg. 207(1A)

(1A) An application for renewal of registration of a heavy vehicle may nominate—

inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

(a) a period of renewed registration of 3 months or 6 months; or reg. 8(1),
substituted by
S.R. No. 171/1997

(b) part-year registration by specifying a period
of not less than 3 months and not more than
9 months to start—
reg. 8(2).
(i) 12 months after the expiry date of the prior part-year registration; or
(ii) on the date specified by the registered owner in the application for renewal of registration, being a date not less than one month after the expiry date of the previous part-year registration—

and may cancel such a nomination. (2) If the requirements of sub-regulation (1) are met,

Reg. 207(2)
amended by

the Corporation must supply to the registered

S.R. No. 268/1989
owner— reg. 6(c).
Reg. 207(2)(a)

(a) a registration label (except in the case of a Government vehicle); and

amended by

S.R. No. 175/1994
reg. 5.

(b) a certificate of registration. (3) Despite sub-regulation (2), the Corporation must

Reg. 207(3)
amended by

not renew a vehicle's registration—

S.R. No. 268/1989 reg. 6(c).

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r. 207	S.R. No. 29/1988
Reg. 207(3)(a)
amended by	(a) if the application for renewal is received by
S.R. No.	the Corporation more than 12 months after
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	the expiry date of the prior registration of the vehicle; or

(b) if the prior registration of the vehicle was cancelled; or
(c) during a period of suspension of the vehicle's registration.
(4) Renewed registration of a vehicle—
(a) starts—

Reg. 207(4)

(a)(i)	(i) except for part-year registration of a
amended by	heavy vehicle, on the day after the
S.R. No.
171/1997	expiry date of its prior registration if
reg. 8(3)(a)(i).	the requirements of sub-regulation (1) are met within 28 days after that expiry date; or
Reg. 207(4)
(a)(ia)	(ia) if the renewed registration is part-year
inserted by	registration for a heavy vehicle, on the
S.R. No.
171/1997	commencement date specified in the
reg. 8(3)(a)(ii).	application; or

(ii) in any other case—on the day on which

the requirements of sub-regulation (1)
are met; and

Reg. 207(4)(b)

amended by	(b) subject to paragraphs (c), (d) and (e), ends on
S.R. Nos	the day 12 months after the expiry date of its
190/1995
reg. 8(2)(a)(b),	prior registration; and
171/1997 reg. 8(3)(b).

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 207

(c) if— Reg. 207(4)(c)
inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

reg. 8(2)(b), amended by
S.R. No.
171/1997

reg. 8(3)(d). Reg. 207(4)

(i) the application has nominated a period of renewed registration of 3 months in

(c)(i)
amended by
S.R. No.

accordance with sub-regulation 171/1997
(1A)(a); or reg. 8(3)(c)(d).

(ii) the prior registration period was

3 months and the application has not
cancelled the nomination—

ends on the day 3 months after the expiry
date of its prior registration; and

Reg. 207(4)(d)

(d) if— (i) the application has nominated a period

inserted by
S.R. No.
171/1997

of renewed registration of 6 months in reg. 8(3)(d).
accordance with sub-regulation
(1A)(a); or

(ii)
the prior registration period was cancelled the nomination—

ends on the day 6 months after the expiry
date of its prior registration; and

Reg. 207(4)(e)

(e) if— (i) the application has nominated part-year

inserted by
S.R. No.
171/1997

registration in accordance with sub- reg. 8(3)(d).
regulation (1A)(b); or

(ii)
the prior part-year registration period 3 months and not more than 9 months

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r. 208	S.R. No. 29/1988
and the application has not cancelled the nomination—

ends on the day 12 months after the
registration expiry date specified in the
application or in the prior part-year
registration.
(5) If the requirements of sub-regulation (1) are not

met within 28 days after the expiry date of the
prior registration of a vehicle the vehicle must be
regarded as unregistered for the purposes of Part 2
of the Act from that expiry date until the
requirements of sub-regulation (1) are met.

Reg. 207(6)

amended by	(6) The Corporation may give the registered owner of
S.R. No.	a vehicle notice that the registration of the vehicle
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	is due to expire, but any failure by the Corporation to do so does not affect the obligation of the owner to renew the registration of the vehicle if it is to be used on a highway after the expiry of its existing registration.
Reg. 207(7)
amended by	(7) In sub-regulation (1) "registered owner", in
S.R. No.	respect of a vehicle the registration of which has
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	expired, means the person shown on the Corporation's records as the owner of the vehicle.

Division 2—Certificates of Registration

208. Form of certificates of registration
(1) A certificate of registration of a vehicle must contain sufficient information to identify—
(a) the vehicle; and
(b) its registered owner; and
(c) the period of validity of its registration.

(2) If the registration of a vehicle has been granted
subject to conditions in accordance with section

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S.R. No. 29/1988 s. 209
9(3) of the Act its certificate of registration must
indicate that fact.

209. Mass limits and load capacity in certificates of registration
(1) This regulation applies to—
(a) a motor vehicle which—
(i) is used for carrying goods for hire or goods in the course of trade; or

(ii) is constructed primarily to carry goods

of any kind; and
(b) a commercial trailer.

(2) In addition to the information referred to in

regulation 208 the certificate of registration of a
vehicle to which this regulation applies may
contain—

(a) in the case of a vehicle, other than a prime mover or trailer, details of its—
(i) carrying capacity; and
(ii) tare mass; and
(iii) the mass limit permitted in respect of
the vehicle as prescribed by regulation
712; and

(b) in the case of a prime mover details of its—

(i) tare mass; and
(ii) the mass limit permitted in respect of

the vehicle as prescribed by regulation
712; and
(c) in the case of a trailer, details of its tare
mass.

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r. 210	S.R. No. 29/1988
Reg. 210	210. Gross train mass in certificates of registration
amended by
S.R. Nos	(1) The Corporation may insert in the certificate of
268/1989
reg. 6(c),	registration of a motor vehicle with a tare mass
190/1995	exceeding 2 tonnes the mass limit permitted in
reg. 9(1).	respect of the vehicle as prescribed by regulation 712.
Reg. 210(2)
inserted by	(2) The Corporation may insert in the certificate of
S.R. No.	registration of a heavy vehicle the nominated
190/1995
reg. 9(2).	configuration of the vehicle.

211. Certificate of registration of sleeper-cab motor vehicle
A motor vehicle must be described on its certificate of registration as a sleeper-cab motor vehicle if it is fitted with a sleeping compartment which complies with requirements for sleeper- berths contained in the standards for registration.

Reg. 212

amended by	212. Duplicate registration certificate
S.R. No.
268/1989	The Corporation—
reg. 6(c).

(a) on the production to it of a damaged or

defaced certificate of registration of a
vehicle; or

(b) on being satisfied of the loss or destruction
of a certificate of registration of a vehicle—
must issue a duplicate of the certificate to the
registered owner of the vehicle.

Division 3—Alteration of Vehicle Mass, Description or Use

213. Requirement for vehicles to be weighed

Reg. 213(1)

amended by	(1) The Corporation—
S.R. No.
268/1989	(a) may, at any time, require the owner of a
reg. 6(c).	vehicle to give to it a weight ticket showing the correct tare mass of the vehicle as recorded by a weighing machine or weighbridge—

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 213
(i) referred to in Part XXX of the Local Government Act 1958; or

Reg. 213(1)

(ii) approved by the Corporation; and (a)(ii)
amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989
reg. 6(c).
Reg. 213(1)(b)

(b) may, if the Corporation has reason to believe that the tare mass of a vehicle shown on a

amended by

S.R. No 268/1989

weight ticket or certificate of registration is reg. 6(c).
incorrect, require the vehicle to be weighed
on a weighing machine or weighbridge
referred to in paragraph (a) in the presence of
an officer of the Corporation.
Reg. 213(2)

(2) The Corporation may— amended by
S.R. No.

(a) accept for the purposes of sub-regulation (1) a weight ticket issued outside Victoria or

268/1989
reg. 6(c).
other evidence of the tare mass of the
vehicle; or
(b) dispense with the weighing of a vehicle or

the production of a weight ticket or other
evidence of tare mass in any special
circumstances (including any case where the
vehicle is required or authorised to be
registered without fee).

(3) If the mass of a vehicle recorded on the weighing of the vehicle under sub-regulation (1) is different from the tare mass shown—
(a) on the weight ticket; or
(b) on its certificate of registration—
the mass so recorded must be taken as the correct
tare mass of the vehicle, and, if the vehicle is
registered, the fee for registration must be
adjusted as from—

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r. 214

S.R. No. 29/1988

(c) the commencement of the current period of registration; or

Reg. 213(3)(d)

amended by	(d) if the Corporation is satisfied that the
S.R. No.	difference in tare mass is due to structural
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	alterations made during that period—the date when the alterations were made—

and the adjusted fee is payable accordingly.

Reg. 213(4)

amended by	(4) The requirement under this regulation to provide
S.R. No.	details of the tare mass of a vehicle also includes
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	an obligation, if the Corporation so requires, to provide details of the proportion of that mass carried on each tyre of the vehicle and on each axle of the vehicle.

214. Alteration of vehicle description or use
(1) If a registered vehicle is altered (whether in

construction or appearance) so that its description
as appearing in its certificate of registration is
different from its description as altered, the
registered owner of the vehicle must, within 7
days after the alterations are made—

Reg. 214(1)(a)

amended by	(a) present the vehicle to the Corporation for
S.R. No.	inspection by an authorised officer; and
268/1989 reg. 6(c).

(b) give to that officer the certificate of registration of the vehicle.

Reg. 214(2)

amended by	(2) If, after inspecting the vehicle, the authorised (a) the certificate of registration; and (b) a written statement of the amendments which
S.R. No.	officer considers that an amendment of the
268/1989
reg. 6(c)(d).	particulars recorded in the Corporation's records or shown in the certificate of registration of the vehicle should be made, the officer must send to the Corporation—

should be made.

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 214

(3) The Corporation must, after considering the statement referred to in sub-regulation (2)(b),

Reg. 214(3) amended by
S.R. No.

make any amendments to its records that it thinks 268/1989
fit and, if it makes any amendments, must issue an reg. 6(c).
amended certificate of registration to the
registered owner of the vehicle.
Reg. 214(4)

(4) Except as provided in sub-regulation (4A) or (4B), if, during the period of registration of a vehicle, it

amended by

S.R. Nos 190/1995

is used for a purpose or in a manner which brings reg. 10(1),
it within a category or kind of vehicle in respect of 16/1997
which on the date of the registration, a higher fee reg. 4(1).
was payable than any fee actually paid, the
registered owner of the vehicle must, within 7
days from the date on which the vehicle is so
used—
Reg. 214(4)(a)

(a) give notice of that use of the vehicle to the Corporation; and

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989
reg. 6(c).
Reg. 214(4)(b)

(b) pay to the Corporation in respect of the remainder of the period of registration the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

proportionate amount of the difference reg. 6(c).
between any fee actually paid and the higher
fee.
Reg. 214(4A)

(4A) If, during the period of registration of a heavy vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle wishes

inserted by

S.R. No. 190/1995

to change its nominated configuration and a reg. 10(2).

higher fee is payable for the new nominated configuration, the registered owner must—
(a) notify the Corporation of the change; and
(b) pay to the Corporation in respect of the
remainder of the period of registration the
proportionate amount of the difference
between the fee actually paid and the higher
fee; and

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S.R. No. 29/1988

(c) ensure that the heavy vehicle is not used in

the new configuration until after compliance
with paragraphs (a) and (b).

Reg. 214(4B)

inserted by	(4B) Sub-regulation (4) does not apply to a vehicle
S.R. No.	registered as a primary producer vehicle which is
16/1997
reg. 4(2).	being used to carry, without fee or reward to the primary producer, primary produce—

(a)

to assist in the relief of an emergency as defined in section 4 of the Emergency Management Act 1986; or

(b)

to assist a charitable body or a sporting body within the meaning of sub-regulation (4C).

Reg. 214(4C)

inserted by	(4C) In sub-regulation (4B)—
S.R. No.
16/1997	"charitable body" means—
reg. 4(2).

(a)
an association incorporated under the or

(b)
any other corporation within the Corporations Law—

the principal purpose of which is to provide assistance to the community or animals for reasons other than profit;
"sporting body" means—

(a)
an association incorporated under the or

(b)
any other corporation within the Corporations Law—

the principal purpose of which is to facilitate
and co-ordinate the sporting activities of its
members.

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S.R. No. 29/1988 r. 215

(5) The registered owner of a vehicle must comply with sub-regulation (1) or (4) or (4A).

Reg. 214(5) amended by

S.R. No. 190/1995

Penalty: 2 penalty units. reg. 10(3).

Division 4—Registration Numbers and Number Plates
215. Vehicle must display number plate

Reg. 215(1)

(1) The registered owner of a vehicle must make sure that any number plate supplied by the Corporation

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

in respect of the vehicle is fixed to the vehicle in reg. 6(c).
accordance with this Division.

(2) For the purposes of this Division, the obligation to

have a number plate fixed to a vehicle includes a
requirement that if—

(a) a motor vehicle is towing another vehicle that is not required to be registered; and
(b) the towed vehicle obscures the number plate of the motor vehicle—
the registration number of the motor vehicle is
displayed, by painting or otherwise, on the rear of
the towed vehicle so that the number is clearly
distinguishable at a distance of 20 metres to the
rear.
(3) For the purposes of section 72(3) of the Act, a person who displays a registration number as required by sub-regulation (2) is using the

identifying number in prescribed circumstances. (4) If the Corporation supplies a number plate for

Reg. 215(4)
inserted by

fixing on any bicycle carrier attached to a motor S.R. No.
vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle must 63/1996 reg. 5.
ensure that the number plate is fixed to the bicycle
carrier at all times when the bicycle carrier is
attached to the vehicle.

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S.R. No. 29/1988

216. Method of displaying number plates
(1) If, under regulation 215, two number plates must

be fixed to a motor vehicle (other than a motor
cycle or special vehicle referred to in clause 10 of

Schedule 1)—

(a) one of them must be securely fixed to the

front of the motor vehicle so that the number
on the plate is easily distinguishable at a
distance of 20 metres from the front of the
motor vehicle; and

(b) the other must be securely fixed to the rear

of the vehicle so that the number on the plate
is easily distinguishable at a distance of 20
metres from the rear of the vehicle.

(2) If, under regulation 215, one or two number plates

must be fixed to a motor cycle or special
vehicle—

(a) one must be securely fixed to the rear of the

vehicle so that the centre of the plate is not
less than 30 centimetres above ground level;
and

(b) if two plates are supplied—the other must be

securely fixed to the front of the vehicle so
that the centre of the plate is not less than 30
centimetres above ground level.

(3) If, under regulation 215, a number plate must be

fixed to a trailer, it must be fixed to the rear of the
trailer so that the number on it is easily
distinguishable at a distance of 20 metres from the
rear of the trailer.

(4) A number plate which is required to be fixed to a

vehicle must, if the vehicle is required by the
standards for registration to have a number plate
fitting, be fixed to that fitting.

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(5) If, under regulation 215, a number plate must be fixed to a bicycle carrier attached to a vehicle, it

Reg. 216(5) inserted by
S.R. No.

must be fitted to the carrier so that the number on 63/1996 reg. 6.
the plate is easily distinguishable at a distance of
20 metres from the rear of the vehicle.

217. Replacement number plates

Reg. 217(1)

(1) The registered owner of a vehicle— amended by
S.R. No.

(a) must, if a number plate supplied in respect of the vehicle is lost or becomes mutilated,

268/1989
reg. 6(c).

defaced or illegible; and

(b) may, if for any other reason it is necessary or expedient to replace the number plate—
apply to the Corporation for the supply of a
replacement number plate.

Reg. 217(2)

(2) The Corporation must— amended by
S.R. No.

(a) on receipt of an application under sub- regulation (1); and

268/1989
reg. 6(c).

(b) on being satisfied as to the truth of any
statement made in it, or that it is necessary or
expedient that the number plate is replaced;
and
Reg. 217(2)(c)

(c) on payment to the Corporation of the costs incurred by the Corporation in obtaining the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

replacement plate—
supply a new number plate to the registered owner
of the vehicle.
reg. 6(c).

218. Return of number plates

Reg. 218(1)

(1) A number plate supplied by the Corporation remains the property of the Crown.

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989
reg. 6(c).

(2) The owner of a vehicle must return a number plate supplied in respect of the vehicle if—

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(a) the plate is damaged or the number on it is no longer clearly distinguishable; or
(b) the registration of the vehicle is cancelled; or

Reg. 218(2)(c)

amended by	(c) the vehicle ceases to be a registered vehicle
S.R. No.	and the Corporation, by written notice served
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	on the person last recorded by the Corporation as the registered owner of the vehicle, requires the plate to be returned; or

(d) the vehicle has been licensed as a tow truck

or taxi under the Transport Act 1983 and—
(i) the vehicle has ceased to be so licensed;

and

Reg. 218(2)

(d)(ii)	(ii) the Corporation has requested the
amended by	return of the plate and has offered to
S.R. Nos
268/1989	supply an alternative plate without fee;
reg. 6(c),	or
171/1997 reg. 11(1).
Reg. 218(2)(e)
inserted by	(e) the vehicle is registered as a primary
S.R. No.	producer vehicle and the Corporation, by
171/1997
reg. 11(1).	written notice served on the registered owner of the vehicle, requires the plate to be returned.

Penalty: 2 penalty units.

Reg. 219

amended by	219. Assignment of particular registration numbers
S.R. No.
268/1989	(1) A person who is the owner of a vehicle, or who
reg. 6(c),	has applied to register a vehicle, may apply to the
substituted by
S.R. No.	Corporation for the assignment to the vehicle of a
266/1993	registration number—
reg. 5.

(a) that is the registration number of another

vehicle that is registered in the person's
name; or

(b) that has been retained or reserved for that person under regulation 221.

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(2) The Corporation may make an assignment and do

everything necessary to make the assignment
effective if the person—

(a) returns to the Corporation the number plates

of the vehicle or, in the case of an
application under sub-regulation (1)(a), both
vehicles; and

(b) pays the relevant fee set out in Schedule 2. (3) A person does not have to pay the fee if—
(a) the registration number to be assigned is in the series CC–000 to CC–999; or
(b) the vehicle is, or is to be, registered in the

name of a Government department or
instrumentality; or

(c) the vehicle is licensed under the Transport Act 1983 as a tow truck or taxi-cab.

220. Personalised number plates
(1) In this regulation, "personalised number plate"

means a number plate which bears a registration
number in the series—

(a) AA–000 to ZZ–999 (both inclusive), with the exception of CC–000 to CC–999 (both inclusive); and
(b) 300 000 to 999 999 (both inclusive); and
(c) AA–0000 to ZZ–9999 (both inclusive), with
the exception of those commencing with
prefixes CH, ST and TC and with the
numerals 0000 to 9999 (both inclusive).

Reg. 220(2)

(2) The Corporation may supply personalised number plates to a person in respect of a vehicle registered

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

or to be registered in the name of that person— reg. 6(c).
(a) on the payment of the additional fee set out in Schedule 2; and

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r. 220A

r. 222

S.R. No. 29/1988

(b) on the return of any number plates previously supplied in respect of the vehicle.

Reg. 220A

inserted by	220A. Primary producer registration numbers and number
S.R. No.	plates
171/1997
reg. 12.	(1) The Corporation may require the owner of a vehicle registered as a primary producer vehicle to return the number plates supplied by the Corporation and to elect either—

(a) to be supplied, without charge, with new number plates bearing the words "primary producer" and a different registration number; or
(b) to be supplied with new number plates bearing the words "primary producer" and the registration number assigned to the vehicle under regulation 205(1).
(2) If an owner elects to be supplied with the number plates referred to in sub-regulation (1)(b), the fee set out in Schedule 2 is payable for each number plate issued under sub-regulation (1)(b).

221. Retention or reservation of registration number

Reg. 221(1)

amended by	(1) The Corporation may retain for a person a
S.R. No.	registration number appearing on existing number
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	plates and those plates on payment of the fee set out in Schedule 2.
Reg. 221(2)
amended by	(2) The Corporation may reserve for a person a
S.R. No.	registration number not allocated to a vehicle and
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	the relevant number plates on payment of the fee set out in Schedule 2.

222. Offences in relation to number plates
(1) A person must not—

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(a) fix to a vehicle; or
(b) use a vehicle to which is fixed—
a number plate other than a number plate—

Reg. 222(1)(c)

(c) supplied by the Corporation in respect of that amended by

vehicle; or

S.R. No. 268/1989
reg. 6(c).
(d) authorised by these regulations to be fixed to
the vehicle.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) A person who owns a registered vehicle used on a

highway or who uses a registered vehicle on a
highway is guilty of an offence if—

(a) the vehicle does not have number plates

fixed to it in accordance with these
Regulations; or

(b) the number on a number plate fixed to the
vehicle is—
(i) wholly or partly obscured; or (ii) not clearly distinguishable—
except as provided in regulation 215(2). Penalty: 2 penalty units.

Reg. 222(3)

(3) Sub-section (2)(b) does not apply if the rear number plate of the vehicle is obscured by a

inserted by
S.R. No.

bicycle carrier or a bicycle on a bicycle carrier but 63/1996 reg. 7.
regulation 216(5) has been complied with.

Division 5—Registration Labels

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S.R. No. 29/1988

223. Fixing of registration labels

Reg. 223(1)

amended by	(1) The registered owner of a vehicle in respect of
S.R. No.	which the Corporation has supplied a registration
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	label must, within 7 days of the supply, fix the label to the vehicle in accordance with this regulation. Penalty: 2 penalty units.

(2) The registered owner of a vehicle must, before complying with sub-regulation (1), remove any other registration label fixed to the vehicle.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

(3) A registration label required to be fixed to a

vehicle under sub-regulation (1) must be fixed—
(a) so that it is clearly visible from a distance of

5 metres from the vehicle; and (b) if the vehicle is a motor vehicle (other than a
motor cycle) with a windscreen—
(i) so that the label is fixed to the
windscreen in such a position that the centre of the label is not more than 15 centimetres from the bottom left side corner of the windscreen, with the front
of the label against the inside surface of
the windscreen; or

(ii) if the vehicle has a pivoted or hinged or horizontally sliding ventilation window adjacent to the windscreen or a fixed
window adjacent to the windscreen on the left side of the vehicle—so that the label is fixed horizontally to that
window, if there is sufficient space in such a position, with the centre of the label not more than 15 centimetres from
the bottom corner of the window
adjacent to the windscreen, with the

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front of the label against the inside
surface of the window; and
(c) if the vehicle is a motor vehicle (other than a

motor cycle) without a windscreen—in a
suitable holder on the left side of the vehicle;
and

(d) if the vehicle is a motor cycle—in a suitable holder attached—
(i) to the left side of the motor cycle so

that the front of the label faces
outwards from the motor cycle; or

(ii) to either the handle bar on the left side

of the motor cycle or to the centre of
the front of the motor cycle in a
position as near as practicable to the top
of the steering head so that in either
case the front of the label faces towards
the front of the motor cycle; and

(e) if the vehicle is a trailer—

(i) so that the label is displayed in a
suitable holder on the left side of the trailer in a position not more than 1·5 metres above ground level with the
front of the label facing outwards from
the trailer towards the left; or
(ii) if the trailer has a window on the left side not more than 1·5 metres above ground level—so that the label is fixed
horizontally to the window not more than 15 centimetres from the bottom corner of the window nearest to the front of the trailer, with the front of the
label against the inside surface of the
window.

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r. 224	S.R. No. 29/1988
Reg. 224	224. Duplicate label
amended by
S.R. No.	If the Corporation is satisfied that the registration
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	label of a vehicle is lost, mutilated, defaced or illegible it must supply a duplicate to the registered owner of the vehicle.

225. Interim registration labels

Reg. 225(1)

amended by	(1) The Corporation may supply in respect of a
S.R. No.	vehicle an interim registration label which
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	identifies the vehicle and the period of validity of its registration if the registration label for the vehicle is not immediately available when the vehicle is registered.

(2) The registered owner of a vehicle in respect of which an interim registration label is supplied must, as soon as practicable after it is supplied, fix
it to the vehicle in the same position as a
registration label supplied in respect of the vehicle
would be required to be fixed in accordance with
regulation 223.

(3) The registered owner of a vehicle to which an
interim registration label is fixed in accordance with this regulation must continue to display the label on the vehicle until a registration label is
supplied in respect of the vehicle.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

226. Offences in relation to registration labels and interim registration labels
A person who owns a registered vehicle used on a highway, or who uses a registered vehicle on a highway, is guilty of an offence if—
(a) the vehicle does not have a registration label

or interim registration label fixed to it in
accordance with this Division; or

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(b) a registration label or interim registration label fixed to the vehicle is—
(i) wholly or partly obscured; or
(ii) not clearly visible from a distance of
5 metres from the vehicle; or (c) the vehicle has more than one registration
label fixed to it.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

Division 6—Vehicle Identification Numbers

227. Vehicle identification numbers must be stamped etc.

(1) The block of the engine of a motor vehicle first

registered on or after 1 January 1953 must have an
engine identification number stamped or
otherwise permanently displayed on it.

Reg. 227(2)

(2) A vehicle first registered on or after 1 March 1988 must have a vehicle identification number

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

stamped or otherwise permanently displayed in a reg. 6(c).
form approved by the Corporation on a substantial
part of the frame or chassis of the vehicle.

(3) A vehicle identification number must not contain more than 17 individual numbers.
(4) An engine identification number and a vehicle
identification number must be easily discernible without the removal of any part of the vehicle or any load carried on the vehicle.

Reg. 228

228. Missing vehicle or engine identification number amended by
S.R. No.

If a vehicle for which application for registration 268/1989
is made does not have— reg. 6(c).
(a) a vehicle identification number; or
(b) in the case of a motor vehicle—an engine

identification number—

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S.R. No. 29/1988

which complies with regulation 227, the applicant has caused an identification number, specified by the Corporation, to be stamped or displayed in accordance with that regulation.
229. Altered or defaced vehicle or engine identification number

Reg. 229(1)

amended by	(1) If a vehicle or engine identification number (a) an applicant for registration of the vehicle; or (b) the registered owner of the vehicle—
S.R. No.	appears to have been altered or defaced the
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	Corporation may require—
as the case may be, to cause a new identification number, specified by the Corporation, to be stamped or displayed in accordance with regulation 227.
Reg. 229(2)
amended by	(2) If—
S.R. No.
268/1989	(a) a vehicle or engine identification number on
reg. 6(c).	a vehicle for which registration is sought; or (b) the identification number on an engine

substituted for the engine of a registered
motor vehicle—
is the same as the identification number of another
vehicle or engine already recorded by the
Corporation, the Corporation may require—
(c) the applicant for registration; or
(d) the registered owner of the vehicle—
as the case may be, to cause the duplicated
number to be erased and a new identification
number, specified by the Corporation, to be
stamped or displayed in accordance with
regulation 227.

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230. Vehicle identification number must not be altered or Reg. 230
amended by

defaced without permission

S.R. No. 268/1989

A person must not alter or deface a vehicle reg. 6(c).
identification number of a registered vehicle
except with the written permission of the
Corporation.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
Reg. 231

231. Change of engine must be notified amended by
S.R. No.

If the engine of a registered motor vehicle is 268/1989
removed and another engine substituted, the reg. 6(c).

registered owner of the vehicle must, within 7 days of the substitution, give the Corporation written notice of the identification numbers of both engines.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

232. Inspection of identification numbers
(1) If—
(a) the vehicle or engine identification number of a registered vehicle is altered or defaced; or
(b) the engine of a registered motor vehicle is
removed and another engine substituted—
the registered owner of the vehicle must—

Reg. 232(1)(c)

(c) within 7 days after the date of the alteration, defacement or substitution, present the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

vehicle to the Corporation for inspection; reg. 6(c).
and
Reg. 232(1)(d)

(d) at the time of the inspection, give the certificate of registration of the vehicle to the

amended by

S.R. No. 268/1989

Corporation. reg. 6(c).
Penalty: 2 penalty units.

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r. 233	S.R. No. 29/1988
Reg. 232(2)	(2) After an inspection has been carried out under
amended by
S.R. No.	sub-regulation (1) the Corporation must—
268/1989
reg. 6(c).	(a) make any necessary alterations to the
certificate of registration of the vehicle; and (b) return the certificate to the registered owner

of the vehicle; and

(c) amend its records accordingly.

233. Member of police force etc. may inspect identification numbers
A person in charge of a registered vehicle must
allow a member of the police force, or an
authorised officer who has reasonable cause to do
so, to inspect the engine or vehicle identification
number of the vehicle at any time.
Penalty: 3 penalty units.

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PART 3—TRANSFER OF REGISTERED VEHICLES

301. Application of Part
This Part applies on the transfer of ownership of a vehicle registered under Part 2 of the Act.

302. Definitions
(1) In this Part—
"registered vehicle" means a vehicle registered

under Part 2 of the Act and includes an
unregistered vehicle where the registration of
the vehicle under Part 2 of the Act expired
during the preceding 12 months;

"certificate of registration", in relation to an

unregistered vehicle the registration of which
expired during the preceding 12 months,

SCHEDULES

Sch. 1

SCHEDULE 1 amended by
S.R. Nos
256/1988

FEES FOR REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF reg. 5(a)–(c)

REGISTRATION

(i)–(iv), 10/1989

Regulations 202, 207, 303, 304, 305 and 306 reg. 5(a)–(g),
268/1989
reg. 6(c),

1. Fees on registration and renewal 7/1990
reg. 5(a)–(d),

(1) The fees set out in column 2 of the Table to this Schedule

233/1990

are payable in respect of a vehicle on registration or renewal reg. 5(a)–(c)
of registration. (i)–(iii)(d)
(i)–(iii)(e)(f),

(1A) The fee otherwise payable in respect of a heavy vehicle specified in category 5 of the Table to this Schedule is

147/1991
reg. 6(a)(b)

reduced under section 95(4)(f) of the Act to the amount set (i)–(iii)(c)–(f),
162/1991
out in column 2 of the Table in respect of that vehicle. regs 4(a)–(e),

(2) If in this Schedule or in the Table to this Schedule "nil" 5(a)(b),
235/1991
appears in respect of a vehicle on registration or renewal or regs 5,
transfer of registration, that vehicle is exempted from the 6(a)–(c),
requirement to pay a fee in respect of that registration or 321/1992

renewal or transfer of registration.

reg. 4, 1/1993 reg. 5(a)–(c),

* * * * * substituted by
S.R. No.

(5) If "base fee" appears in column 2 of the Table, the fee to be 13/1994 reg. 5,
amended by
paid is— S.R. Nos

(a) in the case of a heavy vehicle, the annual registration charge applicable to that kind of vehicle under the

175/1994
regs 6(a)(b), 7,
29/1995

National Schedule; or

reg. 3(a)(b)(i) (ii), 190/1995

(b) in any other case, $140— or if "base fee" preceded by a nominated percentage appears reg. 12,
171/1997
reg. 13(a)(b).
then the fee to be paid is the nominated percentage of the
amount specified in paragraph (a) or (b), as the case
requires.

(6) If the period of registration or renewed registration is less

than 12 months, the fee payable is the fee determined in
accordance with the formula—

D

A ×
3 6 5

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where—
A is the annual fee determined in accordance with this Schedule; and
D is the number of days for which registration or renewal of registration is granted.

* * * * *
5. Fee on transfer of registration

(1) The fee payable on the transfer of registration of a vehicle is
$25.00.
(2) For the transfers of registration set out below the fee (if any)
indicated is payable instead of the fee payable under sub-
clause (1)—

(a) for transfer to a used car dealer registered under sub- division 16 of Division 3 of Part II of the Stamps Act 1958 of a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle—
$12.50; and
(b) for transfer of a motorcycle or trailer—$4.50; and

(c) for transfer from the name of a deceased person to that person's surviving spouse in the distribution of the deceased's estate, if the vehicle was registered by
the deceased in category 2, 11, 13 or 14 of the
Table—nil; and
(d) for transfer, when after transfer the vehicle will be an incapacitated person's vehicle designed solely for the conveyance of one incapacitated person as referred to in category 13—nil; and
(e) for transfer, when after transfer the vehicle will be an incapacitated war service pensioner's vehicle referred to in category 14—nil; and
(f) for transfer, when after transfer the vehicle will be used as transport for the disabled, handicapped or injured as described in category 12—nil; and
(g) for transfer, when after transfer the vehicle will be a primary producer's vehicle referred to in category 5(b)—nil; and
(h) for transfer, when after transfer the vehicle will be a fire fighting or emergency response vehicle referred
to in category 19—nil.

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TABLE

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2
1. Motor Cycle
Motor Cycle of any horsepower not otherwise
eligible to be registered for a nil fee or for a lesser

fee 20% base fee

2. Light motor vehicle
A motor vehicle with an MRC not exceeding
4·5 tonnes which is not otherwise entitled to be

registered for a nil fee or for a lesser fee base fee

3. Heavy motor vehicle
A motor vehicle of a kind referred to in Part 2 of
the National Schedule with an MRC exceeding 4·5
tonnes which is not otherwise entitled to be

registered for a nil fee or for a lesser fee base fee

4. Heavy vehicle belonging to a charitable, benevolent or religious institution
A heavy vehicle not for the carriage of passengers or a load for hire or reward which—

(a)

is owned by and marked with the name of a charitable, benevolent or religious institution; and

(b)

is used principally in connection with the management or business of the charitable, benevolent or religious institution by or on behalf of the authority controlling the

institution nil

5. Primary producer vehicles
A vehicle owned by a primary producer if—

(a) the vehicle is used solely in the business of the owner as a primary producer and—
(i) is a prime mover that is—

(A) a light motor vehicle 50% base fee

(B) a 2-axle prime mover

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Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2
nominated as a short

combination prime mover 50% base fee

(C) a heavy motor vehicle with
4 axles which is registered as a
single unit with an MRC

exceeding 20 tonnes 20% base fee
(D) a 2-axle prime mover
nominated as a medium
combination prime mover or a

long combination prime mover 20% base fee

(E) a prime mover with 3 or more
axles nominated as any

combination 20% base fee
(ii) is constructed for carrying a load and is—

(A) a light motor vehicle 50% base fee
(B) a light trailer nil
(C) a heavy motor vehicle which is
a 2-axle or 3-axle rigid truck
registered as a single unit, or as
a 2-axle truck nominated as a
short combination truck 50% base fee
(D) a heavy motor vehicle which is
a 4-axle rigid truck registered
as a single unit with an MRC 44·44% base
not exceeding 20 tonnes fee
(E) a heavy motor vehicle with
4 axles which is registered as a
single unit with an MRC
exceeding 20 tonnes 20% base fee
(F) a rigid truck with 3 or more
axles nominated as any
combination 20% base fee

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2

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(G) a 2-axle rigid truck nominated
as a medium combination or

long combination truck 20% base fee
(H)

a heavy trailer 20% base fee

(b) the vehicle—
(i) is a motor vehicle used solely in the business of the owner as a primary producer; or
(ii) is used for travelling within a radius of 25 kilometres from the owner's residence for the purpose of working the land of another primary producer—

and—

(iii)
used to drive or operate an
is so constructed that its engine is integral part of the vehicle; and
(iv) its primary purpose is not to carry a load—

or—
(v) is a tractor with an MRC of 4·5 tonnes or less; or
(vi) is a primary producer vehicle that—

(A) is steered by means of a handle
bar; and
(B) is designed for the carriage of
not more than 1 person; and
(C) has 3 or 4 wheels; and
(D) has a width not exceeding
1·15 metres; and
(E) has a tare mass not exceeding

210 kilograms nil

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2

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(c) the vehicle is used solely in the business of the registered owner as a primary producer and—
(i) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (type 2); and
(ii) is conditionally registered to operate

on a highway 20% base fee

(d) the vehicle is a motor vehicle certified by the Country Fire Authority to be a motor vehicle specially equipped for and exclusively used for combating outbreaks of fire nil

6. Route Bus

A motor vehicle with an MCR exceeding
4·5 tonnes licensed as a commercial passenger
vehicle under the Transport Act 1983 in one of
the following classes:

(a) Metropolitan Stage Omnibus (MO)
(b) Urban Stage Omnibus (UO)

(c) Country Stage Omnibus (CO) $11

7. School Bus
A motor vehicle with an MCR exceeding
4·5 tonnes licensed as a commercial passenger vehicle under the Transport Act 1983 for the carriage of school children under contract with the

Minister for Education (Contract School Bus (TS)) $48

* * * * *

9. Mobile Plant

A motor vehicle with an MCR not exceeding
4·5 tonnes, including a tractor—

(a)

which is not designed solely for carrying passengers; and

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2
(b) for which the carrying of a load is incidental

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to the purpose for which the vehicle was constructed, except water in the case of concrete pumps and fire trucks; and

(c) which is not a tow truck, and is not otherwise

eligible to be registered for a lesser fee 50% base fee

9A. Special purpose vehicle
A heavy vehicle—
(a) which does not carry passengers or goods; or

(b) the primary purpose of which is not the

carriage of passengers or goods base fee

10. French Island Motor Vehicle

A motor vehicle which is owned by a person resident on French Island and used solely on French Island 50% base fee

11. Vehicle belonging to an eligible beneficiary or spouse
(1) In this clause—

"eligible beneficiary" means a person who is
meaning of the State Concessions
Act 1986;
an eligible beneficiary4 within the
"eligible pensioner" means a person who is

an eligible pensioner within the meaning
of the State Concessions
Act 1986;

"spouse", in relation to an eligible
beneficiary, means a person who is
married to the eligible beneficiary or is
living with the eligible beneficiary as
husband or wife, although not married to
the eligible beneficiary.

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2

(2) A motor vehicle which is not to be used
except for social, domestic or pleasure

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purposes if—

(a) the motor vehicle is owned at the time of the application for registration or renewal of registration by an eligible beneficiary or
the spouse of an eligible beneficiary; and

(b) the provisions of this clause are not being applied to—
(i) any other motor vehicle owned by the applicant; or
(ii) if the applicant is not an eligible

pensioner, any motor vehicle owned by the applicant or the spouse of the applicant nil

12. Transport for disabled, handicapped or injured
A vehicle which—
(a) is owned by the St John's Ambulance Service

or the St John's Ambulance Brigade and is
used for the transport of the disabled,
handicapped or injured; or

(b) is owned by and marked with the name of a
corporate or unincorporated body established for a public purpose and not for private gain and is only used for the conveyance of
disabled or handicapped people for training,

education or employment nil

13. Incapacitated person's vehicle
A vehicle which is owned by an incapacitated person where—
(a) the vehicle is designed solely for the
conveyance of one incapacitated person; and
(b) the person's mobility is seriously impaired;
and

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2

(c) the vehicle will not be used to convey any other person

nil

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14. Incapacitated war service pensioner's vehicle

(1) In this clause a reference to the Veterans'
Entitlement Act 1986 is a reference to that Act
of the Commonwealth and a reference to
section 104 of that Act includes a reference to
the corresponding provision of the
Repatriation Act 1920 of the Commonwealth.
(2) A—

(a) motor vehicle; or
(b) trailer—
not used except for social, domestic or
pleasure purposes owned by, or to be
transferred to, a discharged serviceman or a
serving member of the naval, military or air
forces of the Commonwealth who—

(c) has suffered incapacity as a result of war service; and
(d)
Entitlement Act 1986, or, if the
incapacity was caused wholly or partly
is assessed pursuant to the Veterans' prior to November 1978—

(i)
as being totally incapacitated and disability pension or higher; or

(ii)
as being entitled to receive an that Act; and

(e) owns no other vehicle currently
registered without fee in accordance with

this clause nil

Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2
15. School Tractor

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Vehicle Category Fee Payable
Column 1 Column 2
A tractor which is owned by a school council
established under Part 1 Division 3 of the
Education Act 1958 and which—

(a) is marked with the owner's name; and
(b) is used exclusively in connection with the
management and care of lands used by the

school for which the council is established 20% base fee

* * * * *

17. Light trailer
A trailer, including a semi-trailer, with an MRC

not exceeding 4·5 tonnes 20% base fee

18. Heavy trailer
A trailer, including a semi-trailer, of a kind
referred to in Part 2 of the National Schedule with

an MRC exceeding 4·5 tonnes base fee

19. Fire fighting and emergency response vehicle
A vehicle which—

(a)

is owned by a State Emergency Service volunteer unit or a Country Fire Authority brigade or a municipality; and

(b)

is registered in the name of a nominee on behalf of the unit or brigade or in the name of a municipality; and

(c)

is certified by the State Emergency Service or the Country Fire Authority as a vehicle which is specifically equipped for and exclusively
used for combating outbreaks of fire or for

emergency response nil

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SCHEDULE 2 Sch. 2
substituted by

Regulation 1202 S.R. No.
10/1989 reg. 6,

MISCELLANEOUS FEES amended by
S.R. No.
227/1989
reg. 4(a),
substituted by
S.R. No.
7/1990 reg. 6,
amended by
S.R. Nos
231/1990
reg. 3,
321/1990
reg. 5(a)–(o),
147/1991
reg. 7,
235/1991
reg. 7(a)–(p),
1/1993 reg. 6,
4/1994
reg. 5(a)–(n),
24/1994
reg. 6(a)(b),
10/1997 reg. 8,
171/1997
reg. 14,
34/1998
reg. 6(1)(a)–
(k).

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Item Description Regulation Fee

$

1. Issue of—

(a)

slimline number plates, except personalised number plates— per plate

205(2)

21.00
(ab) primary producer number plates
with existing registration

number—per plate 220A(2) 38.00

(b) other number plates (including

personalised number plates)— 205(2)

per plate 905(2) 11.50

2. Transfer of identifying number 219(1)

914(1) 80.00
3. Additional fee on issue of
personalised number plates

220(2) 76.00

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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Item Description Regulation Fee

$

4. Retention of existing number

plates—per annum 221(1) 30.50
5.

Reservation of new number plates 221(2) 124.00
6.

Repossession by financiers 310(1)

931(1) 3.00

7. Annual fee for general identification

mark 502(6)(a) 74.00
8. Annual fee for special identification

plates—per plate 502(6)(b) 30.00
9.

Unregistered vehicle permit—for each 28 days or part of 28 days of the permit's validity 504(1) 16.50
10.

Issue of club permit 506(1) 31.50
11.

Application for tester's licence 603(2) 78.00
12.

Renewal of tester's licence 603(6) 15.50
13.

Issue of duplicate tester's licence 604 15.50
14. Supply of certificate of
roadworthiness books—per

certificate 622 1.05
15.

Issue of mass and dimension permit 721 46.00
16. Registration and renewal of
registration of a recreation vehicle—

with not more than 3 wheels 902 6.50
in any other case 906 19.50

17. Transfer of registration of recreation

vehicle 928 6.50

_______________

Sch. 3	*	*	*	*	*
substituted by S.R. Nos 299/1988 reg. 4, 227/1989 reg. 4(b), revoked by S.R. No. 68/1990 reg. 7(2).

_______________

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Sch. 4	S.R. No. 29/1988
Sch. 4
substituted by	SCHEDULE 4
S.R. Nos	Regulation 1203
10/1989 reg. 7,
7/1990 reg. 7,	SEARCH AND EXTRACT FEES

321/1990
reg. 6,

Item

Description

Fee

235/1991 reg. 8, 1/1993	$
reg. 7, 4/1994

1. Issue of certificate under section 84(1) of the Act 6.50

reg. 6, amended by	2.	Issue of extract of current information	6.50
S.R. No.
3.	Issue of extract of historical information	12.00
34/1998
reg. 6(2)(a)–	4.	Issue of information by telephone on telephone	6.50
(e).	enquiry from a municipality
5.	Search for any other purposes—

(i) of current records 6.50

(ii) of historical records 12.00

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NOTES

1. General Information
The Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988, S.R. No. 29/1988 were made on 9 February 1988 by the Lieutenant-Governor as Deputy for the Governor in Council under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986, No. 127/1986 and came into operation on 1 March 1988: reg. 104.
The Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988 will sunset on 1 March 2000: see section 95C(1) of the Road Safety Act 1986, No. 127/1986.

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2. Table of Amendments

This version incorporates amendments made to the Road Safety (Vehicles)
Regulations 1988 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1988, S.R. No. 256/1988

Date of Making: 28.6.88
Date of Commencement: 1.7.88: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1988, S.R. No. 299/1988

Date of Making: 2.8.88
Date of Commencement: 2.8.88: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fee Amendment) Regulations 1989, S.R. No. 10/1989

Date of Making: 24.1.89
Date of Commencement: 1.2.89: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1989, S.R. No. 120/1989

Date of Making: 30.5.89
Date of Commencement: 30.5.89
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 1989, S.R. No. 227/1989

Date of Making: 19.9.89
Date of Commencement: 19.9.89
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Corporate Registration) Regulations 1989,
S.R. No. 268/1989

Date of Making: 8.11.89
Date of Commencement: 11.11.89: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 7/1990

Date of Making: 23.1.90
Date of Commencement: 1.2.90: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Licensed Testers) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 68/1990

Date of Making: 10.4.90
Date of Commencement: 10.4.90: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fee Adjustment) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 231/1990

Date of Making: 21.8.90
Date of Commencement: 21.8.90
Road Safety (Registration Fees) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 233/1990

Date of Making: 28.8.90
Date of Commencement: 1.10.90: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees Amendment) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 321/1990

Date of Making: 7.11.90
Date of Commencement: 12.11.90: reg. 2
Road Safety (Side Projection) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 339/1990

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Date of Making: 13.11.90
Date of Commencement: 13.11.90
Road Safety (Large Vehicles) Regulations 1990, S.R. No. 396/1990

Date of Making: 18.12.90
Date of Commencement: 1.1.91: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Registration Fees) Regulations 1991, S.R. No. 147/1991

Date of Making: 6.8.91
Date of Commencement: 1.9.91: reg. 2

Road Safety (Vehicles) (Spouse Concessions) Regulations 1991, S.R. No. 162/1991

Date of Making: 10.9.91
Date of Commencement: 10.9.91
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 1991, S.R. No. 235/1991

Date of Making: 6.11.91
Date of Commencement: Regs 1–4, 6–8 on 6.11.91; reg. 5 on 1.1.92: reg. 2(2)
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Registration Fees) Regulations 1992, S.R. No. 321/1992

Date of Making: 1.12.92
Date of Commencement: 1.1.93: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 1993, S.R. No. 1/1993

Date of Making: 19.1.93
Date of Commencement: 1.3.93: reg. 2
Road Safety (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 1993, S.R. No. 264/1993

Date of Making: 21.12.93
Date of Commencement: 21.12.93
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Assignment) Regulations 1993, S.R. No. 266/1993

Date of Making: 21.12.93
Date of Commencement: 21.12.93
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Miscellaneous Fees) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 4/1994

Date of Making: 11.1.94
Date of Commencement: 1.2.94: reg. 2
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 13/1994

Date of Making: 8.2.94
Date of Commencement: 1.4.94: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Sundry Fees) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 24/1994

Date of Making: 22.2.94
Date of Commencement: 1.4.94: reg. 3
Road Safety (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 126/1994

Date of Making: 23.8.94
Date of Commencement: 23.8.94
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 175/1994

Date of Making: 2.11.94
Date of Commencement: 2.11.94
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees Exemption) Regulations 1995, S.R. No. 29/1995

Date of Making: 15.3.95

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Date of Commencement: 15.3.95
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Defective Vehicles) Regulations 1995, S.R. No. 85/1995

Date of Making: 27.6.95
Date of Commencement: 27.6.95
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Loading) Regulations 1995, S.R. No. 108/1995

Date of Making: 29.8.95
Date of Commencement: 29.8.95
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Heavy Vehicle Charges) Regulations 1995,
S.R. No. 190/1995

Date of Making: 19.12.95
Date of Commencement: Regs 1–7(1), 8–12 on 1.1.96: reg. 3(1); reg. 7(2) on
19.12.95: reg. 3(2)
Road Safety (Bicycle Carriers) Regulations 1996, S.R. No. 63/1996

Date of Making: 9.7.96
Date of Commencement: 1.9.96: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Hazardous Areas) Regulations 1996, S.R. No. 90/1996

Date of Making: 27.8.96
Date of Commencement: Regs 1–6 and 8 on 27.8.96: reg. 3(1); reg. 7 on
1.6.97: reg. 3(2)
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, S.R. No. 10/1997

Date of Making: 11.2.97
Date of Commencement: 11.2.97
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Primary Producer Vehicle Use) Regulations 1997,
S.R. No. 16/1997

Date of Making: 25.2.97
Date of Commencement: 25.2.97
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Registration Amendment) Regulations 1997,
S.R. No. 171/1997

Date of Making: 16.12.97
Date of Commencement: 1.1.98: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1998, S.R. No. 34/1998

Date of Making: 31.3.98
Date of Commencement: 1.4.98: reg. 3
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Speeding Vehicles) Regulations 1998, S.R. No. 65/1998

Date of Making: 23.6.98
Date of Commencement: 29.6.98: reg. 3

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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3. Explanatory Details
1 Reg. 1051: Regulation 8 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) (Hazardous Areas)
Regulations 1996, S.R. No. 90/1996 reads as follows:
8. Transitional
A person who held a hazardous area authority under regulation 9 of the Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 1994 immediately before
the commencement of section 26 of the Road which the first-mentioned authority would have expired had section 26 of the Road Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1995 not been
Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1995
is deemed to be the holder of a hazardous area
authority under regulation 1051 of these
enacted.

2 Reg. 1301: S.R. No. 165/1987 as amended by S.R. No. 355/1987.
3 Reg. 1301: S.R. No. 189/1984 as amended by S.R. No. 392/1986.
4 Sch. 1 Table 11(1) def. of "eligible beneficiary": Note, under the State
Concessions Act 1986 "eligible beneficiary" includes eligible pensioner.

________

Table/s of applied, adopted or incorporated matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included
in the Road Safety (Vehicles) (Loading) Regulations 1995,
S.R. No. 108/1995 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994.

Table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter

Statutory Rule Title of applied, adopted or Matter in applied, adopted
provision incorporated document or incorporated document
Regulation 5 Load Restraint Guide Section D(1)
Guidelines for the safe
carriage of loads on road
vehicles

________

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The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included
in the Road Safety (Vehicles) (Heavy Vehicle Charges) Regulations 1995,
S.R. No. 190/1995 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994.

Table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter

Statutory Rule Title of applied, adopted or Matter in applied, adopted
provision incorporated document or incorporated document
Regulations 5 Road Transport Charges The Schedule
and 12 (Australian Capital
Territory) Act 1993 of the
Commonwealth

________

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in the Road Safety (Vehicles) (Registration Amendment) Regulations 1997, S.R. No. 171/1997 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994.

Table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter

Statutory Rule Title of applied, adopted or Matter in applied, adopted
provision incorporated document or incorporated document
Regulations 5 Road Transport Charges The Schedule
and 13 (Australian Capital
Territory) Act 1993 of the
Commonwealth

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Regulation	Page
PART 1—PRELIMINARY	1
101. Title	1
102. Objectives	1
103. Power	1
104. Commencement	2
105. Definitions	2
106. Notification of change of name or address	13

VEHICLES AND TRAILERS	14
Division 1—Registration Procedure	14
201. Introduction	14
202. Application for registration	15
203. Application to be made by owner	17
204. Inspection of vehicle	17
205. Registration of vehicle	18
206. Common expiry date for fleet vehicles	20
207. Renewal of registration	20
Division 2—Certificates of Registration	24
208. Form of certificates of registration	24
209. Mass limits and load capacity in certificates of registration	25
210. Gross train mass in certificates of registration	26
211. Certificate of registration of sleeper-cab motor vehicle	26
212. Duplicate registration certificate	26
Division 3—Alteration of Vehicle Mass, Description or Use	26
213. Requirement for vehicles to be weighed	26
214. Alteration of vehicle description or use	28

Regulation	Page
Division 4—Registration Numbers and Number Plates	31
215. Vehicle must display number plate	31
216. Method of displaying number plates	32
217. Replacement number plates	33
218. Return of number plates	33
219. Assignment of particular registration numbers	34
220. Personalised number plates	35

221. Retention or reservation of registration number	36
222. Offences in relation to number plates	36
Division 5—Registration Labels	37
223. Fixing of registration labels	38
224. Duplicate label	40
225. Interim registration labels	40

Division 6—Vehicle Identification Numbers	41
227. Vehicle identification numbers must be stamped etc.	41
228. Missing vehicle or engine identification number	41
229. Altered or defaced vehicle or engine identification number	42

231. Change of engine must be notified	43
232. Inspection of identification numbers	43
233. Member of police force etc. may inspect identification numbers	44
PART 3—TRANSFER OF REGISTERED VEHICLES	45
301. Application of Part	45
302. Definitions	45
303. Transfer by dealer	46
304. Transfer to dealer	49
305. Transfer not involving dealer	50

307. Suspension of registration	52
308. Effect of suspension of registration	56
309. Exemptions	57
310. Repossession etc. by financiers	57

Regulation	Page
Division 3—Standards of Equipment and Qualifications of People
Employed in Testing	91
609. Equipment to be used in examining and testing vehicles	91
610. Qualifications of people employed in testing	91
611. Proof of qualifications	92
Division 4—Duties of Licensed Testers	92
612. Display of signs etc.	92
613. Duties of licensed testers	92
614. Manner of examining and testing vehicles	95
615. First and second examination and test	95
616. Manner of making out test reports	97
617. Manner of making out a certificate of roadworthiness	97
618. Testers to operate at premises for which licensed	98

619. Form of certificate of roadworthiness	98
620. Form of test reports	98
621. Issue of certificates of roadworthiness	98
622. Supply of certificates of roadworthiness and test reports	99
623, 624. Revoked	99
625. Cancellation of unused certificate forms	99
626. Security of certificates and reports	100
627. Certificate and test forms not transferable	100
Division 6—General	100

629. Power to impound false certificate of roadworthiness	101
630. Offence to substitute equipment on tested vehicle	102
631. Garages to keep record of repairs of vehicles	102
PART 7—MASS AND DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLES	104
Division 1—General Requirement	104
701. Definition	104
702. Vehicles not to exceed certain mass or dimension limits	105

704. Councils may impose mass limits on certain highways	107
Division 2—Mass Limits	107
705. Mass limit on tyre	107
706. Mass limit on single axle	108
707. Mass limit on tandem axle	108

Regulation	Page
708. Mass limit on tri-axle group	109
709. Mass limit on twinsteer axle	109
710. Mass limit on route buses with single axles	109
711. Mass limit of vehicle	110
712. Mass limit of motor vehicle and trailer combination	111

Division 3—Dimension Limits	112
714. Width limit	112
715. Height limit	113
716. Length limits	113
717. Length limits—forward projection	114
718. Length limits—rear overhang	114
719. Length limits—trailer drawbar	115
Division 4—Mass and Dimension Permits	116
720. Mass and dimension permits	116
721. Application for mass and dimension permit	117
722. Issue of mass and dimension permit	117
723. Permit to be carried and produced	118
724. General mass and dimension permit	118
PART 7A—LOAD RESTRAINT	120
750. Definitions	120
751. Load on heavy vehicle or combination	120
PART 8—USE OF VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS	122
801. Modifications to vehicles	122
802. Mass and dimensions of towed vehicles and braking ability	122
803. Towing using coupling and draw bar	124
804. Joining of prime mover and semi-trailer	125
805. Attachment of side-car	125
806. L.P. gas sign	126
807. Load projecting from vehicle	127
808. Noise	130
809. Tyres	130
810. Retreaded tyres	131
811. Night driving—headlamps	131
812. Night driving—rear red lamps	132
813. Night driving—front lamps of side-car and motor cycle trailer	132
814. Night driving—number plate lamps	133

815. Night driving—other lamps	134
816. Other lamps to be in working order	134

Regulation	Page
817. Fog lamps	135
818. Lamps, reflectors and signs to be kept clean and unobscured	135
819. No more than one trailer etc. to be attached to motor vehicle	135

820. Tyre pressures not to exceed certain limits	136
821. Restriction on number plate covers	136
822. Offences in respect of use of vehicles	137
823. Certain information to be displayed on certain vehicles	138
824. Name of owner to be displayed on certain motor vehicles	139

RECREATION VEHICLES	141
Division 1—Registration Procedures for Recreation Vehicles	141
901. Introduction	141
902. Application for registration of a recreation vehicle	141
903. Application to be made by owner	142
904. Inspection of recreation vehicle	143
905. Registration of recreation vehicle	143
906. Renewal of registration	144
Division 2—Certificates of Registration of Recreation Vehicles	146
907. Form of certificates of registration	146
908. Duplicate registration certificate	146
Division 3—Alteration of Description of Recreation Vehicles	146
909. Alteration of vehicle description	146

Recreation Vehicles	147
910. Vehicle must display number plate	147
911. Method of displaying number plates	148
912. Replacement number plates	149
913. Return of number plates	150
914. Transfer of registration number	150
915. Offences in relation to number plates of recreation vehicles	151
Division 5—Registration Labels for Recreation Vehicles	152
916. Fixing of registration labels	152
917. Duplicate label	154
918. Offences in relation to registration labels	154
Division 6—Recreation Vehicle Identification Numbers	154
919. Vehicle identification numbers must be stamped etc.	155

Regulation	Page
920. Missing engine or vehicle identification number	155
921. Altered or defaced engine or vehicle identification number	155

permission 923. Change of engine must be notified	156
156
924. Inspection of identification numbers	157
925. Member of police force etc. may inspect identification numbers	157
Division 7—Transfer of Registration of Recreation Vehicles	158
926. Application of Part	158
927. Definitions	158
928. Requirement on transfer	159
929. Suspension of registration	160
930. Effect of suspension of registration	163
931. Repossession etc. by financiers	163

934. Suspension of registration on cheque being dishonoured	166
935. Voluntary cancellation of registration	167
936. Cancellation of registration by the Corporation	167
937. Cancellation of registration of unroadworthy vehicles	168

Division 9—Construction Requirements of Recreation Vehicles	170
939. General construction requirements	170
940. Safety of steering gear	170
941. Driver's view	170
942. Turning circle	170
943. Brakes—3 wheels or less	170
944. Brakes—more than 3 wheels	171
945. Service brake to act on wheels	171
946. Parking brake	171
947. Lights	172
948. Silencing device	172
949. Certain warning instruments forbidden	172
PART 10—USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PLACES	173
1001. Excessive smoke, noise or smell	173
1002. Noise	173

1005. Offences in respect of use of vehicles in a public place	174
1006. Section 41 procedures	174
PART 10A—HAZARDOUS AREAS	177
1050. Declaration of hazardous area	177
1051. Driving in hazardous areas	177
1052. Requirements for vehicles in hazardous areas	178
PART 11—APPROVED EQUIPMENT	180
1101. Power to prohibit sale of equipment	180
PART 12—FEES	181
1201. Registration and transfer fees	181
1202. Other fees	181
1203. Search and extract fees	181
1204. Refunds	182
1205. Application of fees	182
1206. Fees for interstate registration functions	183
PART 13—REVOCATION	184
1301. Revocation	184

SCHEDULES	185
SCHEDULE 1—Fees for registration and transfer of registration	185
SCHEDULE 2—Miscellaneous fees	195
SCHEDULE 3—Revoked	196
SCHEDULE 4—Search and extract fees	198

Regulation	Page
2. Table of Amendments	200
3. Explanatory Details	203

"appropriate transfer fee" means the appropriate fee (if any) ascertained in	Reg. 105(1) def. of
"appropriate
accordance with Schedule 1;	transfer fee" inserted by
S.R. No. 13/1994
reg. 4(b).

"authorised officer", in relation to a provision of these Regulations, means an officer of the	def. of
"authorised officer"
Corporation authorised in writing by the	amended by
Corporation or an officer of the Department	S.R. Nos 265/1989
of Transport authorised in writing by the	reg. 6(c),
Secretary to the Department of Transport—	126/1994 reg. 4.
(a) for the purposes of that provision; or (b) for the purposes of the corresponding

*	*	*	*	*	def. of "Authority"
revoked by S.R. No.
268/1989 reg. 6(a).
Reg. 105(1)

"axle" has the same meaning as in the National	def. of "axle"
Schedule;	inserted by S.R. No.
171/1997 reg. 5.

"gross vehicle mass" has the same meaning as in regulation 205 of the Road Safety	def. of "gross
vehicle mass" inserted by
(Procedures) Regulations 1988;	S.R. No. 147/1991
reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
"hazardous area" means an area in respect of which a declaration under regulation 1050 is	def. of
"hazardous area"
in force;	inserted by S.R. No.
90/1996 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
"heavy motor vehicle" means a vehicle of a kind referred to in Division 1 of Part 2 of the	def. of "heavy
motor vehicle"
National Schedule;	inserted by S.R. No.
171/1997 reg. 5.
Reg. 105(1)
"heavy vehicle" means a vehicle of a kind referred to in Part 2 of the National Schedule	def. of "heavy
vehicle" inserted by
with an MRC exceeding 4·5 tonnes;	S.R. No. 190/1995
reg. 5(b).
Reg. 105(1)
"licensed tester" means a person who holds a current tester's licence issued by the	def. of
"licensed tester"
Corporation under Division 2 of Part 6;	amended by S.R. No.
268/1989 reg. 6(c).