Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)
Western Australia
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012
Western Australia
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014
These regulations are the
These regulations come into operation on the day fixed under the
In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears —
agricultural combination means a combination that includes at least one agricultural vehicle;
agricultural implement means a vehicle without its own motive power, built to perform agricultural tasks;
agricultural machine means a machine with its own motive power, built to perform agricultural tasks;
agricultural vehicle means an agricultural implement or agricultural machine;
Airservices Australia means the body established by the
Airservices Australia vehicle means a vehicle driven by any of the following persons in the course of the person’s duty to Airservices Australia —
(a) the Chief Executive Officer appointed under the
(b) a person appointed to act as the Chief Executive Officer under the
(c) a person employed under the
(d) a person engaged as a consultant under the
air storage tank, of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing compressed air;
articulated bus means a bus with at least 2 rigid sections that allow passengers access between the sections and are connected to allow rotary movement between the sections;
Australian Border Force has the meaning given in the
Australian Border Force vehicle means a vehicle driven by an Immigration and Border Protection worker in the course of the worker’s duty to the Australian Border Force;
Australian Design Rule
Australian Standard
B‑double means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;
bicycle has the meaning given in the
bus means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);
car means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that —
(a) seats not more than 9 adults (including the driver); and
(b) has a body commonly known as a sedan, station wagon, utility, coupe, convertible or roadster; and
(c) has 4 or more wheels;
car or bus means a motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, or a motorised wheelchair, built mainly to carry people and includes the type of vehicle known as a utility;
centre line, of an axle, means —
(a) for an axle consisting of 1 shaft — a line parallel to the length of the axle and passing through the centre of the axle; or
(b) for an axle consisting of 2 shafts — a line in the vertical plane passing through —
(i) the centres of both shafts; and
(ii) the centres of the wheels on the shafts;
centre line, of an axle group, means —
(a) if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other axle — a vertical line located one‑third of the way from the centre line of the axle with more tyres towards the centre line of the axle with fewer tyres; and
(b) in any other case — a line located midway between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group;
certificate of inspection means a certificate of inspection issued under regulation 18;
character includes letter and numeral;
combination means a group of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle connected to one or more vehicles;
compliance plate, in relation to a vehicle, means a plate that —
(a) is approved by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board; and
(b) relates to the vehicle; and
(c) indicates that the vehicle complies with each ADR applicable to vehicles of that make, model and year of manufacture;
controlled access bus means a bus, except an articulated bus, over 12.5 m long;
converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle, and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semi‑trailer into a dog trailer;
dangerous goods has the meaning given the
daytime means the period from sunrise to sunset;
defect notice means a notice mentioned in section 71(1);
diesel engine means an engine that works on the compression‑ignition principle;
dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semi‑trailer and converter dolly) with —
(a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and
(b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;
drawbar means a part of a trailer (except a semi‑trailer) connecting the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;
electric rideable device has the meaning given in the
engine identification number, for a vehicle, means the vehicle’s engine identification number that is required under regulation 274(2);
escort vehicle means a motor vehicle that is being used —
(a) to transport a police officer or an authorised person as defined in the
(b) to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle;
fifth wheel coupling means a device, except the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi‑trailer), used with a prime mover, semi‑trailer, or converter dolly, to allow quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;
front fog light means a light used to improve the illumination of the road in case of fog, snowfall, heavy rain or a dust storm;
goods vehicle means a motor vehicle built or modified to be used primarily to carry goods or materials used in any trade, business or industry;
gross trailer mass
high‑beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so that, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the low‑beam position;
(a) in relation to a vehicle manufactured before 1 July 1988 —
(i) if the vehicle has an engine identification number or an individual chassis identification number — that number; or
(ii) if there is no such number — any number legibly and durably stamped on the vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer;
(b) in relation to a vehicle manufactured after 30 June 1988 —
(i) if the vehicle has a VIN — that number; or
(ii) in any other case — any number legibly and durably stamped on the vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer to identify the vehicle;
(c) if the CEO has, under a written law, allotted a number to replace a number mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) — the replacement number;
(d) if a number mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) has been replaced under a corresponding law — the replacement number;
Immigration and Border Protection worker has the meaning given in the
inspection station has the meaning given in section 70;
left, for a vehicle, means to the left of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing to the front of the vehicle;
licence holder, in relation to a vehicle, means a person in whose name the vehicle is licensed;
load‑sharing suspension system means an axle group suspension system that —
(a) is built to divide the load between the tyres on the group so that no tyre carries a mass over 10% more than the mass that it would carry if the load were divided equally; and
(b) has effective damping characteristics on all axles of the group;
loaded mass, of a vehicle, means the total mass of the vehicle and its load;
low‑beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so that, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is —
(a) not higher than the centre of the headlight or fog light, when measured 8 m in front of the vehicle; and
(b) not more than 1 m higher than the level where the motor vehicle is standing, when measured 25 m in front of the vehicle;
mass rating for charging
(a) the maximum permissible loaded mass of the vehicle as stated on the RAV for that vehicle; or
(b) if the maximum permissible loaded mass of the vehicle is not stated on the RAV — the mass recorded on the compliance plate as —
(i) the aggregate trailer mass; or
(ii) the gross trailer mass rating; or
(iii) the GVM;
or
(c) if the vehicle is not entered on the RAV and does not have a compliance plate — the maximum permissible loaded mass of the vehicle as determined by the CEO;
metropolitan region means the region described in the
moped means a motor cycle or motor tricycle that —
(a) is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 50 km/h; and
(b) either —
(i) has an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm
(ii) is not powered by a piston engine;
motor cycle means a motor vehicle, other than a motorised wheelchair or a goods vehicle, that is not equipped with a permanent cab and cab roof and that —
(a) is designed to travel on 2 wheels, or, with a sidecar attached, 3 wheels; or
(b) has 3 wheels arranged so that the axis of rotation of 2 wheels lies on the same straight line and each of those 2 wheels is equidistant from the third;
motor home means a motor vehicle built for human habitation;
motorised scooter has the meaning given in the
motorised wheelchair means a chair‑type vehicle that —
(a) is fitted with 3 or more wheels; and
(b) is fitted and designed only for the use of persons with a physical disability;
motor tricycle means a motor vehicle with 3 wheels, but does not include a two‑wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a third wheel;
motor vehicle means a vehicle to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle;
mudguard means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, that is built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable, catch or deflect downwards any stone, mud, water or other substance thrown up by the rotation of the wheel to which the fitting or device is fitted;
nearer side of the vehicle, in relation to a light or reflector fitted to a vehicle, means the side of the vehicle that is closest to where the light or reflector is fitted;
omnibus has the meaning given in section 130;
operator, in relation to a vehicle, means a person who otherwise controls or directs the operations of the vehicle;
over‑mass, in relation to a vehicle, means having a mass that exceeds an applicable mass requirement (whether or not the vehicle also has a dimension that exceeds an applicable dimension requirement);
oversize, in relation to a vehicle, means having a dimension that exceeds an applicable dimension requirement (whether or not the vehicle also has a mass that exceeds an applicable mass requirement);
parking brake, of a vehicle, means the brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary while the vehicle is parked;
pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or a single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;
pilot vehicle means a motor vehicle, other than an escort vehicle, being used to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle;
point of articulation means —
(a) the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel; or
(b) the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling; or
(c) the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable assembly; or
(d) the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle, of a dog trailer; or
(e) the coupling pivot point of a semi‑trailer;
pole‑type trailer, except in Part 11 Division 1 means a trailer that —
(a) is attached to a towing vehicle by a pole, or an attachment fitted to the pole; and
(b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members, or other long objects, that can generally support themselves like beams between supports;
prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semi‑trailer;
RAV means the Register of Approved Vehicles kept under the
rear overhang, of a vehicle, means the distance between the rear overhang line and the rear of the vehicle;
right, for a vehicle, means to the right of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing to the front of the vehicle;
road train means a combination, except a B‑double, consisting of a motor vehicle towing at least 2 trailers (counting as a single trailer a converter dolly supporting a semi‑trailer);
section means section of the Act;
semi‑trailer means a trailer (including a pole‑type trailer) that has —
(a) one axle group or single axle to the rear; and
(b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover;
service brake, for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to decelerate the vehicle;
set, in relation to number plates of any kind, means one or more plates each of which bears the same characters;
side marker light means a light fitted to the side of a vehicle indicating the presence and length of the vehicle when viewed on that side;
single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;
special purpose vehicle means a motor vehicle, other than a tow truck or an agricultural vehicle, built for a purpose other than carrying a load, except for water in the case of concrete pumps and fire trucks;
street rod vehicle means a vehicle that has been modified for safe road use and that —
(a) has a body and frame that were built before 1949; or
(b) is a replica of a vehicle the body and frame of which were built before 1949;
(a) to carry;
(b) to lift and tow;
(c) to lift and carry;
(d) to lift for the purpose of towing;
(a) a motor vehicle that is —
(i) equipped with a crane, winch, ramp or other lifting or loading device; and
(ii) used or intended to be used for the towing or salvaging of a motor vehicle;
or
(b) a combination consisting of a prime mover towing a semi‑trailer that is —
(i) equipped with a crane, winch, ramp or other lifting or loading device; and
(ii) used or intended to be used for the towing or salvaging of a motor vehicle.
trailer means a vehicle without its own motive power that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;
turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads, but does not allow quick separation of its upper and lower rotating elements, and that is used to connect and allow articulation between —
(a) a prime mover and semi‑trailer; or
(b) the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of the trailer; or
(c) a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted;
unloaded mass has the meaning given in the
vacuum storage tank, of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing air at low pressure;
vehicle identification number
yellow includes amber.
[Regulation 3 amended: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5063; 29 Mar 2019 p. 962‑4; SL 2021/37 r. 4; SL 2021/93 r. 9; SL 2021/81 r. 4; SL 2021/199 r. 8; SL 2022/149 r. 5; SL 2022/174 r. 4.]
A reference in these regulations to the driving or use of a vehicle is a reference to the driving or use of the vehicle on a road.
Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to a distance between 2 lines that are parallel is a reference to the distance measured at right angles between the lines.
If a provision of these regulations requires a vehicle to have any kind of equipment, the provision must be taken to be not complied with if the equipment is not in working order.
For the purposes of these regulations a vehicle that is being, or has been, restored to its manufacturer’s specifications, so far as it is practicable to meet the specifications, must be taken to have been built when it was originally built and not when it was restored.
(1) A diagram in these regulations is part of the regulations.
(2) A diagram of something other than the diagram in regulation 373(3) is an illustrative example of the thing in black and white, but does not represent its dimensions or the dimensions of any part of it.
For the purposes of these regulations, a vehicle must be taken not to comply with the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of vehicle if —
(a) the vehicle is registered as a statutory write‑off or a repairable write‑off in the Written‑Off Vehicle Register, and the registration has not been cancelled under regulation 158; or
(b) the vehicle’s identifier is the same number as a number that is registered in the Written‑Off Vehicle Register as the identifier of a vehicle to which paragraph (a) applies; or
(c) the vehicle is registered in the Written‑Off Vehicle Register under regulation 158A, and the registration has not been cancelled under regulation 158B; or
(d) the vehicle’s identifier is the same number as a number that is registered in the Written‑Off Vehicle Register as the identifier of a vehicle to which paragraph (c) applies.
[Regulation 9 amended: SL 2022/16 r. 4.]
For the definition in section 3(1) of
(1) For the purposes of Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 an offence under one of those Parts must be taken to be a subsequent offence if the person by whom it is committed had previously committed an offence —
(a) under a provision of any of those Parts; or
(b) under the repealed
(2) For the purposes of Part 12 an offence under that Part must be taken to be a subsequent offence if the person by whom it is committed had previously committed an offence —
(a) under any provision of that Part; or
(b) under the repealed
In this Part —
heavy vehicle means —
(a) a vehicle with an MRC exceeding 4 500 kg that is an agricultural vehicle, a car or bus, a goods vehicle, a motor home, a prime mover or a special purpose vehicle; or
(b) a heavy trailer;
vehicle examiner has the meaning given in section 70.
For the purposes of this Part —
(a) 2 axles not more than 1 m apart must be taken to be one axle; and
(b) 3 axles, if the outside axles are not more than 2 m apart, must be taken to be 2 axles; and
(c) 4 axles, if the outside axles are not more than 3.2 m apart, must be taken to be 3 axles.
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under Part 2 of the Act.
(1) For section 4(1), a vehicle licence is required for a vehicle that is a motor vehicle or a trailer.
(2) However, a vehicle licence is not required for a motor vehicle or trailer that is —
(a) an agricultural implement being towed on a road by another vehicle in respect of which a licence or permit under section 13(1) has been granted and is current; or
(b) an unlicensed vehicle of any type being towed on a road by a tow truck in respect of which a licence or permit under section 13(1) has been granted and is current; or
(c) a motor vehicle that is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 10 km/h; or
(d) a vehicle declared as an electric personal transporter under the
(e) a motorised scooter or electric rideable device.
[Regulation 15 amended: Gazette 24 Jun 2016 p. 2343; SL 2021/199 r. 9.]
For section 4(3)(b), the period after the expiry of the licence is 15 days.
For sections 5(3)(a), 9(1)(b) and 19 the standards and requirements for a vehicle are the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of vehicle.
For the purposes of section 19(1) and regulation 24(2) only these persons may examine a vehicle and issue a certificate of inspection —
(a) a vehicle examiner;
(b) a police officer.
A person authorised under paragraph (b) of the definition of
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle examiner means a person authorised under paragraph (b) of the definition of
(2) The authorisation of a vehicle examiner may specify a class of vehicle the examination of which may be undertaken at a place other than an inspection station.
(3) A certificate of inspection in relation to a vehicle examined by a vehicle examiner is of no effect unless —
(a) the examination of the vehicle is undertaken at an inspection station; or
(b) the vehicle is of a class specified under subregulation (2) in the authorisation of the vehicle examiner.
The minimum age at which an individual may apply for the grant or transfer of a vehicle licence for —
(a) a vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle is 16 years; or
(b) a heavy vehicle is 18 years.
An application for the grant or transfer of a vehicle licence must be accompanied by proof of the applicant’s age and identity that the CEO requires.
(1) The CEO may require an applicant for the grant or transfer of a vehicle licence to give the CEO, within the time specified by the CEO, proof of the ownership of the vehicle or any other document or information that the CEO requires to determine the application and may require the applicant to verify the information by statutory declaration.
(2) The CEO may refuse to consider an application if the applicant does not comply with a requirement under subregulation (1) within the specified time.
(1) If an application for the grant, renewal or transfer of a vehicle licence is received and, under an order under section 19(1), the grant, renewal or transfer, as the case may be, of that licence is prohibited unless and until the vehicle has been examined and a certificate of inspection has been issued, the CEO must either —
(a) examine the vehicle; or
(b) require the applicant to produce to the CEO a certificate of inspection that was issued not more than 3 months before the date of the application.
(2) If an application for the grant or renewal of a vehicle licence is received and subregulation (1) does not apply, the CEO may, if the CEO thinks necessary —
(a) examine the vehicle; or
(b) require the applicant to cause the vehicle to be examined by a vehicle examiner or police officer,
and must not grant or renew the licence if the vehicle is not found to be a vehicle that may be licensed under regulation 34, 35 or 36.
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An applicant for the grant or transfer of a vehicle licence must, if required by the CEO, provide evidence of a record of a kind mentioned in the
(a) the unladen mass supported on the vehicle’s front axle including the mass of the axle or any axle group; and
(b) the unladen mass supported on the vehicle’s rear axle or axle group including the mass of the axle or any axle group.
(1) The CEO must not grant a licence for a vehicle —
(a) unless the vehicle has an engine identification number and there is compliance with regulation 274; or
(b) if the vehicle’s engine identification number has been, or appears to have been altered, defaced, obliterated or removed.
(2) The CEO must not grant a licence for a motor vehicle, trailer or semi‑trailer manufactured on or after 1 January 1989 —
(a) unless the vehicle has a VIN and there is compliance with regulation 274; or
(b) if the VIN has been, or appears to have been altered, defaced, obliterated or removed.
A licence document must be in a form approved by the CEO.
(1) Except as provided in section 5 and subregulation (2), if an application is made for the grant of a licence —
(a) for a vehicle not previously licensed under the Act, the CEO must grant a licence for the vehicle to the applicant for a period mentioned in regulation 31; or
(b) for a vehicle for which the licence last granted or renewed under the Act expired before the period beginning 15 days before the day on which the application was made, the CEO must grant a licence for the vehicle to the applicant for a period mentioned in regulation 31.
(2) If —
(a) an application is made for the grant of a vehicle licence mentioned in subregulation (1)(b); and
(b) the application is made within the renewal period under regulation 30 in relation to the vehicle licence; and
(c) any number plate issued for the vehicle has not been returned to the CEO,
the CEO may refuse to grant the licence, in which case the application must be taken to be an application for a renewal of the licence last granted or renewed for that vehicle.
(1) In this regulation —
renewal period, in relation to a vehicle licence, means the period —
(a) beginning 3 months before the day on which the licence is to expire; and
(b) in the case of a licence except a seasonal heavy vehicle licence, ending 3 months after the day on which the licence expired; and
(c) in the case of a seasonal heavy vehicle licence, ending —
(i) 2 months after the day on which the licence expired; or
(ii) 11 months after the day on which the licence was granted,
whichever comes first.
(2) Except as provided in section 5, for section 6(2)(b), if an application for the renewal of a vehicle licence is made within the renewal period, the CEO must renew the licence for a period mentioned in regulation 31.
(3) If an application for the renewal of a vehicle licence is made before the renewal period, the CEO must refuse to renew the licence.
(4) If an application for the renewal of a vehicle licence is made after the renewal period, the CEO must refuse to renew the licence and the application must be taken to be an application for the grant of a licence for the vehicle.
(5) For the purposes of section 6(2)(c), a renewal of a vehicle licence within the period beginning 15 days after the day on which the licence expired continues the licence.
(6) For the purposes of section 6(2)(d), when a vehicle licence is renewed more than 15 days after the day on which the licence expired, the licence must be taken as having effect from the time the licence is renewed.
(1) The period for which a vehicle licence, except a seasonal heavy vehicle licence, must be granted is a period elected by the applicant for the grant, being —
(a) a period of 1 year, 6 months or 3 months; or
(b) if the CEO so approves in a particular case — any period up to 1 year.
(1A) The period for which a vehicle licence, except a seasonal heavy vehicle licence, must be renewed is a period elected by the applicant for the renewal, being —
(a) a period of 1 year, 6 months or 3 months; or
(b) if regulation 31A applies to the licence holder in relation to renewal of the vehicle licence — a period of 1 month; or
(c) if the CEO so approves in a particular case — any period up to 1 year.
(2) The period for which a seasonal heavy vehicle licence must be granted is a period elected by the applicant for the grant, being —
(a) a period of 6 months, 5 months, 4 months or 3 months; or
(b) if the CEO so approves in a particular case — any period up to one year.
(3) The period for which a seasonal heavy vehicle licence must be renewed is a period elected by the applicant for the renewal, being —
(a) a period of one month; or
(b) if the CEO so approves in a particular case — any period up to one year.
(4) The period for which a licence is granted begins on the day on which the licence is granted.
(5) The period for which a licence is renewed begins on the day after the day on which the licence expires.
[Regulation 31 amended: SL 2022/149 r. 6.]
(1) In this regulation —
direct debit agreement means an agreement, in a form approved by the CEO, for the payment of a renewal charge by direct debit;
renewal charge, for the renewal of a vehicle licence, means the amount required to be paid under section 5(1)(b)(i) for the renewal of the vehicle licence.
(2) For the purposes of regulation 31(1A)(b), this regulation applies to a licence holder in relation to renewal of a vehicle licence if —
(a) the licence holder is not prohibited under subregulation (3) from monthly renewal of the vehicle licence; and
(b) the licence holder has elected to pay the renewal charge by direct debit from a bank account by submitting a direct debit request in a form approved by the CEO that contains the details of the bank account; and
(c) the licence holder has accepted the terms of the direct debit agreement; and
(d) neither the direct debit request nor the direct debit agreement have been cancelled or suspended in accordance with their terms; and
(e) the licence holder pays the renewal charge by direct debit in accordance with the direct debit request and the direct debit agreement; and
(f) if the vehicle licence is not currently for a period of 1 month pursuant to an election under regulation 31(1A)(b) — there are at least 27 clear days between the day on which the direct debit request is submitted and the day on which the licence is to expire; and
(g) the vehicle for which the renewal of a vehicle licence is sought is of a type approved by the CEO under subregulation (4).
(3) The CEO may, by written notice to the licence holder of a vehicle licence, prohibit the licence holder from monthly renewal of that vehicle licence.
(4) The CEO may approve, in writing, a type of vehicle for the purposes of subregulation (2)(g).
(5) The CEO must publish, on a website maintained by or on behalf of the department of the Public Service principally assisting in the administration of the Act, a list of the types of vehicles approved under subregulation (4).
[Regulation 31A inserted: SL 2022/149 r. 7.]
Despite regulations 29, 30 and 31, the CEO may, on the application of a licence holder of 3 or more vehicle licences —
(a) vary the licences so that they all expire on the same day, being a day selected by the CEO; and
(b) if licences have been varied under paragraph (a), grant or renew any other vehicle licence held by the same licence holder so that the licence expires on the day mentioned in that paragraph.
For section 17, the classes of vehicle licences are Class A, Class B and Class C.
The CEO may license a motor vehicle as of Class A, for unlimited use, if the vehicle complies, in every respect, with the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of motor vehicle, and not otherwise.
(1) The CEO may license, as of Class B, a motor vehicle that does not comply, in some respect, with the standards and requirements set out in Parts 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of motor vehicle, as long as —
(a) the vehicle complies with Part 8; and
(b) the use of the vehicle is limited in the manner directed by the CEO and, in any event, is so limited that it will not constitute a hazard to other road users.
(2) The CEO may license a motor vehicle as of Class B if the vehicle —
(a) is an agricultural machine; or
(b) is a vehicle that does not comply with Part 8 but the licensing of the vehicle is specially approved, or the licensing of vehicles of its class is generally approved, by the CEO and the use of the vehicle is limited in conformity with any conditions to which that approval is subject.
(3) The CEO must endorse each licence of Class B with the conditions imposed on the use of the vehicle.
(1) The CEO may license, as of Class C, a vehicle that —
(a) does not comply with Part 8; and
(b) is constructed, or has a weight carried by one or more axles, so that it could not, without reconstruction, be made to comply with Part 8; and
(c) is of a class not designed primarily for the carriage of passengers or goods, but for use in the industrial pursuits of mining, quarrying, earth moving, earth drilling, forestry, timber getting, the making, maintenance or cleaning of roads or the construction of major works,
if the licensing of the vehicle is specially approved, or the licensing of vehicles of its class is generally approved, by the CEO and the use of the vehicle is limited in conformity with any condition to which that approval is subject.
(2) The CEO must endorse each licence of Class C with the conditions imposed on the use of the vehicle.
A person must not use, or permit an employee of the person to use, a vehicle the subject of a Class B or Class C licence in breach of a condition imposed on the use of the vehicle.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(1) In this regulation —
goods vehicle derivative means a self‑propelled special purpose vehicle in which the forward part of the body form and the greater part of the mechanical equipment are the same as in a goods vehicle;
Table means the Table to subregulation (4);
trailer derivative means a caravan (trailer type) or plant trailer, in which the body form and the greater part of the mechanical equipment are the same as in a trailer or semi‑trailer.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation —
(a) a converter dolly and a semi‑trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and
(b) a vehicle exceeds the maximum permissible axle loading if, and only if, the mass supported on any axle or axle group of the vehicle exceeds the applicable mass requirement.
(3) For section 17, and without limiting regulation 33, the classes of licences for heavy vehicles are set out in the Table.
(4) The CEO must license a heavy vehicle as of a particular class according to these features as indicated in the Table —
(a) the description of the vehicle;
(b) the number of axles that the vehicle has;
(c) the MRC of the vehicle.
Table — Classes of licences for heavy vehicles
1B2 | 2 | 12 000 kg or under | |||||
2B2 | 2 | over 12 000 kg | |||||
2B3 | 3 | any | |||||
AB3 | 3 | any | |||||
1R2 | 2 | 12 000 kg or under | nil | ||||
2R2 | 2 | over 12 000 kg | nil | ||||
1R3 | 3 | 16 500 kg or under | nil | ||||
2R3 | 3 | over 16 500 kg | nil | ||||
1R4 | 4 | 20 000 kg or under | nil | ||||
2R4 | 4 | over 20 000 kg | nil | ||||
1R5 | 5 or more | 20 000 kg or under | nil | ||||
2R5 | 5 or more | over 20 000 kg | nil | ||||
SR2 | 2 | any | 1 | ||||
SR3 | 3 | any | 1 | ||||
SR4 | 4 | any | 1 | ||||
SR5 | 5 | any | 1 | ||||
MR2 | 2 | any | 1 | ||||
MR3 | 3 | any | 1 | ||||
MR4 | 4 | any | 1 | ||||
MR5 | 5 or more | any | 1 | ||||
LR2 | 2 | any | |||||
LR3 | 3 | any | |||||
LR4 | 4 | any | |||||
LR5 | 5 or more | any | |||||
SP2 | 2 | any | 1 semi‑trailer and nil other trailers | ||||
SP3 | 3 | any | 1 semi‑trailer and nil other trailers | ||||
SP4 | 4 | any | 1 semi‑trailer and nil other trailers | ||||
SP5 | 5 or more | any | 1 semi‑trailer and nil other trailers | ||||
MC2 | 2 | any | 2 semi‑trailers if no other trailers, otherwise 1 semi‑trailer | ||||
MC3 | 3 | any | 2 semi‑trailers if no other trailers, otherwise 1 semi‑trailer | ||||
MC4 | 4 | any | 2 semi‑trailers if no other trailers, otherwise 1 semi‑trailer | ||||
MC5 | 5 or more | any | 2 semi‑trailers if no other trailers, otherwise 1 semi‑trailer | ||||
HT | any | any | |||||
PSV | any | any | |||||
TSV | any | any | |||||
OSV2 | 1 or 2 | any | |||||
OSV3 | 3 | any | |||||
OSV4 | 4 | any | |||||
OSV5 | 5 | any | |||||
OSV6 | 6 | any | |||||
OSV7 | 7 | any | |||||
OSV8 | 8 | any | |||||
OSV9 | 9 | any | |||||
(5) If more than one class is appropriate for a vehicle —
(a) of that description; and
(b) with that number of axles; and
(c) with that MRC,
the licence must be of whichever of those classes the owner of the vehicle nominates before the licence is granted or renewed.
(1) If in column 4 of the Table to regulation 38(4) —
(a) “nil” is indicated, a licence of the class described in column 1 of the Table includes a condition that the vehicle must not be used to haul a heavy trailer; or
(b) a number is indicated, a licence of the class described in column 1 of the Table includes a condition that the vehicle must not be used to haul more than that number of heavy trailers; or
(c) a number is indicated followed by a trailer description, a licence of the class described in column 1 of the Table includes a condition that the vehicle must not be used to haul more than that number of heavy trailers of that description but unless otherwise specified the hauling of trailers not of that description is not limited; or
(d) “nil” is indicated followed by a trailer description, a licence of that class includes a condition that the vehicle must not be used to haul a heavy trailer of that description.
(2) A vehicle licence of class SR2, SR3, SR4 or SR5 in the Table to regulation 38(4) includes a condition that the vehicle must not be used to haul a heavy trailer if the vehicle and trailer together have more than 6 axles or a mass greater than 42.5 t.
The CEO must grant or renew a heavy vehicle licence with the endorsement “seasonal” if the person making the application for the grant or renewal specifies that the vehicle is to be used only —
(a) on a road; or
(b) for seasonal work during the year beginning on the day the licence is granted.
A person must not use, or permit an employee of the person to use, a heavy vehicle the subject of a licence in breach of a condition imposed on the use of the vehicle.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(1) A person must not drive, or cause or permit to be driven, a vehicle licensed as of Class C, unless the vehicle licence is carried in or on the vehicle.
(2) The holder of a Class B or Class C licence or a person having it in the person’s possession must, if required to do so by a police officer, produce the vehicle licence for inspection.
In this Division —
permit means a permit under section 13(1).
(1) An application for a permit must specify the period for which the applicant requests the permit to have effect which may be a period —
(a) not exceeding 2 days; or
(b) of one month or any number of months up to and including 12 months.
(2) An application for a permit in relation to a vehicle that —
(a) does not comply with the requirements necessary for licensing the vehicle under the Act; and
(b) is designed or used primarily for recreational, sporting or like purposes,
must be made in writing to the CEO at least 14 days before the commencement of the period in respect of which the permit is requested.
(3) An application for a permit must be accompanied by the relevant fee under subregulation (4).
(4) The fee payable for a permit is —
(a) if the permit is requested in respect of a period not exceeding 2 days, $6.80; and
(b) if the permit is requested in respect of a period of one or more months, the greater of —
(i) the amount assessed by dividing 10% of the relevant vehicle licence charge by 12 then multiplying that sum by the number of months in respect of which the permit is requested; or
(ii) $26.40.
(5) If the CEO is also required or requested to incorporate a policy of insurance under the
(a) the appropriate premium for the policy of insurance under that Act; and
(b) the duty payable on the policy of insurance under the
[Regulation 44 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2037; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1996; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 31 May 2019 p. 1724; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2023/43 r. 21; SL 2024/58 r. 23.]
(1) A permit document must be in a form approved by the CEO.
(2) The permit document must set out —
(a) any conditions imposed on the grant of the permit in addition to the requirements specified by the CEO as mentioned in section 13(1); and
(b) the period for which the permit has effect.
(3) The grant of a permit incorporating a policy of insurance under the
A person must not drive, or cause or permit the driving of, a vehicle for which a permit has been granted, except in accordance with the permit.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
A person must not use or cause to be used a vehicle on which there is displayed a sign which indicates that the vehicle or its load exceeds a dimension requirement, unless at the time that the vehicle is so used, a sign of that kind is required to be displayed on the vehicle by a permit.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(1) The CEO must, on request, issue to the licence holder of a vehicle or, in the event of that person’s death, to the person’s executor, a duplicate or certified copy of the vehicle licence document for the vehicle.
(2) A fee of $6.90 is payable for the issue of the duplicate or certified copy if the request is made in person or by telephone.
[Regulation 48 inserted: SL 2022/67 r. 10; amended: SL 2023/43 r. 22.]
If a vehicle’s licence is suspended or cancelled or has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud, a licence holder of the vehicle must, if required to do so by a police officer, forthwith deliver up the licence.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(1) In this regulation —
personal details, in relation to a person, means —
(a) the person’s full name;
(b) the address of where the person is currently living.
(2) A person who is a licence holder of a vehicle must, within 21 days after each change to the person’s personal details that are specified in the licence, give the CEO notice of the change and of the new personal details either in writing or in any other manner approved by the CEO.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 1 PU.
(1) In this regulation —
new owner has the meaning given in section 10(4).
(2) A person who, as principal or agent, disposes of a used licensed vehicle, must ensure that at the time of the disposal the new owner of the vehicle is given the current licence document for the vehicle.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(3) A person who, as principal or agent, disposes of a used vehicle the licence for which has expired in the 3 month period before the time of the disposal, must ensure that at the time of the disposal the new owner of the vehicle is given the most recent licence document for the vehicle.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 2 PU.
(1) In this Division —
agricultural special purpose vehicle means a special purpose vehicle that the CEO is satisfied will be used exclusively in a farming business;
(2) A reference in this Division to a vehicle being used for any purpose is to be read as a reference to the vehicle being used for that purpose during the period in respect of which a vehicle licence for the vehicle is to be granted or renewed.
The charge for granting or renewing a vehicle licence for a vehicle is the charge specified for the vehicle in this Division.
[Regulation 53 amended: SL 2022/57 r. 5.]
(1) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle for a period of one year is —
(a) for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle, the charge payable under Subdivision 2;
(b) for a heavy vehicle, the charge payable under Subdivision 3.
(2) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle for a period of 6 months is one‑half of the charge payable for that vehicle for a period of one year.
(3) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle for a period of 3 months is one‑quarter of the charge payable for that vehicle for a period of one year.
(4) Except as provided in subregulation (4A), the vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle for any other period of less than one year is determined in accordance with this formula —
(4A) The vehicle licence charge payable for renewing a vehicle licence for a vehicle for a period of 1 month pursuant to an election under regulation 31(1A)(b) is one‑twelfth of the charge payable for that vehicle for a period of one year.
(5) A charge for the renewal of a vehicle licence is to be calculated by reference to the charge applicable on the day next succeeding the day on which the licence would have expired but for the renewal.
(6) For the purposes of ascertaining a charge under this Division, the tare of a vehicle is —
(a) as specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer; or
(b) as specified by the CEO if —
(i) the manufacturer has not specified the tare; 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.
[Regulation 54 amended: SL 2022/149 r. 8.]
(1) If an application is made for the grant or renewal of a vehicle licence for a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle and an election is made under regulation 31(1) or (1A) for a 1 year grant or renewal of that licence, the charge for the grant or renewal is reduced by $6.60.
(2) A reduction under subregulation (1) is to be applied before any concession under these regulations.
[Regulation 54A inserted: SL 2022/57 r. 6; amended: SL 2022/149 r. 9.]
This Subdivision applies to vehicles other than heavy vehicles.
[Regulation 55 amended: SL 2022/57 r. 7.]
[
For a car or bus, a goods vehicle or a motor home the charge is $13.20 plus $28.64 per 100 kg, or part of 100 kg, of tare, subject to a maximum charge of $572.00.
[Regulation 57 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1865 and 1871; 27 May 2016 p. 1552; 26 May 2017 p. 2643; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 9; SL 2023/45 r. 27; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a prime mover the charge is $13.20 plus $28.64 per 100 kg, or part of 100 kg, of tare, subject to a maximum charge of $1 514.00.
[Regulation 58 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1865 and 1871; 27 May 2016 p. 1552; 26 May 2017 p. 2643; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 10; SL 2023/45 r. 28; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a trailer other than a towed special purpose vehicle the charge is $13.20 plus $14.32 per 100 kg, or part of 100 kg, of tare.
[Regulation 59 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1866; 27 May 2016 p. 1552; 26 May 2017 p. 2643; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 11; SL 2023/45 r. 29; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a motor cycle the charge is $13.20 plus —
(a) $57.28 for a motor cycle that has a piston engine and an engine capacity that does not exceed 250 cm
(b) $85.92 for a motor cycle that has a piston engine and an engine capacity that exceeds 250 cm
(c) $57.28 for a motor cycle that does not have a piston engine and has a power to weight ratio that does not exceed 150 kW/t; or
(d) $85.92 for a motor cycle that does not have a piston engine and has a power to weight ratio that exceeds 150 kW/t.
[Regulation 60 inserted: SL 2023/45 r. 30; amended: SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a special purpose vehicle the charge is $13.20 plus $7.16 per 100 kg, or part of 100 kg, of the tare, subject to a maximum charge of $132.00.
[Regulation 61 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1866; 27 May 2016 p. 1553; 26 May 2017 p. 2643; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 13; SL 2023/45 r. 31; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
This Subdivision applies to heavy vehicles.
[Regulation 62 amended: SL 2022/57 r. 14.]
For a car or bus the charge is an amount corresponding to the licence class in the Table.
Table
1B2 | 572 |
2B2 | 572 |
2B3 | 3 165 |
AB3 | 572 |
[Regulation 63 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1867‑8; 26 May 2017 p. 2643; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2020/73 r. 5; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 15; SL 2023/45 r. 32; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a goods vehicle or motor home the charge is an amount corresponding to the licence class in the Table.
Table
1R2 | 572 |
2R2 | 985 |
1R3 | 985 |
2R3 | 1 298 |
1R4 | 985 |
2R4 | 1 298 |
1R5 | 985 |
2R5 | 1 298 |
SR2 | 985 |
SR3 | 1 298 |
SR4 | 2 414 |
SR5 | 2 414 |
MR2 | 8 845 |
MR3 | 8 845 |
MR4 | 9 553 |
MR5 | 9 553 |
LR2 | 12 198 |
LR3 | 12 198 |
LR4 | 12 198 |
LR5 | 12 198 |
[Regulation 64 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1868‑9; 26 May 2017 p. 2643-4; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2020/73 r. 5; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 16; SL 2023/45 r. 33; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a prime mover the charge is an amount corresponding to the licence class in the Table.
Table
SP2 | 1 514 |
SP3 | 5 962 |
SP4 | 6 560 |
SP5 | 6 560 |
MC2 | 10 703 |
MC3 | 10 703 |
MC4 | 11 773 |
MC5 | 11 773 |
[Regulation 65 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1869-70; 26 May 2017 p. 2643-4; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2020/73 r. 5; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 17; SL 2023/45 r. 34; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a trailer other than a towed special purpose vehicle (licence class HT) the charge is $572.00 for every axle fitted.
[Regulation 66 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1871; 26 May 2017 p. 2643-4; 25 May 2018 p. 1644; 17 May 2019 p. 1439; SL 2020/73 r. 5; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 18; SL 2023/45 r. 35; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
For a special purpose vehicle the charge is an amount corresponding to the licence class in the Table.
Table
PSV | 132 |
TSV | 132 |
OSV2 | 465 |
OSV3 | 932 |
OSV4 | 1 399 |
OSV5 | 1 866 |
OSV6 | 2 332 |
OSV7 | 2 800 |
OSV8 | 3 266 |
OSV9 | 3 734 |
[Regulation 67 amended: Gazette 27 May 2015 p. 1870-1; 26 May 2017 p. 2643-4; 25 May 2018 p. 1645; 17 May 2019 p. 1439-40; SL 2020/73 r. 5; SL 2021/64 r. 5; SL 2022/57 r. 19; SL 2023/45 r. 36; SL 2024/58 r. 12; SL 2025/65 r. 10.]
This Subdivision does not apply to a seasonally licensed heavy vehicle.
A vehicle licence charge is not payable for a vehicle that —
(a) is owned by the Crown in right of the State and has an MRC not exceeding 4 500 kg; or
(b) is owned by a local government; or
(c) is —
(i) owned by the Crown in any capacity or a local government; and
(ii) under the control of the chief executive officer of the department of the Public Service principally assisting in the administration of the
(iii) to be used exclusively for preventing and extinguishing fires or dealing with other emergencies;
or
(d) is to be used exclusively as an ambulance.
[Regulation 69 amended: Gazette 7 Feb 2017 p. 1178 (disallowed: Gazette 30 Jun 2017 p. 3612
(1) This regulation does not apply to an agricultural machine or agricultural special purpose vehicle.
(2) A vehicle licence charge is not payable for a vehicle if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle is owned by a farmer and is to be used only on the owner’s farm or —
(a) to pass from one portion of the farm to another; or
(b) to travel between the farm and some other place to carry out firefighting or fire prevention operations; or
(c) to travel between the farm and some other place to take part in fire control exercises previously authorised by a bush fire control officer appointed under the
(d) if the farm is in an area that is declared by the Minister administering the
A vehicle licence charge is not payable for a vehicle if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle is owned by a person who is receiving from the Commonwealth agency known as Centrelink the maximum amount of the carer’s payment.
(1) If the CEO is satisfied that exceptional circumstances warrant the refund, waiver or reduction being given in a particular case, the CEO may, in that case —
(a) refund all or part of a payment that has been made in respect of any vehicle licence charge; or
(b) in writing, waive or reduce a vehicle licence charge.
(2) The CEO may, in writing given to a person affected by a decision under subregulation (1)(b), vary or revoke the waiver or reduction.
(3) A refund, waiver or reduction may be given subject to the conditions imposed by the CEO and specified in the licence.
(4) A person must not contravene a condition imposed under subregulation (3).
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 8 PU.
This Subdivision does not apply to a seasonally licensed heavy vehicle.
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) has an unloaded mass exceeding 2 t; and
(b) is to be used exclusively on roads outside the South‑west Division as described in the
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is owned by —
(i) a genuine prospector; or
(ii) a person (other than a company as defined in the
and
(b) is to be used by that prospector or person exclusively or principally in connection with prospecting.
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is owned by a genuine sandalwood puller; and
(b) is to be used by that person exclusively or principally in connection with the pulling of sandalwood.
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is owned by a genuine kangaroo hunter; and
(b) is to be used by that person exclusively or principally in connection with the hunting of kangaroos.
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is owned by a person who is a beekeeper as defined in the
(b) is to be used by the person exclusively or principally in connection with beekeeping.
(1) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) has an unloaded mass exceeding 1 524 kg; and
(b) is owned by a person who carries on the business of transporting stock; and
(c) is to be used by the person exclusively or principally for journeys that involve the carriage of stock.
(2) A vehicle licence in respect of which a reduced vehicle licence charge is paid under subregulation (1) is taken to be subject to conditions that —
(a) the vehicle must not be used for any journey that involves the carriage of goods other than a journey that involves the carriage of stock; and
(b) goods other than stock must not be carried on the vehicle in the course of a journey that involves the carriage of stock unless the carriage of those goods is authorised by the CEO under subregulation (3).
(3) The CEO may, on payment of a fee of $11.50, authorise the use of a vehicle to which this regulation applies to carry goods other than stock on a specified journey or on a specified part of a journey.
(4) An authorisation is to be in writing and may be amended or revoked by the CEO.
(5) All fees received by the CEO under subregulation (3) are to be credited to the Consolidated Account.
(1) This regulation does not apply to —
(a) an agricultural machine or an agricultural special purpose vehicle; or
(b) a vehicle that has an unloaded mass of less than 1 524 kg.
(2) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle that is a goods vehicle, trailer, semi‑trailer or is to be used for the purpose of hauling a trailer or semi‑trailer is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is owned by a farmer; and
(b) is to be used exclusively or principally for carrying the products of, or requisites for, the owner’s farming business.
(3) A reduction under this regulation does not apply at any one time in respect of more than one vehicle used in connection with the carrying on of the same business.
(4) Subregulation (3) does not prevent a reduction applying in respect of —
(a) a semi‑trailer if a reduction also applies in respect of a vehicle that is to be used for the purpose of hauling that semi‑trailer; or
(b) a vehicle if a reduction also applies in respect of a semi‑trailer that is to be hauled by that vehicle.
The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle that is an agricultural machine or agricultural special purpose vehicle is reduced to $4 if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle is only to be used for one or more of these purposes —
(a) to pass from one portion of a farm to another;
(b) to travel between a farm and some other place for farming activities;
(c) to carry out firefighting or fire prevention operations;
(d) to take part in fire control exercises previously authorised by a bush fire control officer appointed under the
(e) if a farm is in an area that is declared by the Minister administering the
The vehicle licence charge payable for a semi‑trailer is reduced by 75% if the CEO is satisfied that, during the period for which the charge is to be calculated —
(a) the semi‑trailer will be towed by a prime mover licensed in the name of the owner of the semi‑trailer and no other prime mover; and
(b) the semi‑trailer will not be towed together with another trailer; and
(c) other semi‑trailers licensed in the name of the owner will be towed by that prime mover and no other prime mover.
[Regulation 82 amended: SL 2022/57 r. 20.]
(1) The vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle is reduced by 50% if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle —
(a) is —
(i) a car or bus with an unloaded mass not exceeding 3 000 kg; or
(ii) a goods vehicle with an unloaded mass not exceeding 3 000 kg; or
(iii) a motor home; or
(iv) a motor cycle; or
(v) a moped as defined in the
and
(b) is owned by a person whom the CEO is satisfied —
(i) is the holder of a current pensioner concession card issued by the Department of Social Security, or the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, of the Commonwealth; or
(ii) is the holder of both a WA Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
(2) A person is not entitled to a reduction under this regulation in respect of more than one vehicle at any one time.
The vehicle licence charge that, but for this regulation, would be payable for a motor home is reduced by 50%.
[Regulation 84 amended: SL 2021/37 r. 5.]
(1) In this regulation —
approved motoring organisation means a body corporate approved under subregulation (4);
classic vehicle means a vehicle that —
(a) is a street rod vehicle; or
(b) if a discount period were to apply in relation to the vehicle — was manufactured in a calendar year that started at least 30 years before the start of the calendar year in which the discount period would begin;
Example for this definition:
For the purposes of paragraph (b) — If a discount period in relation to a vehicle would begin on 1 July 2025, the start of the calendar year in which the discount period would begin is 1 January 2025. The vehicle is a classic vehicle if it was manufactured in a calendar year that started at least 30 years before 1 January 2025, that is, in a calendar year that started on or before 1 January 1995.
discount period means the period for which a reduced charge is paid;
financial member, of an approved motoring organisation, means a person who pays a membership fee to belong to the organisation;
motoring event means an event —
(a) held by an approved motoring organisation; or
(b) held by another person and approved by an approved motoring organisation;
reduced charge means a vehicle licence charge reduced in accordance with subregulation (2).
(2) The vehicle licence charge that, but for this regulation, would be payable for a classic vehicle is reduced by 75% if —
(a) the vehicle is a light vehicle; and
(b) the vehicle is owned by —
(i) an approved motoring organisation; or
(ii) a person who the CEO is satisfied will be a financial member of an approved motoring organisation for the duration of the discount period;
and
(c) the CEO is satisfied the vehicle will not be used —
(i) at motoring events on more than 60 days in a calendar year in which the whole or a part of the discount period occurs; and
(ii) for other purposes (including for testing, maintenance or repair) on more than 30 days in a calendar year in which the whole or a part of the discount period occurs.
(3) A classic vehicle is not used on a day for the purposes of subregulation (2)(c)(ii) if the vehicle is only driven by a repairer of the vehicle within a 5 km radius of the place where the vehicle is tested, maintained or repaired.
(4) The CEO may approve a body corporate as an approved motoring organisation if the CEO is satisfied that the body corporate’s operations include offering membership to persons who own classic vehicles.
(5) The CEO may approve a label to be displayed on a classic vehicle for which a reduced charge is paid.
(6) An owner of a classic vehicle who pays a reduced charge for the vehicle must ensure that, for the duration of the discount period, any label approved by the CEO under subregulation (5) is —
(a) displayed in a conspicuous place on the vehicle; and
(b) unobscured.
Penalty for this subregulation: a fine of 10 PU.
Modified penalty for this subregulation: 4 PU.
[Regulation 84A inserted: SL 2021/37 r. 6; amended: SL 2024/256 r. 4.]
(1) Subject to subregulation (3), only one reduction under this Subdivision is to be applied to the vehicle licence charge payable for a vehicle.
(2) If a vehicle qualifies for 2 or more reductions under this Subdivision, the owner of the vehicle may choose which one is to be applied.
(3) A vehicle licence charge that has been reduced under a regulation in this Subdivision, can be further reduced in accordance with regulation 84.
[Regulation 85 amended: SL 2021/37 r. 7; SL 2022/57 r. 21.]
In this Subdivision —
initial examination, in relation to a school bus or tow truck, means an examination of the vehicle by the CEO for the purposes of the Act, if the vehicle —
(a) has not been licensed in this State; or
(b) has not been examined (other than at a first examination if a subsequent examination is required) as a school bus or tow truck in this State; or
(c) is a tow truck taken to comply with Part 12 Division 1 under regulation 510 that has not been examined (other than at a first examination if a subsequent examination is required) on or after 7 November 2023; or
(d) is required to be examined under a contract with the Authority (as defined in the
(a) motor vehicle that —
(i) is designed to travel on 3 wheels; and
(ii) has an unladen mass of not more than 1 016 kg; and
(iii) is designed with a significant portion of its steering mechanism and other controls similar to those of a motor cycle;
or
(b) motorised wheelchair other than a motorised wheelchair that is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 10 km/h;
other examination, in relation to a school bus or tow truck, means —
(a) an examination of the vehicle by the CEO for the purposes of the Act conducted for the purpose of renewing the vehicle licence; or
(b) any other examination of the vehicle by the CEO for the purposes of the Act that is not an initial examination;
region, in relation to a named region, means the region of that name described in the
school bus has the meaning given in regulation 226.
[Regulation 86 amended: SL 2023/43 r. 23.]
(1) The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO for the purposes of the Act.
(2) This regulation applies only if the examination is conducted in a place other than a region mentioned in this Division.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 181.70 | 144.95 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) examined at an inspection station | 283.60 | 171.20 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) examined at a place other than an inspection station | 326.70 | 239.70 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 377.30 | 171.20 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 323.75 | 171.20 |
All other vehicles | 223.75 | 152.80 |
[Regulation 87 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2037; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1996; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3261; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2186; 31 May 2019 p. 1724; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 10; SL 2022/67 r. 11; SL 2023/43 r. 24; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Gascoyne region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 190.10 | 151.30 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 297.60 | 179.00 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 396.45 | 179.00 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 339.95 | 179.00 |
All other vehicles | 234.45 | 159.60 |
[Regulation 88 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2037; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1996-7; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3262; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2187; 31 May 2019 p. 1724; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 11; SL 2022/67 r. 12; SL 2023/43 r. 25; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Goldfields‑Esperance region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 184.75 | 147.25 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 288.70 | 174.05 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 384.25 | 174.05 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 329.65 | 174.05 |
All other vehicles | 227.65 | 155.25 |
[Regulation 89 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2037‑8; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1997; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3262‑3; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2187; 31 May 2019 p. 1724; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 12; SL 2022/67 r. 13; SL 2023/43 r. 26; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Great Southern region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 185.65 | 147.95 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 290.20 | 174.90 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 386.35 | 174.90 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 331.40 | 174.90 |
All other vehicles | 228.80 | 156.00 |
[Regulation 90 inserted: Gazette 22 Jun 2018 p. 2187‑8; amended: Gazette 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 13; SL 2022/67 r. 14; SL 2023/43 r. 27; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Kimberley region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 195.25 | 155.25 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 306.25 | 183.80 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 408.25 | 183.80 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 349.95 | 183.80 |
All other vehicles | 241.05 | 163.80 |
[Regulation 91 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2038; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1997; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3264; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2188; 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 14; SL 2022/67 r. 15; SL 2023/43 r. 28; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Mid West region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 181.70 | 144.95 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 283.60 | 171.20 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 377.30 | 171.20 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 323.75 | 171.20 |
All other vehicles | 223.75 | 152.80 |
[Regulation 92 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2038; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1998; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3264‑5; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2188‑9; 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 15; SL 2022/67 r. 16; SL 2023/43 r. 29; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Peel region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 181.85 | 145.05 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 283.85 | 171.35 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 377.65 | 171.35 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 324.05 | 171.35 |
All other vehicles | 223.95 | 152.90 |
[Regulation 92A inserted: Gazette 22 Jun 2018 p. 2189; amended: Gazette 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 16; SL 2022/67 r. 17; SL 2023/43 r. 30; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Pilbara region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 204.55 | 162.30 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 321.75 | 192.50 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 429.50 | 192.50 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 367.90 | 192.50 |
All other vehicles | 252.90 | 171.30 |
[Regulation 93 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2038; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1998; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3265; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2189‑90; 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 17; SL 2022/67 r. 18; SL 2023/43 r. 31; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the South West region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 181.70 | 144.95 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 283.60 | 171.20 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 377.30 | 171.20 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 323.75 | 171.20 |
All other vehicles | 223.75 | 152.80 |
[Regulation 93A amended: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1994-5; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3266; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2190; 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 18; SL 2022/67 r. 19; SL 2023/43 r. 32; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The fees specified in the Table are payable by the owner of a vehicle for examination of the vehicle by the CEO in the Wheatbelt region for the purposes of the Act.
Table
Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier | 183.40 | 146.20 |
Heavy vehicle (that is not a school bus or tow truck) | 286.40 | 172.75 |
School bus or tow truck — initial examination | 381.15 | 172.75 |
School bus or tow truck — other examination | 327.00 | 172.75 |
All other vehicles | 225.90 | 154.15 |
[Regulation 94 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2038‑9; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1998; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3266‑7; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2190; 31 May 2019 p. 1725; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 19; SL 2022/67 r. 20; SL 2023/43 r. 33; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
(1) The fee specified in the Table for the place at which is conducted an examination of the licensed vehicle by the CEO for the purpose of verifying the vehicle’s identity or specifications is payable by the vehicle’s owner.
Table
Place other than a region mentioned in this Division | 163.35 |
Gascoyne region | 170.70 |
Goldfields‑Esperance region | 166.05 |
Great Southern region | 166.85 |
Kimberley region | 175.30 |
Mid West region | 163.35 |
Peel region | 163.50 |
Pilbara region | 183.45 |
South West region | 163.35 |
Wheatbelt region | 164.80 |
(2) If the CEO is satisfied that a compliance plate has previously been fitted to a vehicle, but is no longer attached due to loss or damage, then the vehicle is to be taken to be fitted with a compliance plate for the purposes of subregulation (1).
[Regulation 95 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1995-6; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3267; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 34; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
If the controls of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle have been, in the opinion of a person authorised to issue a certificate of inspection in relation to the vehicle, substantially modified to enable use by a person with disability, the owner of that vehicle is exempt from the payment of fees under this Subdivision if that owner is the person for whose use the vehicle has been modified.
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(1) A fee of $13.30 is payable —
(a) by a motor vehicle dealer licensed under the
(b) by the operator of a business manufacturing vehicles wishing to licence a vehicle manufactured in that business.
(2) The fee mentioned in subregulation (1) is not payable in respect of a particular vehicle if the vehicle is examined under regulation 24(1) or (2).
(3) The fee mentioned in subregulation (1) is in addition to any charge payable under regulation 53 in relation to the vehicle.
[Regulation 98 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20.]
(1) Except as provided in subregulation (1A), a recording fee of $9.50 is payable in respect of the grant or renewal of a vehicle licence for a vehicle.
(1A) A recording fee of $1.75 is payable in respect of the renewal of a vehicle licence where the amount referred to in section 5(1)(b)(i) is paid by direct debit from a bank account.
[(2) deleted]
[Regulation 99 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 17 May 2019 p. 1440; SL 2022/149 r. 10; SL 2024/58 r. 14; SL 2025/65 r. 12.]
A fee of $20.50 is payable in respect of the transfer of a vehicle licence.
[Regulation 100 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 35; SL 2024/58 r. 23.]
A fee of $7.59 is payable for a duplicate tax invoice in respect of these —
(a) a vehicle licence renewal notice;
(b) a vehicle licence renewal receipt;
(c) a new vehicle licence;
(d) a vehicle fee adjustment;
(e) a vehicle inspection receipt;
(f) a temporary permit for the movement of an unlicensed vehicle.
[Regulation 101 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
(1) The CEO may, if the CEO is satisfied that exceptional circumstances warrant the refund or exemption being given in a particular case —
(a) refund all or part of a payment that has been made in respect of any fee payable under this Division; or
(b) in writing, exempt a person or a class of persons from payment of any fee payable under this Division or from payment of part of the fee.
(2) The CEO may, in writing given to a person exempted under subregulation (1)(b), vary or revoke the exemption.
(3) An exemption may be given subject to the conditions imposed by the CEO and specified in the exemption.
(4) A person must not contravene a condition of an exemption.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 8 PU.
In this Part —
application means an application under section 22 or 24;
contract of insurance means a contract of insurance mentioned in section 22(2)(b) or 24(2)(c);
licence, in relation to an overseas vehicle, has the meaning given by section 20;
overseas vehicle has the meaning given in section 20.
An application under section 22(1) or 24(1) must set out —
(a) the full name and permanent overseas address of the owner of the vehicle; and
(b) the owner’s principal addresses while in Australia and in this State; and
(c) a description of the vehicle that enables its identification; and
(d) details relating to —
(i) the arrival of the vehicle in, and the proposed removal of the vehicle out of, the Commonwealth and the State; and
(ii) the
(iii) the licence granted in respect of the vehicle in the country from which the vehicle is brought to Australia; and
(iv) the Third Party Insurance Policy required to be held in respect of the vehicle.
For sections 22(2)(d) and 24(2)(e), the standards and requirements for an overseas vehicle are the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of motor vehicle.
(1) The CEO may require the applicant to give the CEO, within the time specified by the CEO, any document or information that the CEO requires to determine the application and may require the applicant to verify the information by statutory declaration.
(2) The CEO may refuse to consider an application if the applicant does not comply with a requirement under subregulation (1) within the specified time.
For section 26(2), the fee for the issue of a temporary number plate or set of temporary number plates is $32.00.
[Regulation 107 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2023/43 r. 36; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
The owner of an overseas vehicle for which a vehicle licence has been granted under Part 3 of the Act must return all temporary plates issued in respect of the vehicle as soon as practicable after the expiration of the vehicle licence or immediately before the vehicle leaves Australia, whichever occurs first.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
In this Part —
authorised on‑demand rank or hail vehicle has the meaning given in the
authorised passenger transport vehicle means a vehicle in relation to which a passenger transport vehicle authorisation is in force;
eligible vehicle means a licensed vehicle that is not —
(a) a vehicle with a seasonal heavy vehicle licence; or
(b) an authorised on‑demand rank or hail vehicle;
imitation plate means —
(a) a replica or imitation of a number plate issued by the CEO or a corresponding authority; or
(b) an article that is so similar to a number plate issued by the CEO or a corresponding authority that it is likely to be confused with such a number plate;
name plate means a name plate issued under regulation 125(1);
on‑demand charter vehicle has the meaning given in the
on‑demand rank or hail vehicle has the meaning given in the
passenger transport service has the meaning given in the
passenger transport vehicle has the meaning given in the
passenger transport vehicle authorisation has the meaning given in the
personalised plates —
(a) in relation to personalised plates issued before 10 June 1988, means reflective plates consisting of no more than 7 characters, the first being a letter and the last being the letter “P”;
(b) in relation to personalised plates issued on or after 10 June 1988, means reflective plates consisting of no more than 6 characters, the first being a letter;
reflective plate means a number plate that has —
(a) non‑reflective identifying characters superimposed on a reflective background; or
(b) reflective identifying characters superimposed on a non‑reflective background;
reserved plate means an ordinary plate, exclusive display rights to which have been allocated under regulation 128A(1) or (2);
special plate means a special plate issued under regulation 125(1);
trade plate means a number plate of a kind mentioned in regulation 132.
[Regulation 109 amended: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2231; SL 2020/91 r. 14; SL 2021/206 r. 4.]
For the purposes of this Part, if the CEO is satisfied that a passenger transport vehicle authorisation will be granted for a vehicle within a reasonable period, the CEO may treat the vehicle as if that passenger transport vehicle authorisation were in force.
[Regulation 109A inserted: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2232.]
(1) If the CEO is satisfied that exceptional circumstances warrant the refund or exemption being given in a particular case the CEO may, in that case —
(a) refund all or part of a payment that has been made in respect of any fee payable under this Part; or
(b) in writing, exempt a person or class of person from payment of any fee payable under this Part or from payment of part of a fee.
(2) The CEO may, in writing given to a person exempted under subregulation (1)(b), vary or revoke the exemption.
(3) An exemption may be given subject to the conditions imposed by the CEO and specified in the exemption.
(4) A person must not contravene a condition of an exemption.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 8 PU.
(1) The CEO must provide and issue number plates for each vehicle that is licensed under Part 2 of the Act.
(2) The CEO must provide and issue number plates for each authorised on‑demand rank or hail vehicle that identify the vehicle as an on‑demand rank or hail vehicle (whether by use of the word “taxi” or otherwise).
(2A) Number plates issued for an authorised passenger transport vehicle (other than an authorised on-demand rank or hail vehicle) may, but are not required to, identify the vehicle as a passenger transport vehicle or as a passenger transport vehicle that is used to provide a particular category of passenger transport service.
(2B) Number plates must not be issued identifying a vehicle as a passenger transport vehicle, or as a passenger transport vehicle that is used to provide a particular category of passenger transport service, unless —
(a) a passenger transport vehicle authorisation, or a passenger transport vehicle authorisation that authorises the vehicle to be operated for use in providing that category of passenger transport service, as the case requires, is in force in relation to the vehicle; or
(b) the vehicle is to be operated to replace a vehicle with an authorisation referred to in paragraph (a).
(3) Whether or not a fee or charge is payable or paid under this Part for a number plate, each number plate remains the property of the CEO.
[Regulation 111 amended: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2232‑3.]
These fees are payable —
(a) for the issue of ordinary plates except if paragraph (b), (ba), (bb), (bc), (d), (da), (db) or (g) applies — $32.00;
(b) for the issue of plates for an authorised on‑demand rank or hail vehicle or plates identifying a vehicle as an on‑demand charter vehicle — $32.00;
(ba) for the re‑issue of ordinary plates that have been returned under regulation 113(1), (2) or (3) except if paragraph (bb) or (bc) applies (other than plates to replace existing plates bearing the same characters) — $19.40;
(bb) for the re‑issue of plates that are issued under regulation 111(2) or that are taken under the
(bc) for the re‑issue of plates identifying a vehicle as an on‑demand charter vehicle that are issued under regulation 111(1) or that are taken under the
(c) upon application for the issue of personalised plates — $104.60;
(d) upon application for the issue of plates to replace ordinary plates bearing the same characters except if paragraph (da), (db) or (g) applies — $52.10;
(da) for the issue of plates to replace plates that are issued under regulation 111(2) or that are taken under the
(db) for the issue of plates to replace plates identifying a vehicle as an on‑demand charter vehicle that are issued under regulation 111(1) or that are taken under the
(e) upon application for the issue of plates to replace personalised plates bearing the same characters without the letter “P” previously required by the repealed
(f) upon application for issue of name plates — $1 010.90;
(g) upon application for the issue of special plates, name plates or reserved plates to replace special plates, name plates or reserved plates bearing the same characters —
(i) for premium material plates — $278.10;
(ii) for standard metal plates — $137.30.
[Regulation 112 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2191‑2; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; 26 Jun 2019 p. 2233‑4; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2020/91 r. 14; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2021/206 r. 5; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 37; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
(1) A number plate issued by the CEO for a vehicle must be returned to the CEO by a responsible person for, or other person in possession of, the vehicle —
(a) if the licence is cancelled or a licence holder of the vehicle is disqualified from holding a vehicle licence, as soon as practicable after the cancellation or disqualification; or
(b) if the licence has expired —
(i) in the case of a seasonal heavy vehicle licence, within one year of the expiry of the licence; and
(ii) in any other case, within 3 months of the expiry of the licence.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(2) If a defect notice is in force for a vehicle, the CEO may, by notice served on a responsible person for, or other person in possession of, that vehicle, require the return of a number plate issued by the CEO for the vehicle within 14 days or a later time specified in the notice and the person upon whom a notice is served must comply with the notice.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(3) The CEO is not to issue personalised plates, special plates or name plates to replace ordinary plates previously issued for a vehicle unless the ordinary plates are returned to the CEO.
(4) The CEO is not to issue ordinary plates to replace personalised plates, special plates or name plates previously issued for a vehicle, or to replace reserved plates being used on a vehicle, unless the plates to be replaced are returned to the CEO, unless subregulation (1) applies.
(5) A responsible person for a vehicle who removes from the vehicle, while it has a current licence, personalised plates, special plates, name plates or reserved plates must obtain a set of ordinary plates from the CEO and affix those plates to the vehicle.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 1 PU.
[Regulation 113 amended: SL 2021/206 r. 6.]
(1) This regulation applies if —
(a) a number plate issued by the CEO identifies the vehicle as a passenger transport vehicle or as a passenger transport vehicle that is used to provide a particular category of passenger transport service; and
(b) the passenger transport vehicle authorisation for the vehicle, or the passenger transport vehicle authorisation that authorises the vehicle to be operated for use in providing that category of passenger transport service, as the case requires, ceases to be in force.
(2) The number plate must be returned to the CEO by the holder or previous holder of the passenger transport vehicle authorisation for the vehicle, or other person in possession of the vehicle, within 14 days after the authorisation ceases to be in force.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 8 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty for this subregulation: 4 PU.
(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply if, within the 14‑day period referred to in that subregulation, a passenger transport vehicle authorisation is issued for the vehicle that is consistent with the identification of the vehicle on the number plate.
(4) If the number plate was issued in reliance on regulation 109A, and the passenger transport vehicle authorisation referred to in that regulation has not been granted at the end of a reasonable period after the number plate was issued, this regulation applies as if the passenger transport vehicle authorisation ceased to be in force at the end of that period.
(5) This regulation does not limit regulation 113.
[Regulation 113A inserted: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2235‑6.]
(1) A person to whom a set of special plates or name plates has been issued or who has the exclusive right to display a set of reserved plates may, with the approval of the CEO, and on payment of a fee of $20.70, transfer those plates to another vehicle owned by the person.
(2) A person to whom a set of personalised plates has been issued may, with the approval of the CEO, and on payment of a fee of $20.70, transfer those plates to another vehicle owned by the person or by a member of the person’s immediate family.
(3) The CEO must not approve the transfer of number plates that identify a vehicle as a passenger transport vehicle, or as a passenger transport vehicle that is used to provide a particular category of passenger transport service, unless —
(a) a passenger transport vehicle authorisation, or a passenger transport vehicle authorisation that authorises the vehicle to be operated for use in providing that category of passenger transport service, as the case requires, is in force in relation to the vehicle to which the number plates are proposed to be transferred; or
(b) the vehicle to which the number plates are proposed to be transferred is to be operated to replace a vehicle with an authorisation referred to in paragraph (a).
[Regulation 114 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2192; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; 26 Jun 2019 p. 2236; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2021/206 r. 7; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 38; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
(1) If a number plate issued by the CEO for a vehicle is stolen or otherwise lost, a responsible person for the vehicle must, as soon as practicable after becoming aware of that happening, notify the CEO in writing or in any other manner approved by the CEO of that happening.
(2) If a stolen or lost number plate is an ordinary plate (other than a reserved plate) the CEO must, on the return of each other plate in the set that was not stolen or lost and on payment of the relevant fee under regulation 112, issue a replacement set of number plates for the vehicle.
(2A) Despite subregulation (2), if the stolen or lost number plate is a plate issued or taken to be issued under regulation 111(1) that identifies a vehicle as an on‑demand charter vehicle, or a plate issued or taken to be issued under regulation 111(2), the CEO must, on the return of each other plate in the set that was not stolen or lost and on payment of the relevant fee under regulation 112, issue a replacement set of number plates for the vehicle either bearing the same characters as those in the returned set or different characters, as the CEO thinks fit.
(3) If a stolen or lost number plate is from a set of —
(a) special plates; or
(b) name plates; or
(ba) reserved plates; or
(c) personalised plates,
the CEO must, on the return of each other plate in the set that was not stolen or lost and on payment of the relevant fee under regulation 112, issue a replacement set of number plates that is of the same type or class, and bearing the same characters, as the set of plates being replaced.
[Regulation 115 amended: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2237; SL 2021/206 r. 8.]
(1) If a number plate issued by the CEO for a vehicle has become dilapidated or is damaged so as to render it illegible, a responsible person for the vehicle must return the plate and each other plate in the set to the CEO.
(2) If the returned set is a set of ordinary plates (other than reserved plates), the CEO must, on payment of the relevant fee under regulation 112, issue a replacement set of number plates either bearing the same characters as those in the returned set or different characters, as the CEO thinks fit.
(3) If the returned set is a set of —
(a) special plates; or
(b) name plates; or
(ba) reserved plates; or
(c) personalised plates,
the CEO must, on payment of the relevant fee under regulation 112, issue a replacement set of number plates that is of the same type or class, and bearing the same characters, as the set of plates being replaced.
[Regulation 116 amended: SL 2021/206 r. 9.]
(1) Subject to this regulation and to regulations 125, 127, 133 and 362(2), number plates issued by the CEO must display the expression “W.A.” or “Western Australia” and other words, letters and numerals as the CEO determines.
(2) Number plates issued by the CEO may display a letter or letters approved by the CEO indicating the local government district in which a responsible person for the vehicle resides, together with a numeral or numerals and must in addition have the expression “W.A.” or “Western Australia”, displayed above the letter or letters, numeral or numerals, or contained in any words displayed under subregulation (1), on the number plate.
(3) Any number plate mentioned in subregulation (2) issued to a responsible person residing in a local government district that is a shire, must have enamelled or painted in the same colour as the lettering and numerals, a circular figure in the shape of a disc of approximately 38 mm in diameter, between the lettering and the numerals unless the letters on the number plate indicating the district are not duplicated in any other district in which case the CEO may issue a number plate without the circular figure in the shape of a disc.
(1) The CEO may, by notice served on a licence holder of a vehicle, require the licence holder to surrender to the CEO any number plates issued by the CEO for the vehicle, other than special plates, specified in the notice that are not reflective plates.
(2) The CEO must issue to a licence holder served with a notice under subregulation (1) a set of reflective plates by way of replacement but only on payment of the relevant fee payable under regulation 112 for the issue of the plates.
(3) The CEO may, by notice served on a licence holder of an interchangeable semi‑trailer the licence for which was granted on payment of a reduced fee in accordance with a direction of the CEO under regulation 82, require the licence holder to surrender to the CEO any number plates issued by the CEO for the vehicle and specified in the notice.
(4) The CEO must issue to a licence holder served with a notice under subregulation (3) a set of number plates with the letters “IT” and the word “interchangeable” on the plate by way of replacement but only on payment of the relevant fee payable under regulation 112 for the issue of the plates.
(5) For the purposes of subregulations (1) and (3), and without affecting the
(6) A licence holder must, within 14 days after being served with a notice under subregulation (1) or (3) surrender to the CEO the number plates specified in the notice.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 2 PU.
(1) A responsible person for, or a person in charge of, a vehicle must ensure that each number plate issued for the vehicle by the CEO or a corresponding authority is rigidly fixed to the vehicle, kept rigidly fixed to the vehicle and displayed in accordance with the applicable provisions of subregulations (2), (3) and (4).
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(2) A number plate issued by the CEO or a corresponding authority for a motor cycle, trailer or jinker must be fixed and kept in a conspicuous place on the back of the vehicle, in an upright position and so that the characters on the plate are clearly visible and legible during the daytime and at night.
(3) If a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle, trailer or jinker has duplicate number plates issued for the vehicle by the CEO or a corresponding authority, one number plate must be fixed and kept in a conspicuous place at the front of the vehicle, and the other must be fixed and kept in a conspicuous place on the back of the vehicle, in an upright position and so that the characters on the plates are clearly visible and legible during the daytime and at night.
(4) A special plate that consists only of the expression “W.A.”, or “Western Australia”, and numerals, must be mounted on the vehicle within a reflective frame supplied by the CEO that provides a border of not less than 10 mm around the perimeter of the special plate.
(5) In subregulations (2) and (3) —
jinker means a vehicle —
(a) with an axle or axle group that is built to support part of a load; and
(b) that is connected to the vehicle in front of it by a pole or cable or the load itself, if any.
(1) In this regulation —
ID prevention state, in relation to a plate on a vehicle, means that —
(a) the plate is bent in a way that prevents the whole or a part of a character on the plate from being read at any time when the vehicle is used or driven; or
(b) the plate’s angle is changed in a way that prevents the whole or a part of a character on the plate from being read at any time when the vehicle is used or driven; or
(c) the plate or any part of the plate is covered, altered or otherwise obscured in a way that prevents the whole or part of a character on the plate from being read at any time when the vehicle is used or driven; or
(d) a character or a part of a character on the plate is covered, altered or otherwise obscured in a way that prevents the whole or part of a character on the plate from being read at any time when the vehicle is used or driven; or
(e) the plate is affected in a way that prevents the whole or part of a character on the plate from being read from one or more positions, even though the character can be read from one or more other positions, at any time when the vehicle is used or driven;
obscuring device means a device the use or operation of which would result in a plate on a vehicle being in an ID prevention state but does not include —
(a) a tow ball fitted to the rear of a vehicle; or
(b) a bicycle rack fitted to the rear of a vehicle; or
(c) a bicycle carried on a bicycle rack fitted to the rear of a vehicle;
obscuring device action, in relation to a vehicle, means —
(a) installing an obscuring device in or on the vehicle; or
(b) causing an obscuring device to be installed in or on the vehicle; or
(c) otherwise providing an obscuring device for the vehicle;
plate means a number plate or identification tablet issued by the CEO or a corresponding authority;
read, in relation to a plate on a vehicle, means read from the vehicle’s exterior.
(2) A responsible person for a vehicle must not allow the vehicle to be used or driven unless the whole of each character on a plate on the vehicle can be read whenever the vehicle is used or driven.
(3) A responsible person for a vehicle must not allow the vehicle to be used or driven if a plate on the vehicle is in an ID prevention state.
(4) A responsible person for a vehicle must not take obscuring device action in relation to the vehicle.
(5) A responsible person for a vehicle must not allow the vehicle to be used or driven if an obscuring device is installed in or on the vehicle or is otherwise provided for the vehicle.
(6) A person in charge of a vehicle must not use or drive the vehicle unless the whole of each character on a plate on the vehicle can be read whenever the vehicle is used or driven.
(7) A person in charge of a vehicle must not use or drive the vehicle if a plate on the vehicle is in an ID prevention state.
(8) A person in charge of a vehicle must not use or drive the vehicle if an obscuring device is installed in or on the vehicle or is otherwise provided for the vehicle.
(9) A person in charge of a vehicle must not use or operate an obscuring device at any time so as to prevent the whole or part of a character on the plate from being read at any time when the vehicle is used or driven.
(10) A person does not commit an offence under subregulation (2), (3), (6) or (7) if the thing that is preventing the whole or part of a character on the plate from being read is —
(a) a tow ball fitted to the rear of the vehicle; or
(b) a bicycle rack fitted to the rear of the vehicle; or
(c) a bicycle carried on a bicycle rack fitted to the rear of the vehicle.
(11) A person does not commit an offence under subregulation (3) or (7) in relation to the covering of a plate or a character if the plate or character is covered by a transparent film or cover that —
(a) is of a type approved by the CEO as being non‑reflective; and
(b) bears the name of its manufacturer and its serial or other identification number in a conspicuous place, but not so as to obscure the characters on the number plate; and
(c) is kept clean, in good condition and free from discoloration, heavy scratching and any marking other than those referred to in paragraph (b).
Penalty for an offence under subregulation (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) or (9): a fine of 64 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under subregulation (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) or (9): 24 PU.
[Regulation 120 amended: Gazette 20 Jan 2017 p. 652.]
A person must not paint or otherwise interfere with, or permit any other person to paint or interfere with, a number plate issued for a vehicle by the CEO or a corresponding authority unless the number plate is being —
(a) reinstated to its original condition; or
(b) labelled for compliance with regulation 362(2).
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
A police officer may seize and take possession of a number plate that the officer has reasonable grounds to believe —
(a) has not been issued in connection with a current vehicle licence; or
(b) is fixed to a vehicle other than that for which it was issued; or
(c) should have been returned to the CEO under these regulations or a notice under these regulations.
A person must not manufacture, sell or supply an imitation plate in this State except under written authorisation granted by the CEO.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(1) A police officer may seize and take possession of —
(a) any imitation plate that the officer has reasonable grounds to believe has been manufactured, sold or supplied contrary to regulation 123; or
(b) any imitation plate that is fixed to a vehicle.
(2) The CEO may, with the approval of a JP, cause an imitation plate seized under this regulation to be destroyed, whether or not any person has been convicted of or charged with an offence under regulation 123 in connection with the plate.
(3) When, or as soon as practicable after, an imitation plate is seized under this regulation, a police officer must serve the owner of the vehicle from which it was seized with a notice that informs the person —
(a) that the plate is liable to be destroyed; and
(b) that the person may make written representations to the CEO in relation to the plate within 10 days after service of the notice.
(4) At any time after the expiration of 14 days from service of the notice under subregulation (3) the CEO may apply to a JP for approval to destroy the imitation plate.
(5) The application must be accompanied by copies of any representations received under subregulation (3)(b) in relation to the plate.
(6) The JP, after considering the application, the representations (if any), and the need (if any) for the plate to be retained for evidentiary purposes, may —
(a) approve of the destruction of the plate; or
(b) direct that the plate be returned to the person from whom it was seized; or
(c) authorise the continued retention of the plate for evidentiary purposes.
(7) A person is not entitled to payment by way of compensation or restitution in respect of the seizure, retention or destruction of an imitation plate under this regulation or court order.
[Heading inserted: SL 2021/206 r. 10.]
(1) The CEO may issue a number plate that is a special plate or a name plate.
(2) The CEO must not issue a special plate or a name plate for a vehicle with a seasonal heavy vehicle licence.
(3) The CEO must not issue a special plate or a name plate for an authorised on‑demand rank or hail vehicle.
[Regulation 125 amended: Gazette 26 Jun 2019 p. 2237.]
Special plates may consist of —
(a) a non‑reflective plate containing the expression “W.A.” or “Western Australia” in white arranged vertically on the left of the plate and white numerals arranged horizontally on a black background; or
(b) a unique series consisting of the trade name of a particular make or model of vehicle in black letters on a white reflective background; or
(c) a unique series, other than a unique series mentioned in paragraph (b), consisting of —
(i) a reflective background containing the words, letters, numerals, symbols or logo approved by the CEO in the colours approved by the CEO; or
(ii) reflective words, letters, numerals, symbols or logo on a non‑reflective background approved by the CEO in the colours approved by the CEO.
Name plates may consist of a reflective background containing the expression “W.A.” or “Western Australia” in blue arranged horizontally at the top of the plate and the number of letters that constitute a name or a combination of name or acronym chosen by the applicant with the approval of the CEO.
The CEO may on behalf of the Crown in right of the State dispose of the right to display special plates by public auction or public tender or private treaty.
(1) If an ordinary plate is for the time being used on an eligible vehicle, the CEO may allocate the exclusive right to display the ordinary plate to the responsible person for that vehicle.
(2) If an ordinary plate is for the time being not used on a vehicle but has previously been used on an eligible vehicle, the CEO may allocate the exclusive right to display the ordinary plate to the person who, immediately before the plate last ceased to be used on an eligible vehicle, was the responsible person for that vehicle.
(3) With the authorisation of the Treasurer, the CEO may on behalf of the Crown in right of the State seek and receive payment in return for the allocation of an exclusive right under subregulation (1) or (2).
[Regulation 128A inserted: SL 2021/206 r. 11.]
(1) The CEO must issue to a person who is entitled to the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate a certificate in a form approved by the CEO.
[(2) deleted]
(3) A person who is entitled to the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate may transfer that entitlement.
(4) A transfer for the purposes of subregulation (3) must be by instrument in writing in duplicate in a form approved by the CEO and signed by the seller and the buyer.
(5) The seller of a right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate must, within 14 days of the execution of the instrument of transfer by the seller, lodge with the CEO —
(a) the duplicate of the instrument of transfer of the plate; and
(b) the plate itself if not held by the CEO; and
(c) the certificate issued by the CEO in respect of the right to display the plate.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(6) The buyer of the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate must —
(a) provide to the CEO the original instrument of transfer of the right to display the plate; and
(b) either —
(i) nominate an eligible vehicle on which the plate is to be used as a number plate; or
(ii) request the CEO to retain the plate under regulation 131;
and
(c) pay to the CEO the relevant fee under regulation 130 and, if applicable, regulation 131.
(7) The CEO must, if subregulation (6) is complied with, issue to the buyer of the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate —
(a) a certificate evidencing the right; and
[(b) deleted]
(c) the plates, unless retained under regulation 131.
[Regulation 129 amended: SL 2021/206 r. 12.]
(1) These fees are payable for the transfer of the right to display a special plate —
(a) single digit numeral special plates — $12 286.10;
(b) 2 digit numeral special plates — $2 458.20;
(c) 3 digit numeral special plates — $1 223.20;
(d) any other number of digit special plates — $244.00;
(e) unique series special plates referred to in regulation 126(b) — $2 458.20;
(f) unique series special plates referred to in regulation 126(c) — $106.40.
(1A) The fee payable for the transfer of the right to display a reserved plate is $106.40.
(2) The fee payable for the transfer of the right to display a name plate is $613.30.
(3) Despite subregulations (1), (1A) and (2), the fee payable for the transfer of the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate —
(a) under an agreement or order under the
(b) to a beneficiary by a trustee or other person in a fiduciary capacity under a trust whether express or implied, is $24.70.
(4) If —
(a) the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate is owned by a body corporate; and
(b) the CEO is of the opinion that there has been a significant change in the ownership or control of the body corporate,
the right to display the plate is to be taken to have been transferred and the CEO must require the owner of the right to display the plate to pay the relevant fee under subregulation (1), (1A), (2) or (3) in respect of the transfer.
[Regulation 130 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2039‑40; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1999-2000; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268‑9; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2192; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2021/206 r. 13; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 39; SL 2024/58 r. 23; SL 2025/65 r. 15.]
(1) If the person who is entitled to the right to display a special plate, a name plate or a reserved plate on a vehicle does not nominate an eligible vehicle on which the plate is to be used as a number plate the plate must be retained by the CEO.
(2) A fee of $18.10 is payable for the storage of a plate retained by the CEO under subregulation (1).
(3) If the fee due under subregulation (2) remains unpaid 3 years after the plate is accepted for storage by the CEO —
(a) the person’s right to display the plate ceases; and
(b) the CEO must give written notice of the cessation to the person by sending it to the address most recently notified by the person to the CEO.
(4) A failure by the CEO to give notice under subregulation (3)(b) does not preserve or revive a person’s right to display a plate.
[Regulation 131 amended: SL 2021/206 r. 14.]
For section 13(2), the classes of persons who may be issued number plates for use on an unlicensed vehicle are these —
(a) manufacturers of vehicles;
(b) dealers in vehicles;
(c) registered used car dealers;
(d) persons carrying on the business of a repairer of motor vehicles;
(e) persons carrying on the business of transporting motor vehicles on behalf of —
(i) a manufacturer or dealer in new motor vehicles; or
(ii) a registered used car dealer;
(f) vehicle body builders;
(g) persons carrying on any of these kinds of business in relation to vehicles —
(i) window tinting;
(ii) applying graphics or signage;
(iii) installing or repairing audio, security or communications equipment;
(iv) vehicle detailing;
(v) customs brokerage.
The characters on a trade plate must comprise a combination of letters and numerals approved by the CEO, with the expression “W.A.” or “Western Australia”, above, and the word, “Trade”, below that combination and must be enamelled or painted on the plate in the colour and on the background approved by the CEO.
(1) These fees are payable for issue of trade plates —
(a) $34.00 for a set of replacement plates bearing the same characters as the set of plates being replaced; and
(b) $28.70 for a set of plates in any other case.
(2) In addition, a deposit of $500.00 is payable in respect of each set of plates.
(3) A fee of $46.90 is payable annually for the use and possession of a set of trade plates.
(4) The fee payable under subregulation (3) must be paid before the start of the year to which it relates.
(5) Subject to subregulation (6) and regulation 135(2)(c), if the person to whom a set of trade plates is issued returns those plates to the CEO, the CEO must refund to the person the deposit paid in respect of those plates.
(6) If trade plates are not returned to the CEO within 15 days after the end of the period for which the annual fee was last paid in respect of those plates, the CEO is to keep the deposit paid for the plates.
[Regulation 134 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2040; 14 Jun 2016 p. 2000; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268‑9; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2192; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2022/67 r. 21; SL 2023/43 r. 40; SL 2024/58 r. 23.]
(1) If a trade plate or a set of trade plates is stolen or otherwise lost, the person to whom that plate or set of plates was issued must, as soon as practicable after becoming aware of that happening, notify the CEO in writing or in any other manner approved by the CEO of that happening in which case —
(a) the CEO is to keep the deposit paid for the plates; and
(b) the CEO must issue a replacement set of trade plates —
(i) on the return of each plate in the set that was not stolen or lost; and
(ii) on payment of a further deposit of $500.00 together with the fee mentioned in regulation 134(1)(b);
and
(c) the annual fee paid in respect of the replaced set of plates must be taken to be the annual fee for the replacement set of trade plates which has already been paid.
(2) If a trade plate has become dilapidated or is damaged so as to render it illegible —
(a) the person to whom the plate was issued must return the plate and each other plate in the set to the CEO; and
(b) the CEO must, on payment of the fee mentioned in regulation 134(1)(a) or (b) (whichever is relevant in the case), issue a replacement set of trade plates either bearing the same characters as the set of plates being replaced or different characters, as the CEO thinks fit; and
(c) in either case the annual fee and the deposit paid in respect of the replaced set of plates must be taken to be the annual fee and the deposit for the replacement set of trade plates which has already been paid.
(1) The CEO must, on payment of an annual fee under regulation 134(3), issue in respect of each trade plate an adhesive label to be attached to the plate indicating the month and year in which the annual fee will next become payable in respect of the use and possession of the plate.
(2) The CEO must issue an adhesive label under subregulation (1), without requiring payment of a further annual fee —
(a) for each plate in a replacement set of trade plates issued under regulation 135(1); or
(b) for each replacement trade plate or each plate in a replacement set of trade plates issued under regulation 135(2).
(3) A person must not use or permit to be used on any vehicle a trade plate to which an adhesive label issued under this regulation for the plate is not conspicuously affixed.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(4) A person must not use or permit to be used on any vehicle a trade plate if the period for which the annual fee was last paid for the plate has expired.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 1 PU.
(1) For section 13(3)(d), a trade plate must not be used on an unlicensed vehicle unless —
(a) the vehicle complies, in every respect, with the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of motor vehicle; or
(b) the vehicle complies with subregulation (2) even though it does not comply with paragraph (a); or
(c) the vehicle is an agricultural machine that complies with subregulation (3) even though it does not comply with paragraph (a).
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(2) A motor vehicle with only a cab and chassis, or that cannot be licensed as of Class A under regulation 34 because it does not have a compliance plate fitted to it or it is not entered on the RAV, must have —
(a) effective steering, brakes and suspension (if fitted); and
(b) a driver’s seat situated so that the driver has a full and uninterrupted view of the road and any traffic ahead and on each side of the driver; and
(c) wheels and tyres or rubber tracks; and
(d) mudguards for each wheel or mudflaps for the rear wheels; and
(e) lights at the front and rear; and
(f) reflectors at the rear; and
(g) a means of transmitting power from the engine to the drive wheels; and
(h) a structure that will not fail when the vehicle is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
(3) An agricultural machine that does not comply with the standards and requirements set out in Parts 8, 10 and 11 that apply to that kind of motor vehicle must —
(a) comply with subregulation (2)(a), (b), (c), (f), (g) and (h); and
(b) have lights at the front (if the machine is used in the daytime) and lights at the front and rear (if the machine is used at night); and
(c) be —
(i) not more than 2.5 m wide, 4.3 m high and 12 m long and comply with any applicable requirements of Part 8 Divisions 1, 2 and 3 except for regulations 171 to 178; or
(ii) more than 2.5 m but not more than 3.5 m wide and not more than 4.3 m high and 12 m long and —
(I) comply with each mass, dimension or loading requirement that applies to the vehicle; and
(II) if driven at night on a road, fitted with the lights and reflectors that must be fitted to the vehicle under these regulations and have those lights lit; and
(III) not used on a road within the metropolitan region during peak hours;
or
(iii) more than 3.5 m but not more than 6 m wide and not more than 4.3 m high and 12 m long and —
(I) comply with each mass, dimension or loading requirement that applies to the vehicle; and
(II) not used on a road without the prior written approval of the Commissioner of Main Roads;
or
(iv) more than 4.3 m but not more than 4.6 m high and not used on a road without the prior written approval of each corporation, as defined in the
(4) Regulation 232 does not apply to a motor vehicle bearing trade plates driven on a road if the vehicle complies with the requirements of subregulation (2).
[Regulation 137 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 5.]
For section 13(3)(d), trade plates may be used on an unlicensed vehicle only if —
(a) the vehicle is driven by or in the presence of, the person to whom the plates were issued (the holder) or an employee of the holder, or is driven by a person authorised by the holder; or
(b) the vehicle is not, without the special authority of the Minister, used for the purpose of being driven from place to place, for the purpose of seeking a buyer, or advertising or of general demonstration; or
(c) the vehicle is not used to carry goods other than —
(i) goods essential for the operation of the vehicle; or
(ii) goods for the comfort of the person or persons travelling in the vehicle; or
(iii) other vehicles in accordance with paragraph (d)(vii); or
(iv) goods belonging to the holder or a customer of the holder of trade plates being transported to or from the holder or the customer;
or
(d) the vehicle is being used for any of these purposes —
(i) trial after completion or repair;
(ii) delivery to or from a manufacturer, dealer or repairer or their agent;
(iii) being driven from the premises of a dealer to that of an intending buyer for the purpose of trial mentioned in subparagraph (i);
(iv) trial by an intending buyer or an agent of the buyer, for an unbroken period not exceeding 24 hours;
(v) delivery to a buyer after sale;
(vi) being driven to or from an inspection station for the purpose of being examined or tested;
(vii) being driven to or from and, if the vehicles have the same owner, carrying another vehicle or vehicles to or from an Agricultural Show, an Agricultural Field Day or a Motor Show, for the purpose of exhibiting the vehicle or vehicles;
(viii) having its windows tinted;
(ix) having graphics or signage applied;
(x) having audio, security or communications equipment installed or repaired;
(xi) being detailed;
(xii) being driven by a customs broker for the purpose of a brokerage arrangement in relation to the vehicle.
Regulation 119 applies to a trade plate as if a trade plate were a number plate for the purposes of that regulation.
A police officer may seize and take possession of a trade plate if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe —
(a) that the plate is being used in a way that does not comply with a requirement specified in writing by the CEO under section 13(2); or
(b) that regulation 136(3) or (4), 137 or 138 has not been, or is not being, complied with in relation to the plate or the vehicle bearing the plate.
(1) The CEO may assign a VIN to a motor vehicle, trailer or semi‑trailer manufactured on or after 1 January 1989, if —
(a) the vehicle does not have a VIN and the CEO is satisfied that a VIN is necessary for identifying the vehicle; or
(b) the vehicle’s VIN has been or appears to have been, altered, defaced, obliterated or removed and the CEO is satisfied that a VIN is necessary for identifying the vehicle.
(2) If a VIN is assigned, the owner of the vehicle must ensure —
(a) that the number is marked on the vehicle in the location and in the manner directed by the CEO, having regard to the requirements of regulation 274; and
(b) that upon being stamped, the vehicle is produced to the CEO for inspection of the VIN.
Penalty: for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 1 PU.
(1) A responsible person for, or a person in charge of, a motor vehicle of which the engine or an engine part, bearing the vehicle’s engine identification number, is changed or replaced must, within 7 days after the change or replacement, give to the CEO a notice in writing setting out these things —
(a) the date of the change or replacement of the engine or engine part;
(b) the make and the licence number of the motor vehicle;
(c) the name and address of the responsible person for the motor vehicle;
(d) the engine identification number on the engine or engine part so changed or replaced;
(e) the engine identification number (if any) on the engine or engine part substituted for that changed or replaced;
(f) the name and address of the person from whom the substituted engine or engine part was obtained.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(2) The CEO may assign an engine identification number for a motor vehicle if —
(a) the motor vehicle does not have an engine identification number; or
(b) the motor vehicle’s engine identification number has been or appears to have been, altered, defaced, obliterated or removed,
and if the CEO is satisfied that an engine identification number is necessary for identifying the engine of the motor vehicle.
(3) If an engine identification number is assigned, a responsible person for, or a person in charge of, the vehicle must ensure —
(a) that the number is marked on the vehicle in the location and in the manner directed by the CEO, having regard to the requirements of regulation 274; and
(b) that upon being stamped, the vehicle is produced to the CEO for inspection of the number.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(4) A person must not use, or permit any other person to use, a motor vehicle if —
(a) the motor vehicle does not have an engine identification number; or
(b) the motor vehicle’s engine identification number has been, or appears to have been, altered, defaced, obliterated or removed.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 1 PU.
(5) A person does not commit an offence under subregulation (4) if a person has applied and is waiting for an engine identification number to be assigned for the motor vehicle.
(6) A person must not, without the CEO’s written approval —
(a) alter, deface, obliterate or remove an engine identification number; or
(b) mark on or affix to the engine of a motor vehicle any mark, number or letter purporting or intended to be, or that is a colourable imitation of, an engine identification number.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 2 PU.
[Part 6 (r. 143-145) deleted: Gazette 24 Jun 2016 p. 2343.]
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears —
assessor, in relation to a vehicle, means —
(a) the insurer (if any) of the vehicle; or
(b) an insurer, dealer or wrecker who has possession or control of the vehicle and who is in a position to assess whether the vehicle is a write‑off;
(a) who carries on any class or description of business that is prescribed in the
(b) who carries on the business of hiring vehicles, if the right to buy the vehicle is not included in that hiring; or
(c) whose ordinary business is not that of buying or selling vehicles but who carries on or acts in that business only for one or more of these purposes —
(i) for the purpose of the hiring, under a hire‑purchase agreement, of the vehicle bought or sold;
(ii) for the purpose of effectuating a security over the vehicle bought or sold;
(iii) for the purpose of the hiring, if the right to buy the vehicle is not included in that hiring, of the vehicle bought or sold;
(iv) for the purpose of disposing of a vehicle acquired by the person in connection with a purpose mentioned in subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii);
(a) a person who insures the vehicle in the course of carrying on a business of insurance; or
(b) if the vehicle is owned by a corporation and is not insured — the corporation;
(a) destroying or dismantling vehicles, parts of vehicles or vehicle accessories; or
(b) buying and selling vehicles (including substantially destroyed or dismantled vehicles), parts of vehicles or vehicle accessories;
A vehicle is a total loss if an assessor determines that the extent of the damage is such that —
A ≤ B
where —
A is —
(a) if the vehicle was insured at the time of the event that caused the damage, the value for which the vehicle was insured at the time of that event; or
(b) if the vehicle was not insured at the time of the event that caused the damage, the market value of the vehicle at the time of that event;
B is the cost of repairing the vehicle for use on a road so that it complies with the standards and requirements set out in regulations 171 to 178 and Part 10 that apply to that kind of vehicle, plus the cost of salvage.
A vehicle is written‑off if it has been damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, dismantling, demolition or other event and has been assessed as a total loss by an assessor.
A written‑off vehicle is notifiable if —
(a) it is a motor vehicle, motor cycle, trailer or semi‑trailer; and
(b) in the case of a motor vehicle, trailer or semi‑trailer — the vehicle’s MRC does not exceed 4.5 t; and
(c) it was manufactured within the period of 15 years ending on the day on which the damage occurred (if known) or otherwise on the day on which the vehicle was written off.
(1) A vehicle is a statutory write‑off if —
(a) the vehicle is a total loss; and
(b) an assessor has determined that the vehicle is suitable only for dismantling and processing as scrap.
(2) An assessor who, in accordance with these regulations, is determining whether a vehicle is a statutory write‑off must —
(a) conduct tests on the vehicle which enable the condition of the vehicle to be assessed in accordance with the Technical Guide; and
(b) assess the results of those tests in accordance with the Technical Guide.
(3) In subregulation (2) —
Technical Guide means the “New Damage Assessment Criteria for the Classification of Statutory Write‑offs” approved by Austroads Ltd ABN 16 245 787 323 and published in July 2011.
(4) A notifiable motor cycle, notifiable trailer or notifiable semi‑trailer is a statutory write‑off if it has sustained —
(a) impact damage, (except scratching) to its suspension; and
(b) structural damage to its frame in 2 or more places.
(5) A notifiable motor cycle is a statutory write‑off if it has been fully immersed in salt water for any period or fully immersed in fresh water for more than 48 hours.
A notifiable vehicle is a repairable write‑off if it is not a statutory write‑off.
(1) In this regulation —
compliance time —
(a) for the assessor by whom a vehicle was written off, means 7 days after the day on which the assessment was made; or
(b) for another assessor, means 7 days after the day on which the assessor obtained possession or control of it.
(2) An assessor who is in possession or control of a notifiable vehicle must, before the expiration of the compliance time —
(a) give the CEO a written‑off vehicle notice in accordance with regulation 153; and
(b) if the vehicle is a statutory write‑off —
(i) attach a written‑off warning label to the vehicle in accordance with regulation 154; and
(ii) mark over its identifier in accordance with regulation 155.
Penalty: a fine of 20 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
(3) However, an assessor who comes into possession or control of a notifiable vehicle is not required to comply with subregulation (2) if the subregulation has already been complied with in relation to the vehicle.
(4) An assessor must not do any of these things unless subregulation (2) has been complied with —
(a) transfer possession of the vehicle or part of it to another person;
(b) wreck or dismantle the vehicle;
(c) separate from the vehicle the part of the vehicle on which its identifier is located.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 20 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 4 PU.
For the purposes of regulation 152(2)(a), a written‑off vehicle notice given by an assessor must include this information —
(a) the assessor’s name;
(b) the assessor’s residential address, business address, email address, telephone number and fax number (if any);
(c) if the assessor is a body corporate — the name and residential address of an individual authorised by the body corporate to deal with the vehicle;
(d) the vehicle’s number plate (if any);
(e) the vehicle’s identifier;
(f) the date on or about which the vehicle was damaged (if known), or otherwise the date on which the vehicle was written off;
(g) a detailed description, in a form approved by the CEO, of the nature and location of the damage to the vehicle.
Penalty: a fine of 20 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
(1) For the purposes of regulation 152(2)(b)(i), a written‑off warning label must —
(a) be in a form approved by the CEO; and
(b) be attached securely to the frame of the vehicle and as closely as possible to its identifier, but in a position where both the label and the identifier can easily be read without moving or removing the label or any part of the vehicle.
(2) If the written‑off warning label becomes obscured, damaged or detached from the vehicle, the assessor who has possession or control of the vehicle must attach another written‑off warning label in accordance with subregulation (1)(b).
Penalty: a fine of 20 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
(3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, alter, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with a written‑off warning label that has been attached to a vehicle.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 20 PU.
(1) For the purposes of regulation 152(2)(b)(ii), the vehicle’s identifier must be marked over by making a mark across it with a chisel or other suitable tool.
(2) The mark must not obscure the vehicle’s identifier, but must be deep enough to prevent, as far as possible, the removal of the mark.
(1) The CEO must establish and maintain a Written‑Off Vehicle Register in a form determined by the CEO.
(2) The WOVR is part of the register of vehicle licences kept under section 14.
(1) In this regulation —
(2) When the CEO receives a written‑off vehicle notice for a notifiable vehicle, the CEO must register the vehicle by entering in the WOVR the particulars included in the written‑off vehicle notice.
(3) If there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that a damaged vehicle is a notifiable vehicle but the CEO has not received a written‑off vehicle notice for the vehicle, the CEO may register the vehicle by entering in the WOVR any of the particulars listed in regulation 153 that are available for the vehicle.
(1A) This regulation does not apply to an entry in the WOVR made under regulation 158A(3).
(1) A person may apply to the CEO for cancellation of an entry in the WOVR that relates to a repairable write‑off.
(2) An application must —
(a) be made in a form approved by the CEO; and
(b) include particulars of the name and address of the applicant; and
(c) include any particulars required by the CEO to enable the CEO to determine whether the vehicle described in the application is the vehicle to which the entry in the WOVR relates.
(3) The CEO may cancel the entry in the WOVR if satisfied that —
(a) the vehicle described in the application is the vehicle to which the entry relates; and
(b) the vehicle has not at any time sustained damage that would require it to be registered in the WOVR as a statutory write‑off under these regulations.
[Regulation 158 amended: SL 2022/16 r. 5.]
(1) In this regulation —
relevant information means information of the kind listed in regulation 153.
(2) This regulation applies to a vehicle if the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle is recorded in the register of written‑off heavy vehicles (the NSW WOHVR) —
(a) under the
(b) under the
(3) The CEO must register the vehicle by entering in the WOVR any relevant information that is available for the vehicle in the NSW WOHVR.
[Regulation 158A inserted: SL 2022/16 r. 6.]
(1) This regulation applies if —
(a) the CEO entered in the WOVR information relating to a vehicle under regulation 158A(3) because the vehicle was recorded in the register of written‑off heavy vehicles under the
(b) the CEO is satisfied that the vehicle is recorded in the register of written‑off heavy vehicles under the
(2) The CEO must cancel the entry in the WOVR in respect of the inspected written‑off heavy vehicle.
[Regulation 158B inserted: SL 2022/16 r. 6.]
(1) This Division sets out, for the definition of
(a) a vehicle; or
(b) a vehicle’s load; or
(c) a vehicle and its load.
(2) This Division does not apply to a vehicle mentioned in regulation 228(g).
The total mass of a vehicle and its load must not exceed the vehicle’s GVM.
In this Division —
approved air suspension system, in relation to a vehicle, means a suspension system in which —
(a) vertical movement between each axle and the body of the vehicle is controlled by variations in the pressure of air in an air spring; and
(b) the proportion of the vehicle’s mass that is borne by the air spring remains substantially constant despite variations in the pressure of air in the air spring;
complying bus means a bus —
(a) with 2 or 3 axles and a single steer axle that —
(i) is fitted with a compliance plate in accordance with the
(ii) meets the emergency exit specifications in ADR 44; and
(iii) meets the rollover strength specifications in ADR 59; and
(iv) meets the occupant protection specifications in ADR 68; and
(v) is equipped with an approved air suspension system;
or
(aa) with 2 or 3 axles and a single steer axle that —
(i) is entered on the RAV as having been manufactured during or after July 1994; and
(ii) is equipped with an approved air suspension system;
or
(b) that is the subject of a declaration under regulation 162 or a corresponding law.
[Regulation 161 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 6.]
(1) This regulation applies to a bus with 2 or 3 axles and a single steer axle that —
(a) is not fitted with a compliance plate in accordance with the
(b) is fitted with a compliance plate in accordance with that Act but the compliance plate indicates that the bus was manufactured before 1 July 1994; or
(c) is not entered on the RAV as having been manufactured during or after July 1994.
(2) The CEO may declare that a bus equipped with an approved air suspension system is a complying bus for the purposes of these regulations if the CEO is satisfied that the bus meets —
(a) the emergency exit specifications in ADR 44; and
(b) the rollover strength specifications in ADR 59; and
(c) the occupant protection specifications in ADR 68.
[Regulation 162 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 7.]
The mass on a tyre of a heavy vehicle must not exceed the greatest load capacity determined for the tyre by the manufacturer at a cold inflation pressure that does not exceed —
(a) 825 kPa for a radial ply tyre; or
(b) 700 kPa for any other tyre.
(1) In this regulation —
retractable axle means an axle with a means of adjustment enabling it to be raised or lowered relative to the other axles in the axle group so that the tyres on the axle do not touch the ground.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, a retractable axle —
(a) must be taken to be an axle when it is in the lowered position; and
(b) must be taken not to be an axle when it is in the raised position.
(3) The mass on a wheel or axle of a heavy vehicle must not exceed the limit set by its manufacturer.
(4) The mass on an axle group or single axle of a heavy vehicle must not exceed the limit provided for it in the Table.
(5) The mass limit in the Table that applies to a heavy vehicle’s axle group that includes a retractable axle must be determined as if the axle did not exist, unless subregulation (6) applies.
(6) A retractable axle is part of an axle group for the purposes of the Table if, when the mass on the group exceeds —
(a) 6 t, in the case of a tandem axle group; or
(b) 11 t, in the case of a tri‑axle group,
the tyres on the axle are in contact with the ground and the load‑sharing suspension system is operating on each axle (including the retractable axle) and tyre in the group.
(7) The sum of the mass on the axle groups and single axles of a heavy vehicle must not exceed —
(a) in the case of a complying bus without a trailer —
(i) if the complying bus has 2 axles — 16.0 t; and
(ii) if the complying bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on one axle and dual tyres on the other axle — 20.0 t; and
(iii) if the complying bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on both axles —22.5 t;
and
(b) in the case of a combination consisting of a complying bus and a trailer — the sum of the mass limit specified for the bus in paragraph (a) and the mass limits of the axle groups and single axles of the trailer as provided in the Table; and
(c) in any other case — the sum of the mass limits of the axle groups and single axles as provided in the Table.
(8) Subregulation (7) does not apply to a heavy vehicle to which regulation 164A applies.
Table — Mass limits for single axles and axle groups
Single steer axle on — | |
(a) a complying bus .............................................. | 6.5 |
(b) any other motor vehicle .................................. | 6.0 |
Single axle or single axle group fitted with single tyres with section width of — | |
(a) less than 375 mm ............................................ | 6.0 |
(b) at least 375 mm but less than 450 mm ............ | 6.7 |
(c) at least 450 mm ............................................... | 7.0 |
Single axle or single axle group fitted with dual tyres on — | |
(a) a pig trailer ...................................................... | 9.0 |
(b) a complying bus or a bus licensed to carry standing passengers ........................................ | 10.0 |
(c) any other vehicle ............................................. | 9.0 |
Twinsteer axle group without a load‑sharing suspension system .................................................... | 10.0 |
Twinsteer axle group with a load‑sharing suspension system .................................................... | 11.0 |
Tandem axle group fitted with single tyres with section width of — | |
(a) less than 375 mm ............................................ | 11.0 |
(b) at least 375 mm but less than 450 mm ............ | 13.3 |
(c) at least 450 mm ............................................... | 14.0 |
Tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on one axle and dual tyres on the other axle on — | |
(a) a complying bus .............................................. | 14.0 |
(b) any other vehicle ............................................. | 13.0 |
Tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on — | |
(a) a pig trailer ...................................................... | 16.5 |
(b) any other vehicle ............................................. | 16.5 |
Tri‑axle group on a vehicle fitted with single tyres with section width of less than 375 mm on all axles, or single tyres on one or 2 axles and dual tyres on the other axle or axles .............................................. | 15.0 |
Tri‑axle group on a pig trailer with either single tyres with section width of at least 375 mm, dual tyres on all axles or a combination of those tyres ......................................................................... | 18.0 |
Tri‑axle group, on a vehicle other than a pig trailer, with either single tyres with section width of at least 375 mm, dual tyres or a combination of those tyres ......................................................................... | 20.0 |
Quad‑axle group fitted with single tyres with section width of less than 375 mm ........................... | 15.0 |
Quad‑axle group fitted with single tyres with section width of at least 375 mm or dual tyres ......... | 20.0 |
[Regulation 164 amended: SL 2025/20 r. 7.]
(1) This regulation applies to a heavy vehicle that does not comply with regulation 280.
(2) The sum of the mass on the axle groups and single axles of a heavy vehicle to which this regulation applies must not exceed 32.0 t.
[Regulation 164A inserted: SL 2025/20 r. 8.]
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle means —
(a) a heavy vehicle; or
(b) a combination that includes a heavy vehicle.
(2) This regulation applies to a vehicle if, under this Division, the total mass of the vehicle and its load must not exceed 42.5 t.
(3) The mass limits in the Table must not be exceeded in relation to the distances set out in the Table that apply to a vehicle.
(4) Each distance in the Table refers to —
(a) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of any other single axle; or
(b) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of the furthest axle in any axle group; or
(c) the greatest distance between the centres of axles in any axle groups.
(5) The mass limits in the Table apply to the sum of the mass on each axle group or single axle in the distance mentioned in the Table, including the axles between which the distance is measured.
(6) The total mass of a vehicle and its load must not exceed 15 t if the distance between any 2 axles that are not part of the same axle group is less than 2.5 m.
Table — Mass limits relating to axle spacing
0 — | 3.7 ................ | 23.0 |
3.7 — | 3.8 ................ | 23.5 |
3.8 — | 4.0 ................ | 24.0 |
4.0 — | 4.2 ................ | 24.5 |
4.2 — | 4.3 ................ | 25.0 |
4.3 — | 4.5 ................ | 25.5 |
4.5 — | 4.7 ................ | 26.0 |
4.7 — | 4.8 ................ | 26.5 |
4.8 — | 5.0 ................ | 27.0 |
5.0 — | 5.2 ................ | 27.5 |
5.2 — | 5.3 ................ | 28.0 |
5.3 — | 5.5 ................ | 28.5 |
5.5 — | 5.7 ................ | 29.0 |
5.7 — | 5.8 ................ | 29.5 |
5.8 — | 6.0 ................ | 30.0 |
6.0 — | 6.2 ................ | 30.5 |
6.2 — | 6.3 ................ | 31.0 |
6.3 — | 6.5 ................ | 31.5 |
6.5 — | 6.7 ................ | 32.0 |
6.7 — | 6.8 ................ | 32.5 |
6.8 — | 7.0 ................ | 33.0 |
7.0 — | 7.2 ................ | 33.5 |
7.2 — | 7.3 ................ | 34.0 |
7.3 — | 7.5 ................ | 34.5 |
7.5 — | 7.7 ................ | 35.0 |
7.7 — | 7.8 ................ | 35.5 |
7.8 — | 8.0 ................ | 36.0 |
8.0 — | 8.2 ................ | 36.5 |
8.2 — | 8.3 ................ | 37.0 |
8.3 — | 8.5 ................ | 37.5 |
8.5 — | 8.7 ................ | 38.0 |
8.7 — | 8.8 ................ | 38.5 |
8.8 — | 9.0 ................ | 39.0 |
9.0 — | 9.2 ................ | 39.5 |
9.2 — | 9.3 ................ | 40.0 |
9.3 — | 9.5 ................ | 40.5 |
9.5 — | 9.7 ................ | 41.0 |
9.7 — | 9.8 ................ | 41.5 |
9.8 — | 10.0 ............... | 42.0 |
10.0 — | ............... | 42.5 |
(1) In this regulation —
combination means a combination that includes a heavy vehicle.
(2) The total mass of a combination, other than a road train or B‑double, and its load, must not exceed 42.5 t.
(3) The loaded mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not exceed the loaded mass of the towing vehicle.
(4) The total mass of a combination and its load must not exceed the towing vehicle’s GCM.
(5) If the manufacturer of a motor vehicle forming part of a road train or B‑double has not determined the GCM of the vehicle, the total mass of the combination and its load must not exceed the amount, in kilograms, equal to A in the formula —
where —
K is —
(a) 0.055 if a single drive axle is fitted to the motor vehicle; or
(b) 0.053 if a single drive tandem axle group is fitted to the motor vehicle; or
(c) 0.051 if a dual drive tandem axle group is fitted to the motor vehicle;
M is the number of tyre revolutions per km as specified by the tyre manufacturer for the tyres fitted to the driving axle or axles;
R is the overall gear reduction between engine and drive wheels;
T is the maximum engine net torque in N m.
(1) In this regulation —
motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is a light vehicle;
trailer means a trailer that is a light vehicle;
vehicle means a light vehicle.
(2) Subject to regulation 168(2), the loaded mass of a trailer or other vehicle that is being towed by a motor vehicle must not exceed —
(a) in the case of a trailer or vehicle equipped with brakes in accordance with Part 10 Division 9 that is being towed by a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle — 1.5 times the unloaded mass of the motor vehicle by which it is being towed; or
(b) in a case to which paragraph (a) does not apply — the unloaded mass of the motor vehicle by which it is being towed.
(1) In this regulation —
motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is a light vehicle;
trailer means a trailer that is a light vehicle.
(2) The loaded mass of a trailer that is being towed by a motor vehicle must not exceed the lesser of —
(a) the towing capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer of the towing apparatus; or
(b) the maximum loaded mass of a trailer that may be towed by the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
(3) If the towing capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to a motor vehicle is not specified by the manufacturer of the towing apparatus or otherwise cannot be determined, the maximum permitted loaded mass mentioned in subregulation (2)(a) must be taken to be less than the towing capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to the vehicle.
(4) If the maximum trailer mass of a motor vehicle is not specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle or otherwise cannot be determined, the maximum permitted loaded mass mentioned in subregulation (2)(b) must be taken to be —
(a) if the trailer is equipped with brakes in accordance with Part 10 Division 9 — 1.5 times the unloaded mass of the vehicle; or
(b) if the trailer is not so equipped — the unloaded mass of the vehicle.
(1) This Division sets out, for the definition of
(a) a vehicle; or
(b) a vehicle’s load; or
(c) a vehicle and its load.
(2) This Division does not apply to a vehicle mentioned in regulation 228(g).
A vehicle and its load must not exceed a size limit set for the vehicle in this Division.
(1A) In this regulation —
safer freight vehicle means a heavy vehicle, other than a trailer or bus, that —
(a) meets the requirements of the following ADRs, so far as they are applicable —
(i) ADR 14/03 or a later version of ADR 14;
(ii) ADR 35/07 or a later version of ADR 35;
(iii) ADR 97;
(iv) ADR 99;
and
(b) if the vehicle has a GVM of more than 8 t — meets the requirements of ADR 105, so far as it is applicable; and
(c) if the vehicle is not a prime mover —
(i) meets the requirements of ADR 106; and
(ii) is fitted with conspicuity markings that comply with the requirements of ADR 13.
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must not be over —
(a) if the vehicle is a safer freight vehicle — 2.55 m wide; or
(b) otherwise — 2.5 m wide.
(2) For subregulation (1), the width of a vehicle is measured without taking into account any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
[Regulation 171 amended: SL 2024/180 r. 4.]
(1) A motor vehicle, except an articulated or controlled access bus, must not be over 12.5 m long.
(2) A controlled access bus must not be over 14.5 m long.
(3) An articulated bus must not be over 18 m long.
(1) On a semi‑trailer or a dog trailer —
(a) the distance between the point of articulation at the front of the trailer and the rear overhang line must not be over 9.5 m; and
(b) the distance between the point of articulation at the front of the trailer and the rear of the trailer must not be over 12.3 m.
(2) A projection forward of the point of articulation at the front of a semi‑trailer must be contained within a radius of 1.9 m from the point of articulation.
(3) If a semi‑trailer has 2 or more points of articulation at the front of the trailer, it must comply with subregulations (1) and (2) when measured at one of the points.
(4) A trailer must not have over 12.5 m of its length available for the carriage of animals if it is —
(a) built to carry cattle, sheep, pigs or horses on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks; and
(b) over 4.3 m high.
(5) For subregulation (4), the length available for the carriage of animals on a trailer is measured from the inside of the front wall or door of the trailer to the inside of the rear wall or door of the trailer, with any intervening partitions disregarded.
(6) However, when measuring the length of a trailer with a rounded front, the length is not to include the rounded portion.
(1) A combination must not be over —
(a) for a B‑double — 25 m long; and
(b) for a road train — 53.5 m long; and
(c) for a combination, except a road train, designed to carry vehicles on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks — 25 m long; and
(d) for another combination — 19 m long.
(2) In a B‑double that —
(a) consists of 2 semi‑trailers built to carry cattle, sheep, pigs or horses; and
(b) includes at least one semi‑trailer over 4.3 m high,
the 2 semi‑trailers must not have over 18.8 m of their combined length available for the carriage of animals.
(3) For subregulation (2), the length available for the carriage of animals on a trailer is measured from the inside of the front wall or door of the trailer to the inside of the rear wall or door of the trailer, with any intervening partitions disregarded.
(4) However, when measuring the length of a trailer with a rounded front, the length is not to include the rounded portion.
(1) The rear overhang of a semi‑trailer, or dog trailer consisting of a semi‑trailer and converter dolly, must not exceed the lesser of —
(a) 60% of the distance between the point of articulation at the front and the rear overhang line; and
(b) 3.7 m.
(2) A semi‑trailer with 2 or more points of articulation at the front must comply with subregulation (1) when measured at the same point used for measurement for compliance with regulation 173(3).
(3) The rear overhang of a trailer with only one axle group or single axle (except a semi‑trailer) must not exceed the lesser of —
(a) the length of the load‑carrying area or body ahead of the rear overhang line; and
(b) 3.7 m.
(4) The rear overhang of a vehicle not mentioned in subregulation (1) or (3) must not exceed the lesser of —
(a) 60% of the distance between the centre line of the front axle and the rear overhang line; and
(b) 3.7 m.
[Regulation 175 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 964.]
(1) The distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar of a dog trailer, and the centre line of the front axle group or of the front single axle of the trailer, must —
(a) not be over 5 m; and
(b) not be under 3 m, if the trailer is used in a road train over 19 m long.
(2) The distance between the coupling pivot point on a drawbar, and the centre line of the axle group or single axle on a trailer with only one axle group or single axle (except a semi‑trailer) must not be over 8.5 m.
[Regulation 176 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 964.]
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must not be over 4.3 m high.
(2) However —
(a) a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination built to carry cattle, sheep, pigs or horses must not be over 4.6 m high; and
(b) a double‑deck bus must not be over 4.4 m high.
(1) In this regulation —
ground clearance of a vehicle, means the minimum distance to the ground from a point on the underside of the vehicle, except a point on a tyre, wheel, wheel hub, brake backing plate or flexible mudguard or mudflap of the vehicle.
(2) A motor vehicle must have a ground clearance of —
(a) at least 100 mm at any point within 1 m of an axle; and
(b) at the midpoint between adjacent axles — at least one‑thirtieth of the distance between the centre lines of the axles; and
(c) at any other point — at least the distance that allows the vehicle to pass over a peak in the road with a gradient on either side of 1:15, if the wheels of one axle of the vehicle are on the slope on one side of the peak and the wheels of the next axle are on the slope on the other side.
(3) This regulation does not apply to —
(a) a motor vehicle with 3 wheels or fewer; or
(b) a combination that includes a motor vehicle with 3 wheels or fewer.
[Regulation 178 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 964.]
(1) The distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a vehicle and the rear of its load must not exceed the rear overhang that the vehicle is allowed under regulation 175.
(2) In subregulation (1) —
vehicle means —
(a) a heavy vehicle; or
(b) a combination that includes a heavy vehicle.
(3) Despite subregulation (1) and regulation 170 —
(a) the height of a vehicle that is carrying vehicles on more than one deck, and its load, must not exceed 4.6 m; and
(b) the distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a trailer carrying vehicles on more than one deck and the rear of the rearmost vehicle on the trailer must not exceed 4.9 m.
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle means —
(a) a heavy vehicle; or
(b) a combination that includes a heavy vehicle.
(2) Subject to regulation 173(2), a load on a vehicle must not project more than 1.2 m in front of the vehicle, or more than 150 mm from the outermost part of either side of it.
[Regulation 180 amended: SL 2024/180 r. 5.]
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle means —
(a) a heavy vehicle; or
(b) a combination that includes a heavy vehicle.
(2) The rear of a load on a vehicle must carry a warning signal if the load —
(a) projects more than 1.2 m behind the vehicle; or
(b) projects to the rear of the vehicle so that the end of the load cannot be seen easily from behind; or
(c) is on a pole‑type trailer.
(3) In daytime, the warning signal must be a brightly coloured flag or piece of material, with each side at least 300 mm long.
(4) At night‑time, the warning signal must be a light showing a clear red light visible at a distance of 200 m.
(1) In the case of a light vehicle other than a motor cycle, the load and equipment on the vehicle must not project more than —
(a) 1.2 m in front of the vehicle; or
(b) 1.2 m to the rear of the vehicle.
(2) In the case of a motor cycle, the maximum longitudinal projection beyond the outer extremity of the wheels, of any part of the vehicle, or the load or equipment on the vehicle, must not exceed —
(a) for a motor cycle only —
(i) 150 mm in the case of the front wheel; and
(ii) 300 mm in the case of the rear wheel;
(b) for a motor cycle with an attached sidecar —
(i) 600 mm in the case of the front wheel; and
(ii) 900 mm in the case of the rear wheel.
(3) In the case of a light vehicle, the load and equipment on the vehicle, other than rear vision mirrors and approved signalling devices, must not project more than 150 mm beyond the extreme outer portion of the vehicle on either side.
(1) If any portion of the load or equipment on a light vehicle projects in a manner that it would not be readily visible to any person following immediately behind the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must —
(a) mark the end of the load or equipment, by means of a brightly coloured flag or piece of material, with each side at least 300 mm long, so that it is clearly visible to persons in its vicinity; or
(b) at night‑time, fit to the extreme end of the load or equipment a light showing a clear red light to the rear, visible at a distance of 200 m.
(2) Subregulation (1) is not a requirement for the definition of
For the definition of
For the definition of
(a) a requirement specified in an order or permit, as defined in section 32, for a warning sign, light or other device;
(b) a requirement specified in an order or permit, as defined in section 38, for a warning sign, light or other device.
(1) This Division sets out, for the definition of
(2) This Division does not apply to a vehicle mentioned in regulation 228(g).
(1) In this regulation —
Load Restraint Guide means the document entitled “Load Restraint Guide” Second Edition 2004 and published by the National Transport Commission established by the
(2) A load on a vehicle must not be placed in a way that makes the vehicle unstable or unsafe.
(3) In a prosecution for an offence under section 29(1) in relation to the alleged breach of a loading requirement mentioned in subregulation (2), evidence given that the load was not positioned in accordance with the guidelines and performance standards set out in the Load Restraint Guide is prima facie evidence that the placement of the load made the vehicle unstable or unsafe.
(4) A load on a vehicle must be secured in accordance with the guidelines and performance standards for the safe carriage of loads on road vehicles set out in the Load Restraint Guide.
(5) In a prosecution for an offence under section 29(1) in relation to the alleged breach of a loading requirement mentioned in subregulation (2) or (4) a document purporting to be the Load Restraint Guide must, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, be taken to be the Load Restraint Guide.
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads may exempt a vehicle or its load or a vehicle and its load from the application of a mass, dimension or loading requirement in an emergency area as defined in the
(a) the vehicle is being used, or is intended to be used, to protect life or property, or to restore communications or the supply of energy, water or sewerage services; and
(b) the exemption does not present an unreasonable danger to other road users.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may impose conditions on an exemption.
(3) An exemption may be communicated orally to the driver or operator of the vehicle.
(4) The Commissioner of Main Roads must make a written record of each exemption and the conditions to which it is subject.
(5) A person to whom an exemption applies must not contravene a condition imposed on the exemption.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 16 PU.
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under regulation 188.
In this Division —
class 1 vehicle means a vehicle —
(a) in respect of which there is non‑compliance with a prescribed requirement that relates to the mass or dimension of the vehicle or its load or the vehicle and its load; and
(b) that is —
(i) a special purpose vehicle; or
(ii) an agricultural machine or agricultural implement; or
(iii) carrying, or designed to carry, a large indivisible item;
and
(c) that is not —
(i) a road train; or
(ii) a B‑double; or
(iii) carrying a freight container designed for multi‑modal transport;
class 3 vehicle means a vehicle —
(a) in respect of which there is non‑compliance with a prescribed requirement that relates to the mass or dimension of the vehicle or its load or the vehicle and its load; and
(b) that is not a class 1 vehicle;
large indivisible item means an item that —
(a) cannot be divided without extreme effort, expense or risk of damage to it; and
(b) cannot be carried on any vehicle without exceeding a mass or dimension requirement;
order has the meaning given in section 32;
permit has the meaning given in section 32.
For the definition of
(a) a class 1 vehicle;
(b) a class 3 vehicle.
The heavy vehicles prescribed for section 33(4) are heavy vehicles used in connection with a business except a vehicle that is —
(a) a bus; or
(b) a vehicle with a GVM of 8 t or less; or
(c) a vehicle owned by a public authority; or
(d) a vehicle owned by the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth department or agency or used for Australian or visiting defence force purposes; or
(e) a special purpose vehicle; or
(f) an agricultural vehicle; or
(g) operated by an operator who will not apply for —
(i) more than 4 single trip permits for one or more vehicles to have effect in the same 12 month period commencing 1 January and ending on 31 December; or
(ii) any other permit for a vehicle.
(1) An application for a permit must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for a permit must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 197.
When deciding an application for a permit to modify a mass requirement in relation to the transportation of grain to a bulk handler, the Commissioner of Main Roads must take into account each matter that the bulk handler requires a transporter of grain to comply with as part of the bulk handler’s business practices.
(1) In addition to the things that may be specified in an order under section 35(1), each order must also specify the term during which the modification has effect.
(2) In addition to the things that may be specified in a permit under section 35(1), each permit must also specify these things —
(a) the name and address of the person to whom it was issued;
(b) if the permit is not issued in respect of a specified class — the vehicle licence number of each vehicle to which it applies;
(c) the term during which the modification has effect.
(3) If a permit is issued under section 35(1) in respect of a vehicle that is a motor vehicle made up of a combination of 2 or more vehicles, subregulation (2)(b) is taken to be satisfied if the vehicle licence number of any of the vehicles that make up the combination is specified in the permit.
(4) Subregulation (3) does not apply in relation to the specification in a permit of the vehicle licence number of a converter dolly.
[Regulation 195 amended: SL 2025/20 r. 9.]
(1) An application for the variation of a modification of a mass or dimension requirement must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for the variation of a modification of a mass or dimension requirement must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 197.
(1) The fee payable for an application for a permit, or for the variation of a permit, for the modification of a mass or dimension requirement for a class 1 vehicle in the case of more than 1 journey is the total of the applicable amounts set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) —
(a) if the permit is for —
(i) 12 months — $25; or
(ii) 36 months — $50;
(b) in the case of a mass requirement — $4 for each tonne or part of a tonne by which the mass requirement may be exceeded under the permit for each month or part of a month for which the permit is issued.
(2) The fee payable for an application for a permit, or for the variation of a permit, for a class 1 vehicle in the case of a single journey is the total of the applicable amounts set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) —
(a) $25;
(b) one cent per tonne per km (rounded to the nearest 5 cents) of the vehicle and its permitted load.
(3) The fee payable for an application for a permit, or for the variation of a permit, for a class 3 vehicle in the case of more than 1 journey is the total of the applicable amounts set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) —
(a) if the permit is for —
(i) 12 months — $25; or
(ii) 36 months — $50;
(b) in the case of a mass requirement, $4 for each tonne or part of a tonne by which the mass requirement may be exceeded under the permit for each month or part of a month for which the permit is issued.
(4) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, on application by the permit holder, cancel a permit issued under section 34(1)(b) and refund, in whole or in part, any fee paid in respect of the permit if the Commissioner is satisfied that —
(a) in the case of a permit issued for a single journey — the permit has not been used; or
(b) in the case of a permit issued for more than 1 journey — there are journeys remaining for which the permit may be used.
(5) An application for a cancellation and refund under subregulation (4) must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
[Regulation 197 amended: SL 2025/20 r. 10.]
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by order published in the
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice in writing given to the person to whom the permit was issued, vary a permit for the modification of a mass or dimension requirement if circumstances have changed since the permit was issued or previously varied.
[Regulation 198 amended: SL 2025/20 r. 11.]
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice in writing given to the person to whom a permit was issued, cancel or suspend the modification of a mass or dimension requirement made by the permit if —
(a) the modification was made on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, whether or not fraud or misrepresentation was involved; or
(b) the Commissioner has reason to suspect that there are grounds on which the Commissioner could, if then considering whether to make the modification, refuse to make it; or
(c) the permit has not been complied with.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by order published in the
(a) the modification was made on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, whether or not fraud or misrepresentation was involved; or
(b) the Commissioner has reason to suspect that there are grounds on which the Commissioner could, if then considering whether to make the modification, refuse to make it.
(3) Cancellation or suspension of a modification under subregulation (1) or (2) does not affect the liability of a person to any penalty attributable to anything mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) or (c) or (2)(a).
If an order or permit requires a vehicle to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle, the driver of the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must ensure that there is compliance with each provision of the order or permit that applies to the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle.
Penalty: a fine of 10 PU.
Modified penalty: 8 PU.
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under Part 4 Division 2 of the Act.
In this Division each of these terms has the meaning given in section 38 —
access approval
order
permit
road
(1) For paragraph (b) of the definition of
(2) In subregulation (1) —
class 2 vehicle means a vehicle that is —
(a) a B‑double; or
(b) a road train; or
(c) a controlled access bus not more than 14.5 m long; or
(d) a combination carrying vehicles on more than one deck that, together with its load, meets one or both of the these criteria —
(i) its height exceeds 4.3 m but does not exceed 4.6 m;
(ii) its length exceeds 19 m;
or
(e) a vehicle that exceeds 4.3 m, but does not exceed 4.6 m, in height and is built to carry cattle, sheep, pigs or horses.
The heavy vehicles prescribed for section 40(2) are heavy vehicles used in connection with a business except a vehicle that is —
(a) a bus; or
(b) a vehicle with a GVM of 8 t or less; or
(c) a vehicle owned by a public authority; or
(d) a vehicle owned by the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth department or agency or used for Australian or visiting defence force purposes; or
(e) a special purpose vehicle; or
(f) an agricultural vehicle; or
(g) operated by an operator who will not apply for —
(i) more than 4 single trip permits for one or more vehicles to have effect in the same 12 month period commencing 1 January and ending on 31 December; or
(ii) any other permit for a vehicle.
(1) An application for a permit must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for a permit must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 208.
(1) In addition to the things that may be specified in an order under section 42(1), each order must also specify the term during which the access approval has effect.
(2) In addition to the things that may be specified in a permit under section 42(1), each permit must also specify these things —
(a) the name and address of the person to whom it was issued;
(b) the vehicle licence number of each vehicle to which it applies;
(c) the term during which the access approval has effect.
(3) If a permit is issued under section 42(1) in respect of a specified complying restricted access vehicle that is a motor vehicle made up of a combination of 2 or more vehicles, subregulation (2)(b) is taken to be satisfied if the vehicle licence number of any of the vehicles that make up the combination is specified in the permit.
(4) Subregulation (3) does not apply in relation to the specification in a permit of the vehicle licence number of a converter dolly.
[Regulation 206 amended: SL 2025/20 r. 12.]
(1) An application for the variation of an access approval must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for the variation of an access approval must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 208.
The fee payable for an application for a permit or for the variation of an access approval is —
(a) if the permit is for 12 months — $25; or
(b) if the permit is for 36 months — $50.
(1) In this regulation —
Main Roads WA website means a website, or a part of a website, controlled and managed by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by order published in the
(3) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice in writing given to the person to whom a permit was issued or published on the Main Roads WA website, vary an access approval given by the permit if circumstances have changed since the permit was issued or varied.
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice in writing given to the person to whom a permit was issued, cancel or suspend an access approval given by the permit if —
(a) the access approval was given on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, whether or not fraud or misrepresentation was involved; or
(b) the Commissioner has reason to suspect that there are grounds on which the Commissioner could, if then considering whether to give the access approval, refuse to give it; or
(c) the permit has not been complied with.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by order published in the
(a) the access approval was given on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, whether or not fraud or misrepresentation was involved; or
(b) the Commissioner has reason to suspect that there are grounds on which the Commissioner could, if then considering whether to give the access approval, refuse to give it.
(3) Cancellation or suspension of an access approval under subregulation (1) or (2) does not affect the liability of a person to any penalty attributable to anything mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) or (c) or (2)(a).
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under Part 4 Division 3 of the Act.
In this Division —
accredited means accredited for the purposes of sections 33(4) and 40(2).
For section 44(2)(b) a person may be accredited in relation to a vehicle if the person is —
(a) an individual who is a responsible person for the vehicle; or
(b) a company given an Australian Company Number under the
(1) For section 44(4)(a) the standards are —
(a) the
(b) the
(2) If there is any inconsistency between a provision of a road law and the document mentioned in subregulation (1), the provision of the road law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(1) An application for a person to be accredited must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for a person to be accredited must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 218.
(1) A person is not to be accredited unless the Commissioner of Main Roads is satisfied that the person has in place systems that, to the extent that is reasonably practicable in the circumstances, comply with these documents —
(a) the
(b) the
(c) the
(2) If there is any inconsistency between a provision of a road law and a document mentioned in subregulation (1), the provision of the road law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(1) An application for a person’s accreditation to be renewed must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(2) An application for a person’s accreditation to be renewed must be accompanied by the relevant fee under regulation 218.
(3) The Commissioner of Main Roads may renew a person’s accreditation if satisfied that the person continues to have in place systems that accord with the requirements of section 44(4).
The fee payable for an application for a person to be accredited or for a person’s accreditation to be renewed is $225.
An application for the variation of an accreditation must be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads.
(1) An accreditation, renewal of an accreditation or a variation of an accreditation may have effect for up to 36 months from the day of the accreditation, renewal or variation, as is applicable in the case.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may issue a certificate to an accredited person specifying the duration of the accreditation.
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice in writing given to an accredited person, cancel or suspend the person’s accreditation if —
(a) the person was accredited on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, whether or not fraud or misrepresentation was involved; or
(b) the Commissioner is not or is no longer satisfied as to a matter mentioned in section 44(4)(a), (b) or (c) in relation to the accredited person; or
(c) the Commissioner has reason to suspect that there are other grounds on which the Commissioner could, if then considering whether to accredit the person, refuse to accredit the person; or
(d) action required to be taken by or on behalf of the accredited person has not been taken; or
(e) a safety‑related incident occurs in relation to a vehicle the operation of which is controlled or directed by the person.
(2) Cancellation or suspension of an accreditation under subregulation (1) does not affect the liability of a person to any penalty attributable to anything mentioned in subregulation (1)(a).
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under Part 4 Division 4 of the Act.
These persons are declared to be excluded from the definition of
(a) a person who receives or unpacks goods in the performance of a function or the exercise of a power under a law of the State or the Commonwealth;
(b) a person that —
(i) is, or is an employee or agent of, a body prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under the
(ii) receives or unpacks goods for the purposes of the Government Business Enterprise.
(1) In this regulation —
HVNL means the Heavy Vehicle National Law, set out in the Schedule to the
(2) If the HVNL applies as a law of another jurisdiction, a provision of the HVNL that corresponds to a provision mentioned in the definition of
The fee payable before the CEO can give consent for the purposes mentioned in section 130(2) is $1.00.
In this Part —
adopted standard means a standard, except an ADR, that is applied, adopted or incorporated under this Part and, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to an adopted standard in a regulation or subregulation in this Part is a reference to the standard as in force on 1 November 2002;
air brake means an air‑operated or air‑assisted brake;
Australian Design Rule (ADR) means —
(a) a third edition ADR; or
(b) a second edition ADR;
braking system, of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and all the components of the mechanisms by which they are operated;
British Standard means a standard approved for publication on behalf of the British Standards Institution, being an institution established under royal charter in the United Kingdom;
emergency brake means a brake designed to be used if a service brake fails;
emergency vehicle means any of these —
(a) a police vehicle ordinarily used by police officers in the course of carrying out their duties;
(b) a vehicle operated by —
(i) a fire brigade under the
(ii) a bush fire brigade under the
(iii) the department of the Public Service principally assisting in the administration of the
and ordinarily used by members of the brigade or members of staff of that department in the course of carrying out their duties;
(c) an ambulance;
(d) an emergency vehicle within the meaning of a corresponding law;
(e) a vehicle in respect of which a declaration under regulation 227(a) is in force;
rear fog light means a light used on a vehicle to make it more easily visible from the rear in dense fog;
road tank vehicle has the same meaning as in the ADG Code as defined in
school bus means a motor vehicle that —
(a) is equipped to carry more than 8 adult persons; and
(b) is, at the material time, being used to pick up, transport and set down school children; and
(c) is solely or principally used for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (b);
second edition ADR means an Australian Design Rule incorporated in the document described as the Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition originally published by the then Commonwealth Department of Transport;
third edition ADR means —
(a) a national standard under the
(b) a national road vehicle standard, as amended from time to time, under the
transport enforcement vehicle means a vehicle in respect of which a declaration under regulation 227(b) is in force;
vacuum brakes means vacuum‑operated or vacuum‑assisted brakes.
[Regulation 226 amended: Gazette 20 Sep 2016 p. 3982; SL 2021/37 r. 8; SL 2021/81 r. 8; SL 2022/149 r. 11.]
The CEO may, for the purposes of this Part, declare a vehicle, or each vehicle in a class of vehicles, to be —
(a) an emergency vehicle; or
(b) a transport enforcement vehicle.
This Part does not apply to any of these vehicles —
(a) a vehicle used only on a railway or tramway;
(b) a vehicle designed to be controlled by a person walking next to it;
(c) a bicycle;
(d) any vehicle (other than a power assisted pedal cycle) propelled by a motor with a maximum power output of not over 200 W;
(e) a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 km/h;
(f) an animal drawn vehicle as defined in regulation 390;
(fa) an electric rideable device;
(g) a vehicle used for the purpose of road maintenance or road construction if it is —
(i) situated between traffic signs on a road maintenance or road construction site; and
(ii) operated for, by or under the control of a government department, government instrumentality, statutory authority or local government; and
(iii) fitted with a light displaying intermittent yellow flashes (or flashes of another colour or colours approved by the CEO).
[Regulation 228 amended: SL 2021/199 r. 10.]
(1) A provision of this Part does not apply to a vehicle if the vehicle is exempt from —
(a) the provision under another law of this State; or
(b) the corresponding provision of the law of another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth.
(2) However, the vehicle is exempt only if all conditions of the exemption (if any) are being complied with.
A provision of Divisions 5 to 13 inclusive does not apply to a vehicle if —
(a) the provision is inconsistent with a requirement of a second or third edition ADR applying to the vehicle; and
(b) the vehicle complies with the requirement.
A provision of Divisions 5 to 13 inclusive does not apply to a vehicle if —
(a) the vehicle does not comply with a requirement of an ADR applying to the vehicle; and
(b) the provision of these regulations corresponds to the requirement of the ADR; and
(c) despite the non‑compliance —
(i) before the repeal of the
(ii) an approval is given under the
(iii) the vehicle satisfied an entry pathway under the
and
(d) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions (if any).
[Regulation 231 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 9.]
(1) A person must not drive or use a vehicle unless there is compliance with each provision in this Part that applies to the vehicle or a combination of which the vehicle is a part.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(2) A person must not permit a vehicle to be driven or used unless there is compliance with each provision in this Part that applies to the vehicle or a combination of which the vehicle is a part.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(3) A person does not commit an offence under subregulation (1) or (2) only because the person drives or uses, or permits the driving or use of, a vehicle that is the subject of an offence under regulation 234 or 235.
A person does not commit an offence under regulation 232(1) or (2) in relation to a vehicle if the vehicle —
(a) is being driven in accordance with each defect notice that is in effect for the vehicle; or
(b) cannot be moved, but arrangements for it to be removed from the road are made as soon as practicable; or
(c) is being or has been, as far as practicable, removed from the carriageway for the purpose of repairing it or arranging for it to be removed from the road, and the vehicle is repaired or removed from the road as soon as practicable; or
(d) is being driven directly to a place where it is to be repaired and driving it on the road is unlikely to endanger any person or property; or
(e) is being tested for the purpose of repairing it and driving it on the road is unlikely to endanger any person or property.
If under regulation 363 a vehicle is required to be fitted with a speed limiting device, a person must not tamper with or modify the device so as to cause the vehicle to be capable of being driven at a speed that exceeds 100 km/h.
Penalty: a fine of 20 PU.
Modified penalty: 5 PU.
(1) In this regulation —
alcohol interlock has the meaning given in the
derivative of a car means a motor vehicle of the same make as a factory produced car and in which the forward part of the body form and the greater part of the mechanical equipment are the same as those in the car.
(2) A person must not, without the approval of the CEO, alter a car or a derivative of a car from —
(a) the manufacturer’s specifications; or
(b) its form when it was first licensed, in regard to any part of its construction, equipment or fittings that was effected, manufactured or constructed in accordance with an ADR by making an alteration mentioned in the Table.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
Table of alterations requiring approval
1. | Fitting an engine of greater displacement volume than an engine that was available as an option for the vehicle with the same braking system. |
2. | Making modifications to braking systems which include the fitting of smaller diameter brake drums, or narrower brake drums or brake shoes which reduce the swept area of braking surface or which reduce the weight of the brake drum or disc. |
3. | Fitting any wheel rim with more than a single weld around the circumference, or which does not conform to one of the dimensional standards for wheel rims set down in the Tyre and Rim Standards Manual issued by the Tyre and Rim Association. |
4. | Widening the wheel track of front or rear wheels by more than 25 mm beyond the maximum specified by the vehicle manufacturer. |
5. | Fitting spacers between wheels and hubs additional to any provided by the vehicle manufacturer. |
6. | Fitting wheel nuts which do not engage the thread of the wheel studs for at least the same length as the nuts provided by the vehicle manufacturer, or wheel nuts which do not match with the taper on the wheel. |
7. | Fitting tyres other than those appropriate to the wheel rim as specified in the Tyre and Rim Standards Manual issued by the Tyre and Rim Association. |
8. | Making modifications to an axle, axles or suspension which reduces the available suspension travel from static conditions to full bump position to less than two‑thirds of that provided by the vehicle manufacturer. |
9. | Making modifications to an axle, axles or suspension so that any part of the vehicle other than the tyre or rim will contact a road surface in the case of the deflation of any tyre. |
10. | Welding or heating any axle, stub axle, steering arm or steering knuckle support. |
11. | Lengthening or shortening the chassis frame, or the body structure in the case of a vehicle of mono (chassis‑less) construction. |
(3) A person must not, without the approval of the CEO, alter a motor vehicle or trailer not being a car or a derivative of a car from —
(a) the manufacturer’s specifications; or
(b) its form when it was first licensed, in regard to chassis, frame, wheels, suspension, steering, brakes, axles, engine, body structure or exhaust system.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(3A) Despite subregulations (2) and (3), a person may alter a motor vehicle by installing an alcohol interlock without the approval of the CEO.
(4) If the CEO approves of any modifications under subregulation (2) or (3), a vehicle modification permit must be issued by the CEO, upon receipt by the CEO of a fee of $75.80.
(5) A person must not change or alter the body or equipment of a motor vehicle in a way that adversely affects the safe operation of the vehicle.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(6) A responsible person for a licensed vehicle must, whenever an alteration is made to the vehicle or its equipment affecting the accuracy of any particulars of the description in the licence, give notification of the alteration to the CEO as soon as practicable after the alteration is made.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
(6A) On receiving notification under subregulation (6), the CEO may, for the purposes of section 9(1)(c), direct the responsible person for the vehicle to present the vehicle for inspection within 28 days.
(7) A person must not, without the approval of the CEO, remove a compliance plate from a vehicle or deface or modify a compliance plate.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 2 PU.
[Regulation 235 amended: Gazette 12 Jun 2015 p. 2040; 14 Jun 2016 p. 2000; 20 Sep 2016 p. 3983; 23 Jun 2017 p. 3268‑9; 22 Jun 2018 p. 2192; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/81 r. 10; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2023/43 r. 41; SL 2024/58 r. 23.]
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle means a motor vehicle, trailer or combination.
(2) If a second edition ADR recommends that the ADR should apply to the design and construction of a vehicle, the vehicle must comply with the ADR.
(3) If a second edition ADR contains a requirement for a type of equipment fitted to a vehicle built on or after a stated time, any equipment of the same type fitted to the vehicle after it is built must comply with —
(a) the requirement as in force when the vehicle was built; or
(b) if the requirement is amended after the vehicle is built and before the equipment is fitted — the requirement as in force —
(i) when the vehicle was built; or
(ii) when the equipment was fitted; or
(iii) at any time between when the vehicle was built and the equipment was fitted.
(4) However, a vehicle, or equipment fitted to a vehicle, need not comply with a recommendation or requirement of a second edition ADR if —
(a) the recommendation or requirement is replaced by, or is inconsistent with, a requirement of a third edition ADR applying to the vehicle or equipment; and
(b) the vehicle or equipment complies with the requirement of the third edition ADR.
(5) If a second edition ADR allows a vehicle built on or after a stated time to be fitted with equipment, a vehicle built before the time may also be fitted with the equipment.
The words left and right in the second edition ADRs have the opposite meaning in the application of the ADRs, in accordance with these regulations, to a motor vehicle with a left‑hand drive —
(a) ADR 8 Safety Glass;
(b) ADR 12 Glare Reduction in Field of View;
(c) ADR 14 Rear Vision Mirrors;
(d) ADR 16 Windscreen Wipers and Washers;
(e) ADRs 18 and 18A Location and Visibility of Instruments;
(f) ADRs 35 and 35A Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems.
Note: The Table lists some terms used in the third edition ADRs and the corresponding term used in these regulations.
dipped‑beam headlamp................................................................. | low‑beam (for a headlight) |
front fog lamp................................................................. | front fog light |
rear fog lamp................................................................. | rear fog light |
Wheelguard................................................................. | mudguard |
main‑beam headlamp................................................................. | high‑beam (for a headlight) |
reversing lamp................................................................. | reversing light |
direction indicator lamp................................................................. | direction indicator light |
stop lamp................................................................. | brake light |
rear registration plate lamp................................................................. | number plate light |
front position (side) lamp................................................................. | parking light |
rear position (side) lamp................................................................. | tail light |
end‑outline marker lamp................................................................. | front or rear clearance light |
external cabin lamp................................................................. | external cabin light |
internal lamp................................................................. | interior light |
side marker lamp................................................................. | side marker light |
daytime running lamp................................................................. | daytime running light |
rear reflex reflector, non‑triangular................................................................. | rear reflector |
front reflex reflector, non‑triangular................................................................. | front reflector |
side reflex reflector, non‑triangular................................................................. | side reflector |
(1) In this regulation —
vehicle means a motor vehicle, trailer or combination.
(2) If a third edition ADR applies to the design and construction of a vehicle, the vehicle must comply with the ADR.
(3) If a third edition ADR contains a requirement for a type of equipment fitted to a vehicle built on or after a stated time, any equipment of the same type fitted to the vehicle after it is built must comply with —
(a) the requirement as in force when the vehicle was built; or
(b) if the requirement is amended after the vehicle is built and before the equipment is fitted — the requirement as in force —
(i) when the vehicle was built; or
(ii) when the equipment was fitted; or
(iii) at any time between when the vehicle was built and the equipment was fitted.
(4) However, a vehicle, or equipment fitted to a vehicle, need not comply with a requirement of a third edition ADR if —
(a) the requirement is replaced by, or is inconsistent with, a requirement of a later version of the ADR applying to the vehicle or equipment; and
(b) the vehicle or equipment complies with the requirement of the later version.
(5) If a third edition ADR allows a vehicle built on or after a stated time to be fitted with equipment, a vehicle built before the time may also be fitted with the equipment.
A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2) if —
(a) before the repeal of the
(b) a determination under the
[Regulation 239 inserted: SL 2021/81 r. 11.]
(1) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2) if —
(a) despite non‑compliance with the ADR —
(i) before the repeal of the
(ii) an approval is given under the
and
(b) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions (if any).
(2) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2) if —
(a) either —
(i) before the repeal of the
(ii) an approval is given under the
and
(b) for a vehicle for which an approval has been given as described in paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) — the vehicle complies with the approval conditions (if any).
(3) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2) if —
(a) before the repeal of the
(b) for a vehicle for which an approval has been given under that section — the vehicle complies with the approval conditions (if any).
[Regulation 240 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 12.]
A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2) if —
(a) the vehicle satisfied an entry pathway under the
(b) despite non‑compliance with the ADR, the vehicle is entered on the RAV.
[Regulation 240A inserted: SL 2021/81 r. 13.]
(1) In this regulation —
personally imported vehicle means a vehicle built after 1968 that is imported into Australia by a person who —
(a) owned and used the vehicle for a continuous period of at least 12 months before it was imported into Australia; and
(b) when the vehicle was imported into Australia, was —
(i) an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a person who had applied to become an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and
(ii) old enough to hold a licence or permit to drive the vehicle;
and
(c) within the previous year, had not imported into Australia another vehicle owned by the person; and
(d) has —
(i) if the vehicle was imported before the repeal of the
(ii) otherwise — complied with the rules made under the
(2) A personally imported vehicle must be fitted with —
(a) seat belts that are as effective as seat belts that meet an Australian Standard or British Standard for seat belts as in force at 1 November 2002; and
(b) seat belt anchorages that meet the number and location requirements of second or third edition ADR 5; and
(c) child restraint anchorages that meet the number, location, accessibility, thread size and form requirements of second edition ADR 34 or third edition ADR 5 or 34; and
(d) head restraints that meet the number, location and size requirements of second or third edition ADR 22.
(3) However, a personally imported vehicle need only meet the requirements of an ADR mentioned in subregulation (2) if the ADR recommends that it applies or should apply to a vehicle of the same type.
(4) A personally imported vehicle need not otherwise comply with an ADR applied by regulation 236(2) or 238(2).
[Regulation 241 amended: SL 2021/81 r. 14.]
A vehicle need not comply with an adopted standard if —
(a) the standard is replaced by, or is inconsistent with, a later version of the standard; and
(b) the vehicle complies with the later version of the standard.
(1) This regulation —
(a) applies to a motor vehicle or trailer whether or not it forms part of a combination; and
(b) does not apply to an agricultural implement.
(2) A motor vehicle must —
(a) be in a condition that enables it to be driven safely; and
(b) be in a condition that is unlikely to occasion unreasonable annoyance to any person or damage to any property; and
(c) have all of its parts in serviceable condition.
(3) Each vehicle forming part of a combination, other than the first or only motor vehicle forming part of the combination must —
(a) be in a condition that enables it to be towed safely; and
(b) be in a condition that is unlikely to occasion unreasonable annoyance to any person or damage to any property; and
(c) have all of its parts in serviceable condition.
(4) A trailer must —
(a) be in a condition that enables it to be towed safely; and
(b) be in a condition that is unlikely to occasion unreasonable annoyance or injury to any person or damage to any property; and
(c) have all of its parts in serviceable condition.
(5) For this regulation, a vehicle is not in a condition that enables it to be driven or towed safely if driving or towing the vehicle would endanger the person driving or towing the vehicle, anyone else in or on the vehicle (or the combination of which it forms part) or other road users.
(1) In this regulation —
motor vehicle means a motor vehicle built or used mainly for the transport of goods or people by road.
(2) A motor vehicle that is a heavy vehicle must have a right‑hand drive.
(3) A motor vehicle that is a light vehicle but not a motor cycle must have a right‑hand drive unless —
(a) the vehicle is more than 30 years old; or
(b) the vehicle —
(i) is more than 15 years old, but not more than 30 years old; and
(ii) is used solely for personal use.
(4) A motor vehicle has a right‑hand drive if the centre of at least one steering control of the vehicle is to the right of, or in line with, the centre of the vehicle.
(5) A component of the steering system of a motor vehicle that is essential for effective steering of the vehicle must be built to transmit energy by mechanical means only.
(6) Failure of a non‑mechanical component of the steering system must not prevent effective steering of the vehicle.
(1) A motor vehicle must be able to turn in a circle not over 25 m in diameter, measured by the outer edge of the tyre track at ground level.
(2) The vehicle must be able to comply with subregulation (1) whether it turns to the left or to the right.
A motor vehicle with an unloaded mass over 450 kg must be able to be driven both backwards and forwards when the driver is in the normal driving position.
(1) An object fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must be designed, built and fitted to the vehicle in a way that minimises the likelihood of injury to a person making contact with the vehicle.
(2) However, subregulation (1) does not apply to an object fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination if —
(a) the vehicle was designed before 1965 and the object was part of the design of the vehicle; or
(b) the object was fitted to the vehicle before 1965 in accordance with the law of the place where the object was fitted.
A motor vehicle must be built —
(a) to allow the driver a view of the road and of traffic to the front and sides of the vehicle so the driver can drive the vehicle safely; and
(b) with its controls located so the driver can drive the vehicle safely.
A seat for a driver or passenger in a vehicle must be securely attached to the vehicle.
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must have firmly fitted a mudguard for each wheel or for adjacent wheels.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a vehicle if —
(a) the construction or use of the vehicle makes the fitting of mudguards unnecessary or impracticable; or
(b) the body or part of the body of the vehicle acts as a mudguard.
(3) A mudguard fitted to a heavy vehicle must, when the wheels of the vehicle are in position to move straight ahead —
(a) reduce the danger of a person contacting the moving wheels; and
(b) for the rear wheels —
(i) cover the overall tyre width of the wheel or wheels to which it is fitted; and
(ii) be fitted so the height above ground level of the lowest edge of the rear of the mudguard is not over one‑third of the horizontal distance between the edge and the centre of the rearmost axle.
(4) However, a mudguard may be up to —
(a) 230 mm above ground level; or
(b) on a vehicle built to be used off road — 300 mm above ground level.
(5) The outside of a rear mudguard, except a mudflap, of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination that can be seen from the rear of the vehicle must be coloured white or silver if the vehicle —
(a) is at least 2.2 m wide; and
(b) has a body the vertical measurement of which is under 300 mm at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point; and
(c) is not fitted with rear marking plates in accordance with regulation 328.
(6) For subregulation (5)(a), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(1) A motor vehicle must be fitted with at least one horn or other device that can give sufficient audible warning to other road users of the approach or position of the vehicle.
(2) A motor vehicle must not be fitted with a device that can make a sound —
(a) like the sound of a siren, bell, exhaust whistle or compression whistle; or
(b) alternating between different tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle.
(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to —
(a) an emergency vehicle; or
(b) a transport enforcement vehicle; or
(c) an Australian Protective Service vehicle; or
(d) an Australian Border Force vehicle; or
(e) an Airservices Australia vehicle; or
(f) a vehicle at least 25 years old that is fitted as an emergency vehicle if —
(i) the vehicle is used for exhibition purposes; or
(ii) it is part of a collection of former emergency vehicles;
or
(g) an anti‑theft alarm if the alarm cannot be operated while the vehicle’s ignition is on.
(4) A motor vehicle may be fitted with a device that —
(a) emits a regular, intermittent sound while the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear; and
(b) is not louder than is necessary so the driver, and a person near the vehicle, can hear the device when it is operating.
[Regulation 251 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 964.]
(1) A rear vision mirror or mirrors must be fitted to a motor vehicle as required by this regulation so that a driver of the vehicle can clearly see by reflection the road behind the vehicle and any following or overtaking vehicle.
(2) At least one rear vision mirror must be fitted to these vehicles —
(a) a car;
(b) a motor tricycle with 2 front wheels;
(c) a motor cycle, or motor tricycle with one front wheel, built before July 1975.
(3) At least one rear vision mirror must be fitted to each side of these vehicles —
(a) a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 3.5 t;
(b) a motor cycle, or motor tricycle with one front wheel, built after June 1975.
(4) A motor vehicle with a GVM of 3.5 t or less (except a motor vehicle mentioned in subregulation (2) or (3)) must be fitted with —
(a) at least one rear vision mirror on the right side of the vehicle; and
(b) at least one rear vision mirror on the left side of the vehicle or inside the vehicle.
(5) A rear vision mirror fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 3.5 t must not project beyond the widest part of the vehicle (excluding lights, signalling devices and reflectors) —
(a) over 230 mm if it can fold to project not over 150 mm beyond the widest part; or
(b) otherwise, over 150 mm.
(1) A rear vision mirror required to be fitted to the side of a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 3.5 t must have a reflecting surface of at least 150 cm
(2) The reflecting surface of a rear vision mirror that is required to be fitted to a motor cycle or moped must —
(a) each be of the same curvature; and
(b) if convex, be part of a notional sphere with a radius of at least 1.2 m.
(3) A motor vehicle may be fitted with additional rear vision mirror surfaces that are flat or convex or a combination of flat and convex surfaces.
(1) This regulation applies only to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels.
(2) A motor vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission must have an engine starter mechanism that cannot operate when the transmission control is in a position to drive the vehicle.
(3) A motor vehicle built after 1975 that is fitted with an automatic transmission must have an indicator in the driver’s compartment showing the transmission control position.
A motor vehicle propelled by a diesel engine must be fitted with a device preventing the engine from being started accidentally or inadvertently.
[Regulation 255 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 964.]
(1) A motor vehicle with a moveable body panel forward of the windscreen that covers an engine or luggage storage or battery compartment, must have a device to secure the panel.
(2) If the panel opens from the front in a way that partly or completely obstructs the driver’s forward view through the windscreen, the panel must have primary and secondary devices to secure the panel.
(1) The wiring of electrical equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination, except the high tension ignition wiring, must —
(a) be supported at intervals of not over 600 mm, unless the vehicle is a pole‑type trailer with a pole with an adjustable length, or an extendible trailer; and
(b) be insulated at each of its joints; and
(c) be located where it cannot —
(i) become overheated; or
(ii) contact moving parts; or
(iii) come near enough to the fuel system to be a fire hazard;
and
(d) be protected from chafing.
(1A) The electrical components of a vehicle must be securely mounted.
(2) The electrical connectors between motor vehicles and trailers, for the operation of the vehicle lights required by this Part, must comply with —
(a) AS 2513‑1982
(b) International Standards Organisation ISO 1185 — 1997; or
(c) Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J 560 — 1998; or
(d) AS 4735‑2003
(3) A trailer must be equipped with an electrical conductor, independent of the trailer coupling, that provides a return path between the electrical circuits of the trailer and towing vehicle.
(4) The electrical wiring, connections and installations of a semi‑trailer, dog trailer or converter dolly used in a road train over 19 m long after June 1998 must comply with third edition ADR 63, whether or not it was built before the date stated in the ADR for vehicles of that type.
[Regulation 257 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 965.]
(1) A television receiver or visual display unit must not be installed in or on a motor vehicle so any part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.
(2) However, subregulation (1) does not apply to —
(a) a television receiver or visual display unit that cannot be operated when the vehicle is moving; or
(b) a driver’s aid in any vehicle or a destination sign in a bus.
(3) A television receiver, or visual display unit, and its associated equipment in or on a motor vehicle must be securely mounted in a position that —
(a) does not obscure the driver’s view of the road; and
(b) does not impede the movement of a person in the vehicle.
A motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle, a motor tricycle or a moped) must be fitted with a windscreen if it is manufactured or designed to have a windscreen.
[Regulation 258A inserted: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 965.]
(1) In this regulation —
approved material means material with the same characteristics as material mentioned in any of these standards —
(a) AS R1‑1965
(b) AS R1‑1968
(c) AS 2080‑1977
(d) British Standard BS 857:1967
(e) British Standard BS 5282:1975
(f) British Standard BS AU178:1980
(g) Japanese Industrial Standard JIS R 3211‑1979
(h) American National Standard ANSI Z26.1‑1980
transparent material does not include any coating added to the windscreen, window or partition after its manufacture.
(2) Transparent material used in a windscreen, window or an interior partition, of a motor vehicle must be of approved material if —
(a) the vehicle was built after June 1953; or
(b) the material was first fitted to the vehicle after June 1953.
[Regulation 259 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 965.]
(1) In this regulation —
glazing —
(a) means material that may be used in a windscreen, window or interior partition of a motor vehicle, through which the vehicle’s driver can see the road; but
(b) does not include a coating added after manufacture of the material;
luminous transmittance, for glazing or a coating on glazing, means the amount of light that can pass through the glazing as a percentage of the amount of light that would be transmitted if the glazing or coating were absent;
rear glazing, for a motor vehicle, means glazing used in a window or interior partition of the motor vehicle located behind the driver in the normal driving position.
(2) Glazing used in a windscreen of a motor vehicle must have a luminous transmittance of at least 70%.
(3) Glazing used in a windscreen of a motor vehicle must not be coated in a way that reduces its luminous transmittance.
(4) Subregulations (2) and (3) do not apply to the greater of the following areas of a windscreen —
(a) the area above the highest point of the windscreen that is swept by a windscreen wiper;
(b) the upper 10% of the windscreen.
(5) Glazing used in a window or interior partition of a motor vehicle must have a luminous transmittance of at least 70%.
(6) Glazing used in a window or interior partition of a motor vehicle, other than rear glazing, may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of not less than 35%.
(7) If a motor vehicle is fitted with at least 1 rear vision mirror to each side of the vehicle, the motor vehicle’s rear glazing may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of at least 20%.
(8) If all of the following apply to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle’s rear glazing may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of 0% or more —
(a) the vehicle is fitted with at least 1 rear vision mirror to each side of the vehicle;
(b) the vehicle is designed primarily for the carriage of goods;
(c) the vehicle has —
(i) at least 4 wheels; or
(ii) at least 3 wheels and a GVM of more than 1 tonne.
(9) The requirements about luminous transmittance applying to glazing used in a window of a motor vehicle set out in a second edition ADR or third edition ADR do not apply to a window that has been coated as provided in subregulation (6), (7) or (8).
(10) Glazing used in a windscreen, window or interior partition of a motor vehicle that has been coated to reduce its luminous transmittance must not have a reflectance of more than 10%.
[Regulation 260 inserted: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 965‑6.]
(1) A motor vehicle with 3 or more wheels that is fitted with a windscreen must be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper unless a driver in a normal driving position can obtain an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle without looking through the windscreen.
(2) At least one windscreen wiper fitted to the motor vehicle must —
(a) be able to remove moisture from the part of the windscreen in front of the driver to allow the driver an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle when the windscreen is wet; and
(b) be able to be operated from a normal driving position; and
(c) for a motor vehicle built after 1934 — continue to operate until the wiper is switched off; and
(d) for a motor vehicle built after 1959 the driving position of which is nearer one side of the vehicle than the other —
(i) be able to remove moisture from the part of the windscreen in front of the driver, and a corresponding part of the windscreen on the other side of the centre of the motor vehicle, to allow the driver an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle when the windscreen is wet; and
(ii) if the windscreen wipers are operated by engine manifold vacuum — be provided with a vacuum reservoir or pump to maintain the efficient operation of the wiper or wipers while the vehicle is in motion.
(3) If a motor vehicle was built after 1982 and is a heavy vehicle, it must also be fitted with a windscreen washer that can direct water onto the windscreen within the area swept by a windscreen wiper so the wiper can spread the water to all of the area swept by the wiper.
(4) A windscreen washer of a motor vehicle must be able to be operated from a normal driving position.
The wheels and tyres fitted to an axle of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must be of sufficient size and capacity to carry the part of the vehicle’s gross mass transmitted to the ground through the axle.
A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination that was built after 1932 must be fitted with pneumatic tyres.
(1) A vehicle must not have pneumatic tyres of different carcass construction fitted to the same axle, but the tyres may have different cord materials and a different number of plies.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a tyre being used in an emergency as a temporary replacement for a tyre complying with the subregulation.
[Regulation 264 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 967.]
(1) This regulation applies to a heavy vehicle instead of the tyre speed category requirements in the relevant ADR.
(2) A tyre fitted to a heavy vehicle must be suitable for road use at the lesser of these speeds —
(a) 100 km/h;
(b) the vehicle’s top speed.
(1) In this regulation —
radial ply tyre means a radial ply tyre within the meaning of the ADR titled “Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule — Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005”.
(2) The wheels and tyres fitted to an axle of a vehicle must be of sufficient size and capacity to carry the part of the vehicle’s gross mass transmitted to the ground through the axle.
(3) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the size and capacity of a pneumatic tyre to be fitted to a vehicle must be decided using a cold inflation pressure that is not more than the lesser of —
(a) the pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer; and
(b) a pressure of —
(i) for a radial ply tyre — 825 kPa; or
(ii) for another tyre — 700 kPa.
[Regulation 266 inserted: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 967.]
A tyre fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must be free of any apparent defect that could make the vehicle unsafe.
(1) This regulation applies to a motor vehicle instead of the tyre speed category requirements in the relevant ADR.
(2) This regulation applies to a motor vehicle that —
(a) has 4 or more wheels; and
(b) was built after 1972; and
(c) is a light vehicle.
(3) However, this regulation does not apply to a tyre if the tyre —
(a) is recommended by the vehicle builder as suitable for limited use on the vehicle in special circumstances at a speed less than the speed applying to the vehicle under subregulation (4); or
(b) is being used in an emergency as a temporary replacement for a tyre complying with this regulation.
(4) A tyre fitted to a motor vehicle must, when first manufactured, have been rated by the tyre manufacturer as suitable for road use at the lesser of these speeds —
(a) a speed of at least —
(i) for a car with special features for off‑road use —140 km/h; or
(ii) for another car — 180 km/h; or
(iii) for another motor vehicle — 120 km/h;
(b) the vehicle’s top speed.
(1) A tyre that is retreaded before 1 November 2002 must not be used on a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination if —
(a) AS 1973‑1976
(b) the tyre was retreaded after publication of the Australian Standard; and
(c) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with AS 1973‑1976
(2) A tyre that is retreaded after 1 November 2002 must not be used on a vehicle if —
(a) AS 1973‑1993
(b) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with the Australian Standard.
(1A) In this regulation —
principal grooves, in relation to a tyre, means wide grooves, other than secondary grooves —
(a) usually positioned in the central zone of the tyre tread but that may run across the tyre tread; and
(b) in which tread wear indicators are usually located;
secondary grooves, in relation to a tyre, means shallow grooves in the tyre tread that may disappear during the life of the tyre through wear;
tread wear indicators, in relation to a tyre, means projections within a groove of the tyre that indicate the degree of wear on the tyre’s tread.
(1) A tyre on a motor vehicle must not have cleats or other gripping devices that could damage road surfaces.
(2) Except at tread wear indicators, a tyre fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must have a tread pattern at least 1.5 mm deep in all principal grooves on the tyre in a band that runs continuously —
(a) across —
(i) for a heavy vehicle — at least 75% of the tyre width that normally comes into contact with the road; or
(ii) for a light vehicle — the tyre width that normally comes into contact with the road;
and
(b) around the whole circumference of the tyre.
(3) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must not be fitted with a tyre that has been treated by recutting or regrooving the tread rubber, unless the tyre was —
(a) constructed with an extra thickness of rubber designed for recutting or regrooving; and
(b) labelled to indicate the construction.
[Regulation 270 amended: SL 2024/107 r. 4.]
(1) The handlebars on a motor cycle must extend at least 250 mm, but not over 450 mm, on each side of the centre line of the vehicle.
(2) In taking a measurement for subregulation (1), mirrors and lights mounted on the handlebars of the motor cycle are disregarded.
(3) The lowest part of the hand grip on the handlebars must not be higher than 380 mm above the attachment point of the handlebars to the motor cycle.
(4) Hand grips on the handlebars must be fitted symmetrically.
(5) If a motor cycle has the head stem as the steering pivot point, the horizontal distance from the midpoint between the head stem bearings to the centre of the front wheel must not be over 550 mm.
A motor cycle must be fitted with foot rests for the driver and for any passenger for whom a seating position is provided.
(1) If the engine power of a motor cycle is transmitted to the rear wheel by a chain, the driver and any passenger must be protected from the front sprocket and at least the upper part of the chain by —
(a) the frame or equipment of the motor cycle; or
(b) a chain guard.
(2) A chain guard must cover the chain to a point —
(a) at least 300 mm to the rear of the rearmost foot rest; or
(b) above the centre of the rear drive sprocket.
(1) In this regulation —
number includes letter.
(2) A motor vehicle must have an individual engine identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on it.
(3) A motor vehicle built after 1930 must have the engine identification number on its engine block or the main component of its engine.
(4) A vehicle must have an individual vehicle identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on a substantial part of its frame or chassis.
(5) A VIN or engine identification number must be located where a person can read it easily without having to use tools to remove a part of the vehicle that would otherwise obstruct the person’s view.
(1) This regulation applies to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination that —
(a) is at least 2.2 m wide; and
(b) has a body with a vertical measurement under 300 mm at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point; and
(c) is not fitted with rear marking plates in accordance with regulation 328.
(2) For subregulation (1)(a), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(3) The vehicle must have a white or silver band at least 75 mm high across the full width of the rearmost part of the body of the vehicle.
(1) These vehicles must display road train warning signs complying with this regulation and regulation 277 —
(a) a combination over 36.5 m long;
(b) a road train over 30 m, but not over 36.5 m, long that includes one or more dog trailers.
(2) These vehicles must display road train warning signs, or a long vehicle warning sign, complying with this regulation and regulation 277 —
(a) a road train over 22 m, but not over 30 m, long that includes one or more dog trailers;
(b) a road train over 22 m, but not over 36.5 m, long that does not include a dog trailer.
(3) Another combination over 22 m, but not over 36.5 m, long must display a long vehicle warning sign complying with this regulation and regulation 277.
(4) Subregulations (1), (2) and (3) do not apply to the extent of any inconsistency with a notice or permit issued under another law of this State that applies to the combination.
(5) Road train warning signs must be used in pairs and fitted horizontally, one at the front and the other at the rear of the combination.
(6) A long vehicle warning sign must be fitted horizontally at the rear of the combination.
(1) A road train or long vehicle warning sign must be manufactured in one or 2 parts from sheet steel 0.8 mm thick or another material of at least the same stiffness, unless it is designed to be fixed to a vehicle using an adhesive.
(2) The warning sign must be at least 1.02 m wide and at least 250 mm high.
(3) A road train warning sign must display the words “road train”, and a long vehicle warning sign must display the words “long vehicle”, in black capital letters at least 180 mm high in typeface Series B (N) that complies with AS 1744‑1975
(4) If the warning sign is in 2 parts, one word of the expression “road train” or “long vehicle” must be on one part and the other word of the expression must be on the other part.
(5) The warning sign must display the sign manufacturer’s name or logo, and the brand and class of retro‑reflective material used, in block letters not over 10 mm high.
(6) The warning sign must have a black border.
(7) The warning sign must be coated with yellow retro‑reflective material of class 1 or 2 that meets AS 1906‑1990
(8) The warning sign must be fitted so —
(a) no part of the sign is —
(i) over 1.8 m above ground level; or
(ii) under 500 mm above ground level;
and
(b) if the sign is in 2 parts — the parts are fitted at the same height above ground level.
(1) The whole or a part of a road train warning sign must not be displayed on a vehicle unless the vehicle is in a combination or road train mentioned in regulation 276(1) or (2).
(2) The whole or a part of a long vehicle warning sign must not be displayed on a vehicle unless the vehicle is in a combination or road train mentioned in regulation 276(2) or (3).
(1) This regulation applies to a motor vehicle that is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the centre of the vehicle.
(2) The vehicle must display the words “left hand drive” on the rear of the vehicle.
(3) The words must be in letters at least 75 mm high, and in a colour contrast with the background to the words.
(1) A motor vehicle, except an articulated bus, must have only —
(a) one axle group or single axle towards the front of the vehicle; and
(b) one axle group or single axle towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) An articulated bus must have —
(a) on its front section —
(i) only one axle group or single axle towards the front of the section; and
(ii) only one axle group or single axle towards the rear of the section;
and
(b) on another section — only one axle group or single axle.
(3) A trailer must have only —
(a) one axle group or single axle; or
(b) 2 axle groups, 2 single axles or one axle group and single axle, in this configuration —
(i) one axle group or single axle towards the front of the vehicle, with all the wheels on the axle group or single axle connected to the steering mechanism for that part of the trailer; and
(ii) one axle group or single axle towards the rear of the vehicle.
(4) A semi‑trailer that is extendible or is fitted with sliding axles must —
(a) have a securing device that —
(i) can securely fix the extendible part or sliding axles to the rest of the vehicle in any position of adjustment provided; and
(ii) is located in a position that can prevent accidental or inadvertent release, if the device is mounted on the chassis of the vehicle; and
(iii) is fitted with a visible or audible warning system to indicate to a person standing beside the vehicle that the device is not engaged; and
(iv) is fitted with a way of preventing loss of air from the air brake supply, if the device uses air from the brake system and fails in a way allowing air to escape; and
(v) is held in the applied position by direct mechanical action without the intervention of an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic device;
and
(b) be built so the adjustable parts of the vehicle remain connected if the securing device fails.
The axles in an axle group, except a twinsteer axle group, fitted to a heavy vehicle must relate to each other through a load‑sharing suspension system.
The requirements of this Division for a light, except a brake or direction indicator light, to be visible over a stated distance apply only at night.
A light, except a high‑beam headlight, fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must be built and adjusted to provide the necessary amount of light, without dazzling the driver of another vehicle approaching, or being approached by, the vehicle.
(1) If lights are required under this Part to be fitted to a vehicle in pairs —
(a) a light must be fitted on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and
(b) the centre of each light in a pair must be the same distance from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and
(c) the centre of each light in a pair must be at the same height above ground level; and
(d) each light in a pair must project approximately the same amount of light of the same colour.
(2) Subregulation (1) applies to a motor cycle with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
This Division does not apply to a vehicle —
(a) built before 1931 that is used only in the daytime; or
(b) built before 1946 that is used mainly for exhibition purposes.
(1) A motor vehicle must be fitted with —
(a) one low‑beam headlight if it is a moped, motor cycle or motor tricycle with one front wheel; or
(b) a pair of low‑beam headlights if it has 4 or more wheels or is a motor tricycle, except a moped, with 2 front wheels.
(2) If a motor vehicle built after 1934 can travel at over 60 km/h —
(a) each low‑beam headlight mentioned in subregulation (1) must be able to work in the high‑beam position; or
(b) the vehicle must be fitted with —
(i) one headlight that can work in the high‑beam position if the vehicle is required to have one low‑beam headlight; or
(ii) a pair of headlights that can work in the high‑beam position.
(3) A motor cycle may be equipped with a headlight modulation system that —
(a) varies the brightness of its high‑beam headlight or low‑beam headlight, but not both, at a rate of at least 200 and at most 280 flashes a minute; and
(b) is designed to operate only in the daytime.
(4) Up to 4 additional headlights may be fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, a motor cycle or a motor tricycle.
(5) An additional headlight fitted to a vehicle must be fitted so that it faces forward and is symmetrical in relation to the centre line of the vehicle.
[Regulation 286 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 967‑8.]
(1) The centres of low‑beam headlights fitted as a pair on a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be at least 600 mm apart.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a motor vehicle built before 1970 if the centres of its low‑beam headlights —
(a) were under 600 mm apart when the vehicle was built; and
(b) are not nearer than they were when the vehicle was built.
(3) Each low‑beam headlight of a pair on a motor tricycle (except a moped) with 2 front wheels must not be over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(4) The centre of a low‑beam headlight fitted to a motor vehicle built after June 1953 must be —
(a) at least 500 mm above ground level; and
(b) not over 1.4 m above ground level.
(1) A motor cycle or motor tricycle with a single headlight fitted must have the light fitted in the centre.
(2) Subregulation (1) applies to a motor cycle with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
If 2 or more additional headlights are fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, the additional headlights must as far as possible be fitted in pairs.
(1) When on, a headlight or additional headlight fitted to a vehicle must —
(a) show only white light; and
(b) project its main beam of light ahead of the vehicle.
(2) Headlights must be fitted to a vehicle so their light does not reflect off the vehicle into the driver’s eyes.
(1) This regulation applies to a headlight that is on at night.
(2) A low‑beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 25 m.
(3) A high‑beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 50 m.
(4) However, a low‑beam headlight fitted to a motor vehicle built before 1931, or a moped, need only illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for 12 m.
(1) A motor vehicle built after 1934 that can travel at over 60 km/h must be fitted with —
(a) a dipping device enabling the driver in the normal driving position —
(i) to change the headlights from the high‑beam position to the low‑beam position; or
(ii) simultaneously to switch off a high‑beam headlight and switch on a low‑beam headlight;
and
(b) for a vehicle built after June 1953 — a device to indicate to the driver that the headlights are in the high‑beam position.
(2) A headlight fitted to a motor vehicle not fitted with a dipping device mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) must operate in the low‑beam position.
(3) When a headlight fitted to a motor vehicle is switched to the low‑beam position, any other headlight on the vehicle must operate only in the low‑beam position or be off.
(1) A motor vehicle built after June 1953 must be fitted with —
(a) a pair of parking lights if it is a motor tricycle with 2 front wheels (except a moped) or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels; or
(b) at least one parking light if it is a motor cycle with an attached sidecar, or a motor tricycle with one front wheel, (except a moped).
(2) A pair of parking lights fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light —
(a) at least 600 mm from the centre of the other light; and
(b) not over 510 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) However, a pair of parking lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1 300 mm wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 mm from the centre of the other light.
(4) A parking light fitted to a motor tricycle with 2 front wheels must not be over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(5) A parking light fitted to a motor cycle with a sidecar must be fitted not over 150 mm from the side of the sidecar furthest from the motor cycle.
(6) When on, a parking light required by this regulation must —
(a) show a white or yellow light visible 200 m from the front of the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(7) A parking light fitted to a motor vehicle built after 1969 must be wired so the parking light is on when a headlight on the vehicle is on.
(8) A parking light fitted to a sidecar attached to a motor cycle must be wired to operate when a headlight, tail light or parking light on the motor cycle is on.
(9) For subregulation (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(1) A pair of daytime running lights may be fitted to a motor vehicle.
(2) A pair of daytime running lights fitted to a vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light —
(a) at least 600 mm from the centre of the other light; and
(b) not over 510 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) However, a pair of daytime running lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1 300 mm wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 mm from the centre of the other light.
(4) When on, a daytime running light required by this regulation must —
(a) show a white or yellow light visible from the front of the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 25 W power.
(5) Daytime running lights required by this regulation must be wired so they are off when a headlight, except a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.
(6) For subregulation (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A motor tricycle with 2 rear wheels, or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, built after 1959 must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A trailer built after June 1973 must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.
(4) The centre of a tail light mentioned in subregulation (1), (2) or (3) must not be over —
(a) 1.5 m above ground level; or
(b) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower — 2.1 m above ground level.
(5) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination may have one or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level.
(1) If only one tail light is fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination, it must be fitted in the centre or to the right of the centre of the vehicle’s rear.
(2) Subregulation (1) applies to a motor cycle with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(3) If 2 or more tail lights are fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination, at least 2 tail lights must be fitted as a pair.
(4) Tail lights fitted in accordance with this Subdivision may also serve as rear clearance lights if they are fitted to a vehicle in accordance with regulation 302(3).
(1) When on, a tail light of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must —
(a) show a red light visible 200 m from the rear of the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(2) A tail light fitted to a street rod vehicle may incorporate a blue lens not over 20 mm in diameter.
A tail light of a motor vehicle must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light or headlight fitted to the vehicle is on, unless an external switch is fitted to operate the tail light.
(1) At least one number plate light must be fitted to the rear of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination.
(2) When on, the number plate light or lights required by this regulation must illuminate a number plate on the rear of the vehicle with white light, so the characters on the number plate can be read at night 20 m from the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A number plate light required by this regulation —
(a) may be combined with another light; and
(b) must not project white light to the rear of the vehicle except by reflection; and
(c) must not obscure the characters on the number plate; and
(d) must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light, headlight or tail light fitted to the vehicle is on.
(1) Front clearance lights may be fitted only to a motor vehicle, trailer or a vehicle in a combination that is at least 1.8 m wide.
(2) A pair of front clearance lights must be fitted to a motor vehicle that is at least 2.2 m wide or is a prime mover.
(3) The centre of a front clearance light required or permitted by this regulation must be —
(a) not over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and
(b) if the vehicle was built after June 1953 —
(i) at least 750 mm higher than the centre of any low‑beam headlight fitted to the vehicle; or
(ii) not lower than the top of the windscreen.
(4) However, a front clearance light required or permitted by this regulation may be mounted on an external rear vision mirror or a mirror support if, when the mirror is correctly adjusted, no part of the lens of the clearance light is visible to a person in the normal driving position.
(5) When on, a front clearance light required or permitted by this regulation must —
(a) show a yellow or white light visible 200 m from the front of the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(1) A motor vehicle fitted with front clearance lights may also have additional forward‑facing lights on or above the roof of its cabin.
(2) The additional forward‑facing lights permitted by this regulation must be spaced evenly between the front clearance lights, with their centres at least 120 mm apart.
(3) When on, an additional forward‑facing light permitted by this regulation must —
(a) show a yellow or white light; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(1) Rear clearance lights may be fitted only to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination that is at least 1.8 m wide.
(2) A pair of rear clearance lights permitted by this regulation must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle that is at least 2.2 m wide.
(3) The centre of a rear clearance light permitted by this regulation must be —
(a) not over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and
(b) if practicable, at least 600 mm above ground level.
(4) When on, a rear clearance light permitted by this regulation must —
(a) show a red light visible 200 m from the rear of the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(1) A pair of side marker lights must be fitted towards the rear of the sides of a motor vehicle that is over 7.5 m long and at least 2.2 m wide.
(2) A pole‑type trailer, and a motor vehicle built to tow a pole‑type trailer, with at least one cross‑bar or bolster must have a side marker light fitted to each side of the back or only cross‑bar or bolster.
(3) A pole‑type trailer with 2 or more cross‑bars or bolsters may also have a side marker light fitted to each side of the front cross‑bar or bolster.
(4) At least 2 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of —
(a) a trailer, except a pole‑type trailer, that is at least 2.2 m wide and not over 7.5 m long; and
(b) a semi‑trailer that is not over 7.5 m long.
(5) At least 3 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of —
(a) a trailer, except a pole‑type trailer, that is at least 2.2 m wide and over 7.5 m long; and
(b) a semi‑trailer that is over 7.5 m long.
(6) For subregulations (1), (4) and (5), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(1) The centre of a side marker light must not be over 150 mm from the nearer side of a vehicle required or permitted under regulation 303 to have a side marker light.
(2) A front side marker light required under regulation 303 to be fitted to a motor vehicle must be towards the front of the side of the vehicle with no part of the lens visible to the driver.
(3) The centre of a front side marker light required under regulation 303 to be fitted to a trailer must be —
(a) within 300 mm of the front of the side of the trailer; or
(b) if the construction of the trailer makes it impracticable to comply with paragraph (a) — as near as practicable to the front of the trailer.
(4) The centre of a rear side marker light fitted to a vehicle required under regulation 303 to have a side marker light must be —
(a) within 300 mm of the rear of the side of the vehicle; or
(b) if the construction of the vehicle makes it impracticable to comply with paragraph (a) — as near as practicable to the rear of the vehicle.
(5) Side marker lights fitted to a vehicle required under regulation 303 to have a side marker light must, as far as practicable, be evenly spaced along the side of the vehicle.
(6) Subregulations (2) to (5) do not apply to side marker lights fitted to a cross‑bar or bolster of a pole‑type trailer.
(7) Only the side marker lights nearest to the rear need be fitted if complying with subregulations (3) and (4) would result in the front and rear side marker lights being under 2.5 m apart.
(8) A side marker light fitted to a vehicle required under regulation 303 to have a side marker light must be fitted so —
(a) its centre is not over —
(i) 1.5 m above ground level; or
(ii) if it is not practicable to fit it lower — 2.1 m above ground level;
and
(b) its centre is at least 600 mm above ground level; and
(c) it is, as far as practicable, in a row of side marker lights along the side of the vehicle.
(9) Subregulation (8)(a) does not apply to a side marker light that is not required to be fitted to the vehicle by regulation 303.
(1) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle required under regulation 303 to have a side marker light must —
(a) show a light visible 200 m from the vehicle; and
(b) not use over 7 W power.
(2) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle required under regulation 303 to have a side marker light must show —
(a) to the front of the vehicle — a yellow light; and
(b) to the rear of the vehicle —
(i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector — a red light; and
(ii) in any other case — a red or yellow light.
(3) If a pole‑type trailer with 2 or more cross‑bars or bolsters has the side marker lights permitted by regulation 303(3) —
(a) the side marker lights fitted to the front cross‑bar must show to the front of the vehicle a yellow light; and
(b) the side marker lights fitted to the back cross‑bar must show to the rear of the vehicle a light in accordance with subregulation (2)(b)(i) or (ii).
The side marker light required or permitted by regulation 303 that is nearest to the rear of a vehicle may also be a rear clearance light for regulation 302.
(1) A brake light must be fitted to the rear of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination built after 1934.
(2) A pair of brake lights must be fitted to the rear of —
(a) a motor vehicle built after 1959 that has 4 or more wheels; and
(b) a motor tricycle built after 1959 that has 2 rear wheels; and
(c) a trailer built after June 1973.
(3) The centre of a brake light required by this regulation must be —
(a) at least 350 mm above ground level; and
(b) not over —
(i) 1.5 m above ground level; or
(ii) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower — 2.1 m above ground level.
(4) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination may be fitted with one or more additional brake lights.
(5) The centre of an additional brake light must be at least 350 mm above ground level.
(6) If only one brake light is fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination, it must be fitted in the centre or to the right of the centre of the vehicle’s rear.
(7) Subregulation (6) applies to a motor cycle with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(8) For the purposes of this regulation, a light fitted to a vehicle that functions as a brake light and a direction indicator light is taken to be a brake light if the vehicle was built before 1 January 1973.
[Regulation 307 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 968.]
(1) In this regulation —
brake light means a brake light required or permitted by regulation 307.
(2) When on, a brake light must show a red light visible 30 m from the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A brake light fitted to a street rod vehicle may incorporate a blue lens not over 20 mm in diameter.
(4) A brake light fitted to a motor vehicle must come on, if it is not already on, when —
(a) for a vehicle with 4 or more wheels or built after 1974 — a service brake is applied; or
(b) for another vehicle — the rear wheel brake is applied.
(5) Subregulation (4) does not apply if the controls in the vehicle that start the engine are in a position that makes it impossible for the engine to operate.
(6) A brake light on a trailer must come on when —
(a) the brake light of the towing vehicle comes on; or
(b) a brake control on the towing vehicle, which independently activates the service brake on the trailer, is operated.
(7) A brake light may be operated by an engine brake, retarder or similar device if the device does not interfere with the proper operation of the brake light.
(1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination and on each side towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A reversing light must have its centre not over 1.2 m above ground level.
(3) When on, a reversing light must show a white or yellow light to the rear or to the side and rear of the vehicle.
(4) A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
(5) A reversing light fitted to a trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear.
(6) A yellow reversing light may also operate as a direction indicator light.
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that was built after August 1966 must have —
(a) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its front that face forwards; and
(b) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its rear that face backwards.
(2) A motor vehicle with 3 wheels or fewer that was built after June 1975 must have —
(a) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its front that face forwards; and
(b) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its rear that face backwards.
(3) A motor vehicle that is not required to have direction indicator lights may have —
(a) one or more pairs of direction indicator lights that are visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle; or
(b) both —
(i) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its front that face forwards; and
(ii) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its rear that face backwards.
(1) A trailer built after June 1973 must have a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its rear that face backwards.
(2) A trailer that is not required to have direction indicator lights may have one or more pairs of direction indicator lights fitted on or towards its rear that face backwards.
(1) In this regulation —
direction indicator light means a direction indicator light required or permitted by this Subdivision.
(2) A pair of direction indicator lights fitted to a vehicle must have the centre of each light at least —
(a) for a motor cycle or the single wheel end of a motor tricycle — 300 mm from the centre of the other light; and
(b) for lights fitted at the 2 wheel end of a motor tricycle — 600 mm from the centre of the other light, unless the centre of each direction indicator light is not over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and
(c) for another motor vehicle or a trailer or vehicle in a combination with a width of not over 1 300 mm — 400 mm from the centre of the other light; and
(d) for another motor vehicle or a trailer or vehicle in a combination with a width of over 1 300 mm — 600 mm from the centre of the other light.
(3) The centre of each direction indicator light must be at least 350 mm above ground level.
(4) The centre of each light in a pair of direction indicator lights to be fitted to a vehicle must not be over —
(a) 1.5 m above ground level; or
(b) if it is not practicable for the light to be fitted lower — 2.1 m above ground level.
(5) For subregulation (2), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
(1) In this regulation —
direction indicator light means a direction indicator light required or permitted by this Subdivision.
(2) A direction indicator light fitted to a motor vehicle must —
(a) when operating, display regular flashes of light at a rate of not over 120 flashes a minute and —
(i) for a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels — at least 60 flashes a minute; and
(ii) for another motor vehicle — at least 45 flashes a minute;
and
(b) be able to be operated by a person in the normal driving position; and
(c) be wired to an audible or visible device in the vehicle that tells the driver that the direction indicator light is operating; and
(d) flash at the same time and rate as any other direction indicator lights fitted on the same side of the vehicle.
(3) A direction indicator light fitted to a side of a trailer must, when operating, flash at the same time and rate as the direction indicator light or lights fitted to the same side of the motor vehicle towing the trailer.
(4) The flashes of light displayed by a direction indicator light must be —
(a) if the light faces forwards — white or yellow; and
(b) if the light faces backwards —
(i) yellow; or
(ii) for a vehicle built before July 1973 — yellow or red;
and
(c) if the light faces out from the side of the vehicle —
(i) white or yellow towards the front and side; and
(ii) for a vehicle built before July 1973 — yellow or red towards the rear and side; and
(iii) for a vehicle built after June 1973 — yellow towards the rear and side.
(5) If a motor vehicle’s direction indicator lights display only yellow light, the vehicle may be equipped to allow the lights to operate simultaneously on both sides of the vehicle but only if a visible or audible signal tells the driver when the lights are operating simultaneously.
(6) When on, a direction indicator light must be visible 30 m from —
(a) if the light faces forwards — the front of the vehicle; or
(b) if the light faces backwards — the rear of the vehicle; or
(c) if the light faces out from the side of the vehicle — that side of the vehicle.
(7) When on, each direction indicator light in at least one pair of lights fitted on or towards the front of a prime mover, or a motor vehicle over 7.5 m long, must be visible at a point —
(a) 1.5 m at right angles from the side of the vehicle where the light is fitted; and
(b) in line with the rear of the vehicle.
(1) A pair of front fog lights may be fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels.
(2) A pair of front fog lights or a single front fog light may be fitted to a motor cycle or motor tricycle.
(3) A pair of front fog lights fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must have the centre of each light not over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle unless the centres of the lights are at least 600 mm apart.
(4) If the top of a front fog light is higher than the top of any low‑beam headlight on the vehicle, the centre of the fog light must not be higher than the centre of the low‑beam headlight.
(5) A front fog light must —
(a) when on —
(i) project white or yellow light in front of the vehicle; and
(ii) be a low‑beam light;
and
(b) be able to be operated independently of any headlight; and
(c) be fitted so the light from it does not reflect off the vehicle into the driver’s eyes.
(1A) In this regulation —
rear fog light means a light used on a vehicle to make the vehicle more easily visible from the rear in dense fog.
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination may have fitted to its rear —
(a) a pair of rear fog lights; or
(b) one rear fog light fitted on or to the right of the centre of the vehicle.
(2) Subregulation (1)(b) applies to a motor cycle with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(3) A rear fog light must —
(a) have its centre —
(i) not over 1.5 m above ground level; and
(ii) at least 100 mm from the centre of a brake light;
and
(b) when on, project red light behind the vehicle; and
(c) not use over 27 W power; and
(d) be wired to a visible device in the vehicle that tells the driver that the rear fog light is operating.
[Regulation 315 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 968.]
A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination may be fitted with interior lights that illuminate any interior part of the vehicle.
(1) A reflector fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must show a red, yellow or white reflection of light when light is projected directly onto the reflector at night by a low‑beam headlight that —
(a) is 45 m from the reflector; and
(b) complies with each regulation in this Part that applies to the vehicle.
(2) The reflection must be clearly visible from the position of the headlight.
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels and a trailer must have a rear‑facing red reflector towards each side of its rear.
(2) A motor cycle, a sidecar attached to a motor cycle, and a motor tricycle, must have a rear‑facing red reflector.
(3) The centre of each reflector required by this regulation, except a reflector fitted to a sidecar attached to a motor cycle, must be —
(a) at the same height above ground level; and
(b) not over 1.5 m above ground level.
(4) A reflector fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels or to a trailer must not be over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(5) A vehicle fitted with rear‑facing red reflectors in accordance with subregulation (1) or (2) may be fitted with additional red reflectors at any height above ground level or at any distance from the side of the vehicle.
(1) Yellow or red side‑facing reflectors must be fitted to the pole of a pole‑type trailer so —
(a) one reflector is fitted to the middle third of the left and right faces of the pole; and
(b) the front reflector is not over 3 m from the front of the trailer; and
(c) the other reflectors are not over 3 m apart.
(2) Additional side‑facing reflectors may be fitted to a pole‑type trailer in accordance with regulation 320.
(1) A motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination may be fitted with side‑facing reflectors.
(2) A side‑facing reflector —
(a) towards the front of the vehicle must be yellow or white; and
(b) towards the rear of the vehicle must be yellow or red; and
(c) on the central part of the vehicle must be yellow.
(1) A front‑facing white or yellow reflector must be fitted towards each side of the front of —
(a) a semi‑trailer, except a pole‑type trailer; and
(b) the front cross‑bar or bolster of a pole‑type trailer; and
(c) a trailer that is at least 2.2 m wide.
(2) Each reflector required by subregulation (1) must have its centre —
(a) at the same height above ground level; and
(b) not over 1.5 m above ground level; and
(c) not over 400 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) Additional front‑facing reflectors may be fitted to a trailer mentioned in subregulation (1) in accordance with regulation 322.
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels or a trailer may have one or more front‑facing white or yellow reflectors fitted towards each side of its front.
(2) A motor vehicle with 3 wheels or fewer may have one or more front‑facing white or yellow reflectors.
(3) The centre of at least one reflector permitted by this regulation on each side of the front of the vehicle must be —
(a) at the same height above ground level as the centre of the other reflector; and
(b) the same distance from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle as the centre of the other reflector; and
(c) at least —
(i) for a vehicle with a width under 1 300 mm — 400 mm from the centre of the other reflector; and
(ii) for another vehicle — 600 mm from the centre of the other reflector.
(4) For subregulation (3)(c), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.
In this Subdivision —
bus means a bus that —
(a) is used mainly for carrying children; and
(b) was fitted with warning lights after June 1999.
(1) Two warning lights and a warning sign must be fitted to the front and rear of a bus.
(2) The warning lights must be fitted —
(a) on each side of, and the same distance from, the centre of the warning sign; and
(b) with the edge of the warning sign not over 100 mm from the nearest point on the lens of the warning lights; and
(c) with the distance between the warning lights at least 300 mm at the nearest point; and
(d) so no part of the bus obstructs the light displayed —
(i) 30º to the left and right of the centre of each light; and
(ii) 10º above and below the centre of each light.
(3) The warning lights may be on the warning sign if the words or image on the sign are not obscured.
(4) The warning lights at the same end of the bus must be fitted —
(a) at the same height; and
(b) as high as practicable; and
(c) with the lowest point on the lens of each light not lower than midway between the highest and lowest points on the bus body.
(5) If the centres of the warning lights are under 1.8 m above ground level, no part of the warning lights or warning sign may be on the left of the bus.
(6) This regulation applies to a bus despite any requirement of a third edition ADR.
(1) When operating, a bus’s warning light must display regular flashes of yellow light at a rate of at least 90, and not over 180, flashes a minute.
(2) The warning lights at the same end of a bus must flash alternately.
(3) A bus’s warning lights must operate automatically when a door on the bus opens and for at least 10, and not over 20, seconds after all the doors on the bus have closed, unless the driver has turned the warning lights off.
(4) A bus must have a visible or audible signal that tells the driver when the warning lights are operating.
(5) A bus must be fitted with a switch that allows the driver to turn the warning lights off.
(6) A warning light must have —
(a) an effective lit lens area of at least 60 cm
(b) a luminous intensity (in candela) of at least the values mentioned in the Table when measured at the angles mentioned in the Table.
Table
50 | 80 | 50 | ||||||||
180 | 320 | 350 | 450 | 350 | 320 | 180 | ||||
75 | 450 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1250 | 1000 | 450 | 75 | ||
40 | 270 | 450 | 570 | 600 | 570 | 450 | 270 | 40 | ||
75 | 75 | 75 | ||||||||
(7) For subregulation (6)(b), the luminous intensity of a light must be measured in accordance with the test method mentioned in the third edition ADR 6.
(1) A warning sign at the front of a bus must —
(a) display the words ‘school bus’ in capital letters at least 100 mm high; or
(b) display an image of 2 children in the same proportions as the children in AS 1743‑2001
(2) A warning sign at the rear of a bus must display an image of 2 children in the same proportions as the children in AS 1743‑2001
(3) The warning sign mentioned in subregulations (1)(b) and (2) must —
(a) be a rectangular shape at least —
(i) if warning lights are on the warning sign — 550 mm wide and 400 mm high; and
(ii) in any other case — 400 mm wide and 250 mm high;
and
(b) have a black border; and
(c) have black graphics and be coated with yellow retro‑reflective material of class 1 or 2 that meets AS 1906
[Regulation 326 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 968.]
(1) A vehicle may be fitted with any light or reflector not mentioned in this Part.
(2) However, unless subregulation (3) applies, a vehicle must not display —
(a) a light that flashes; or
(b) a light or reflector that —
(i) shows a red light to the front; or
(ii) shows a white light to the rear; or
(iii) is shaped or located in a way that reduces the effectiveness of a light or reflector that is required to be fitted to the vehicle under this Part.
(3) Despite any requirement of a third edition ADR —
(a) an exempt vehicle may be fitted with any light or reflector approved by the CEO; and
(b) a special use vehicle may be fitted with one or more flashing yellow lights (or flashing lights of another colour or colours approved by the CEO).
(4) In subregulation (3) —
exempt vehicle means any of these —
(a) an emergency vehicle;
(b) an Australian Protective Service vehicle;
(c) an Australian Border Force vehicle;
(d) an Airservices Australia vehicle;
(e) any other type of vehicle approved by the CEO and used in conformity with any conditions that may be imposed by the CEO;
special use vehicle means any of these —
(a) a vehicle built or fitted for use in hazardous situations on a road;
(b) a vehicle that because of its dimensions is permitted to be driven only in accordance with —
(i) an order or permit as defined in section 32 or 38; or
(ii) a permit issued under regulation 453 or 454;
(c) a vehicle built or fitted to accompany a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (b);
(d) a bus fitted, before July 1999, with a sign telling road users that the bus carries children;
(e) a transport enforcement vehicle;
(f) any other type of vehicle approved by the CEO and used in conformity with any conditions that may be imposed by the CEO.
[Regulation 327 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 968.]
(1) In this regulation —
rear marking plate means a rear marking plate complying with
(2) Rear marking plates must be fitted to —
(a) a motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 12 t, except a bus fitted with hand grips or similar equipment for standing passengers to hold; and
(b) a trailer with a GTM of more than 10 t.
(3) Subregulation (2) applies to a vehicle even if it was built before the date stated in VSB 12.
(4) Rear marking plates may be fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM of 12 t or less or a trailer with a GTM of 10 t or less.
[Regulation 328 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 969.]
A motor vehicle must be fitted with a mechanical signalling device or a pair of turn signals if —
(a) the vehicle is not fitted with a brake light or direction indicator light mentioned in Subdivision 9 or 11; and
(b) the construction of the vehicle would otherwise prevent the driver from hand signalling an intention —
(i) to turn or move the vehicle to the right; or
(ii) to stop or suddenly reduce the speed of the vehicle.
(1) A mechanical signalling device required by regulation 329 must —
(a) be fitted to the right side of the motor vehicle; and
(b) be able to be operated by the driver from a normal driving position; and
(c) consist of a white or yellow representation of an open human hand at least 150 mm long; and
(d) be constructed so that the driver of the motor vehicle can keep the device —
(i) in a neutral position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and
(ii) in a horizontal position with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing out at a right angle to the vehicle to signal an intention to turn or move right; and
(iii) with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing upwards to signal an intention to stop or reduce speed suddenly.
(2) When the mechanical signalling device is in a position mentioned in subregulation (1)(d)(ii) or (iii), the complete hand must be clearly visible from both the front and the rear of the vehicle, at a distance of 30 m.
A turn signal required by regulation 329 must —
(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 150 mm long and 25 mm wide that —
(i) when in operation — is kept horizontal; and
(ii) when not in operation — is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal;
and
(b) be fitted to the side of the motor vehicle at least 500 mm and not over 2.1 m above ground level, in a position so the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and
(c) be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position; and
(d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30 m.
(1) A brake tube or hose fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must —
(a) be manufactured from a material appropriate to its intended use in the vehicle; and
(b) be long enough to allow for the full range of steering and suspension movements of the vehicle; and
(c) be fitted to prevent it being damaged during the operation of the vehicle by —
(i) a source of heat; or
(ii) any movement of the parts to which it is attached or near.
(2) Each component of the braking system of a heavy vehicle must comply with the design and performance requirements of —
(a) a relevant standard made on or before 29 January 1999 approved by any of these bodies and as in force on 29 January 1999 —
(i) Standards Australia;
(ii) British Standards Institution;
(iii) American Society of Automotive Engineers;
(iv) American National Standards Institute;
(v) Japanese Standards Association;
(vi) Deutsches Institut für Normung;
(vii) International Organisation for Standardisation;
(viii) European Committee for Standardization (CEN);
or
(b) a relevant standard made after 29 January 1999 approved by any of the bodies mentioned in paragraph (a) and as in force on the day on which the standard was approved.
The braking system of a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination must allow for adjustment to take account of normal wear.
(1A) In this regulation —
compressed air reserve, for a vehicle, means compressed air stored on the vehicle for supplying the vehicle’s braking system;
condensate drain valve means a device used to remove water from the compressed air reserve for a vehicle fitted with air brakes;
governor cut‑out pressure, of a vehicle, means the air pressure at which the vehicle’s air brake compressor stops supplying air to the vehicle’s air brake reservoir;
spring brake means a brake using one or more springs to store the energy needed to operate the brake;
vacuum reserve, in relation to a vehicle, means air at a low pressure stored on the vehicle for supplying the vehicle’s braking system.
(1) If air brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination —
(a) the compressor supplying air to the brakes must be able to build up air pressure to at least 80% of the governor cut‑out pressure in not over 5 minutes after the compressed air reserve is fully used up; and
(b) for a heavy vehicle — the air storage tanks must have sufficient capacity to allow 5 applications of the service brakes before the air pressure drops below half the governor cut‑out pressure; and
(c) there must be an automatic or manual condensate drain valve at the lowest point of each air brake reservoir in the vehicle’s braking system; and
(d) any spring brake fitted to the vehicle must not operate before the warning mentioned in regulation 338(4)(a) or 341(4)(a) has been given.
[(2) deleted]
(3) If vacuum brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle in a combination, the vacuum supply must be able to build up a vacuum —
(a) to the level when the warning signal mentioned in regulation 338(4)(a) or 341(4)(a) no longer operates within 30 seconds after the vacuum reserve is fully used up; and
(b) to the normal working level within 60 seconds after the vacuum reserve is fully used up.
[Regulation 334 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 969.]
(1) One sustained application of the brake of a motor vehicle built after 1930, or a combination that includes a motor vehicle built after 1930, must be able to produce the performance mentioned in subregulations (2) to (7) —
(a) when the vehicle or combination is on a dry, smooth, level road surface, free from loose material; and
(b) whether or not the vehicle or combination is loaded; and
(c) without part of the vehicle or combination moving outside a straight path —
(i) centred on the longitudinal axis of the vehicle or combination before the brake was applied; and
(ii) 3.7 m wide.
(2) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of less than 2.5 t must bring the vehicle from a speed of 35 km/h to a stop within —
(a) 12.5 m when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 30 m when the emergency brake is applied.
(3) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of 2.5 t or more must bring the vehicle from a speed of 35 km/h to a stop within —
(a) 16.5 m when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 40.5 m when the emergency brake is applied.
(4) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of less than 2.5 t must decelerate the vehicle from any speed at which the vehicle can travel, by an average of at least —
(a) 3.8 m a second a second when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 1.6 m a second a second when the emergency brake is applied.
(5) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of 2.5 t or more must decelerate the vehicle from any speed at which the vehicle can travel, by an average of at least —
(a) 2.8 m a second a second when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 1.1 m a second a second when the emergency brake is applied.
(6) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of less than 2.5 t must achieve a peak deceleration of the vehicle from any speed at which the vehicle can travel, of at least —
(a) 5.8 m a second a second when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 1.9 m a second a second when the emergency brake is applied.
(7) The braking system of a motor vehicle with a gross mass of 2.5 t or more must achieve a peak deceleration of the vehicle from any speed at which the vehicle can travel, of at least —
(a) 4.4 m a second a second when the service brake is applied; and
(b) 1.5 m a second a second when the emergency brake is applied.
(8) The parking brake of a vehicle or combination must be able to hold the vehicle or combination stationary on a 12% gradient —
(a) when the vehicle or combination is on a dry, smooth road surface, free from loose material; and
(b) whether or not the vehicle or combination is loaded.
[Regulation 335 amended: Gazette 29 Mar 2019 p. 969‑70.]
(1) In this regulation —
independent brake, for a motor vehicle, means a brake that is operated entirely separately from any other brake on the vehicle, except for any drum, disc or part, on which a shoe, band or friction pad makes contact, that is common to 2 or more brakes.
(2) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels built or used mainly for transporting goods or people by road must be fitted with —
(a) a braking system that —
(i) consists of brakes fitted to all wheels of the vehicle; and
(ii) has at least 2 separate methods of activation, arranged so effective braking remains on at least 2 wheels if a method fails;
or
(b) 2 independent brakes, each of which, when in operation, acts directly on at least half the number of wheels of the vehicle.
(3) The braking system of a motor vehicle mentioned in subregulation (2) that was built after 1945 must have a service brake operating on all wheels that, when applied —
(a) acts directly on the wheels and not through the vehicle’s transmission; or
(b) acts on a shaft between a differential of the vehicle and a wheel.
(4) The braking system of a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must have a parking brake that —
(a) is held in the applied position by direct mechanical action without the intervention of an electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic device; and
(b) is fitted with a locking device that can hold the brake in the applied position; and
(c) has its own separate control.
(5) A motor vehicle’s parking brake may also be its emergency brake.
(6) If 2 or more independent brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, the brakes must be arranged so brakes are applied to all the wheels on at least one axle of the vehicle when any brake is operated.
(7) A motor cycle or motor tricycle must be fitted with —
(a) 2 independent brakes; or
(b) a single brake that acts directly on all wheels of the vehicle and is arranged so effective braking remains on at least one wheel if a part of the system fails.
(8) Subregulation (7) applies to a motor cycle with a sidecar attached as if the sidecar were not attached.
(9) A motor tricycle must have a parking brake that is held in the applied position by mechanical means.
The braking system on a motor vehicle must be arranged to allow the driver of the motor vehicle to apply the brakes from a normal driving position.
(1) If a motor vehicle has air brakes, the braking system of the vehicle must include at least one air storage tank.
(2) If a motor vehicle has vacuum brakes, the braking system of the vehicle must include at least one vacuum storage tank.
(3) An air or vacuum storage tank must be built so the service brake can be applied to meet the performance standards of regulation 335 at least twice if the engine of the vehicle stops or the source of air or vacuum fails.
(4) An air or vacuum storage system must —
(a) be built to give a visible or audible warning to the driver, while in a normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the service brake from being applied to meet the performance standards of regulation 335 at least twice; and
(b) be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply fails or leaks.
(5) However, subregulation (4)(a) does not apply to a light vehicle that is fitted with an air or vacuum assisted braking system.
(6) If air brakes or vacuum brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle equipped to tow a trailer, the brakes of the vehicle must be able to stop the vehicle, at the performance standards for emergency brakes under regulation 335 if the trailer breaks away.
(7) The braking system of a heavy vehicle equipped to tow a trailer fitted with air brakes must include protection against loss of supply line air or brake control signal air.
(8) The protection mentioned in subregulation (7) must —
(a) operate automatically if a brake supply line hose connecting the motor vehicle and a trailer fails; and
(b) maintain enough air pressure to allow the brakes to be applied to meet performance standards for emergency brakes under regulation 335; and
(c) include a visible or audible warning to the driver.
(1) A trailer with a GTM of more than 750 kg must have brakes that operate on at least one wheel at each end of one or more axles of the trailer.
(2) A semi‑trailer or converter dolly with a GTM of more than 2 t must have brakes that operate on all its wheels.
(1) The braking system of a trailer with a GTM of more than 2 t must allow the driver of a motor vehicle towing the trailer to operate the brakes from a normal driving position.
(2) However, subregulation (1) does not apply to an unloaded converter dolly that weighs less than 3 t if the motor vehicle towing the converter dolly has a GVM of more than 12 t.
(3) The brakes on a trailer with a GTM of more than 2 t must —
(a) operate automatically and quickly if the trailer breaks away from the towing vehicle; and
(b) remain in operation for at least 15 minutes after a break‑away; and
(c) be able to hold the trailer on a 12% gradient while in operation after a break‑away.
(1) This regulation does not apply to a trailer with a GTM of 2 t or less.
(2) If a trailer has air brakes, its braking system must include at least one air storage tank.
(3) If a trailer has vacuum brakes, its braking system must include at least one vacuum storage tank.
(4) An air or vacuum storage system required by this regulation must —
(a) be built to give a visible or audible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in a normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of regulation 335; and
(b) be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply fails or leaks.
This Subdivision does not apply to a road train or to a vehicle used in a road train, if the road train has a length of 19 m or less.
(1) A prime mover used in a B‑double must comply with second edition ADR 35A or third edition ADR 35.
(2) A prime mover used in a B‑double must also have an anti‑lock braking system complying with third edition ADR 64, if the prime mover —
(a) was built after 1989; and
(b) is used in a B‑double that includes a road tank vehicle carrying dangerous goods.
The performance of the service, secondary and parking brake systems of a motor vehicle used in a road train must comply with second edition ADR 35A or third edition ADR 35 if the vehicle would not otherwise be required to comply with an ADR about braking.
(1) The performance of the service, secondary and parking brake systems of a trailer used in a B‑double or road train must comply with second edition ADR 38 or third edition ADR 38 if the trailer would not otherwise be required to comply with an ADR about braking.
(2) A road train trailer to which subregulation (1) applies need not be fitted with a mechanical parking brake if it carries wheel chocks that provide a performance equal to the performance standard required for a parking brake system.
(3) A semi‑trailer, regardless of when it was built, must have an anti‑lock braking system that complies with third edition ADR 38/01, if —
(a) it is being used in a B‑double that includes a road tank vehicle, whether or not the semi‑trailer is itself a road tank vehicle; and
(b) the road tank vehicle is carrying dangerous goods.
(1) If a B‑double or road train is fitted with brakes that operate using compressed air, the braking system of the motor vehicle must comply with subregulations (2) and (3) when —
(a) the pressure is measured in an 800 mL vessel connected by a 2 m pipe with a bore of approximately 13 mm to the coupling head of the braking system; and
(b) the air pressure before the brakes are applied is not under —
(i) the average of the maximum and minimum pressures in the operating pressure range specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer; or
(ii) if there is no manufacturer’s specification — 650 kPa.
(2) The pressure must reach at least 420 kPa within 400 milliseconds after the rapid and complete application of the foot‑operated brake control.
(3) After the brakes have been fully applied, the pressure must fall within half a second after the release of the foot‑operated brake control to 35 kPa.
(1) In this regulation —
least favoured chamber means the brake chamber with the longest line to the treadle valve in the prime mover.
(2) The pressure in the least favoured chamber of the braking system of a B‑double or road train with brakes that operate using compressed air must comply with subregulations (3) and (4) when the air pressure before the brakes are applied is not under —
(a) the average of the maximum and minimum pressures in the operating pressure range specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer; or
(b) if there is no manufacturer’s specification — 650 kPa.
(3) The pressure must reach at least 420 kPa within —
(a) for a B‑double — one second after the rapid and complete application of the foot‑operated brake control; or
(b) for a road train — 1.5 seconds after the rapid and complete application of the foot‑operated brake control.
(4) After the brakes have been fully applied, the pressure must fall to 35 kPa, or the pressure at which the friction surfaces cease to contact each other, within —
(a) for a B‑double — one second after the release of the foot‑operated brake control; or
(b) for a road train — 1.5 seconds after the release of the foot‑operated brake control.
(b) the route to be followed by the combination; and
(c) the times during which the combination may be moved on a road; and
(d) whether the combination must be accompanied by a police escort when being moved on a road.
(5) If a conditionto which a permit issued under this regulationis subject is not complied with, the permit ceases to have effect.
(6) A permit issued under this regulation may be obtained without payment of a fee and is valid for the period specified in the permit.
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5063.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5063.]
In this Part —
approved means approved by the Commissioner of Main Roads;
driver’s licence does not include a provisional licence;
heavy vehicle pilot licence means a licence granted under Division 2;
medical practitioner means a person registered under the
provisional licence has the meaning given in the
renewal application means an application made under regulation 454O for the renewal of a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
[Regulation 454A inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5063‑4; amended: Gazette 1 Dec 2017 p. 5739.]
(1) A person must not use a pilot vehicle for the purpose of facilitating the movement of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle unless —
(a) the person is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence; or
(b) the person is authorised to use the pilot vehicle by a notice given under subregulation (2).
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 24 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 32 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice published in the
(3) The Commissioner of Main Roads must not publish a notice under subregulation (2) unless the Commissioner is satisfied that —
(a) the use of the pilot vehicle will be for the purpose of facilitating the movement of the oversize or over‑mass vehicle for an agricultural or primary production application; and
(b) use of the pilot vehicle in accordance with the notice would not result in an unreasonable danger to road users.
[Regulation 454B inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5064.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5065.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5065.]
(1) A person may apply to the Commissioner of Main Roads for a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(2) An application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence must be —
(a) in an approved form; and
(b) accompanied by any document that is required by the approved form; and
(c) accompanied by the medical evidence required by regulation 454D; and
(d) accompanied by the competency evidence required by regulation 454E(2); and
(e) accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s driver’s licence; and
(f) accompanied by a fee of $205.
[Regulation 454C inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5065.]
The medical evidence for the purposes of an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence, or a renewal application, is a report made by a medical practitioner certifying that the medical practitioner —
(a) examined the applicant on a day specified in the report, which is a day within 6 months, or within a longer approved period, before the day the application is made; and
(b) on that examination, passed the applicant in accordance with the set of medical standards described as the commercial standards in
[Regulation 454D inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5065.]
(1) In this regulation —
Certificate of Attendance means a certificate issued by a registered training provider stating that a person has attended a training course provided by the registered training provider;
registered training provider means —
(a) a training organisation registered by the Training Accreditation Council as a training provider under the
(b) a training organisation registered by the National VET Regulator as a registered training organisation under the
Statement of Attainment means a statement issued by a registered training provider stating that a person has successfully completed training provided by the registered training provider.
(2) The competency evidence for the purposes of an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence is a Statement of Attainment issued by a registered training provider to a person stating that the person has, within the period of 12 months before making the application, successfully completed training that includes —
(a) a training course in the pilotage of oversize and over‑mass vehicles accredited by —
(i) the Training Accreditation Council under the
(ii) the National VET Regulator under the
and
(b) an approved training course on bridge supervision.
(3) The competency evidence for the purposes of a renewal application is a Certificate of Attendance issued by a registered training provider to a person stating that the person has, within the period of 12 months before making the application, attended a refresher training course in the pilotage of oversize and over‑mass vehicles that is an approved training course.
[Regulation 454E inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5065‑6.]
(1) For the purposes of deciding an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence, the Commissioner of Main Roads may request the applicant to give the Commissioner any of the following —
(a) any information that is reasonably necessary in order to decide the application;
(b) a report by either or both of the following —
(i) a medical practitioner about the person’s physical health and fitness to engage safely in the activities that would be authorised by the licence;
(ii) a person registered under the
(2) On an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence, the Commissioner of Main Roads may request the applicant to demonstrate that the applicant is competent to engage safely in the activities that would be authorised by the licence.
(3) An applicant who does not comply with a request made under subregulation (1) or (2) within 21 days after the date on which the request is made, or any longer period permitted by the Commissioner of Main Roads, is to be taken to have withdrawn the application.
(4) The Commissioner of Main Roads may require an applicant to verify by means of statutory declaration any information provided in response to a request made under subregulation (1) or (2).
[Regulation 454F inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5066‑7.]
(1) On an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence, the Commissioner of Main Roads may refuse the application or grant the heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(2) However, the Commissioner of Main Roads must not grant a heavy vehicle pilot licence unless satisfied as to each of these matters —
(a) that the application complies with regulation 454C(2);
(b) that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to engage safely in the activities that would be authorised by the licence;
(c) that the applicant is competent to engage safely in the activities that would be authorised by the licence;
(d) that the applicant holds a driver’s licence;
(e) that, on the grant of the heavy vehicle pilot licence, the applicant would be a person, or in a class of persons, declared by the Commissioner of Police under the
[Regulation 454G inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5067‑8.]
(1) A heavy vehicle pilot licence is subject to the following conditions —
(a) the holder must not use a pilot vehicle for the purpose of facilitating the movement of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle during any period when the holder is not —
(i) the holder of a driver’s licence; or
(ii) an authorised person of a kind mentioned in regulation 454G(2)(e);
(b) that the holder of the licence must, while using a pilot vehicle for the purpose of facilitating the movement of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle, carry their driver’s licence;
(c) that the holder of the licence must operate in accordance with the “Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Code of Conduct” prepared by, and published on the website of, Main Roads Western Australia, as amended from time to time.
Note for this subregulation:
The website address of Main Roads Western Australia is < A heavy vehicle pilot licence may be subject to any other conditions decided by the Commissioner of Main Roads and specified in the licence.
(3) Conditions that may be imposed include —
(a) a condition that limits the time, place or circumstances in which an activity authorised by the licence may be conducted;
(b) any condition that is reasonably necessary to ensure, so far as is practicable, that any activity that is authorised by the licence is conducted safely.
[Regulation 454H inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5068.]
(1) A heavy vehicle pilot licence has effect on and from the date it is granted for the period specified in it, being 3 years or less.
(2) Subregulation (1) applies unless the licence is cancelled in that period.
[Regulation 454I inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5068.]
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads must issue a licence document to the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(2) The document must be in writing in an approved form.
[Regulation 454J inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5069.]
A heavy vehicle pilot licence is not transferable.
[Regulation 454K inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5069.]
(1) A heavy vehicle pilot licence holder may surrender the licence by giving it to the Commissioner of Main Roads with written notice that it is being surrendered.
(2) On receipt of the written notice, the Commissioner of Main Roads must cancel the licence.
[Regulation 454L inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5069.]
(1) If the Commissioner of Main Roads is satisfied that a heavy vehicle pilot licence has been destroyed, lost or stolen, the Commissioner may issue a replacement.
(2) A fee of $14.90 is payable for issuing a replacement under subregulation (1).
[Regulation 454M inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5069.]
(1) In this regulation —
amend, a heavy vehicle pilot licence, includes to amend, impose and remove a condition of the licence.
(2) A heavy vehicle pilot licence holder may apply to the Commissioner of Main Roads to amend the licence.
(3) The application must be —
(a) in an approved form; and
(b) accompanied by any document that is required by the approved form; and
(c) accompanied by a fee of $14.90.
(4) The Commissioner of Main Roads may refuse the application, or grant it and amend the licence.
(5) If, while a heavy vehicle pilot licence has effect, the Commissioner of Main Roads wants to amend it in any material way, the Commissioner must —
(a) give the holder written notice of the proposal and reasons for it; and
(b) except where the removal of a condition is proposed, give the holder a reasonable opportunity to make submissions about the proposal; and
(c) consider any submissions and then decide whether to amend the licence; and
(d) give the holder written notice of the decision.
(6) Subregulation (5) does not apply to an amendment to a licence that is in accordance with an application by the licence holder.
(7) Regulations 454F and 454G, with any necessary changes, apply in relation to dealing with an application to amend a heavy vehicle pilot licence as if it were an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(8) Regulations 454H and 454I, with any necessary changes, apply in relation to amending a heavy vehicle pilot licence in the same way as they apply to the granting of a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(9) A decision by the Commissioner of Main Roads to amend a heavy vehicle pilot licence has effect on the date specified in the notice.
[Regulation 454N inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5069‑70.]
(1) In this regulation —
expiry day, in relation to a heavy vehicle pilot licence means the last day of the period for which the licence is in effect.
(2) The holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence may, within 6 months before the expiry day, apply to the Commissioner of Main Roads for a renewal of the licence.
(3) The application must be —
(a) in an approved form; and
(b) accompanied by any document that is required by the approved form; and
(c) accompanied by the medical evidence referred to in regulation 454D; and
(d) accompanied by the competency evidence referred to in regulation 454E(3); and
(e) accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s driver’s licence; and
(f) accompanied by a fee of $205.
(4) Regulations 454F and 454G, with any necessary changes, apply in relation to dealing with a renewal application as if it were an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
(5) Regulations 454H and 454I, with any necessary changes, apply in relation to renewing a heavy vehicle pilot licence in the same way as they apply to granting a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
[Regulation 454O inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5070‑1.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5071.]
For the purposes of this Subdivision, the following are grounds to suspend or cancel a heavy vehicle pilot licence —
[(a) deleted]
(b) the holder —
(i) has not complied with the licence; or
[(ii) deleted]
(iii) has obtained the licence because of false or misleading information; or
(iv) is not physically or mentally fit to engage safely in the activities that are authorised by the licence; or
(v) is not competent to engage safely in the activities that are authorised by the licence; or
(vi) is not qualified under these regulations to hold the licence;
(c) the holder is convicted of —
(i) an offence against a road law; or
(ii) an offence against a law of another place that substantially corresponds to an offence against a road law.
[Regulation 454P inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5071; amended: Gazette 1 Dec 2017 p. 5739.]
(1) This regulation applies if the Commissioner of Main Roads is satisfied that there are grounds to suspend or cancel a heavy vehicle pilot licence and proposes to suspend or cancel it (the proposed action).
(2) The Commissioner of Main Roads must give the heavy vehicle pilot licence holder a written notice that states —
(a) the proposed action; and
(b) any period of suspension proposed by the Commissioner (either as a period of time or by reference to a future event); and
(c) the grounds and the evidence in support of the grounds; and
(d) that the holder is entitled to give the Commissioner written submissions about the proposed action; and
(e) the date (the submission date), being at least 28 days after the date on which the notice is given to the holder, by which any submission must be received.
(3) Having considered any submissions received from the holder before the submission date, the Commissioner may, if the Commissioner considers there are grounds to do so —
(a) suspend the heavy vehicle pilot licence for a period that is no longer than the period of suspension specified in the notice; or
(b) cancel the heavy vehicle pilot licence in accordance with the proposed action specified in the notice.
(4) The suspension or cancellation of the heavy vehicle pilot licence has effect when the holder is given notice of the suspension or cancellation under subregulation (3) or on a later date specified in the notice.
[Regulation 454Q inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5071‑2.]
(1) Despite regulation 454Q, the Commissioner of Main Roads may suspend a heavy vehicle pilot licence for a period of up to 28 days by giving the holder of the licence a written notice of the suspension and the suspension period (stated either as a period of time or by reference to a future event).
(2) The Commissioner may take action under subregulation (1) only if the Commissioner is satisfied that —
(a) there are grounds to suspend or cancel the licence; and
(b) if the procedure in regulation 454Q were followed, an unacceptable risk in relation to people or property would exist during the time it is followed.
(3) The notice must be accompanied by written reasons for the decision to suspend the licence.
(4) The suspension of the heavy vehicle pilot licence has effect when the holder is given the notice or on any later date specified in the notice.
(5) This regulation does not prevent the Commissioner of Main Roads from also taking action under regulation 454Q to suspend or cancel a heavy vehicle pilot licence.
[Regulation 454R inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5072.]
If the Commissioner of Main Roads suspends or cancels a heavy vehicle pilot licence, the holder must return the licence document to the Commissioner within 14 days after the date of receiving notice of the suspension or cancellation.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
[Regulation 454S inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5073.]
The Commissioner of Main Roads may lift the suspension of a heavy vehicle pilot licence at any time by written notice given to the holder.
[Regulation 454T inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5073.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5073.]
(1) This regulation applies if the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence becomes aware that information given by the holder to the Commissioner of Main Roads in, or in relation to, an application made under regulation 454C, 454N or 454O is, or has become, incorrect in a material respect.
(2) Within 14 days after becoming aware of the matter, the holder must inform the Commissioner of Main Roads about the matter and give the correct information to the Commissioner.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
[Regulation 454U inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5073.]
If a person who is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence ceases to be authorised to drive a motor vehicle on roads, the person must give the Commissioner of Main Roads written notice of the fact as soon as practicable.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
[Regulation 454V inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5073.]
(1) In this regulation —
medical impairment, in relation to a person who is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence, means any permanent or long‑term mental or physical condition (which may include a dependence on drugs or alcohol) if —
(a) the condition is likely to impair the ability of the person to safely engage in activities authorised by the licence; or
(b) the treatment for the condition is likely to impair the ability of the person to safely engage in activities authorised by the licence.
(2) If a person who is the holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence becomes medically impaired, the person must give the Commissioner of Main Roads written notice of the fact as soon as practicable.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.
Modified penalty: 2 PU.
[Regulation 454W inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5074.]
The holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence must —
(a) while driving a pilot vehicle on a road, carry the licence document; and
(b) produce that document if directed to do so by a police officer.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 24 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 32 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
[Regulation 454X inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5074.]
The holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence must not use a pilot vehicle to facilitate the movement of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle unless a mass or dimension requirement that applies to the vehicle or its load has been modified by —
(a) an order as defined in section 32 of the Act; or
(b) a permit as defined in section 32 of the Act.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 24 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 32 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
[Regulation 454Y inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5074‑5.]
The holder of a heavy vehicle pilot licence must not contravene a condition of the licence.
Penalty:
(a) for a first offence, a fine of 24 PU;
(b) for a subsequent offence, a fine of 32 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
[Regulation 454Z inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5075.]
[Heading inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5075.]
(1) The Commissioner of Main Roads must keep a register in an approved form of all heavy vehicle pilot licences.
(2) The register must record, in relation to each heavy vehicle pilot licence, the following information —
(a) the name of the holder of the licence;
(b) the date on which the licence was granted;
(c) if the licence was renewed — the date of the renewal;
(d) if the licence was suspended — the date of the suspension;
(e) if the licence was cancelled — the date of the cancellation.
(3) The register may record any other information relevant to a heavy vehicle pilot licence holder or to the grant, amendment, renewal, suspension or cancellation of a heavy vehicle pilot licence that the Commissioner of Main Roads thinks fit.
(4) The Commissioner of Main Roads must ensure the information in the register is up‑to‑date.
[Regulation 454ZA inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5075.]
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of certain decisions made under this Part.
[Regulation 454ZB inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5075.]
(1) In this regulation —
commencement day means the day on which the
transitional pilot means a person who, immediately before commencement day, was an accredited pilot as defined in the
(2) Unless subregulation (3) applies, a person who is a transitional pilot does not commit an offence under regulation 454B(1) if the person uses a pilot vehicle for the purpose of facilitating the movement of an oversize or over‑mass vehicle in the period starting on commencement day and ending on the day that is 12 months after that day.
(3) For the purposes of an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence made by a transitional pilot in the period starting on commencement day and ending on the day that is 3 years after that day, the requirement referred to in regulation 454C(2)(d) is satisfied if the application is accompanied by —
(a) evidence that the applicant is a transitional pilot; and
(b) evidence of the applicant’s experience in piloting oversize or over‑mass vehicles in the period of 3 years before the application is made.
[Regulation 454ZC inserted: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5076.]
In this Part —
application means an application for —
(a) the making, variation or revocation of a declaration; or
(b) the grant, variation or cancellation of a CEO exemption,
as is relevant to the case;
CEO exemption means an exemption granted by the CEO under regulation 462(1);
declaration means a declaration of the Minister under regulation 457(1);
specified means specified in a CEO exemption or a declaration, as is relevant to the case.
(1) A declaration may be given on the volition of the Minister or on an application.
(2) A declaration may be varied or revoked on the volition of the Minister or on the application of a person to whom the declaration applies or a person who has sufficient interest in the vehicle to which the declaration applies.
(1) The Minister may declare, in writing, that a specified provision of these regulations does not apply to any of these —
(a) a specified person;
(b) all persons of a specified kind;
(c) a specified vehicle;
(d) all vehicles of a specified kind.
(2) The Minister may make a declaration only if satisfied that —
(a) compliance with the provision would prevent the vehicle from operating in the way in which, or for the purpose for which, the vehicle was built or modified; or
(b) the vehicle is an experimental vehicle, a prototype, or another vehicle, that could not reasonably be expected to comply with the provision; or
(c) before the provision commenced —
(i) the vehicle was licensed, or otherwise authorised, by the CEO or a corresponding authority, to be driven or towed on a road; and
(ii) was not required to comply with a similar provision before that commencement.
(3) When deciding whether to make a declaration, the Minister must take into account the likelihood and significance of any adverse effect on safety or the environment if the declaration were made.
(1) The Minister may vary a declaration only if satisfied that —
(a) since the declaration was made, a change has happened in relation to something the Minister considered in deciding to make the declaration; and
(b) the declaration would have been made as it is proposed to be varied if the change had happened before the declaration was made.
(2) In deciding whether to vary a declaration, the Minister must take into account the likelihood and significance of any adverse effect on safety or the environment if the variation were made.
The Minister may revoke a declaration only if —
(a) since the declaration was made, a change has happened in relation to something the Minister considered in deciding to make the declaration; and
(b) the declaration would not have been made if the change had happened before the declaration was made.
In this Division —
vehicle standard regulation —
(a) in relation to an agricultural implement, means a regulation in Part 13 Division 2 other than regulation 434 or 435;
(b) otherwise, means a regulation made under section 132(2)(b).
(1) A CEO exemption may be granted on the volition of the CEO or on an application.
(2) A CEO exemption may be varied or cancelled —
(a) on the volition of the CEO —
(i) in urgent circumstances, under regulation 465; or
(ii) other than in urgent circumstances, under regulation 466;
or
(b) on the application of a person to whom the exemption applies or a person who has sufficient interest in the vehicle to which the exemption applies.
(1) The CEO may grant an exemption from a specified provision of a vehicle standard regulation in respect of any of these —
(a) a specified person having an interest in a specified vehicle or vehicles of a specified kind;
(b) all persons having a specified interest in a specified vehicle or vehicles of a specified kind;
(c) a specified vehicle;
(d) all vehicles of a specified kind.
(2) The CEO may grant an exemption from a provision of a vehicle standard regulation in respect of a vehicle only if satisfied that —
(a) compliance with the provision would prevent the vehicle from operating in the way in which, or for the purpose for which, the vehicle was built or modified; or
(b) the vehicle is an experimental vehicle, a prototype, or another vehicle, that could not reasonably be expected to comply with the provision; or
(c) before the provision commenced —
(i) the vehicle was licensed, or otherwise authorised, by the CEO or a corresponding authority, to be driven or towed on a road; and
(ii) was not required to comply with a similar provision before that commencement;
or
(d) the vehicle has been constructed, equipped or adapted so as to enable it to be driven by a person with a physical disability who cannot safely drive a vehicle that has not been so constructed, equipped or adapted; or
(e) it would be unreasonable to require the vehicle to comply with the provision.
(3) When deciding whether to grant a CEO exemption, the CEO must take into account the likelihood and significance of any adverse effect on safety or the environment if the exemption were granted.
(4) In deciding whether to grant a CEO exemption on the basis that it would be unreasonable for a vehicle to comply with a provision, the CEO must take into account all of these things —
(a) the use or proposed use of the vehicle or combination of which the vehicle is a part;
(b) the nature of the exemption;
(c) whether or not the vehicle or combination of which the vehicle is a part can be operated safely despite not complying with the provision;
(d) the public interest in the vehicle or combination of which the vehicle is a part not complying with the provision.
(1) The CEO may vary a CEO exemption only if satisfied —
(a) that —
(i) since the exemption was granted, a change has happened in relation to something the CEO considered in deciding to grant the exemption; and
(ii) the exemption would have been granted as it is proposed to be varied if the change had happened before the exemption was given;
or
(b) that the application for the exemption was false or misleading in a material respect but the circumstances do not require its cancellation.
(2) In deciding whether to vary a CEO exemption, the CEO must take into account the likelihood and significance of any adverse effect on safety or the environment if the variation were made.
The CEO may cancel a CEO exemption only if —
(a) since the exemption was granted —
(i) a change has happened in relation to something the CEO considered in deciding to grant the exemption; and
(ii) the exemption would not have been granted if the change had happened before the exemption was given;
or
(b) the application for the exemption was false or misleading in a material respect.
The CEO must vary or cancel a CEO exemption if satisfied that —
(a) the CEO could vary the exemption under regulation 463(1) or cancel the exemption under regulation 464; and
(b) it is necessary to vary or cancel the exemption immediately to avoid, eliminate or minimise the risk of personal injury or death, property damage or harm to the environment.
(1) The CEO may vary or cancel a CEO exemption if satisfied that —
(a) the CEO could vary the exemption under regulation 463(1) or cancel the exemption under regulation 464; but
(b) it is not necessary to vary or cancel the exemption immediately to avoid, eliminate or minimise the risk of personal injury or death, property damage or harm to the environment.
(2) If the CEO exemption had been granted or varied previously on an application the CEO must, before taking action under subregulation (1) —
(a) inform each person to whom the exemption applies in writing —
(i) of the proposed variation or cancellation; and
(ii) of the reasons for the proposed variation or cancellation; and
(iii) that the person may, within a stated time of at least 28 days after the notice is given to the person, provide written submissions as to why the exemption should not be varied or cancelled as proposed by the CEO (the proposed action);
and
(b) consider the submissions provided.
(1) An application must be in a form approved by the CEO and given to the CEO.
(2) An application for the grant, variation or cancellation of a CEO exemption must be accompanied by the fee, if any, that is applicable under regulation 468.
(3) The Minister may, by written notice, require an applicant for the making, variation or revocation of a declaration to give the Minister additional information necessary to decide the application.
(4) The CEO may, by written notice, require an applicant for the grant, variation or cancellation of a CEO exemption to give the CEO additional information necessary to decide the application.
(1) The fee payable for an application for the grant, variation or cancellation of a CEO exemption is $55.70.
(2) The CEO may reduce, waive or refund the fee payable under subregulation (1) if it would, in the opinion of the CEO, be unreasonable for the applicant to pay the fee taking into account —
(a) the circumstance of the applicant; and
(b) the use or proposed use of the vehicle; and
(c) the nature of the exemption; and
(d) the extent to which the CEO has or will examine or assess the vehicle or application.
[Regulation 468 amended: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 2000; 31 May 2019 p. 1726; SL 2020/74 r. 9; SL 2021/92 r. 20; SL 2023/43 r. 42; SL 2024/58 r. 23.]
(1) The Minister may impose conditions on a declaration or a varied declaration.
(2) The CEO may impose conditions on a CEO exemption or a varied CEO exemption.
(3) A person to whom a declaration or CEO exemption applies, or who is in charge of a vehicle to which a declaration or CEO exemption applies, must not contravene a condition imposed on the declaration or CEO exemption.
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 16 PU.
(1) In this regulation —
affected person —
(a) in the case of a decision made on an application means —
(i) each applicant; and
(ii) each other person to whom, in the opinion of the Minister, the decision applies;
and
(b) in the case of a decision made on the Minister’s volition means each person, in the Minister’s opinion, to whom the decision applies.
(2) As soon as practicable after making a decision under Division 2 or regulation 469(1), the Minister must give each affected person notice in writing of the decision.
(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2), notice in writing may be given —
(a) individually to each affected person; or
(b) by publication in the
(c) by other means that, in the Minister’s opinion, is sufficient to notify persons to whom the decision applies.
Part 15 provides for the notification and reconsideration of the CEO’s decisions made under Division 3 and regulation 469(2).
(1) A decision of the Minister under Division 2 or regulation 469(1) takes effect —
(a) when notice is given under regulation 470(2) of the decision; or
(b) if the notice specifies that the decision takes effect at a later time — at the later time.
(2) A decision of the CEO under Division 3 or regulation 469(2) takes effect —
(a) when written notice is given under regulation 479(2) of the decision; or
(b) if the notice specifies that the decision takes effect at a later time — at the later time.
A declaration or CEO exemption has effect for the specified period.
(1) A declaration, including a varied declaration, has effect according to its tenor.
(2) A CEO exemption, including a varied CEO exemption, has effect according to its tenor.
(1) The CEO must issue a document setting out the terms of a declaration made, or CEO exemption granted, on an application.
(2) If a declaration made, or CEO exemption granted, on application is varied, the CEO must issue a replacement document setting out the new terms of the declaration or exemption.
(3) If the CEO is satisfied that a document has been defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen, the CEO must provide, on payment of a fee of $25, a replacement document to the person to whom the document was issued.
A person driving a vehicle in respect of which a document has been issued under regulation 475 must, if required to do so by a police officer, produce the document for inspection.
Penalty: a fine of 16 PU.
Modified penalty: 4 PU.
(1) The CEO may, by written notice, require a person issued with a document under regulation 475 in respect of a declaration that is varied or revoked or a CEO exemption that is varied or cancelled to return the document to the CEO within a time stated in the notice which must be at least 7 days after the notice is given.
(2) A person must comply with a requirement in a notice under subregulation (1).
Penalty for an offence under this subregulation: a fine of 16 PU.
In this Division —
CEO exemption reviewable decision means a decision —
(a) under Part 14 Division 3 to grant, vary or cancel a CEO exemption or to refuse to do any of those things; or
(b) under regulation 469(2) to impose, or refuse to impose, a condition on a CEO exemption or a varied CEO exemption;
decision maker —
(a) in the case of a CEO exemption reviewable decision, means the CEO; and
(b) in the case of an MDL reviewable decision, means the Commissioner of Main Roads; and
(c) in the case of a vehicle licensing reviewable decision, means the CEO;
MDL reviewable decision means a decision —
(a) under Part 4 Division 2 of the Act to modify or refuse to modify a mass or dimension requirement; or
(b) under Part 4 Division 2 of the Act to vary, suspend or cancel a modified mass or dimension requirement or to refuse to do any of those things; or
(c) to specify or to refuse to specify in an order or permit, as defined in section 32, a matter in relation to a modified mass or dimension requirement; or
(d) under Part 4 Division 3 of the Act to give, vary, suspend or cancel an access approval or to refuse to do any of those things; or
(e) to specify or to refuse to specify in an order or permit, as defined in section 38, a matter in relation to an access approval; or
(f) to accredit, or to refuse to accredit, a person under Part 4 Division 4 of the Act; or
(g) under Part 4 Division 4 of the Act, to vary, suspend or cancel an accreditation, to impose a requirement in relation to an accreditation or to refuse to do any of those things; or
(h) under regulation 188 to exempt a vehicle or its load or a vehicle and its load from the application of a mass, dimension or loading requirement in an emergency area, to impose a condition on an exemption or to refuse to do any of those things;
(i) under regulation 454G to refuse an application for a heavy vehicle pilot licence; or
(j) under regulation 454H(2) to impose a condition on a heavy vehicle pilot licence; or
(k) under regulation 454N to amend a heavy vehicle pilot licence other than an amendment to remove a condition of the licence; or
(l) under regulation 454Q or 454R to suspend or cancel a heavy vehicle pilot licence;
reviewable decision means —
(a) a CEO exemption reviewable decision; or
(b) an MDL reviewable decision; or
(c) a vehicle licensing reviewable decision;
vehicle licensing reviewable decision means a decision under Part 2 of the Act to grant, renew, transfer, vary, cancel or suspend a licence, or to refuse to do any of those things.
[Regulation 478 amended: Gazette 15 Nov 2016 p. 5076.]
(1) In this regulation —
affected person —
(a) in the case of a reviewable decision made on an application, means —
(i) each applicant; and
(ii) each other person to whom, in the opinion of the decision maker, the decision applies;
and
(b) in the case of a reviewable decision made on the volition of the decision maker to vary or cancel a decision previously made on application, means —
(i) each applicant for the previous decision; and
(ii) each other person to whom, in the opinion of the decision maker, the decision applies;
and
(c) in the case of any other reviewable decision made on the volition of the decision maker, means each person, in the opinion of the decision maker, to whom the decision applies.
(2) As soon as practicable after making a reviewable decision, the decision maker must give notice in writing to each affected person —
(a) of the decision; and
(b) setting out the reasons for the reviewable decision if the decision differs from that sought by an affected person; and
(c) informing the person that —
(i) under regulation 480, an affected person may request the decision maker to reconsider the reviewable decision; and
(ii) under the
(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2), notice in writing may be given —
(a) individually to each affected person; or
(b) by publication in the
(c) by other means that, in the opinion of the decision maker, is sufficient to notify persons to whom the decision applies.
[Regulation 479 amended: SL 2022/174 r. 19.]
(1) A person affected by a reviewable decision may request the decision maker in writing to reconsider the decision.
(2) The request must be made within —
(a) 28 days after notice of the decision is given under regulation 479(2); or
(b) a longer period that is allowed by the decision maker.
(3) A request for reconsideration must state the decision that the affected person wants the decision maker to make after reconsideration of the reviewable decision and outline why the decision maker should make that decision.
(4) Within 28 days after receiving the request, the decision maker must reconsider the reviewable decision and —
(a) confirm the decision; or
(b) amend the decision; or
(c) set aside the decision and substitute a new decision.
(5) The decision maker must, in writing, inform the person who made the request —
(a) of the result of the reconsideration; and
(b) if the decision maker does not make the decision sought by the person —
(i) of the reasons for the decision made on reconsidering the reviewable decision; and
(ii) that the person may apply to the State Administrative Tribunal for a review of the decision made on reconsidering the reviewable decision.
In this Division —
consulting officer has the meaning given in section 78(4);
improvement notice has the meaning given in section 77;
improvement notice reviewable decision means a decision —
(a) under section 78(1) or (2) to give an improvement notice; or
(b) under section 81(1) or (2) to amend an improvement notice.
(1) In addition to the matters set out in section 79, an improvement notice must —
(a) state whether or not a discussion with a consulting officer took place under section 78(3); and
(b) if a discussion with a consulting officer did not take place, specify if, and what, attempts were made to contact a consulting officer; and
(c) state that the improvement notice may be cancelled under section 82(1) or (2); and
(d) advise the person to be given the notice that —
(i) under regulation 483, the person may request a consulting officer to reconsider the improvement notice reviewable decision; and
(ii) under the
(2) In addition to the matters set out in section 81(5), notice of an amendment of an improvement notice must inform the person to be given the notice that —
(a) under regulation 483, the person may request a consulting officer to reconsider the improvement notice reviewable decision; and
(b) under the
(1) A person affected by an improvement notice reviewable decision may request a consulting officer in writing to reconsider the decision.
(2) The request must be made within —
(a) 28 days after receipt of the notice under section 78 or 81; or
(b) a longer period that is allowed by a consulting officer.
(3) A request for reconsideration must state the decision that the affected person wants the consulting officer to make after reconsideration of the improvement notice reviewable decision and outline why the consulting officer should make that decision.
(4) Within 28 days after receiving the request, a consulting officer must reconsider the improvement notice reviewable decision and —
(a) confirm the decision; or
(b) amend the decision; or
(c) set aside the decision and substitute a new decision.
(5) The consulting officer must, in writing, inform the affected person —
(a) of the result of the reconsideration; and
(b) if the consulting officer does not make the decision sought by the person —
(i) of the reasons for the decision made on reconsidering the improvement notice reviewable decision; and
(ii) that the person may apply to the State Administrative Tribunal for a review of the decision made on reconsidering the improvement notice reviewable decision.
In this Part —
commencement day means the day fixed under the
An application that was made under the
A permit document issued under the
An authorisation under the
A transparent film or cover approved for the purposes of the
[
(1) A written‑off vehicle notice as defined in the
(2) A written‑off warning label as defined in the
(3) The Written‑Off Vehicle Register under the
(1) A class 1 notice under the
(2) A class 3 notice under the
(3) Subreglation (2) is subject to section 149.
(4) A class 1 permit under the
(5) A class 3 permit under the
(1) A class 2 notice under the
(2) A class 2 permit under the
A person who, immediately before commencement day, holds an accreditation certificate under the
(1) A declaration under the
(2) A declaration under the
A certificate under the
An approval under the
An approval under the
A written permission under the
A permit under the
A permit under the
(1) In this regulation —
AI exemption means an exemption under the
(2) An AI exemption, exempting an agricultural implement from the operation of any provision of the
(3) An application for an AI exemption that was made before commencement day but not decided before commencement day must, on and from commencement day, be taken to be an application made under regulation 467 of these regulations.
(1) In this regulation —
former section 25(1) means the
(2) Without affecting the
(a) any right under former section 25(1) to apply to the State Administrative Tribunal for a review is not affected by the repeal of former section 25(1) by the
(b) any review that had started, but was not finalised, before commencement day must be dealt with as if former section 25(1) were still in operation.
(3) A vehicle licence that is granted, renewed, transferred or varied as a result of the review must be taken to be a vehicle licence under the
(4) If, on the review, the cancellation or suspension of a vehicle licence is set aside, the licence must be taken to be a vehicle licence under the
(1) In this regulation —
Ministerial exemption has the meaning that it had in the
(2) A Ministerial exemption, declaring that a provision of the
(3) An application for a Ministerial exemption that was made before commencement day but not decided before commencement day must, on and from commencement day, be taken to be an application made under regulation 467 of these regulations.
(1) In this regulation —
departmental exemption has the meaning that it had in the
(2) A departmental exemption, exempting a person or vehicle from a provision of a regulation made under the
(3) An application for a departmental exemption that was made before commencement day but not decided before commencement day must, on and from commencement day, be taken to be an application made under regulation 467 of these regulations.
(1) In this regulation —
former regulation 60 means the
(2) Without affecting the
(a) any right under former regulation 60 to apply to the Magistrates Court for a review of a decision reconsidered by the Director General under the
(b) any review that had started, but was not finalised, before commencement day must be dealt with as if former regulation 60 were still in operation.
(3) If, on the review, the Magistrates Court decides to grant or amend an exemption from a provision of a regulation made under the
(1) A colour for a flashing light approved for the purposes of the
(2) A light or reflector approved for the purposes of the
(3) A colour for a flashing light approved for the purposes of the
(4) A vehicle approved for the purposes of paragraph (e) of the definition of
(5) A vehicle approved for the purposes of paragraph (f) of the definition of
[Heading inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 15.]
[Heading inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 16.]
Regulation 99, as in force immediately before the
(a) the grant of a vehicle licence if that licence is granted before 1 July 2019; and
(b) the renewal of a vehicle licence if, in accordance with these regulations, that renewal has effect, or is to be taken to have effect, on and from a day that precedes 1 July 2019.
[Regulation 508 inserted: Gazette 17 May 2016 p. 1440.]
[Heading inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 17.]
[Heading deleted: SL 2024/58 r. 18.]
The amendments to these regulations made by the
[Regulation 509 inserted: SL 2022/149 r. 12.]
[Heading deleted: SL 2024/58 r. 20.]
[Heading inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 19.]
(1) A tow truck in respect of which a vehicle licence is in effect immediately before 7 November 2023 is taken to comply with Part 12 Division 1 provided the tow truck complies with Part 12 Division 1 as it was in force immediately before 7 November 2023.
(2) Subregulation (1) ceases to operate in relation to a vehicle licence on the day on which —
(a) the licence expires or is cancelled; or
(b) if the licence is renewed — the licence would have expired had it not been renewed.
[Regulation 510 inserted: SL 2022/174 r. 20.]
[Heading inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 21.]
Regulation 99, as in force immediately before the
(a) the grant of a vehicle licence if that licence is granted before 1 July 2024; and
(b) the renewal of a vehicle licence if, in accordance with these regulations, that renewal has effect, or is to be taken to have effect, on and from a day that precedes 1 July 2024.
[Regulation 511 inserted: SL 2024/58 r. 21.]
[Heading inserted: SL 2025/65 r. 13.]
Regulation 99, as in force immediately before the
(a) the grant of a vehicle licence if that licence is granted before 1 July 2025; and
(b) the renewal of a vehicle licence if, in accordance with these regulations, that renewal has effect, or is to be taken to have effect, on and from a day that precedes 1 July 2025.
[Regulation 512 inserted: SL 2025/65 r. 13.]
Notes
This is a compilation of the
Compilation table
23 Dec 2014 p. 5103-444 | 27 Apr 2015 (see r. 2 and | |
27 May 2015 p. 1865‑6 | 27 May 2015 (see note under r. 1) | |
27 May 2015 p. 1867‑71 | 27 May 2015 (see note under r. 1) | |
12 Jun 2015 p. 2036‑40 | r. 1 and 2: 12 Jun 2015 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2015 (see r. 2(b)) | |
27 May 2016 p. 1549-54 | 27 May 2016 (see r. 2(a)) | |
14 Jun 2016 p. 1987‑2003 | 1 Jul 2016 (see r. 2(b)) | |
24 Jun 2016 p. 2342-3 | 1 Jul 2016 (see r. 2(b)) | |
20 Sep 2016 p. 3982-3 | r. 1 and 2: 20 Sep 2016 (see r. 2(a)); r. 3 and 4: 21 Sep 2016 (see. r. 2(b)); r. 5: 24 Oct 2016 (see r. 2(c)) | |
15 Nov 2016 p. 5062-77 | 28 Nov 2016 (see r. 2(b)) | |
20 Jan 2017 p. 651‑2 | r. 1 and 2: 20 Jan 2017 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 8 Mar 2017 (see r. 2(b)) | |
7 Feb 2017 p. 1177‑8 | 7 Feb 2017 (see note under r. 1) | |
26 May 2017 p. 2639‑45 | 26 May 2017 (see r. 2(a)) | |
23 Jun 2017 p. 3253‑78 | 1 Jul 2017 (see r. 2(b)) | |
1 Dec 2017 p. 5739 | r. 1 and 2: 1 Dec 2017 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 2 Dec 2017 (see r. 2(b)) | |
25 May 2018 p. 1640‑7 | 25 May 2018 (see r. 2(a)) | |
22 Jun 2018 p. 2184‑93 | 1 Jul 2018 (see r. 2(b)) | |
29 Mar 2019 p. 962‑72 | r. 1 and 2: 29 Mar 2019 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 30 Mar 2019 (see r. 2(b)) | |
17 May 2019 p. 1437‑42 | 18 May 2019 (see r. 2(b)) | |
31 May 2019 p. 1721‑8 | 1 Jul 2019 (see r. 2(b)) | |
18 Jun 2019 p. 2061 | r. 1 and 2: 18 Jun 2019 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2019 (see r. 2(b)) | |
26 Jun 2019 p. 2229‑371 | 2 Jul 2019 (see r. 2(d) and | |
SL 2020/73 9 Jun 2020 | r. 1 and 2: 9 Jun 2020 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 10 Jun 2020 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2020/74 9 Jun 2020 | 1 Jul 2020 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2020/91 24 Jun 2020 | 1 Jul 2020 (see r. 2(c) and SL 2020/89 cl. 2) | |
SL 2020/231 4 Dec 2020 | 14 Dec 2020 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2020/229 cl. 2) | |
SL 2021/37 9 Apr 2021 | r. 1 and 2: 9 Apr 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 10 Apr 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2021/64 21 May 2021 | r. 1 and 2: 21 May 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 22 May 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2021/92 18 Jun 2021 | 1 Jul 2021 (see r. 2(c)) | |
SL 2021/93 22 Jun 2021 | 23 Jun 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2021/81 22 Jun 2021 | r. 1 and 2: 22 Jun 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2021/199 3 Dec 2021 | 4 Dec 2021 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2021/200 r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2021/206 3 Dec 2021 | r. 1 and 2: 3 Dec 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 4 Dec 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/16 25 Feb 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 25 Feb 2022 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 26 Feb 2022 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/23 11 Mar 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2022/18 cl. 2) | |
SL 2022/57 20 May 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 20 May 2022 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 21 May 2022 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/67 3 Jun 2022 | 1 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/130 5 Jul 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 5 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 6 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/149 26 Aug 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 26 Aug 2022 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 27 Aug 2022 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2022/174 21 Oct 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 21 Oct 2022 (see r. 2(a)); r. 3, 5, 13(4) and 15‑20: 7 Nov 2022 (see r. 2(b)); Regulations other than r. 1‑3, 5, 13(4) and 15‑20: 7 Nov 2023 (see r. 2(c)) | |
SL 2023/45 19 May 2023 | 20 May 2023 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2023/43 19 May 2023 | 1 Jul 2023 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2024/58 1 May 2024 | Pt. 4 (other than Div. 3): 2 May 2024 (see r. 2(b)); Pt. 4 Div. 3: 1 Jul 2024 (see r. 2(c)) | |
SL 2024/107 26 Jun 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 26 Jun 2024 (see r. 2(a)) Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 27 Jun 2024 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2024/180 4 Sep 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 4 Sep 2024 (see r. 2(a)) Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 5 Sep 2024 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2024/256 11 Dec 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 11 Dec 2024 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jan 2025 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2025/4 8 Jan 2025 | r. 1 and 2: 8 Jan 2025 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 10 Jan 2025 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2025/20 22 Jan 2025 | 23 Jan 2025 (see r. 2(b)) | |
SL 2025/65 30 Apr 2025 | Pt. 4 (other than Div. 3): 1 May 2025 (see r. 2(b)); Pt. 4 Div. 3: 1 Jul 2025 (see r. 2(c)) | |
Uncommenced provisions table
To view the text of the uncommenced provisions see
SL 2025/164 17 Sep 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 (see r. 2(b)) |
Other notes
2. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2015.
9. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2016.
2. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2017.
12. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2017.
14. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2018.
6. Specified day
For the purposes of the
4. Specified day
For the purposes of the
4. Specified day
For the purposes of the
4. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to these regulations is 1 July 2022.
4. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to regulations 8 and 9 is 27 September 2022.
26. Specified day
For the purposes of section 18 of the Act, the specified day in relation to this Part is 1 July 2023.
11. Specified day
For the purposes of the
9. Specified day
For the purposes of the
Defined terms
50 mm kingpin............................................................................................................. 367
75 mm kingpin............................................................................................................. 367
90 mm kingpin............................................................................................................. 367
access approval............................................................................................................ 202
accredited...................................................................................................................... 212
address................................................................................................................... 409(1A)
adopted standard.......................................................................................................... 226
ADR.......................................................................................................................... 3, 226
affected person.......................................................................................... 470(1), 479(1)
agricultural combination................................................................................................. 3
agricultural implement.................................................................................................... 3
agricultural machine ....................................................................................................... 3
agricultural special purpose vehicle...................................................................... 52(1)
agricultural vehicle.......................................................................................................... 3
AI exemption.......................................................................................................... 502(1)
air brake........................................................................................................................ 226
Airservices Australia....................................................................................................... 3
Airservices Australia vehicle......................................................................................... 3
air storage tank................................................................................................................. 3
alcohol interlock..................................................................................................... 235(1)
amend.................................................................................................................... 454N(1)
animal drawn vehicle.................................................................................................. 390
application........................................................................................................... 103, 455
approved.................................................................................................................... 454A
approved air suspension system............................................................................... 161
approved material................................................................................................... 259(1)
approved motoring organisation......................................................................... 84A(1)
articulated bus................................................................................................................... 3
articulated vehicle.................................................................................................. 418(1)
AS....................................................................................................................................... 3
assessor......................................................................................................................... 146
Australian Border Force................................................................................................. 3
Australian Border Force vehicle................................................................................... 3
Australian Design Rule.......................................................................................... 3, 226
Australian Standard......................................................................................................... 3
authorised on-demand rank or hail vehicle............................................................. 109
authorised passenger transport vehicle.................................................................... 109
B-double............................................................................................................................ 3
bicycle................................................................................................................................ 3
brake light................................................................................................................ 308(1)
braking system............................................................................................................. 226
British Standard........................................................................................................... 226
built-up area............................................................................................................ 449(1)
bus............................................................................................................................. 3, 323
car....................................................................................................................................... 3
car or bus........................................................................................................................... 3
car-type vehicle...................................................................................................... 359(1)
centre line...................................................................................................................... 3, 3
CEO exemption........................................................................................................... 455
CEO exemption reviewable decision....................................................................... 478
Certificate of Attendance................................................................................... 454E(1)
certificate of inspection................................................................................................... 3
certified to ADR 83/00............................................................................................ 357A
character............................................................................................................................ 3
class 1 vehicle.............................................................................................................. 190
class 2 vehicle......................................................................................................... 203(2)
class 3 vehicle.............................................................................................................. 190
classic vehicle........................................................................................................ 84A(1)
clearance light......................................................................................................... 432(1)
combination........................................................................................................ 3, 166(1)
commencement day................................................................................. 454ZC(1), 484
Commission............................................................................................................ 357(1)
compliance plate.............................................................................................................. 3
compliance time..................................................................................................... 152(1)
complying bus.............................................................................................................. 161
compressed air reserve....................................................................................... 334(1A)
condensate drain valve....................................................................................... 334(1A)
connector................................................................................................................. 366(5)
consulting officer........................................................................................................ 481
contract of insurance................................................................................................... 103
controlled access bus....................................................................................................... 3
converter dolly.................................................................................................................. 3
damaged vehicle..................................................................................................... 157(1)
dangerous goods............................................................................................................... 3
daytime.............................................................................................................................. 3
dealer............................................................................................................................. 146
decision maker............................................................................................................. 478
declaration.................................................................................................................... 455
defect notice...................................................................................................................... 3
departmental exemption........................................................................................ 505(1)
derivative of a car................................................................................................... 235(1)
diesel engine..................................................................................................................... 3
direct debit agreement.......................................................................................... 31A(1)
direction indicator light........................................................................... 312(1), 313(1)
discount period....................................................................................................... 84A(1)
dog trailer.......................................................................................................................... 3
drawbar.............................................................................................................................. 3
driver’s licence......................................................................................................... 454A
electric rideable device................................................................................................... 3
eligible vehicle............................................................................................................. 109
emergency brake......................................................................................................... 226
emergency vehicle...................................................................................................... 226
emission control system........................................................................................ 356(1)
engine identification number......................................................................................... 3
escort vehicle.................................................................................................................... 3
exempt vehicle........................................................................................................ 327(4)
expiry day............................................................................................................. 454O(1)
farm............................................................................................................................. 52(1)
farmer......................................................................................................................... 52(1)
farming business....................................................................................................... 52(1)
fifth wheel coupling......................................................................................................... 3
financial member................................................................................................... 84A(1)
former provision........................................................... 502(2), 504(2), 505(2), 506(3)
former regulation 60.............................................................................................. 506(1)
former section 25(1).............................................................................................. 503(1)
front fog light.................................................................................................................... 3
gate to gate.............................................................................................................. 425(1)
glazing...................................................................................................................... 260(1)
goods vehicle.................................................................................................................... 3
goods vehicle derivative.......................................................................................... 38(1)
governor cut-out pressure.................................................................................. 334(1A)
gross trailer mass............................................................................................................. 3
ground clearance.................................................................................................... 178(1)
GTM................................................................................................................................... 3
heavy trailer.................................................................................................................... 12
heavy vehicle.................................................................................................................. 12
heavy vehicle .............................................................................................................. 436
heavy vehicle pilot licence..................................................................................... 454A
high-beam.......................................................................................................................... 3
holder............................................................................................................................. 138
HVNL....................................................................................................................... 224(1)
identifier............................................................................................................................ 3
ID prevention state................................................................................................. 120(1)
imitation plate.............................................................................................................. 109
Immigration and Border Protection worker................................................................ 3
improvement notice.................................................................................................... 481
improvement notice reviewable decision................................................................ 481
independent brake.................................................................................................. 336(1)
initial examination......................................................................................................... 86
inspection station............................................................................................................. 3
insurer............................................................................................................................ 146
jinker......................................................................................................................... 119(5)
large indivisible item.................................................................................................. 190
least favoured chamber......................................................................................... 347(1)
left.............................................................................................................................. 3, 237
licence........................................................................................................................... 103
licence holder.................................................................................................................... 3
lifting apparatus................................................................................................... 415(1A)
lighting equipment................................................................................................. 426(1)
load capacity........................................................................................................... 414(1)
loaded mass....................................................................................................................... 3
Load Restraint Guide............................................................................................. 187(1)
load-sharing suspension system.................................................................................... 3
low-beam........................................................................................................................... 3
luminous transmittance......................................................................................... 260(1)
Main Roads WA website...................................................................................... 209(1)
mass rating for charging................................................................................................. 3
MDL reviewable decision.......................................................................................... 478
medical impairment........................................................................................... 454W(1)
medical practitioner................................................................................................. 454A
metropolitan region......................................................................................................... 3
Ministerial exemption............................................................................................ 504(1)
moped................................................................................................................................. 3
motor carrier................................................................................................................... 86
motor cycle........................................................................................................................ 3
motor home....................................................................................................................... 3
motoring event....................................................................................................... 84A(1)
motorised scooter............................................................................................................. 3
motorised wheelchair...................................................................................................... 3
motor tricycle.................................................................................................................... 3
motor vehicle.......................................................................... 3, 167(1), 168(1), 244(1)
MRC................................................................................................................................... 3
mudguard........................................................................................................................... 3
name plate..................................................................................................................... 109
nearer side of the vehicle................................................................................................ 3
new owner.................................................................................................................. 51(1)
notifiable....................................................................................................................... 146
NSW WOHVR.................................................................................................... 158A(2)
number..................................................................................................................... 274(1)
obscuring device..................................................................................................... 120(1)
obscuring device action......................................................................................... 120(1)
omnibus............................................................................................................... 3, 380(1)
on a road.................................................................................................................. 423(1)
on-demand charter vehicle......................................................................................... 109
on-demand rank or hail vehicle................................................................................ 109
operator.............................................................................................................................. 3
order...................................................................................................................... 190, 202
ordinary plate............................................................................................................... 109
other examination.......................................................................................................... 86
over-mass.......................................................................................................................... 3
overseas vehicle........................................................................................................... 103
oversize.............................................................................................................................. 3
parking brake.................................................................................................................... 3
passenger transport service........................................................................................ 109
passenger transport vehicle........................................................................................ 109
passenger transport vehicle authorisation............................................................... 109
peak hours......................................................................................................................... 3
permit............................................................................................................. 43, 190, 202
personal details......................................................................................................... 50(1)
personalised plates...................................................................................................... 109
personally imported vehicle................................................................................. 241(1)
pig trailer........................................................................................................................... 3
pilot vehicle....................................................................................................................... 3
plate.......................................................................................................................... 120(1)
point of articulation......................................................................................................... 3
pole-type trailer....................................................................................................... 3, 390
Police Service employee....................................................................................... 453(2)
prime mover...................................................................................................................... 3
principal grooves................................................................................................. 270(1A)
proposed action..................................................................................... 454Q(1), 466(2)
provisional licence................................................................................................... 454A
radial ply tyre.......................................................................................................... 266(1)
RAV................................................................................................................................... 3
read........................................................................................................................... 120(1)
rear fog light................................................................................................ 226, 315(1A)
rear glazing.............................................................................................................. 260(1)
rear marking plate.................................................................................................. 328(1)
rear overhang.................................................................................................................... 3
reduced charge....................................................................................................... 84A(1)
reflective plate............................................................................................................. 109
region............................................................................................................................... 86
registered training provider................................................................................ 454E(1)
relevant information........................................................................................... 158A(1)
renewal application.................................................................................................. 454A
renewal charge....................................................................................................... 31A(1)
renewal period........................................................................................................... 30(1)
repair.............................................................................................................................. 146
repairable write-off.......................................................................................................... 3
reserved plate............................................................................................................... 109
retractable axle........................................................................................................ 164(1)
reviewable decision..................................................................................................... 478
right........................................................................................................................... 3, 237
road................................................................................................................................ 202
road tank vehicle......................................................................................................... 226
road train.................................................................................................................. 3, 367
safer freight vehicle............................................................................................ 171(1A)
school bus.............................................................................................................. 86, 226
seasonal heavy vehicle licence...................................................................................... 3
secondary grooves............................................................................................... 270(1A)
second edition ADR.................................................................................................... 226
section................................................................................................................................ 3
semi-trailer........................................................................................................................ 3
service brake..................................................................................................................... 3
set........................................................................................................................................ 3
side marker light.............................................................................................................. 3
single axle......................................................................................................................... 3
special plate.................................................................................................................. 109
special purpose vehicle................................................................................................... 3
special use vehicle.................................................................................................. 327(4)
specified........................................................................................................................ 455
spring brake.......................................................................................................... 334(1A)
Statement of Attainment..................................................................................... 454E(1)
statutory write-off............................................................................................................ 3
stock............................................................................................................................ 52(1)
street rod vehicle.............................................................................................................. 3
submission date................................................................................................... 454Q(2)
Table........................................................................................................................... 38(1)
Technical Guide..................................................................................................... 150(3)
third edition ADR........................................................................................................ 226
tilt tray tow truck...................................................................................................... 407A
total loss........................................................................................................................ 146
tow........................................................................................................................ 3, 423(1)
tow coupling overhang.......................................................................................... 379(1)
towed vehicle.......................................................................................................... 423(1)
towing vehicle......................................................................................................... 423(1)
tow truck............................................................................................................................ 3
trade plate..................................................................................................................... 109
trailer...................................................................................................... 3, 167(1), 168(1)
trailer derivative........................................................................................................ 38(1)
transitional pilot................................................................................................ 454ZC(1)
transparent material............................................................................................... 259(1)
transport enforcement vehicle................................................................................... 226
tread wear indicators........................................................................................... 270(1A)
turntable............................................................................................................................. 3
unloaded mass.................................................................................................................. 3
used........................................................................................................................... 423(1)
vacuum brakes............................................................................................................. 226
vacuum reserve.................................................................................................... 334(1A)
vacuum storage tank........................................................................................................ 3
vehicle................................. 165(1), 167(1), 179(2), 180(1), 181(1), 236(1), 238(1)
vehicle examiner................................................................................................ 12, 20(1)
vehicle identification number........................................................................................ 3
vehicle licensing reviewable decision..................................................................... 478
vehicle standard regulation........................................................................................ 460
VIN..................................................................................................................................... 3
WOVR............................................................................................................................... 3
wrecker.......................................................................................................................... 146
written-off..................................................................................................................... 146
written-off vehicle notice...................................................................................... 157(1)
Written-Off Vehicle Register........................................................................................ 3
yellow................................................................................................................................. 3
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