Road Transport (General) Act 1999 (ACT)

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Road Transport (General) Act 1999   

A1999-77

Republication No 73

Effective:  3 November 2025

Republication date: 3 November 2025

Last amendment made by A2025‑21

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 3 November 2025It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 3 November 2025. 

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

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    This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

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    Penalties

    At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

    Road Transport (General) Act 1999

    Contents

    Page

    Part 1      Preliminary

    1            Name of Act  2

    3            Objects of Act  2

    4            Dictionary  3

    5            Notes  3

    5AOffences against this Act—application of Criminal Code etc 4

    Part 2      Administration of road transport legislation

    Division 2.1              Road transport legislation

    6            What is the road transport legislation?  5

    8            Application of definitions in other road transport legislation                   5

    Division 2.2              Relationship between road transport legislation and other laws

    9            General relationship with other laws  6

    Division 2.3              Responsible persons for vehicles under road transport legislation

    10          Who is a responsible person for a vehicle?  6

    11          Rights, liabilities and obligations of multiple responsible persons           7

    Division 2.4              Alteration of scope of operation of road transport legislation

    12          Power to include or exclude areas in road transport legislation              7

    13          Power to exclude vehicles, persons or animals from road transport legislation  8

    14          Application orders and emergency orders  8

    Division 2.5              Administration

    16          Road transport authority  9

    17          Delegation of road transport authority’s functions  9

    18          Delegation of chief police officer’s functions  10

    19          Authorised people  11

    20          Identity cards  12

    21          Power not to be exercised before identity card shown  13

    Part 3      Infringement notices for certain offences

    Division 3.1              Preliminary

    21A         Definitions—pt 3  14

    22          Purpose and effect of pt 3  17

    23          Regulations about infringement notice offences  18

    Division 3.2              Infringement and reminder notices

    24          Infringement notices  19

    25          Infringement notices—contents  20

    26          Infringement notice—payment of penalty etc  20

    27          Reminder notice—service and contents  22

    28          Action on service of reminder notice—payment of penalty etc              23

    29          Extension of time to do things  24

    30          Extension of time—guidelines  25

    31          Time for beginning prosecution for infringement notice offence            26

    Division 3.2A            Infringement notice management plans

    31A         Application for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan  26

    31B         Application for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan—decision    28

    31C         Approved community work or social development program—responsible director-general’s agreement  30

    31D         Approval of community work or social development program               31

    31E         Effect of refusal of application for infringement notice management plan  31

    Division 3.2B            Waiver of infringement notice penalties

    31F         Application for waiver of penalty  32

    31G         Application for waiver of penalty—decision  32

    31H         Effect of refusal of application for waiver of penalty  33

    31I         Guidelines for waiver of penalty  34

    Division 3.3              Infringement notice offences involving registrable and rail vehicles

    32          Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3  34

    33          Responsible person’s obligations  36

    Division 3.3AA         Withdrawal of infringement notices

    34          Infringement notice—application for withdrawal  36

    35          Application for withdrawal—decision  37

    36          Infringement notice—withdrawal  38

    36A         Infringement notice—effect of withdrawal on infringement notice management plan    39

    37          Infringement notice—effect of refusal to withdraw  40

    38          Infringement notice—guidelines for withdrawal  40

    Division 3.3AB         Effect of penalty payment etc

    39          Infringement notice—effect of penalty payment etc  41

    Division 3.3A            Demerit points offences—corporation’s liability

    40          Definitions—div 3.3A  43

    41          Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3A  43

    42          Demerit points offences—suspension of registration etc  44

    43          Demerit points offence—effect of suspension  47

    43A         Demerit points offence—review of suspension  48

    43B         Offence—driving interstate corporate motor vehicle  48

    Division 3.4              Enforcement procedures

    44          Suspension for nonpayment of infringement notice penalties               49

    44A         Suspension for non-compliance with infringement notice management plan 51

    44B         Notice of suspension confirmation notice  53

    45          Effect of suspension  53

    46          Transfer of registration while suspended  54

    47          Revocation of suspension—penalty paid, discharged or waived           54

    47A         Revocation of suspension—management plan being complied with       55

    48          Review of suspension  56

    Division 3.5              Disputing liability

    51          Disputing liability for infringement notice offence  57

    53          Procedure if liability disputed  57

    53AA        Presumption against responsible person  59

    Division 3.6              Miscellaneous

    53A         Authorised people for infringement notice offences  60

    54          Delegation of administering authority’s functions  61

    55          Written statements by corporations  62

    56          Evidentiary certificates  62

    Part 4      Enforcement of road transport legislation

    Division 4.1              Production of licences and identification of people

    58          Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—driver or rider  65

    58A         Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—supervisor, instructor or assessor  67

    58B         Police officer or authorised person may direct removal of thing covering person’s face 69

    59          Seizure of licences  70

    60          Police officer or authorised person may require people to disclose identity of driver    72

    60A         Meaning of first offender and repeat offender—s 60  74

    61          Production of driver licence to court  75

    Division 4.2              Licence suspension, disqualification and related matters

    61A         Definitions—div 4.2  75

    61AA        Meaning of first offender and repeat offender—div 4.2  79

    61B         Immediate suspension of licence  80

    61BA        When a suspension notice ceases to have effect  82

    61BB        Additional suspension notice—discontinued infringement notice proceedings   84

    61BC        Road transport authority to return surrendered licence  85

    61C         Drive while suspension notice in effect  85

    61D         Failure to surrender suspended licence  85

    61E         Surrendered licences  85

    61F         Application for stay of suspension notice  86

    61G         Deciding application  87

    62          Automatic disqualification for culpable driving  87

    63          Automatic disqualification for certain other driving offences                88

    64          Court may order disqualification for other offences  90

    65          Disqualification until court order  91

    66          Effect of disqualification  93

    66A         Person disqualified in another jurisdiction not eligible for restricted licence 94

    67          Disqualified repeat offender not eligible for restricted licence—automatic disqualification provisions  95

    67A         Eligibility of disqualified first offender for restricted licence—automatic disqualification provisions  95

    67B         Person disqualified until court order not eligible for restricted licence      96

    67C         Disqualification while holder of restricted licence  97

    68          When licence disqualification takes effect  97

    69          Multiple disqualifications cumulative unless court orders otherwise       97

    70          Additional powers of court  98

    71          Effect on disqualification of quashing of conviction etc  98

    Division 4.3              Evidentiary provisions in relation to road transport legislation

    72          Certificate evidence and other evidentiary provisions  98

    72A         Evidentiary certificate—use etc of road or road related area               101

    73          Acts and omissions of representatives  102

    Division 4.4              Proceedings for offences under road transport legislation

    74          Proceedings for offences  103

    75          Short descriptions of offences  103

    Division 4.5              Miscellaneous

    76          Speed inhibitor conditions  104

    77          Compensation for loss of time etc  104

    78          Effect on certain cancellations of quashing of conviction etc               105

    79          Registrar to provide particulars of convictions, orders etc                  105

    Part 5      Further provisions about vehicles, roads and road related areas

    Division 5.1              Other powers

    80          Power of entry for tracing stolen motor vehicles or trailers or their parts  106

    81          Use of tyre deflation devices  106

    81A         Power to inspect interlocks in motor vehicle  107

    Division 5.2              Unauthorised use of vehicles

    82          Motor vehicles or trailers not to be used without owner’s consent        108

    83          Procuring use or hire of motor vehicle or trailer by fraud etc               108

    Division 5.3              Written-off vehicles register

    83A         Purposes of div 5.3  109

    83B         Definitions for div 5.3  109

    83C         When a vehicle is a total loss  110

    83D         Written-off vehicles register  110

    83E         Security and disclosure of information in register  111

    83F         Regulations about written-off vehicles  111

    Part 6      Fine defaulters

    84A         Meaning of revocation notice—pt 6  113

    84          Suspension of driver licence, registration etc for default of court imposed fine  113

    85          Notification and duration of suspension of driver licence, registration etc 115

    86          Revocation of suspension of driver licence, registration etc               116

    87          Revocation of suspension on transfer of registration  116

    88          Renewal etc of driver licence or registration prohibited  116

    89          Suspension to be concurrent  117

    Part 7      Notification and review of decisions

    90          Definitions—pt 7  118

    90A         Meaning of reviewable decision etc—pt 7  118

    91          Internal review notices  119

    91A         Applications for internal review  119

    92          Applications not stay internally reviewable decisions  120

    92A         Internal reviewer  120

    93          Review by internal reviewer  120

    94          Reviewable decision notices  121

    95          Applications for review  121

    Part 8      Fees, charges and other amounts payable under road transport legislation

    96          Determination of fees, charges and other amounts  122

    Part 11     Miscellaneous

    Division 11.1            Documents

    225         Approved forms  124

    229         Regulations may apply certain documents  124

    Division 11.2            Other matters

    230         Indemnity from personal liability for honest and good faith carrying out of duties        124

    231         Person not to hinder or obstruct  125

    232         False or misleading statements  126

    233         General regulation-making power  126

    234         Regulations may exclude vehicles, people and animals from Act         127

    235         References to Motor Traffic Act, Traffic Act etc  127

    236         Preliminary discovery for private car park fees  128

    Part 14     Transitional—NRMA—ACT Road Safety Trust Repeal Act 2015

    304         Meaning of commencement day—pt 14  129

    306         Exemption from liability  129

    307         Expiry—pt 14  129

    Dictionary130

    Endnotes

    1            About the endnotes  140

    2            Abbreviation key  140

    3            Legislation history  141

    4            Amendment history  152

    5            Earlier republications  188

    6            Expired transitional or validating provisions  193

    Road Transport (General) Act 1999

    An Act to provide for the administration and enforcement of road transport legislation, to provide for the review of decisions made under road transport legislation, to make further provision about the use of vehicles on roads and road related areas, and for other purposes

    Part 1Preliminary

    1. Name of Act

      This Act is the Road Transport (General) Act 1999.

      Note 1This Act is part of the road transport legislation. It provides for the administration and enforcement of the road transport legislation generally.

      Note 2Other road transport legislation includes the following:

      ·     Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019

      ·     Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977

      ·     Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999

      ·     Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001

      ·     Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999

      ·     Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999.

      Note 3Other laws dealing with road transport include the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 and the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT).

      Note 4A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).

    2. Objects of Act

      The objects of this Act are—

      (a)    to provide for—

      (i)   the administration and enforcement of the road transport legislation; and

      (ii)   the review of certain decisions made under the road transport legislation; and

      (iii)   the determining of fees, charges and other amounts payable under the road transport legislation; and

      (b)    to make further provision about vehicles, roads and road related areas; and

      (c)    to re‑enact with some changes certain provisions of the Motor Traffic Act 1936; and

      (d)    to improve road safety and transport efficiency, and reduce the costs of administering road transport.

    3. Dictionary

      The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.

      Note 1The dictionary defines certain terms, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this Act or elsewhere in the road transport legislation.

      For example, the signpost definition ‘driver licence—see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dictionary.’ means the term ‘driver licence’ is defined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this Act.

      Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).

    4. Notes

      A note in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.

      NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

    5AOffences against this Act—application of Criminal Code etc

    Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.

    Note 1Criminal Code

    The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to the following offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1):

    ·     s 43B (Offence—driving interstate corporate motor vehicle)

    ·     s 58 (Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—driver or rider)

    ·     s 58A (Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—supervisor, instructor or assessor)

    ·     s 58B (Police officer or authorised person may direct removal of thing covering person’s face)

    ·     s 61C (Drive while suspension notice in effect)

    ·     s 61D (Failure to surrender suspended licence).

    The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).

    Note 2Penalty units

    The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

    Part 2Administration of road transport legislation

    Division 2.1               Road transport legislation

    1. What is the road transport legislation?

      In this Act, the road transport legislation means the following:

      (a)this Act;

      (b)the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019;

      (c)    the Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977;

      (d)    the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999;

      (e)the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001;

      (f)the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999;

      (g)the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999;

      (h)any other Act or any regulation prescribed by regulation.

      NoteA reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).

    2. Application of definitions in other road transport legislation

      If a word or expression is defined in an Act (but not a regulation or another publication) included in the road transport legislation, the definition applies to each use of the word or expression in other road transport legislation unless the contrary intention appears.

    Division 2.2               Relationship between road transport legislation and other laws

    1. General relationship with other laws

      The road transport legislation does not—

      (a)    affect any other Act or subordinate law, or take away powers vested in an entity under any other Act or subordinate law; or

      (b)    affect any liability of anyone at common law, except to the extent that the road transport legislation provides otherwise expressly or by necessary intention.

    Division 2.3               Responsible persons for vehicles under road transport legislation

    1. Who is a responsible person for a vehicle?

      For the road transport legislation, each of the following is a responsible person for a vehicle:

      (a)    for a registered vehicle—a registered operator of the vehicle, unless the vehicle has been disposed of by the operator;

      (b)    for an unregistered vehicle to which a trader’s plate is attached—the person to whom the trader’s plate is issued under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999;

      (c)    for an unregistered vehicle to which no trader’s plate is attached—a person who was last recorded as a registered operator of the vehicle;

      (d)for a light rail vehicle—the rail transport operator for the light rail vehicle;

      (e)    anyone else prescribed by regulation.

      NoteA statutory instrument may make different provisions about different matters and apply the provisions differently by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see Legislation Act, s 48).

    1. Rights, liabilities and obligations of multiple responsible persons

      (1)This section applies if there is more than 1 responsible person for a vehicle at any time.

      (2)In a provision of the road transport legislation, or another Act or regulation concerned with the responsible person for a vehicle, a reference to the responsible person for a vehicle includes each responsible person for the vehicle.

    Division 2.4               Alteration of scope of operation of road transport legislation

    1. Power to include or exclude areas in road transport legislation

      (1)The Minister may declare that the road transport legislation, or a provision of the road transport legislation—

      (a)    applies to an area that is open to or used by the public; or

      (b)    does not apply to a road or road related area.

      (2)The declaration has effect until it is revoked or, if a period is stated in the declaration, for that period.

      (3)A declaration under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    2. Power to exclude vehicles, persons or animals from road transport legislation

      (1)The Minister may declare that the road transport legislation, or a provision of the road transport legislation, does not apply to a vehicle, person or animal in a place or circumstance stated in the declaration.

      (2)The declaration has effect until it is revoked or, if a period is stated in the declaration, for that period.

      (3)A declaration under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    3. Application orders and emergency orders

      (1)The Minister may order that the operation of regulations made under the road transport legislation, or a provision of such regulations—

      (a)    is suspended for a stated period; or

      (b)    is varied in the way stated in the order.

      (2)An order may have effect for all or part of the ACT.

      (3)If the Ministerial Council terminates an emergency order, the Minister must declare that the order has been terminated with effect from the time when the council terminated the order.

      (4)A declaration under subsection (3) is a notifiable instrument.

      NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

      (5)An order under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

      (6)In this section:

      Ministerial Council means a body (however described) that consists of the Minister of the Commonwealth, and the Minister of each State and Territory, who is responsible, or principally responsible, for matters relating to transport.

    Division 2.5               Administration

    1. Road transport authority

      (1)There is to be an Australian Capital Territory Road Transport Authority (the road transport authority).

      (2)The director‑general is the road transport authority.

      (3)For this section, in relation to the exercise of a function under a provision of the road transport legislation, the director‑general is the director‑general of the administrative unit responsible for the provision.

      NoteFunction includes authority, duty and power (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

      (4)Anything done in the name of, or for, the road transport authority by the director‑general in exercising the functions of the authority is taken to have been done for, and binds, the Territory.

    2. Delegation of road transport authority’s functions

      (1)The road transport authority may delegate the authority’s functions under the road transport legislation to—

      (a)the chief police officer; or

      (b)a public employee; or

      (c)a person prescribed by regulation.

      Note For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.

      (2)A delegate may subdelegate to a suitable person a function delegated under subsection (1) (a) or (b).

      (3)In this section:

      suitable person means—

      (a)a public employee; or

      (b)a person prescribed by regulation; or

      (c)if the person subdelegating a function is the chief police officer—a police officer.

    3. Delegation of chief police officer’s functions

      (1)The chief police officer may delegate the chief police officer’s functions under the road transport legislation to—

      (a)a police officer; or

      (b)a public employee; or

      (c)a person prescribed by regulation.

      Note 1For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.

      Note 2For the chief police officer’s power to delegate functions delegated by the road transport authority, see s 17 (2).

      (2)A public employee may subdelegate to another public employee a function delegated under subsection (1).

    4. Authorised people

      (1)The road transport authority may appoint a person to be an authorised person for the road transport legislation.

      Note 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.

      Note 2In particular, a person may be appointed for a particular provision of a law (see Legislation Act, s 7 (3)) and an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see s 207).

      (2)A regulation may prescribe a person to be an authorised person for the road transport legislation or a provision of the road transport legislation.

      (3)A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) unless—

      (a)    the person is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia; and

      (b)    the road transport authority is satisfied that the person is a suitable person to be authorised, having regard in particular to—

      (i)   whether the person has any criminal convictions; and

      (ii)   the person’s employment record; and

      (c)    the person has satisfactorily completed adequate training to exercise the powers of an authorised person proposed to be given to the person.

      (4)However, this section does not authorise the road transport authority to appoint a person to be an authorised person for part 3 (Infringement notices for certain offences).

    5. Identity cards

      (1)The road transport authority must issue an authorised person with an identity card that states the person is an authorised person for the road transport legislation, or stated provisions of the road transport legislation, and shows—

      (a)a recent photograph of the person; and

      (b)the name of the person or the particulars that are identifying particulars for the person (or both); and

      (c)    the date of issue of the card; and

      (d)    a date of expiry for the card; and

      (e)the name and signature of the person who issued the card; and

      (f)anything else prescribed by regulation.

      (2)A person who ceases to be an authorised person must return his or her identity card to the road transport authority as soon as practicable, but within 21 days, after ceasing to be an authorised person.

      Maximum penalty (subsection (2)):  1 penalty unit.

      (3)In this section:

      identifying particulars, for a person, means:

      (a)for a person authorised by the administering authority for an infringement notice offence to serve infringement or reminder notices—the unique number given to the person by the administering authority under the Road Transport (Offences) Regulation 2005, section 11; and

      (b)for any other authorised person—the unique number given to the person by the road transport authority; and

      (c)any other particulars prescribed by regulation.

    6. Power not to be exercised before identity card shown

      An authorised person may exercise a power under the road transport legislation in relation to a person only if the authorised person first shows the person his or her identity card.

    Part 3Infringement notices for certain offences

    Division 3.1               Preliminary

    21ADefinitions—pt 3

    (1)In this part:

    approved community work or social development program means a community work or social development program approved under section 31D (Approval of community work or social development program).

    heavy vehicle infringement notice offence (or HVINO) means an infringement notice offence against the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT).

    illegal user declaration means a written statement made by a responsible person for a registrable or rail vehicle in relation to an infringement notice offence involving the vehicle that includes—

    (a)a statement that, at the time of the offence, another person was in possession or control of the vehicle without the consent of an owner of the vehicle; and

    (b)any information prescribed by regulation.

    infringement notice—see section 24 (7).

    infringement notice declaration means any of the following:

    (a)an illegal user declaration;

    (b)a known user declaration;

    (c)a sold vehicle declaration;

    (d)an unknown user declaration.

    NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

    infringement notice management plan—see section 31A.

    known user declaration means a written statement made by a person in relation to an infringement notice offence involving a registrable or rail vehicle that includes—

    (a)either—

    (i)if the person is the responsible person for the vehicle—

    (A)a statement that, at the time of the offence, the person was not in possession or control of the vehicle; and

    (B)sufficient information to identify and locate the person last known to be in possession or control of the vehicle; or

    (ii)if the person is not the responsible person for the vehicle—a statement that, at the time of the offence, the person was in possession or control of the vehicle; and

    (b)any information prescribed by regulation.

    registrable or rail vehicle means—

    (a)a registrable vehicle; or

    (b)a light rail vehicle.

    relevant circumstances, of a person, means any of the following circumstances that relate to the person and contribute to the person’s ability to pay an infringement notice penalty:

    (a)mental illness or mental disorder;

    (b)disability, disease or illness;

    (c)addiction to drugs, alcohol or another substance;

    (d)family violence;

    (e)homelessness, or living in crisis, transitional or supported accommodation;

    (f)anything else prescribed by regulation.

    reminder notice—see section 27 (2).

    responsible director-general means the director-general responsible for the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005, part 6.2 (Good behaviour—community service work).

    sold vehicle declaration means a written statement made by a person in relation to an infringement notice offence involving a registrable vehicle that includes—

    (a)a statement that the person had sold or otherwise disposed of the vehicle or any interest in the vehicle before the time of the offence and was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence; and

    (b)sufficient information to identify and locate the person to whom the vehicle was sold or disposed of or in whom an interest otherwise vested; and

    (c)any information prescribed by regulation.

    unknown user declaration means a written statement made by a person in relation to an infringement notice offence involving a registrable or rail vehicle that includes—

    (a)a statement that the person—

    (i)was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence; and

    (ii)does not know the identity of the person who was in possession or control of the vehicle at that time, despite genuine efforts to identify that person; and

    (b)a statement about the efforts made by the person to identify the person in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence; and

    (c)any information prescribed by regulation.

    (2)In this section:

    disability—see the Disability Services Act 1991, dictionary.

    mental disorder—see the Mental Health Act 2015, section 9.

    mental illness—see the Mental Health Act 2015, section 10.

    1. Purpose and effect of pt 3

      (1)The purpose of this part is to create a system of infringement notices for certain offences against the road transport legislation and other legislation as an alternative to prosecution.

      (2)This part does not—

      (a)    require an infringement or reminder notice to be served on a person; or

      (b)    affect the liability of a person to be prosecuted for an offence if—

      (i)   an infringement or reminder notice is not served on the person for the offence; or

      (ii)the person does not comply with an infringement notice or reminder notice served on the person for the offence, or an infringement notice management plan entered into in relation to the offence; or

      (iii)   an infringement notice served on the person for the offence is withdrawn; or

      (c)    prevent the service of 2 or more infringement notices on a person for an offence; or

      (d)    limit or otherwise affect the penalty that may be imposed by a court on a person for an offence.

    2. Regulations about infringement notice offences

      (1)A regulation may prescribe an offence, other than an offence for which a penalty of imprisonment may be imposed, for the dictionary, definition of infringement notice offence by—

      (a)    stating the offence; or

      (b)    referring to the provision creating the offence; or

      (c)providing that all offences, or all offences except for stated offences, against an Act or subordinate law are infringement notice offences.

      (2)Subsection (1) does not limit the ways that a regulation may prescribe an offence for that definition.

      (3)A regulation may, for the dictionary, definition of infringement notice penalty, prescribe—

      (a)    an amount as the penalty payable by anyone for an offence if it is dealt with under this part; or

      (b)    different amounts as the penalties payable for different offences if they are dealt with under this part; or

      (c)    different amounts as the penalties payable for the same kind of offence committed by different people or in different circumstances if the offence is dealt with under this part.

      (4)However, an infringement notice penalty prescribed for a person for an offence must not exceed the maximum fine that could be imposed by a court on the person for the offence.

      (5)Subsection (3) does not limit the ways that a regulation may prescribe an amount for that definition.

      (6)If a regulation prescribes an offence that has a different penalty for a first offender or a repeat offender in relation to the offence the regulation may only prescribe the offence in relation to a first offender.

    Division 3.2               Infringement and reminder notices

    1. Infringement notices

      (1)Subsection (2) applies if an authorised person reasonably believes that a person has committed an infringement notice offence (other than a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence).

      (2)A notice for the offence may be served on the person.

      NoteAn authorised officer under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) may serve a person with a notice if the officer reasonably believes the person has committed a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence (see Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 591 (1)).

      (3)If an authorised person reasonably believes that a person has committed an offence and section 23 (6) applies to the offence—

      (a)the administering authority need not consider whether the person would, if convicted, be a first offender or a repeat offender in relation to the offence; and

      (b)for the purposes of the infringement notice, the person is presumed to be a first offender.

      (4)An infringement notice must be served in the way prescribed by regulation.

      NoteThe Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 591 (2) provides that the procedures to be followed in connection with a heavy vehicle infringement notice are to be the procedures prescribed under the Infringement Notice Offences Law for the territory (see also s 5, def Infringement Notice Offences Law and Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013, s 13).

      (5)An infringement notice must not be served—

      (a)if a regulation prescribes a period within which an infringement notice must be served—after the end of the prescribed period; or

      (b)in any other case—later than 1 year after the day the infringement notice offence to which the notice relates was committed.

      (6)For subsection (5) (b), if the infringement notice offence is an ongoing offence, the day the infringement notice offence was committed is the last day of the ongoing offence.

      NoteSee s 31 for the time within which a prosecution for an infringement notice must be begun.

      (7)In this section:

      infringement notice means—

      (a)a notice mentioned in subsection (2); and

      (b)a notice mentioned in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), section 591 (1) (Infringement Notices).

    2. Infringement notices—contents

      An infringement notice must include the information prescribed by regulation.

    3. Infringement notice—payment of penalty etc

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)an infringement notice for an infringement notice offence is served on a person; and

      (b)the infringement notice has not been withdrawn.

      NoteSee s 36 for withdrawal of infringement notices.

      (2)The person must do 1 of the following within 28 days after the date the infringement notice is served:

      (a)pay the infringement notice penalty stated in the notice;

      (b)apply to the administering authority to—

      (i)enter into an infringement notice management plan; or

      (ii)if the person has an infringement notice management plan—add the infringement notice penalty for the offence to the plan; or

      (iii)waive the infringement notice penalty;

      NoteSee s 31A for applications to enter into infringement notice management plans and applications to add infringement notice penalties to plans.

      See s 31F for applications for waiver of infringement notice penalties.

      (c)apply for withdrawal of the infringement notice;

      NoteSee s 34 for applications for withdrawal of infringement notices.

      (d)if the person asserts he or she was not the person who committed the offence—give the administering authority an infringement notice declaration;

      (e)if the person disputes liability for the offence—give the administering authority written notice disputing liability.

      Note 1For when a notice sent by post is taken to be given, see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B.

      Note 2See s 51 for disputing liability for an infringement notice offence.

      Note 3If a person disputes liability for an infringement notice offence (other than a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence), the administering authority may lay an information in the Magistrates Court against the person for the offence (see s 53).  For proceedings for heavy vehicle infringement notice offences, see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 707.

      Note 4A person served with an infringement notice may apply for an extension of time to do something mentioned in s (2) (see s 29).

      Note 5If a person served with an infringement notice does nothing under s (2) within 28 days or any extension of time allowed under s 29, a reminder notice will be served on the person (see s 27).

      Note 6A corporation served with an infringement notice for an infringement notice offence involving a registrable vehicle has obligations under div 3.3A.

    1. Reminder notice—service and contents

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)an infringement notice for an infringement notice offence is served on a person; and

      (b)the infringement notice has not been withdrawn; and

      (c)the person—

      (i)has not done anything mentioned in section 26 (2) in relation to the infringement notice, has not been granted an extension of time to do something mentioned in section 26 (2), and at least 28 days have passed since the date the infringement notice was served; or

      (ii)if the person has been granted an extension of time to do something mentioned in section 26 (2)—has not done anything mentioned in that subsection within the extended time.

      NoteFor when a notice sent by post is taken to be given, see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B.

      (2)The administering authority must arrange for service of a notice (a reminder notice) on the person.

      NoteIf a reminder notice has been served on a person for an infringement notice offence, the total amount payable by the person for the infringement notice penalty for the offence is the prescribed amount of the penalty payable for the offence plus the prescribed amount payable for the cost of serving the reminder notice (see dict, def infringement notice penalty).

      (3)The reminder notice must include the information prescribed by regulation.

    2. Action on service of reminder notice—payment of penalty etc

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)a reminder notice is served on a person; and

      (b)the infringement notice to which the reminder notice relates has not been withdrawn.

      NoteSee s 36 for withdrawal of infringement notices.

      (2)The person must do 1 of the following within 28 days after the date the reminder notice is served:

      (a)pay the infringement notice penalty stated in the reminder notice;

      (b)apply to the administering authority to—

      (i)enter into an infringement notice management plan; or

      (ii)if the person has an infringement notice management plan—add the infringement notice penalty for the offence to the plan; or

      (iii)waive the infringement notice penalty;

      NoteSee s 31A for applications to enter into infringement notice management plans and applications to add infringement notice penalties to plans.

      See s 31F for applications for waiver of infringement notice penalties.

      (c)apply for withdrawal of the infringement notice;

      NoteSee s 34 for applications for withdrawal of infringement notices.

      (d)if the person asserts he or she was not the person who committed the infringement notice offence to which the infringement notice relates—give the administering authority an infringement notice declaration;

      (e)if the person disputes liability for the infringement notice offence—give the administering authority written notice disputing liability.

      Note 1See s 51 for disputing liability for an infringement notice offence.

      Note 2If a person disputes liability for an infringement notice offence (other than a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence), the administering authority may lay an information in the Magistrates Court against the person for the offence (see s 53).  For proceedings for heavy vehicle infringement notice offences, see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 707.

      Note 3A person served with an infringement notice may apply for an extension of time to do something mentioned in s (2) (see s 29).

      Note 4A corporation served with a reminder notice for an infringement notice offence involving a registrable vehicle has obligations under div 3.3A.

    3. Extension of time to do things

      (1)A person may apply for an extension of the time for doing something mentioned in section 26 (2) (Infringement notice—payment of penalty etc) or section 28 (2) (Action on service of reminder notice—payment of penalty etc).

      (2)The administering authority for the infringement notice offence must—

      (a)allow the application; or

      (b)refuse the application.

      (3)The administering authority must tell the person—

      (a)the date of the authority’s decision; and

      (b)if the authority allows the application—when the additional time begins and ends; and

      (c)if the authority refuses the application—the reason for the decision.

      (4)If the administering authority refuses an application, the person must do the thing not later than the time prescribed by regulation.

      (5)A regulation may make provision in relation to the following:

      (a)the making of an application to extend the time to do something mentioned in section 26 (2) or section 28 (2);

      (b)any conditions in relation to an application;

      (c)any matters to be taken into account by the administering authority when deciding an application;

      (d)any conditions applying to a grant of an extension of time;

      (e)the maximum amount by which the time for doing something mentioned in section 26 (2) or section 28 (2) may be extended.

    4. Extension of time—guidelines

      (1)The Minister may issue guidelines for deciding applications for extensions of time, including applications for extensions of time made after the time for doing something in section 26 (2) or section 28 (2) has ended.

      (2)The administering authority for an infringement notice offence must comply with any guidelines for deciding an application for an extension of time.

      (3)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    5. Time for beginning prosecution for infringement notice offence

      A prosecution for an infringement notice offence (other than a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence) must be begun not later than 1 year after the earlier of—

      (a)the day the person served with the notice disputes liability for the offence; and

      (b)the last day the person served with the notice may dispute liability for the offence.

      NoteFor proceedings for heavy vehicle infringement notice offences, see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 707.

    Division 3.2A            Infringement notice management plans

    31AApplication for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan

    (1)This section applies if a person is served with an infringement notice or reminder notice for an infringement notice offence.

    (2)If the person is an individual, the individual may apply to the administering authority—

    (a)to enter into an arrangement (an infringement notice management plan) with the authority for discharge of the penalty for the offence by—

    (i)payment by instalment; or

    (ii)participating in an approved community work or social development program; or

    (b)if the individual has an infringement notice management plan—to add the infringement notice penalty for the offence to the individual’s plan.

    NoteIf a form is approved under s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.

    (3)If the person is a corporation, the corporation may apply to the administering authority—

    (a)to enter into an arrangement (also an infringement notice management plan) with the authority for discharge of the penalty for the offence by payment by instalment; or

    (b)if the corporation has an infringement notice management plan—to add the infringement notice penalty for the offence to the corporation’s plan.

    (4)The application must include—

    (a)information about the person’s financial circumstances; and

    (b)if the person is the holder of a card prescribed by regulation that is current—that information; and

    (c)if the application is to participate in an approved community work or social development program—information about any relevant circumstances of the person; and

    (d)anything else prescribed by regulation.

    31BApplication for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan—decision

    (1)On application by a person under section 31A, the administering authority must—

    (a)allow the application; or

    (b)refuse the application.

    (2)The administering authority may, in writing, ask the applicant or a person mentioned in the application for more information to assist the authority to make a decision under this section.

    (3)If the person is applying for an infringement notice management plan that allows payment by instalments, the administering authority—

    (a)must allow the application if the person is the holder of a card mentioned in section 31A (4) (b); and

    (b)in any other case—may allow the application if satisfied on reasonable grounds that it is justified because of the person’s financial circumstances.

    (4)If the person is applying for an infringement notice management plan that allows participation in an approved community work or social development program, the administering authority must allow the application if the responsible director-general agrees to the person participating in an approved community work or social development program under section 31C.

    (5)If the administering authority allows an application for an infringement notice management plan that allows payment by instalments, the authority may decide the amount of the instalments that must be paid.

    (6)The administering authority must—

    (a)if the application is allowed, tell the person in writing—

    (i)about the arrangements for entering into the infringement notice management plan or that the penalty has been added to the person’s infringement notice management plan; and

    (ii)if the person is paying instalments under the plan—that the authority may decide the amount of the instalments that must be paid; or

    (b)if the application is refused—tell the person in writing about the refusal and the reasons for the refusal.

    (7)A regulation may make provision in relation to the following:

    (a)any conditions applying to allowing an application under section 31A;

    (b)conditions applying to infringement notice management plans, including the minimum amount that may be paid as an instalment under a plan;

    (c)the payment of amounts under an infringement notice management plan, including the consequences of a payment not being honoured;

    (d)variation or suspension of a person’s infringement notice management plan at the person’s request;

    (e)the arrangements for participating in an approved community work or social development program, including when participation in an approved community work or social development program is taken to be finished and evidence of participation.

    31CApproved community work or social development program—responsible director-general’s agreement

    (1)On receiving an application for an infringement notice management plan that allows a person to participate in an approved community work or social development program, the administering authority must ask the responsible director-general if the director-general agrees to the applicant participating in an approved community work or social development program.

    (2)The responsible director-general must—

    (a)agree to the applicant participating in an approved community work or social development program; or

    (b)refuse to agree.

    (3)The responsible director-general may, in writing, ask the applicant or a person mentioned in the application for more information to assist the director-general to make a decision under this section.

    (4)The responsible director-general may agree to the applicant’s participation in an approved community work or social development program if satisfied on reasonable grounds that—

    (a)it is justified because of either or both of the following:

    (i)the financial circumstances of the applicant;

    (ii)any relevant circumstances of the applicant; and

    (b)the applicant is suitable to participate in the program.

    (5)The responsible director-general may make guidelines about the exercise of the director-general’s functions under subsection (4).

    (6)A guideline is a notifiable instrument.

    NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

    31DApproval of community work or social development program

    (1)The responsible director-general may approve a community work or social development program for this division.

    (2)An approval is a notifiable instrument.

    NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

    31EEffect of refusal of application for infringement notice management plan

    (1)If the administering authority refuses an application under section 31B (Application for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan—decision), the applicant must—

    (a)if a reminder notice has not been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 26 (2) (a), (b) (iii), (c), (d) or (e); or

    (b)if a reminder notice has been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 28 (2) (a), (b) (iii), (c), (d) or (e).

    (2)The applicant must do something under this section not later than the later of—

    (a)7 days after the applicant is given notice of the refusal; and

    (b)28 days after the infringement notice or reminder notice was served (or any extension of time allowed under section 29).

    NoteFor the recording of demerit points against the person, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, s 13A.

    Division 3.2B            Waiver of infringement notice penalties

    31FApplication for waiver of penalty

    (1)A person served with an infringement notice or reminder notice for an infringement notice offence may apply to the administering authority for waiver of the infringement notice penalty for the infringement notice offence.

    NoteIf a form is approved under s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.

    (2)The application must set out—

    (a)the person’s financial circumstances; and

    (b)the person’s relevant circumstances; and

    (c)anything else prescribed by regulation.

    31GApplication for waiver of penalty—decision

    (1)On application by a person under section 31F, the administering authority must—

    (a)allow the application; or

    (b)refuse the application.

    (2)The administering authority may, in writing, ask the applicant or a person mentioned in the application for more information to assist the authority to make a decision under this section.

    (3)The administering authority must allow an application if satisfied on reasonable grounds that—

    (a)the applicant does not have, and is unlikely to have, the financial ability to pay the infringement notice penalty; and

    (b)relevant circumstances exist in relation to the applicant; and

    (c)enforcement action has not resulted in, or is unlikely to result in, the payment of the infringement notice penalty; and

    (d)the applicant is not a suitable person to discharge the penalty by completing an approved community work or social development program; and

    (e)allowing the application is consistent with any guidelines made under section 31I.

    (4)For subsection (3) (d), the administering authority may consult with the director-general responsible for the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005, part 6.2 (Good behaviour—community service work).

    (5)The administering authority must—

    (a)if the application is allowed—tell the person in writing about the waiver of the infringement notice penalty; and

    (b)if the application is refused—tell the person in writing about the refusal and the reasons for the refusal.

    31HEffect of refusal of application for waiver of penalty

    (1)If the administering authority refuses an application under section 31G (Application for waiver of penalty—decision), the applicant must—

    (a)if a reminder notice has not been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 26 (2) (a), (b) (i) or (ii), (c), (d) or (e); or

    (b)if a reminder notice has been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 28 (2) (a), (b) (i) or (ii), (c), (d) or (e).

    (2)The applicant must do something under this section not later than the later of—

    (a)7 days after the applicant is given notice of the refusal; and

    (b)28 days after the infringement notice or reminder notice was served (or any extension of time allowed under section 29).

    NoteFor the recording of demerit points against the person, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, s 13A.

    31IGuidelines for waiver of penalty

    (1)The Minister may make guidelines for the waiver of infringement notice penalties.

    (2)The administering authority for an infringement notice offence must comply with the guidelines.

    (3)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

    NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    Division 3.3               Infringement notice offences involving registrable and rail vehicles

    1. Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3

      (1)In this division:

      all reasonable steps—a responsible person for a registrable or rail vehicle takes all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of an infringement notice offence involving the vehicle—

      (a)if—

      (i)the person gives the administering authority an infringement notice declaration for the offence within the time required under division 3.2 (Infringement and reminder notices) (including any additional time allowed under that division); and

      (ii)the administering authority accepts the infringement notice declaration for this division; and

      (b)if the administering authority requires an approved form to be completed in relation to the offence—if the person completes the form properly; and

      (c)if the person responds to any correspondence from the administering authority within 14 days after the correspondence is served on the person.

      Note 1For when a notice sent by post is taken to be given, see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B.

      Note 2

      The Legislation Act, s 250 (1) does not apply to a notice given


       

      under the road transport legislation (see Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B (4)).

      Note 3Infringement notice declaration—see s 21A.

      (2)For subsection (1), definition of all reasonable steps, paragraph (b), an approved form is properly completed by a responsible person only if—

      (a)if the approved form requires particular information to be included in the form—the responsible person complies with the requirement; and

      (b)the information the responsible person includes in the form is accurate; and

      (c)the responsible person completes the form in a way that can be understood by a reasonable person.

      NoteUnder the Legislation Act, s 255 (5), if a form requires any of the following, substantial compliance with the form is not sufficient and the form is properly completed only if the requirement is complied with:

      (a)the form to be signed;

      (b)the form to be prepared in a particular way (for example, on paper of a particular size or quality or in a particular electronic form);

      (c)the form to be completed in a particular way;

      (d)particular information to be included in the form, or a particular document to be attached to or given with the form;

      (e)the form, information in the form, or a document attached to or given with the form, to be verified in a particular way (for example, by statutory declaration).

    1. Responsible person’s obligations

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)an infringement notice for an infringement notice offence is served on a responsible person for a registrable or rail vehicle; and

      (b)the responsible person is an individual; and

      (c)the responsible person was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence.

      (2)The responsible person for the registrable or rail vehicle must take all reasonable steps to give the administering authority sufficient information to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence.

      NoteThe responsible person for a registrable or rail vehicle involved in an infringement notice offence is taken to be the individual in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence unless the responsible person proves, on the balance of probabilities, that the person was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence (see s 53AA).

    Division 3.3AA        Withdrawal of infringement notices

    1. Infringement notice—application for withdrawal

      (1)A person served with an infringement notice or reminder notice for an infringement notice offence may apply to the administering authority for the withdrawal of the infringement notice.

      (2)An application must—

      (a)be in writing; and

      (b)state the grounds relied on for the infringement notice to be withdrawn.

      (3)For this section, an infringement notice declaration made and given by the person to the administering authority in relation to the offence is taken to be an application by the person under subsection (1).

    2. Application for withdrawal—decision

      (1)On application by a person under section 34, the administering authority must—

      (a)withdraw the infringement notice; or

      (b)refuse to withdraw the infringement notice; or

      (c)in writing, ask the applicant or a person mentioned in the application for further information to assist the authority to make a decision under this section.

      (2)If the administering authority asks for further information, the information must be given in the form of a written statement.

      NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

      (3)If the application is in the form of an infringement notice declaration, the administering authority may refuse to withdraw the infringement notice if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the applicant has not taken all reasonable steps to assist the authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence.

      NoteThe guidelines may include other grounds for refusing to withdraw an infringement notice declaration.

      (4)The administering authority must give the applicant written notice of its decision under this section and, if the decision is to refuse to withdraw the infringement notice, reasons for the refusal.

    3. Infringement notice—withdrawal

      (1)If an infringement notice is served on a person for an infringement notice offence, the administering authority may withdraw the infringement notice, whether or not—

      (a)the person has applied, or is taken to have applied, for withdrawal of the infringement notice under section 34; or

      (b)the infringement notice penalty (or part of it) has been paid for the offence; or

      (c)the person has disputed liability for the infringement notice offence.

      (2)If the administering authority decides to withdraw an infringement notice, the authority must do so by written notice (a withdrawal notice) served on the person.

      (3)The withdrawal notice must—

      (a)include the infringement notice number and the date the infringement notice was served; and

      (b)    tell the person that the infringement notice is withdrawn and, in general terms, about subsection (4).

      (4)The effect of the service of a withdrawal notice is as follows:

      (a)this part, other than this section, ceases to apply to the infringement notice;

      (b)    if the infringement notice penalty (or part of it) has been paid—the administering authority must repay the amount paid, unless the person has an infringement notice management plan for the penalty.

      (5)However, nothing in this section prevents the administering authority—

      (a)serving an infringement notice, or commencing a proceeding, for the offence against another person; or

      (b)    if the administering authority is satisfied that a withdrawal notice was served on a person in error, or as a result of misrepresentation or a false declaration—serving an infringement notice, or commencing a proceeding, for the offence against the person.

    36AInfringement notice—effect of withdrawal on infringement notice management plan

    (1)This section applies if—

    (a)a person has an infringement notice management plan for an infringement notice penalty for an infringement notice offence; and

    (b)the administering authority withdraws the infringement notice for the infringement notice offence.

    (2)The administering authority must—

    (a)if the total amount owing under the plan is less than the amount of the penalty—cancel the plan and refund the difference between the amount owing and the penalty; or

    (b)if the total amount owing under the plan is the same as the amount of the penalty—cancel the plan; or

    (c)if the total amount owing under the plan is more than the amount of the penalty—remove the penalty from the plan and reduce the amount owing by the amount of the penalty.

    1. Infringement notice—effect of refusal to withdraw

      (1)If the administering authority for an infringement notice offence refuses to withdraw an infringement notice for the offence, the applicant for the withdrawal must—

      (a)if a reminder notice has not been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 26 (2) (a), (b), (d) or (e); or

      (b)if a reminder notice has been served on the applicant—do something mentioned in section 28 (2) (a), (b), (d) or (e).

      NoteFor the recording of demerit points for the offence against the person, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, s 13A.

      (2)The applicant must do something under subsection (1) not later than the later of—

      (a)7 days after the applicant is given notice of the refusal; and

      (b)28 days after the infringement notice or reminder notice was served (or any extension of time allowed under section 29).

    2. Infringement notice—guidelines for withdrawal

      (1)The Minister may issue guidelines for the withdrawal of infringement notices.

      (2)The administering authority for an infringement notice offence must comply with the guidelines.

      (3)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    Division 3.3AB        Effect of penalty payment etc

    1. Infringement notice—effect of penalty payment etc

      (1)This section applies—

      (a)if—

      (i)a person has been served with an infringement notice for an offence; and

      (ii)1 of the following things happens:

      (A)the person pays the infringement notice penalty for the offence in accordance with this part;

      (B)the person enters into an infringement notice management plan for the infringement notice penalty for the offence or the penalty is added to the person’s infringement notice management plan;

      (C)the administering authority waives the infringement notice penalty for the offence; and

      (iii)when the thing happened—

      (A)the infringement notice had not been withdrawn; and

      (B)a proceeding had not been brought against the person for the offence; or

      (b)if—

      (i)more than 1 infringement notice for the same infringement notice offence has been served on a person and none of the infringement notices have been withdrawn; and

      (ii)1 of the following things happens:

      (A)the person pays the infringement notice penalty for the offence, in accordance with this part, in relation to 1 notice;

      (B)the person enters into an infringement notice management plan for the infringement notice penalty for the offence, or the penalty is added to the person’s infringement notice management plan, in relation to 1 notice;

      (C)the administering authority waives the infringement notice penalty for the offence in relation to 1 notice; or

      (c)if—

      (i)an infringement notice for an infringement notice offence involving a registrable or rail vehicle has been served; and

      (ii)1 of the following things happens:

      (A)a responsible person for the vehicle at the time of the offence pays the infringement notice penalty for the offence in accordance with this part;

      (B)a responsible person for the vehicle at the time of the offence enters into an infringement notice management plan for the infringement notice penalty for the offence, or the penalty is added to the person’s infringement notice management plan;

      (C)the administering authority waives the infringement notice penalty for the offence; and

      (iii)when the thing happened—

      (A)the infringement notice had not been withdrawn; and

      (B)a proceeding had not been brought against a responsible person for the vehicle for the offence.

      (2)The person—

      (a)is no longer liable for the offence; and

      (b)must not be prosecuted for the offence; and

      (c)is not taken to have been convicted of the offence.

      (3)This section is subject to section 36 (Infringement notice—withdrawal).

    Division 3.3A            Demerit points offences—corporation’s liability

    1. Definitions—div 3.3A

      In this division:

      corporation’s motor vehicle means a motor vehicle for which the corporation is the registered operator.

    2. Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3A

      (1)In this division:

      all reasonable steps—a corporation that is the registered operator of a motor vehicle takes all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the motor vehicle at the time of a demerit points offence involving the motor vehicle—

      (a)if the corporation gives the administering authority an infringement notice declaration for the offence within the time required under division 3.2 (Infringement and reminder notices) (including any additional time allowed under that division); and

      (b)if the administering authority requires an approved form to be completed in relation to the offence—if the corporation completes the form properly; and

      (c)if the person responds to any correspondence from the administering authority within 14 days after the correspondence is served on the person.

      Note 1For when a notice sent by post is taken to be given, see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B.

      Note 2Infringement notice declaration—see s 21A.

      (2)For subsection (1), definition of all reasonable steps, paragraph (b), an approved form is properly completed by a corporation only if—

      (a)if the approved form requires particular information to be included in the form—the corporation complies with the requirement; and

      (b)the information the corporation includes in the form is accurate; and

      (c)the corporation completes the form in a way that can be understood by a reasonable person.

      NoteUnder the Legislation Act, s 255 (5), if a form requires any of the following, substantial compliance with the form is not sufficient and the form is properly completed only if the requirement is complied with:

      (a)the form to be signed;

      (b)the form to be prepared in a particular way (for example, on paper of a particular size or quality or in a particular electronic form);

      (c)the form to be completed in a particular way;

      (d)particular information to be included in the form, or a particular document to be attached to or given with the form;

      (e)the form, information in the form, or a document attached to or given with the form, to be verified in a particular way (for example, by statutory declaration).

    3. Demerit points offences—suspension of registration etc

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)a corporation is the registered operator of a motor vehicle; and

      (b)an infringement notice has been served on the corporation by an authorised person for a demerit points offence involving the motor vehicle; and

      (c)the infringement notice has not been withdrawn; and

      (d)the corporation has failed to take all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the motor vehicle at the time of the demerit points offence; and

      (e)in relation to at least 1 previous demerit points offence involving a corporation’s motor vehicle, the corporation failed to take all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the motor vehicle at the time of that demerit points offence.

      (2)The road transport authority must—

      (a)send the corporation a written notice (a suspension warning notice) containing the following information:

      (i)the particulars of the demerit points offence, including the infringement notice penalty for the offence and the additional penalty stated in the reminder notice (if any), and the infringement notice and reminder notice (if any) for the offence, to which the suspension warning notice relates;

      (ii)a statement to the effect that if the corporation continues to fail to take all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the corporation’s motor vehicle involved in the offence by a stated date (the suspension date), the authority will take suspension action on the suspension date;

      (iii)any information prescribed by regulation;

      (iv)any other information the road transport authority considers appropriate; and

      (b)if in response to the suspension warning notice, the corporation fails to take all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the corporation’s motor vehicle involved in the offence, before the suspension date—take the following action (the suspension action) on the suspension date:

      (i)if the motor vehicle involved in the offence is registered in the ACT—suspend the vehicle’s registration;

      (ii)if the motor vehicle involved in the offence is registered in another jurisdiction—suspend the right of everyone to drive the motor vehicle in the ACT;

      (iii)if the corporation has sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of its interest in the motor vehicle involved in the offence—

      (A)suspend the registration of another of the corporation’s vehicles (the other motor vehicle); or

      (B)if the other motor vehicle is registered in another jurisdiction—suspend the right of everyone to drive the other motor vehicle in the ACT.

      (3)The suspension date must be at least 10 days after the suspension warning notice is sent to the corporation.

      (4)If the road transport authority takes suspension action, the authority must send the corporation a notice (a suspension confirmation notice) including statements about the following:

      (a)the suspension date;

      (b)the action taken on the suspension date;

      (c)when the suspension ends;

      (d)any information prescribed by regulation;

      (e)any other information the road transport authority considers appropriate.

      (5)The suspension action takes effect—

      (a)on the suspension date; or

      (b)if any other suspension action has been taken against the corporation under another provision of the road transport legislation—when that other suspension action ends.

      (6)A suspension ends on the earliest of the following:

      (a)6 months after the day the suspension action takes effect;

      (b)the day the corporation gives the administering authority the information it needs to identify and locate the individual who was in possession or control of the corporation’s motor vehicle at the time of the demerit points offence;

      (c)the day the registration of the corporation’s motor vehicle is transferred under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999 to another person and the corporation no longer has any interest in the motor vehicle.

    4. Demerit points offence—effect of suspension

      (1)If the registration of a corporation’s motor vehicle is suspended under section 42, the road transport authority must not renew the registration until after the suspension ends.

      (2)The road transport authority must not register a corporation’s motor vehicle if the right of everyone to drive the motor vehicle in the ACT is suspended under section 42.

    43ADemerit points offence—review of suspension

    (1)If the registration of a corporation’s motor vehicle is suspended under section 42, the corporation may apply to the Magistrates Court for a review of the suspension.

    (2)The Magistrates Court may hear and decide the application and may make an order—

    (a)confirming the suspension; or

    (b)revoking the suspension.

    (3)The court may make an order under subsection (2) (b) only if the court is satisfied that the corporation has taken all reasonable steps to assist the administering authority to identify and locate the person who was in possession or control of the motor vehicle involved in the demerit points offence to which the suspension relates.

    43BOffence—driving interstate corporate motor vehicle

    (1)A person commits an offence if—

    (a)the right of everyone to drive an interstate corporate motor vehicle in the ACT is suspended under section 42; and

    (b)the person drives the motor vehicle in the ACT.

    Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

    (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    (3)In this section:

    interstate corporate motor vehicle means a corporation’s motor vehicle that is registered in another jurisdiction.

    Division 3.4               Enforcement procedures

    1. Suspension for nonpayment of infringement notice penalties

      (1)This section applies if—

      (a)    an infringement notice and a reminder notice have been served on a person by an authorised person under this part or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) for an infringement notice offence; and

      NoteA notice may be served on a person by an authorised officer for a heavy vehicle infringement notice offence (see Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), s 591 (1)).

      (b)    the offence involved a registrable or rail vehicle; and

      (c)the infringement notice has not been withdrawn or the infringement notice penalty for the offence has not been waived; and

      (d)the person does not have an infringement notice management plan for the infringement notice penalty for the offence; and

      (e)the penalty has not been paid to the administering authority within the time for payment under this part; and

      (f)    notice disputing liability has not been given to the administering authority in accordance with this part.

      (2)The road transport authority must—

      (a)send the person a written notice (a suspension notice) that contains the information required by subsection (3); and

      (b)if the infringement notice penalty is not paid before the suspension date in the suspension notice—take action under subsection (5), (6) or (7) (the suspension action) on the suspension date.

      (3)A suspension notice must state—

      (a)particulars of the infringement notice and the reminder notice to which the suspension notice relates; and

      (b)that if the person does not pay the infringement notice penalty before a stated date (the suspension date), the authority will take suspension action on the suspension date; and

      (c)any information prescribed by regulation; and

      (d)any other information that the road transport authority considers appropriate.

      (4)However, the suspension date must not be earlier than 10 days after the day the suspension notice is sent to the person.

      (5)If the person is the holder of a driver licence, the road transport authority must suspend the licence.

      (6)If the person is not the holder of a driver licence, or the person’s driver licence is suspended, but the vehicle involved in the offence is registered under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999 and the person is the responsible person (or a responsible person) for the vehicle, the road transport authority must suspend the vehicle’s registration.

      (7)In any other case, the road transport authority must do 1 of the following:

      (a)    suspend the person’s right to drive the vehicle involved in the offence in the ACT;

      (b)    suspend the person’s right to drive any vehicle in the ACT;

      (c)    suspend the right of everyone to drive the vehicle involved in the offence in the ACT.

      (8)A suspension under this section takes effect on the suspension date.

      (9)If the road transport authority takes suspension action, the authority must send a suspension confirmation notice to the person that states—

      (a)the suspension date; and

      (b)the action that was taken on the suspension date; and

      (c)any information prescribed by regulation; and

      (d)any other information that the road transport authority considers appropriate.

      (10)In this section:

      time for payment, of an infringement notice penalty, includes any extension of time allowed for payment under section 29 (Extension of time to do things).

    1. Abbreviation key

    A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
    AF = Approved form o = order
    am = amended om = omitted/repealed
    amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
    AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
    ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
    CN = Commencement notice pres = present
    def = definition prev = previous
    DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
    dict = dictionary pt = part
    disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
    Assembly reloc = relocated
    div = division renum = renumbered
    exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
    Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
    hdg = heading s = section/subsection
    IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
    ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
    LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
    LR = legislation register sub = substituted
    LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
    mod = modified/modification or to be expired
    1. Legislation history

      Road Transport (General) Act 1999 A1999‑77

      notified 23 December 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S65)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 23 December 1999 (IA s 10B)
      remainder commenced 1 March 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S5)

      as modified by

      Road Transport (Offences) Regulations 2000 SL2000-11 pt 5 (as am by SL2000‑22, SL2000‑57)

      notified 29 February 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S6)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 29 February 2000 (IA s 10B)
      pt 5 commenced 1 March 2000 (s 2 and Gaz 2000 No S5)

      as amended by

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2000 A2000‑4 pt 2

      notified 1 March 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S8)
      commenced 1 March 2000 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations SL2000-22 pt 2

      notified 18 May 2000
      commenced 18 May 2000 (reg 2)

      NoteThis regulation only amends the Road Transport (Offences) Regulations 2000 SL2000-11.

      Road Transport (Offences) Regulations Amendment SL2000-57 s 6

      notified 21 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S69)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 21 December 2000 (IA s 10B)
      s 6 commenced 28 December 2000 (s 2)

      NoteThis regulation only amends the Road Transport (Offences) Regulations 2000 SL2000-11.

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2001 A2001‑27 sch 3

      notified 24 May 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 21)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2001 (IA s 10B)
      sch 3 commenced 24 May 2001 (s 2)

      Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001‑44 pt 340

      notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)

      pt 340 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)

      Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 A2001‑62 pt 1.5

      notified 10 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S66)
      s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2001 (IA s 10B)
      pt 1.5 commenced 1 December 2001 (s 2 and CN2001-2)

      Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Act 2001 A2001‑94 sch 1

      notified LR 27 September 2001
      s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2001 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 commenced 1 March 2002 (s 2 and CN2002-2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2002 A2002‑23 pt 3

      notified LR 9 September 2002
      s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
      ss 10-12 commenced 10 September 2002 (s 2 (1))
      s 13, s 14 commenced 28 January 2003 (s 2 (3) and CN2002-16)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002‑30 pt 3.68

      notified LR 16 September 2002
      s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))
      pt 3.68 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))

      Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 A2002‑40 div 3.2.11

      notified LR 10 October 2002
      s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
      div 3.2.11 commenced 1 November 2002 (s 2 (2) and CN2002-13)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2) A2002‑49 pt 3.22

      notified LR 20 December 2002
      s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))
      pt 3.22 commenced 17 January 2003 (s 2 (1))

      Criminal Code 2002 No 51 pt 1.18

      notified LR 20 December 2002
      s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))

      pt 1.18 commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (1))

      Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003 A2003-6 pt 3

      notified LR 27 March 2003
      s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)

      Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 2 pt 2.81

      notified LR 26 March 2004
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 2 pt 2.81 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-24

      notified LR 19 May 2004
      s 1, s 2 commenced 19 May 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 20 May 2004 (s 2)

      Court Procedures (Consequential Amendments) Act 2004 A2004-60 sch 1 pt 1.67

      notified LR 2 September 2004
      s 1, s 2 commenced 2 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))


      sch 1 pt 1.67 commenced 10 January 2005 (s 2 and see Court Procedures Act 2004 A2004-59, s 2 and CN2004-29)

      Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) (Hire Cars) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-69 pt 5

      notified LR 9 September 2004
      s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 9 March 2005 (s 2 and LA s 79)



      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-73

      notified LR 15 December 2004
      s 1, s 2 commenced 15 December 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 16 December 2004 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 1 pt 1.4, sch 3 pt 3.56

      notified LR 12 May 2005
      s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

      sch 1 pt 1.4, sch 3 pt 3.56 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008 A2008-1 sch 1 pt 1.6 (as am by A2008‑39 s 4)

      notified LR 26 February 2008
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 October 2008 (s 2 as am by A2008‑39 s 4)

      ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.91

      notified LR 4 September 2008
      s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.91 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

      Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Amendment Act 2008 A2008‑39

      notified LR 22 August 2008
      s 1, s 2 commenced 22 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 23 August 2008 (s 2)

      NoteThis Act only amends the Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008 A2008-1.

      Road Transport (Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Act 2009 A2009‑22 sch 1 pt 1.5

      notified LR 3 September 2009
      s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 3 March 2010 (s 2 and LA s 79)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.62

      notified LR 26 November 2009
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.62 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 3 pt 3.14

      notified LR 13 May 2010
      s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.14 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)

      Crimes (Sentence Administration) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-21 sch 1 pt 1.8

      notified LR 30 June 2010
      s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 1 July 2010 (s 2)

      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-39 pt 2

      notified LR 5 October 2010
      s 1, s 2 commenced 5 October 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
      ss 3-5 commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 and CN2010-16)
      pt 2 remainder commenced 5 April 2011 (s 2 and LA s 79)

      Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Legislation Amendment Act 2010 A2010-47 pt 5

      notified LR 25 November 2010
      s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

      pt 5 commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 (2) and see Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) (Random Drug Testing) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-27, s 2 and CN2010-15)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011-14 pt 3

      notified LR 11 May 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 1 May 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 3 June 2011 (s 2 and CN2011-7)

      Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011-15 pt 5

      notified LR 12 May 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 12 May 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 13 May 2011 (s 2)

      Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.135

      notified LR 30 June 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.135 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Act 2011 A2011-38 sch 1

      notified LR 28 September 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 commenced 15 January 2012 (s 2 and CN2011-15)

      Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) A2011-49 sch 1 pt 1.9

      notified LR 22 November 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 23 November 2011 (s 2 (1))

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) A2011-52 sch 3 pt 3.48

      notified LR 28 November 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 28 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.48 commenced 12 December 2011 (s 2)

      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2012 A2012-7

      notified LR 3 April 2012
      s 1, s 2 commenced 3 April 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 4 April 2012 (s 2)

      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2012 (No 2) A2012-16

      notified LR 15 May 2012
      s 1, s 2 commenced 15 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 4, ss 9-12, s 29, s 30 commenced 15 May 2014 (s 2 (2))
      remainder commenced 15 November 2012 (s 2 and LA s 79)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.39

      notified LR 22 May 2012
      s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.39 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (General) (Infringement Notices) Amendment Act 2012 A2012-24

      notified LR 24 May 2012
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 24 May 2013 (s 2 (2))

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-13 pt 3

      notified LR 17 April 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 24 May 2013 (s 2 (2) and see Road Transport (General) (Infringement Notices) Amendment Act 2012 A2012-24 s 2 (2))

      Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2013 A2013-16

      notified LR 22 May 2013

      s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 23 May 2013 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.38

      notified LR 24 May 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.38 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013 A2013-24 pt 5

      notified LR 17 June 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 June 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 17 June 2014 (s 2)

      Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 4) A2013-45 sch 1 pt 1.4

      notified LR 11 November 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 12 November 2013 (s 2)

      Heavy Vehicle National Law (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013 A2013-52 pt 8

      notified LR 9 December 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 8 commenced 10 February 2014 (s 2 and see Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013 A2013-51, s 2 (1) and CN2014-2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2014 A2014-25 pt 3

      notified LR 12 June 2014
      s 1, s 2 commenced 12 June 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 5 commenced 13 June 2014 (s 2 (2) (b))
      pt 3 remainder commenced 13 June 2014 (s 2 (1))

      Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (No 2) A2014‑49 sch 1 pt 1.18

      notified LR 10 November 2014
      s 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.18 commenced 17 November 2014 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 A2015‑15 sch 3 pt 3.49

      notified LR 27 May 2015
      s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.49 commenced 10 June 2015 (s 2)

      NRMA—ACT Road Safety Trust Repeal Act 2015 A2015‑26 s 4

      notified LR 18 August 2015
      s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 4 commenced 19 August 2015 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-30 pt 5

      notified LR 21 August 2015
      s 1, s 2 commenced 21 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 22 August 2015 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016‑3 pt 5

      notified LR 24 February 2016
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 February 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 25 February 2016 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2) A2016‑14 pt 2

      notified LR 17 March 2016
      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 2 commenced 18 March 2016 (s 2)

      Family Violence Act 2016 A2016-42 sch 3 pt 3.19 (as am by A2017‑10 s 7)

      notified LR 18 August 2016
      s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.19 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 (2) as am by A2017‑10 s 7)

      Freedom of Information Act 2016 A2016-55 sch 4 pt 4.23 (as am by A2017-14 s 19)

      notified LR 26 August 2016
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 4 pt 4.23 commenced 1 January 2018 (s 2 as am by A2017-14 s 19)

      Commercial Arbitration Act 2017 A2017-7 sch 1 pt 1.5

      notified LR 4 April 2017
      s 1A, s 1B commenced 4 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

      sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 1 July 2017 (s 1B and CN2017‑1)

      Family and Personal Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017‑10 s 7

      notified LR 6 April 2017
      s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 7 commenced 30 April 2017 (s 2 (1))

      Note

      This Act only amends the Family Violence Act 2016


      A2016‑42

      .

      Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 2) A2017-14 s 19, pt 17

      notified LR 17 May 2017
      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 19 commenced 24 May 2017 (s 2 (1))
      pt 17 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (2) (a) and see Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 SL2017‑43 s 2)

      NoteThis Act also amends the Freedom of Information Act 2016 A2016-55.

      Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017-21 pt 4

      notified LR 8 August 2017
      s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 4 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2)

      Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 3) A2017-38 pt 15

      notified LR 9 November 2017
      s 1, s 2 commenced 9 November 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 15 commenced 16 November 2017 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-19 sch 1 pt 1.5

      notified LR 17 May 2018
      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 24 May 2018 (s 2)

      Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-43 sch 1 pt 1.2

      notified LR 8 November 2018
      s 1, s 2 commenced 8 November 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 9 November 2018 (s 2)

      Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 A2019-12 sch 3 pt 3.9

      notified LR 31 May 2019
      s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 1 February 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2019-13)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-21 pt 7

      notified LR 8 August 2019
      s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
      s 71, s 72 commenced 10 December 2019 (s 2 (3))
      pt 7 remainder commenced 22 August 2019 (s 2 (4))

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2021 A2021-12 sch 3 pt 3.51

      notified LR 9 June 2021
      s 1, s 2 commenced 9 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.51 commenced 23 June 2021 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Act 2021 A2021-14 sch 1 pt 1.1

      notified LR 1 July 2021
      s 1, s 2 commenced 1 July 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 12 August 2021 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-3 pt 2

      notified LR 30 March 2022
      s 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (s 2)

      Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (No 2) A2022-5 pt 5

      notified LR 13 April 2022
      s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 27 April 2022 (s 2 (1))

      Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-19 pt 4

      notified LR 21 June 2023
      s 1, s 2 commenced 21 June 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 4 commenced 22 June 2023 (s 2 (1))

      Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-20 pt 5

      notified LR 24 May 2024
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 5 commenced 25 May 2024 (s 2 (1))

      Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Act 2025 A2025-21 sch 1 pt 1.1

      notified LR 12 September 2025
      s 1, s 2 commenced 12 September 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 3 November 2025 (s 2)

    2. Amendment history

      Preliminary

      pt 1 hdg note        am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3733; A2001‑62 amdt 1.10

      om A2005‑20 amdt 3.358

      Name of Act

      s 1am A2005‑20 amdt 3.359; A2008‑1 amdt 1.15; A2009‑22 amdt 1.8; A2013‑52 s 18, s 19; A2019‑12 amdt 3.77, amdt 3.78

      Commencement

      s 2om A2001‑27 amdt 3.34

      Objects of Act

      s 3am A2005‑20 amdt 3.360; A2019‑21 s 36, s 37

      Dictionary

      s 4 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Notes

      s 5 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 5am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3734; A2002‑30 amdt 3.717

      (2), (3) exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Offences against this Act—application of Criminal Code etc

      s 5Ains A2010‑47 s 129

      am A2012‑7 s 4; A2012‑16 s 4

      What is the road transport legislation?

      s 6 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 6am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3735, amdt 1.3736 A2001‑62 amdt 1.11; R4 LA (see A2001‑62 amdt 1.12); A2008‑1 amdt 1.16; pars renum R21 LA

      sub A2009‑22 amdt 1.9

      am A2013‑52 s 20; pars renum R42 LA; A2019‑12 amdt 3.79, amdt 3.80; pars renum R66 LA

      References to Acts and regulations included in road transport legislation

      s 7om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3737

      Application of definitions in other road transport legislation

      s 8 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      General relationship with other laws

      s 9 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 9am A2001‑27 amdt 3.35; A2001‑44 amdt 1.3738

      (2)-(4) exp 1 March 2002 (s 9 (4))

      Who is a responsible person for a vehicle

      s 10 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 10pars renum R7 LA

      am A2005‑20 amdts 3.361-3.363; A2009‑22 amdt 1.10

      sub A2012‑16 s 5

      am A2017‑21 s 13, s 15; pars renum R57 LA; A2018‑19 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12

      Rights, liabilities and obligations of multiple responsible persons

      s 11 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 11am A2002‑49 amdt 3.226; A2012‑16 s 6

      Power to include or exclude areas in road transport legislation

      s 12am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3739; A2012‑21 amdt 3.155

      Power to exclude vehicles, persons or animals from road transport legislation

      s 13 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 13am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3740; A2012‑21 amdt 3.155

      Application orders and emergency orders

      s 14 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 14am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3741; A2012‑21 amdt 3.155; A2019‑21 s 38; ss renum R64 LA; A2022‑5 s 14, s 15

      Database of declarations and orders made under div 2.4

      s 15om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3742

      Road transport authority

      s 16am A2002‑30 amdt 3.718; A2011‑22 amdt 1.388; A2011‑49 amdt 1.17; ss renum R32 LA

      Delegation of road transport authority’s functions

      s 17sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.719

      am A2019‑21 s 39

      Delegation of chief police officer’s functions

      s 18sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.719

      am A2019‑21 s 40

      Authorised people

      s 19 hdgsub A2010‑18 amdt 3.31

      s 19am A2001‑27 amdt 3.36, amdt 3.37; A2002‑23 s 11; A2002‑30 amdt 3.720, amdt 3.721

      Identity cards

      s 20am A2002‑23 s 12; A2009‑22 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12; A2013‑52 s 21

      Power not to be exercised before identity card shown

      s 21am A2009‑22 amdt 1.13; A2013‑52 s 21

      Definitions—pt 3

      s 21Ains A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2019‑21 s 50

      def approved community work or social development program ins A2013‑13 s 6

      def heavy vehicle infringement notice offence (or HVINO) ins A2013‑52 s 22

      sub A2022‑5 s 16

      def illegal user declaration ins A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2016‑3 s 13; A2017‑21 s 15; A2019‑21 s 41

      def infringement notice ins A2012‑16 s 7

      subA2021-12 amdt 3.162

      def infringement notice declaration ins A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2015‑15 amdt 3.191; A2019‑21 s 42

      def infringement notice management plan ins A2013‑13 s 6

      def known user declaration ins A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2016‑3 s 13; A2017‑21 s 16

      sub A2017‑38 s 47

      am A2019‑21 s 43

      def online declaration ins A2016‑3 s 14

      am A2017‑21 s 17

      om A2019‑21 s 44

      def registrable or rail vehicle ins A2017‑21 s 18

      def relevant circumstances ins A2013‑13 s 6

      am A2016‑42 amdt 3.91; A2019‑21 ss 45-47

      def reminder notice ins A2012‑16 s 7

      def responsible director-general ins A2013‑13 s 6

      def sold vehicle declaration ins A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2016‑3 s 15; A2019‑21 s 48

      def unknown user declaration ins A2012‑16 s 7

      am A2017‑21 s 19; A2019‑21 s 49

      Purpose and effect of pt 3

      s 22 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 22am A2013‑13 s 7

      Regulations about infringement notice offences

      s 23 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 23am A2002‑30 amdt 3.722; A2024‑20 s 48

      Infringement and reminder notices

      div 3.2 hdgsub A2012‑16 s 8

      Infringement notices

      s 24 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 24am A2002‑30 amdt 3.723; A2005‑20 amdt 1.19; ss renum R20 LA (see A2005‑20 amdt 1.20)

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2013‑52 s 23, s 24; ss renum R42 LA; A2024‑20 s 49; ss renum R72 LA

      Infringement notices—contents

      s 25 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 25sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Infringement notice—payment of penalty etc

      s 26 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 26am A2002‑30 amdt 3.724; A2011‑38 amdt 1.1

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2012‑24 s 4; A2013‑13 s 8; pars renum R39 LA; A2013‑52 s 25; A2012‑16 s 9

      Reminder notice—service and contents

      s 27 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 27am A2002‑30 amdt 3.725

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Action on service of reminder notice—payment of penalty etc

      s 28 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 28am A2002‑30 amdt 3.725

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2012‑24 s 5; A2013‑13 s 9; pars renum R39 LA; A2013‑52 s 26; A2012‑16 s 10

      Extension of time to do things

      s 29 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 29sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Extension of time—guidelines

      s 30 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 30sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Application for payment of penalty by instalments

      s 30A                  ins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 10

      Application for payment of penalty by instalments—decision

      s 30B                  ins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 10

      Application to discharge penalty by community work or social development program

      s 30Cins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 10

      Application to discharge penalty by community work or social development program—decision

      s 30D                  ins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 10

      Approval of community work or social development program

      s 30E                  ins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 10

      Application for waiver of penalty

      s 30F                   ins A2012‑24 s 6

      om A2013‑13 s 11

      Application for waiver of penalty—decision

      s 30Grenum as s 31G

      Time for beginning prosecution for infringement notice offence

      s 31 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 31am A2002‑30 amdt 3.726

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      reloc to div 3.2 A2013‑13 s 15

      am A2013‑52 s 27, s 28

      Infringement notice management plans

      div 3.2A hdg         ins A2013‑13 s 10

      Application for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan

      s 31Ains A2013‑13 s 10

      Application for infringement notice management plan or addition to plan—decision

      s 31Bins A2013‑13 s 10

      am A2019‑21 s 51; pars renum R64 LA

      Approved community work or social development program—responsible director-general’s agreement

      s 31Cins A2013‑13 s 10

      Approval of community work or social development program

      s 31Dins A2013‑13 s 10

      am A2019‑21 s 52

      Effect of refusal of application for infringement notice management plan

      s 31Eins A2013‑13 s 10

      Waiver of infringement notice penalties

      div 3.2B hdgins A2013‑13 s 11

      Application for waiver of penalty

      s 31Fins A2013‑13 s 11

      Application for waiver of penalty—decision

      s 31G(prev s 30G) ins A2012‑24 s 6

      am A2013‑13 s 12, s 13

      renum as s 31G A2013‑13 s 14

      am A2019‑21 s 53

      Effect of refusal of application for waiver of penalty

      s 31Hins A2013‑13 s 16

      Guidelines for waiver of penalty

      s 31Iins A2019‑21 s 54

      Infringement notice offences involving registrable and rail vehicles

      div 3.3 hdgsub A2012‑16 s 8; A2017‑21 s 20

      Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3

      s 32am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3743; A2002‑30 amdt 3.727

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2015‑15 amdt 3.192; A2017‑21 s 21

      Responsible person’s obligations

      s 33 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 33sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2012‑16 s 11; pars renum R43 LA; A2017‑21 s 22

      Withdrawal of infringement notices

      div 3.3AA hdg       ins A2017‑21 s 23

      Infringement notice—application for withdrawal

      s 34 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 34sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Application for withdrawal—decision

      s 35 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 35am A2011‑38 amdt 1.2

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2019‑21 s 55, s 56

      Infringement notice—withdrawal

      s 36 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 36am A2002‑30 amdt 3.728; A2005‑20 amdt 1.21; ss renum R20 LA (see A2005‑20 amdt 1.22); A2011‑52 amdt 3.182

      sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2013‑13 s 17

      Infringement notice—effect of withdrawal on infringement notice management plan

      s 36Ains A2013‑13 s 18

      Infringement notice—effect of refusal to withdraw

      s 37 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 37sub A2012‑16 s 8

      am A2013‑13 ss 19-21

      Infringement notice—guidelines for withdrawal

      s 38 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 38sub A2012‑16 s 8

      Effect of penalty payment etc

      div 3.3AB hdg       ins A2017‑21 s 23

      Infringement notice—effect of penalty payment etc

      s 39 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 39sub A2012‑16 s 8; A2013‑13 s 22

      am A2013‑52 s 29, s 30; A2017‑21 s 25

      Demerit points offences—corporation’s liability

      div 3.3A hdg         ins A2012‑16 s 12

      Definitions—div 3.3A

      s 40 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 40om A2012‑16 s 8

      ins A2012‑16 s 12

      sub A2019‑21 s 57

      def corporation’s vehicle ins A2012‑16 s 12

      am A2017‑21 s 26

      om A2019‑21 s 57

      def corporation’s motor vehicle ins A2019‑21 s 57

      Meaning of all reasonable steps—div 3.3A

      s 41 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      om A2012‑16 s 8

      ins A2012‑16 s 12

      s 41am A2017‑21 s 27; A2019‑21 s 58, s 59

      Demerit points offences—suspension of registration etc

      s 42 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      om A2012‑16 s 8

      ins A2012‑16 s 12

      s 42am A2017‑21 s 28; A2019‑21 s 60

      Demerit points offence—effect of suspension

      s 43 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 43om A2004-15 amdt 2.171

      ins A2012‑16 s 12

      am A2019‑21 s 60

      Demerit points offence—review of suspension

      s 43Ains A2012‑16 s 12

      am A2019‑21 s 60

      Offence—driving interstate corporate motor vehicle

      s 43B hdgam A2019‑21 s 61

      s 43Bins A2012‑16 s 12

      am A2019‑21 s 61, s 62

      Suspension for nonpayment of infringement notice penalties

      s 44 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 44am A2010‑39 s 4, s 5; ss renum R27 LA; A2011‑14 s 10; ss renum R30 LA; A2012‑16 s 13, s 14; A2013‑13 s 23, s 24; pars renum R39 LA; A2013‑45 amdt 1.12; A2013‑52 s 31, s 32; A2017‑21 s 29

      Suspension for non-compliance with infringement notice management plan

      s 44A                  ins A2013‑13 s 25

      am A2013‑45 amdt 1.13

      Notice of suspension confirmation notice

      s 44B                  ins A2016‑3 s 16

      Effect of suspension

      s 45 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 45am A2019‑21 s 63; ss renum R64 LA

      Transfer of registration while suspended

      s 46 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Revocation of suspension—penalty paid, discharged or waived

      s 47 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      sub A2013‑13 s 26

      s 47am A2012‑24 s 7; A2013‑13 s 27

      Revocation of suspension—management plan being complied with

      s 47Ains A2012‑24 s 8

      sub A2013‑13 s 28

      Review of suspension

      s 48 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 48am A2004‑24 ss 4-6; ss renum R15 LA (see A2004‑24 s 7)

      sub A2012‑16 s 15

      am A2013‑13 s 29

      Effect of revocation of suspension on court order

      s 49 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 49om A2012‑16 s 15

      Failure to revoke suspension on court order

      s 50 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 50am A2004‑60 amdt 1.629

      om A2012‑16 s 15

      Disputing liability for infringement notice offence

      s 51 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 51am A2002‑30 amdt 3.729, amdt 3.730; A2012‑16 s 16

      Extension of time to dispute liability

      s 52 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 52om A2012‑16 s 17

      Procedure if liability disputed

      s 53 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 53am A2005‑20 amdt 1.23; A2012‑16 s 18, s 19; A2013‑13 s 30; A2013‑52 ss 33-36; A2017‑38 s 48, s 49

      Presumption against responsible person

      s 53AAins A2012‑16 s 20

      am A2017‑21 s 30

      Authorised people for infringement notice offences

      s 53A hdgsub A2010‑18 amdt 3.32

      s 53Ains A2002‑30 amdt 3.731

      am A2013‑52 ss 37-40

      Delegation of administering authority’s functions

      s 54sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.731

      am A2013‑52 s 41

      Written statements by corporations

      s 55 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 55am A2015‑15 amdt 3.193

      sub A2019‑21 s 64

      Evidentiary certificates

      s 56 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 56am A2002‑30 amdt 3.732; A2013‑13 s 31; pars renum R39 LA; A2019‑21 s 65

      Approval of website for online declarations

      s 57 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 57om A2012‑16 s 21

      ins A2016‑3 s 17

      om A2019‑21 s 66

      Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—driver or rider

      s 58 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 58am A2009‑22 amdt 1.14

      sub A2010‑47 s 130

      am A2013‑52 s 42; A2015‑15 amdt 3.194; A2017‑21 s 31; A2019‑21 ss 67-69; pars renum R64 LA; A2022‑5 s 17

      Police officer or authorised person may require name, date of birth, address and driver licence—supervisor, instructor or assessor

      s 58Ains A2009‑22 amdt 1.15

      am A2010‑18 amdt 3.33

      sub A2010‑47 s 130

      am A2015‑15 amdt 3.194

      Police officer or authorised person may direct removal of thing covering person’s face

      s 58Bins A2012‑7 s 5

      Seizure of licences

      s 59 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 59am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3744; A2011‑14 ss 11-15; A2015‑15 amdt 3.195

      Police officer or authorised person may require people to disclose identity of driver

      s 60 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 60am A2013‑52 s 43; A2016‑14 s 4

      Meaning of first offender and repeat offender—s 60

      s 60Ains A2016‑14 s 5

      am A2024‑20 s 50

      Production of driver licence to court

      s 61 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 61am A2002‑30 amdt 3.733

      Licence suspension, disqualification and related matters

      div 4.2 hdgsub A2010‑47 s 131

      Definitions—div 4.2

      s 61Ains A2010‑47 s 131

      def automatic disqualification provision ins A2010‑47 s 131

      am A2016‑14 s 6; pars renum R52 LA; A2018‑43 amdt 1.2; A2024‑20 s 51; pars renum R72 LA

      def driver trainer sub A2024‑20 s 52

      def driver training ins A2011‑15 s 82

      def immediate suspension notice ins A2010‑47 s 131

      def immediate suspension offence ins A2010‑47 s 131

      am A2011‑15 s 83; A2014‑25 s 5; pars renum R44 LA; A2016‑14 ss 7-10; pars renum R52 LA; A2023‑19 ss 7‑9; pars renum R71 LA; A2024‑20 s 53

      def interstate driver licence ins A2010‑47 s 131

      def special driver ins A2010‑47 s 131

      sub A2024‑20 s 54

      def suspension notice ins A2010‑47 s 131

      def suspension offence ins A2010‑47 s 131

      Meaning of first offender and repeat offender—div 4.2

      s 61AA                 ins A2012‑7 s 6

      am A2015‑30 s 9; A2016‑14 s 11, s 12; pars renum R52 LA

      (3), (4) exp 4 April 2017 (s 61AA (4))

      ss renum R53 LA

      am A2023‑19 s 10, s 11

      Immediate suspension of licence

      s 61Bins A2010‑47 s 131

      am A2011‑14 s 16, s 17; pars renum R30 LA; A2015‑15 amdt 3.196; A2023‑19 s 12; A2024‑20 s 55

      When a suspension notice ceases to have effect

      s 61BAins A2024‑20 s 56

      Additional suspension notice—discontinued infringement notice proceedings

      s 61BBins A2024‑20 s 56

      Road transport authority to return surrendered licence

      s 61BCins A2024‑20 s 56

      Drive while suspension notice in effect

      s 61Cins A2010‑47 s 131

      Failure to surrender suspended licence

      s 61Dins A2010‑47 s 131

      Surrendered licences

      s 61Eins A2010‑47 s 131

      Application for stay of suspension notice

      s 61Fins A2010‑47 s 131

      Deciding application

      s 61Gins A2010‑47 s 131

      Automatic disqualification for culpable driving

      s 62 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 62am A2001‑27 amdts 3.38-3.40; A2012‑7 s 7, s 8; A2022‑3 s 4

      Automatic disqualification for certain other driving offences

      s 63 hdg              bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 63am A2000‑4 s 4; A2001‑27 amdts 3.41-3.44; A2012‑7 s 9, s 10; A2014‑25 s 6, s 7; ss renum R44 LA; A2015‑30 s 10; A2016‑14 s 13, s 14; pars renum R52 LA; A2022‑3 s 5, s 6; ss renum R69 LA; A2023‑19 s 13

      Court may order disqualification for other offences

      s 64 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 64am A2009‑22 amdt 1.16

      sub A2010‑47 s 132

      am A2013‑52 s 44

      Disqualification until court order

      s 65 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Effect of disqualification

      s 66 hdg              bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 66am A2010‑47 s 133; A2012‑16 s 22, s 23; A2013‑13 s 32; A2013-24 ss 30-32

      Person disqualified in another jurisdiction not eligible for restricted licence

      s 66Ains A2010‑47 s 133

      Disqualified repeat offender not eligible for restricted licence—automatic disqualification provisions

      s 67 hdg              bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 67  am A2001‑27 amdt 3.45; A2002‑30 amdt 3.734

      sub A2010‑47 s 134

      Eligibility of disqualified first offender for restricted licence—automatic disqualification provisions

      s 67Ains A2010‑47 s 134

      am A2024‑20 ss 57-61

      Person disqualified until court order not eligible for restricted licence

      s 67Bins A2010‑47 s 134

      Disqualification while holder of restricted licence

      s 67Cins A2010‑47 s 134

      When licence disqualification takes effect

      s 68 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Multiple disqualifications cumulative unless court orders otherwise

      s 69 hdg              bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 69am A2001‑27 amdt 3.46

      Additional powers of court

      s 70 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Effect on disqualification of quashing of conviction etc

      s 71 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Certificate evidence and other evidentiary provisions

      s 72 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 72am A2008‑1 amdts 1.17-1.19; A2013-24 ss 33-35; ss and pars renum R45 LA; A2017‑21 s 32; A2019‑12 amdts 3.81‑3.84

      Evidentiary certificate—use etc of road or road related area

      s 72Ains A2015‑30 s 11

      Proceedings for offences

      s 74 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Short descriptions of offences

      s 75am A2004‑60 amdt 1.630

      Speed inhibitor conditions

      s 76 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Compensation for loss of time etc

      s 77 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Registrar to provide particulars of convictions, orders etc

      s 79 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 79sub A2012‑16 s 24

      Other powers

      div 5.1 hdgsub A2013-24 s 36

      Power of entry for tracing stolen motor vehicles or trailers or their parts

      s 80 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Use of tyre deflation devices

      s 81 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Power to inspect interlocks in motor vehicle

      s 81Ains A2013-24 s 37

      Motor vehicles or trailers not to be used without owner’s consent

      s 82 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Procuring use or hire of motor vehicle or trailer by fraud etc

      s 83 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Written-off vehicles register

      div 5.3 hdgins A2002‑23 s 13

      Purposes of div 5.3

      s 83Ains A2002‑23 s 13

      Definitions for div 5.3

      s 83Bins A2002‑23 s 13

      When a vehicle is a total loss

      s 83Cins A2002‑23 s 13

      Written-off vehicles register

      s 83Dins A2002‑23 s 13

      Security and disclosure of information in register

      s 83Eins A2002‑23 s 13

      am A2014‑49 amdt 1.39; A2016-55 amdt 4.33

      Regulations about written-off vehicles

      s 83Fins A2002‑23 s 13

      Meaning of revocation notice—pt 6

      s 84Ains A2010‑39 s 6

      Suspension of driver licence, registration etc for default of court imposed fine

      s 84 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 84am A2010‑21 amdt 1.21

      sub A2010‑39 s 7

      am A2011‑14 s 18; A2011‑22 amdt 1.389; A2013‑45 amdt 1.14

      Notification and duration of suspension of driver licence, registration etc

      s 85 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      sub A2010‑39 s 8

      s 85am A2010‑39 s 9; ss renum R28 LA

      Revocation of suspension of driver licence, registration etc

      s 86 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 86am A2010‑21 amdt 1.22, amdt 1.23; A2010‑39 s 10; ss renum R28 LA

      Revocation of suspension on transfer of registration

      s 87 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Renewal etc of driver licence or registration prohibited

      s 88 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      Suspension to be concurrent

      s 89 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 89am A2019‑21 s 70

      Notification and review of decisions

      pt 7 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Definitions—pt 7

      s 90am A2008‑1 amdt 1.20

      sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      def CTP arbitrator ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      am A2017‑7 amdt 1.8

      om A2019‑12 amdt 3.85

      def decision-maker ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      am A2015‑15 amdt 3.197; A2019‑12 amdt 3.86

      def internally reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      am A2019‑12 amdt 3.87

      def internal reviewer ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      def internal review notice ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      def reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Meaning of reviewable decision etc—pt 7

      s 90Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      am A2019‑12 amdt 3.88

      Internal review notices

      s 91sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Applications for internal review

      s 91Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Applications not stay internally reviewable decisions

      s 92sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Internal reviewer

      s 92Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Review by internal reviewer

      s 93sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Reviewable decision notices

      s 94sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Applications for review

      s 95sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.430

      Determination of fees, charges and other amounts

      s 96 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 96am A2001‑44 amdts 1.3745-1.3747; A2002‑49 amdt 3.226; A2008‑1 amdt 1.21; A2012‑21 amdt 3.155; A2013‑52 s 45; A2015‑15 amdt 3.198

      Fees, charges and other amounts payable to Territory in accordance with determinations etc

      s 97om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3748

      Recovery of unpaid fees, charges and other amounts

      s 98om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3748

      Regulations may make provision about fees, charges and other amounts

      s 99om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3748

      Public vehicles

      pt 9 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Definitions

      div 9.1 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Definitions for pt 9

      s 100 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 100om A2004‑69 s 31

      def bus om A2001‑62 amdt 1.17

      def bus operator’s licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.17

      def bus service licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.17

      def defined right om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def private hire car am A2001‑62 amdt 1.13; A2001‑94 amdt 1.3

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      def private hire car operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 31

      def public vehicle am A2001‑62 amdt 1.14

      sub A2001‑94 amdt 1.2

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      def restricted hire vehicle am A2001‑62 amdt 1.15; A2001‑94 amdt 1.3

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      def restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 31

      def restricted taxi om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def restricted taxi operator’s licence om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def sightseeing vehicle operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 31

      def taxi am A2001‑62 amdt 1.16

      sub A2001‑94 amdt 1.2

      om A2002‑49 amdt 3.227

      def taxi operator’s licence om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def taxi zone om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def visiting bus om A2001‑62 amdt 1.17

      def visiting bus operator’s licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.17

      Taxis and restricted taxis

      div 9.2 hdgom A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Use of motor vehicles as taxis

      s 101om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Defined rights for taxi operator’s licences

      s 102am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3749

      om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Duration of defined rights

      s 103om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Transfer of defined rights

      s 104om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Holder of defined right to be issued licence

      s 105om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Taxi operator’s licences

      s 106am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3750, amdt 1.3751

      om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Limitation on number of restricted taxi operator’s licences

      s 107sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.3752

      om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Restricted taxi operator’s licences

      s 108om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Transfer of taxi operator’s licence

      s 109om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Variation of restricted taxi operator’s licence initiated by licence holder

      s 110om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Variation of restricted taxi operator’s licence initiated by road transport authority

      s 111om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Suspension or cancellation of licence

      s 112om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Offence to carry more than licensed number of passengers

      s 113om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Offence to not display information about maximum number of passengers

      s 114om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Taxi fares

      s 115am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3753

      om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Offence to park taxis on road for longer than 30 minutes

      s 116om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Offence to contravene condition of restricted taxi operator’s licence

      s 117om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Display of restricted taxi operator’s licence

      s 118om A2001‑94 amdt 1.4

      Private hire cars

      div 9.3 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Use of motor vehicles as private hire cars

      s 119 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 119om A2004‑69 s 31

      Private hire car operator’s licences

      s 120 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 120am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3754, amdt 1.3755; A2001‑94 amdt 1.5

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Transfer of private hire car operator’s licence

      s 121 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 121am A2001‑94 amdt 1.5

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Suspension or cancellation of private hire car operator’s licence

      s 122 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 122om A2004‑69 s 31

      Offence to carry more than licensed number of passengers in private hire car

      s 123 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 123om A2004‑69 s 31

      Offence to park private hire cars on road for longer than 30 minutes

      s 124 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 124om A2004‑69 s 31

      Restricted hire vehicles

      div 9.4 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Use of motor vehicles as restricted hire vehicles

      s 125 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 125om A2004‑69 s 31

      Restricted hire vehicle operator’s licences

      s 126 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 126om A2004‑69 s 31

      Offence to contravene condition of restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence

      s 127 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 127om A2004‑69 s 31

      Variation of restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence initiated by licence holder

      s 128 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 128am A2001‑94 amdt 1.6

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Variation of restricted hire vehicle operator’s licences initiated by road transport authority

      s 129 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 129am A2001‑94 amdt 1.7

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Restricted hire vehicles used as private hire cars

      s 130 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 130om A2004‑69 s 31

      Display of restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence

      s 131 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 131om A2004‑69 s 31

      Suspension or cancellation of restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence

      s 132 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 132om A2004‑69 s 31

      Offence to carry more than licensed number of passengers in restricted hire vehicle

      s 133 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 133om A2004‑69 s 31

      Offence to park restricted hire vehicles on road for longer than 30 minutes

      s 134 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 134om A2004‑69 s 31

      Sightseeing vehicles

      div 9.5 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Sightseeing vehicle operator’s licences

      s 135 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 135om A2004‑69 s 31

      Sightseeing vehicle must only carry sightseers

      s 136 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 136om A2004‑69 s 31

      Buses

      div 9.6 hdgom A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Use of motor vehicles as buses

      s 137om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Bus operator’s licences

      s 138om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Transfer of bus operator’s licence

      s 139om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Offence to carry more than licensed number of passengers

      s 140om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Offence not to display information about maximum number of passengers

      s 141om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Bus Services

      div 9.7 hdgom A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Bus service licences

      s 142om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Variation of bus service licence initiated by licence holder

      s 143om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Transfer of bus service licences

      s 144om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Licence holder must tell road transport authority when stopping service etc

      s 145om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Bus fares

      s 146om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Bus fares must be displayed

      s 147om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Offence to contravene condition of bus service licence

      s 148om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Visiting buses

      div 9.8 hdgom A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Visiting bus operator’s licence

      s 149om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Offence to carry more than licensed number of passengers

      s 150om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Offence to contravene condition of visiting bus operator’s licence

      s 151om A2001‑62 amdt 1.18

      Certain people to have use, control and management of vehicles

      div 9.9 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Certain people to have use, control and management of vehicles

      s 152 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 152am A2001‑94 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Other matters

      div 9.10 hdgom A2004‑69 s 31

      Fire extinguisher to be carried

      s 153 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 153om A2004‑69 s 31

      Dangerous or offensive articles

      s 154 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 154om A2004‑69 s 31

      Unauthorised use of motor vehicles

      s 155 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 155am A2001‑62 amdt 1.19, amdt 1.20; A2001‑94 amdt 1.10

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Refusal, cancellation or suspension of licences or registration etc

      s 156 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 156am A2001‑62 amdt 1.21; A2001‑94 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Regulations about public vehicles

      s 157 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 157am A2002‑49 amdt 3.228

      om A2004‑69 s 31

      Preliminary

      div 10.1 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Definitions for pt 10

      s 158 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 158om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      def issue am A2001‑27 amdt 3.47

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      def public vehicle am A2001‑62 amdt 1.22; A2001‑94 amdt 1.13

      sub A2004‑69 s 32

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      def public vehicle policy sub A2001‑27 amdt 3.48

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Meaning of owner for pt 10

      s 159 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 159om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Application of pt 10 to motor vehicles with trader’s plate

      s 160 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 160om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Application of pt 10 to Territory and Commonwealth motor vehicles

      s 161 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 161am A2001‑27 amdt 3.49

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Compulsory insurance

      div 10.2 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Third-party insurance compulsory

      s 162 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 162om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Third-party policies

      s 163 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 163om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Taking out and duration of third-party insurance

      div 10.3 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Issue of certificates of third-party insurance

      s 164 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 164om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Third-party insurance required for registration of motor vehicle

      s 165 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 165om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Third-party insurance required for issue of trader’s plate

      s 166 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 166om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Beginning and duration of third-party policy

      s 167 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 167am A2001‑27 amdt 3.50

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Cancellation of third-party policies etc

      s 168 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 168om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Indemnity under third-party policy

      div 10.4 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Indemnification of insured people

      s 169 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 169om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Extension of indemnity provided

      s 170 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 170am A2002‑40 amdt 3.35

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Risks not insured under third-party policies

      s 171 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 171am A2003‑6 s 6; A2004‑73 s 4, s 5

      note exp 31 December 2004 (s 236)

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Effect of nonpayment of correct premium

      s 172 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 172om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Other matters relating to third-party policies

      div 10.5 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Effect of change of ownership of motor vehicle or trader’s business

      s 173 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 173om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Notice of change of registered particulars about motor vehicles etc

      s 174 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 174om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Rights of authorised insurer against unauthorised drivers

      s 175 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 175om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Trader’s policy to apply to insured motor vehicles

      s 176 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 176om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Obtaining third-party policy by false statements

      s 177 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 177om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Proceedings by or against nominal defendant

      s 178 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 178om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Nominal defendant scheme for uninsured and unidentified motor vehicles

      div 10.6 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Action against nominal defendant if vehicle uninsured

      s 179 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 179om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Action against nominal defendant if vehicle not identified

      s 180 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 180am A2003‑6 s 6

      (1) note exp 31 December 2004 (s 236)

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Notice of claims against nominal defendant

      s 181 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 181om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Nominal defendant not personally liable

      s 182 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 182om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Payments of amounts for nominal defendant

      s 183 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 183om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Recovery by nominal defendant from owner or driver

      s 184 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 184om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Payment of recovered amounts by nominal defendant

      s 185 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 185om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Costs of medical, surgical and hospital treatment

      div 10.7 hdg          om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Liability of authorised insurer and nominal defendant for costs of treatment

      s 186 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 186om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Apportionment of costs of treatment

      s 187 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 187om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Reduction of liability for treatment

      s 188 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 188om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Third-party claims

      div 10.8 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Notice of accidents

      s 189 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 189om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Notice of claims against authorised insurer

      s 190 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 190om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Admission of liability by owner or driver etc

      s 191 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 191om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Owner and driver to notify authorised insurer of claims etc

      s 192 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 192om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Copy of originating process to be served on authorised insurer

      s 193 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 193om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Failure to allow examination by doctor

      s 194 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 194om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Power of authorised insurer to act for insured person

      s 195 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 195om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Presumption of agency

      s 196 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 196am A2002‑40 amdt 3.36, amdt 3.37

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Action against authorised insurer if insured dead or unable to be served

      s 197 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 197om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Proof of inability to serve process etc

      s 198 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 198om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Recovery by authorised insurer from owner or driver

      s 199 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 199om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Entry of judgment against authorised insurer

      s 200 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 200om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Effect of payment by authorised insurer

      s 201 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 201om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Actions to be tried without jury

      s 202om A2002‑40 amdt 3.38

      Other matters relating to third-party claims

      div 10.9 hdgom A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Court to apportion damages

      s 203 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 203om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Conviction etc not to affect civil remedy

      s 204 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 204om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Authorised insurers

      div 10.10 hdg        om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Offence—unapproved insurer

      s 205 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 205sub A2001‑27 amdt 3.51

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Application for approval as authorised insurer

      s 206 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 206om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Decision on application for approval

      s 207 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 207om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Duration of approval

      s 208 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 208om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Cancellation of approval

      s 209 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 209om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Surrender of approval

      s 210 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 210om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Effect of cancellation of approval on existing policies etc

      s 211 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 211om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Information to be supplied by authorised insurers

      s 212 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 212am A2001‑27 amdt 3.52

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Guidelines about Minister’s powers under div 10.10

      s 213am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3756, amdt 1.3757

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Maximum rates of premiums that may be charged

      s 214 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 214am A2005‑20 amdt 3.364, amdt 3.365

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Nominal defendant

      div 10.11 hdg        om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Appointment of nominal defendant

      s 215 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 215am A2002‑30 amdt 3.735

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Annual report

      s 216 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 216om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Additional insurance for public vehicles

      div 10.12 hdg        sub A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Meaning of accredited operator

      s 216Ains A2004‑69 s 33

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Public vehicle insurance compulsory

      s 217 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 217sub A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      am A2004‑69 s 34

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Public vehicle policies

      s 218 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 218sub A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      am A2004‑69 s 35

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Issue of public vehicle insurance certificates and policies

      s 219om A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      Public vehicle insurance required for registration of public vehicles

      s 220om A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      Commencement and duration of public vehicle policy

      s 221om A2001‑27 amdt 3.53

      Miscellaneous

      div 10.13 hdg        om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      No contracting out of pt 10

      s 222 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 222om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Certificate evidence

      s 223 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 223am A2001‑27 amdt 3.54, amdt 3.55

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Police officer or authorised person may require evidence of insurance

      s 224 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 224om A2008‑1 amdt 1.22

      Approved forms

      s 225am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3758, amdt 1.3759; A2002‑30 amdt 3.736; A2012‑21 amdt 3.155

      Service of documents etc on people generally

      s 226om A2002‑30 amdt 3.737

      Serving documents etc on road transport authority

      s 227om A2002‑30 amdt 3.737

      False, misleading or incomplete documents

      s 228om A2004-15 amdt 2.171

      Regulations may apply certain documents

      s 229sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.738

      am A2004-15 amdt 1.36

      sub A2005‑20 amdt 3.366; A2022‑5 s 18

      Indemnity from personal liability for honest and good faith carrying out of duties

      s 230 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 230am A2017‑211 s 33

      Person not to hinder or obstruct

      s 231 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 231am A2012‑16 s 25

      General regulation-making power

      s 233 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      s 233am A2001‑44 amdt 1.3760, amdt 1.3761; A2002‑30 amdt 3.739

      Regulations may exclude vehicles, people and animals from Act

      s 234 hdgbracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))

      References to Motor Traffic Act, Traffic Act etc

      s 235sub A2004‑69 s 36

      Transitional

      pt 12 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      General

      div 12.1 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Expiry of certain notes

      s 236exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      ins A2003‑6 s 7

      exp 31 December 2004 (s 236)

      ins A2015‑30 s 12

      Transitional regulations

      s 237exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Modification of pt 12’s operation

      s 238exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Service of infringement notices for parking infringements and offences under former Acts

      s 238Ains as mod SL2000‑11 reg 22A (as ins by SL2000‑22 reg 3)

      exp 1 June 2001 (SL2000‑11 reg 24 (2)))

      Infringement notices under Motor Traffic Act and Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) Act

      div 12.2 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing infringement notices

      s 239(3)-(6) ins as mod SL2000‑11 reg 22 (as renum SL2000‑57 reg 6)

      (3)-(6) exp 1 June 2001 (SL2000‑11 reg 24 (2))

      Existing reminder and final notices

      s 240exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing applications for withdrawal of infringement notices

      s 241exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing notices disputing liability under infringement notices

      s 242exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension in force under Motor Traffic Act

      s 243exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Revocation of suspension on court order etc

      s 244exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Service of infringement notices etc

      s 244Ains as mod SL2000‑11 reg 22

      exp 1 June 2000 (SL2000‑11 reg 24 (1))

      Application to court for failure to revoke suspension on court order

      s 245exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Public vehicles

      div 12.3 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Definitions

      subdiv 12.3.1 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Declarations for definition of motor omnibus

      s 246exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Taxis (including restricted taxis)

      subdiv 12.3.2 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determination of reserved price

      s 247exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determination about maximum number of defined rights

      s 248exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Defined rights

      s 249exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing taxi licences

      s 250exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determined fee for taxi licence

      s 251exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Non-transferable taxi licences

      s 252exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determination about maximum number of taxi licences

      s 253exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determination about maximum number of restricted taxi licences

      s 254exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing restricted taxi licences

      s 255exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application to transfer taxi licence

      s 256exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application for variation of restricted taxi licence

      s 257exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Variation of restricted taxi licence otherwise than on application

      s 258exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension of licences

      s 259exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Determination about maximum taxi fares

      s 260exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Private hire cars

      subdiv 12.3.3 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing private hire car licences

      s 261exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application to transfer private hire car licence

      s 262exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Medical certificate concerning operator

      s 263exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension of private hire car licence

      s 264exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Restricted hire vehicles

      subdiv 12.3.4 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing restricted hire vehicle licences

      s 265exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application for variation of restricted hire vehicle licence

      s 266exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Variation of restricted hire vehicle licence otherwise than on application

      s 267exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension of restricted hire vehicles licence

      s 268exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Sightseeing vehicles

      subdiv 12.3.5 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing licences for sightseeing vehicles

      s 269exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Conditions determined by Minister

      s 270exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Buses

      subdiv 12.3.6 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing motor omnibus licences

      s 271exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application for transfer of motor omnibus licence

      s 272exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Bus services

      subdiv 12.3.7 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application for motor omnibus service licence

      s 273exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing motor omnibus service licences

      s 274exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Request for variation of motor omnibus service licence

      s 275exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Minister’s approval for variation of motor omnibus service licence

      s 276exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Application for transfer of bus service licence

      s 277exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Maximum bus fares

      s 278exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Visiting buses

      subdiv 12.3.8 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing visiting motor omnibus licences

      s 279exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Other matters

      subdiv 12.3.9 hdg    exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension of licences under s 31 of the Motor Traffic Act

      s 280exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Suspension of licences under s 104 of the Motor Traffic Act

      s 281exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Compulsory vehicle insurance

      div 12.4 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing authorised insurers etc

      s 282exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing third-party policies

      s 283exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing public vehicle policies

      s 284exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing nominal defendant etc

      s 285exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Payment of amounts to, and recovery of amounts by, nominal defendant etc

      s 286exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Miscellaneous

      div 12.5 hdgexp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Road transport authority may act in name of registrar

      s 287exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Road transport authority may give effect to decisions of registrar etc

      s 288exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Review of decisions of registrar

      s 289exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Court order for disqualification

      s 290exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Effect of disqualification before commencement

      s 291exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing disqualifications until court order

      s 292exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Existing suspensions and disqualifications of fine defaulters

      s 293exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Appointment of authorised persons

      s 293Ains A2001‑27 amdt 3.56

      exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Certificates under the Motor Traffic Act

      s 294exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Fees and charges payable under Motor Traffic Act etc

      s 295exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Expiry of Part

      s 296am A2001‑27 amdt 3.57

      exp 1 June 2001 (s 296)

      Transitional—Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2012 (No 2)

      pt 13 hdgins A2012‑16 s 26

      exp 15 November 2015 (s 303)

      Meaning of commencement day—pt 13

      s 300ins A2012‑16 s 26

      exp 15 November 2015 (s 303)

      Existing infringement notice declaration

      s 301ins A2012‑16 s 26

      exp 15 November 2015 (s 303)

      Transitional regulations

      s 302ins A2012‑16 s 26

      exp 15 November 2015 (s 303)

      Expiry—pt 13

      s 303ins A2012‑16 s 26

      exp 15 November 2015 (s 303)

      Transitional—NRMA—ACT Road Safety Trust Repeal Act 2015

      pt 14 hdgins A2015‑26 s 4

      exp 19 August 2030 (s 307)

      Meaning of commencement day—pt 14

      s 304ins A2015‑26 s 4

      exp 19 August 2030 (s 307)

      Trust to be charitable

      s 305ins A2015‑26 s 4

      exp 19 August 2018 (s 305 (3))

      Exemption from liability

      s 306ins A2015‑26 s 4

      exp 19 August 2030 (s 307)

      Expiry—pt 14

      s 307ins A2015‑26 s 4

      exp 19 August 2030 (s 307)

      Dictionary

      dictam A2002‑30 amdt 3.740; A2008‑37 amdt 1.431; A2009‑49 amdt 3.151; A2010‑18 amdt 3.34, amdt 3.35; A2011‑22 amdt 1.390; A2011‑49 amdt 1.18; A2011‑52 amdt 3.183; A2012‑21 amdt 3.154; A2012‑16 s 27

      def accident om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def accredited operator ins A2004‑69 s 37

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def administering authority sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.741

      def alcohol awareness course ins A2013‑19 amdt 3.419

      def all reasonable steps ins A2012‑16 s 28

      sub A2012‑16 s 29

      am A2017‑21 s 34

      def approved average speed detection system ins A2011‑38 amdt 1.3

      om A2025‑21 amdt 1.1

      def approved camera detection device om A2021‑14 amdt 1.1

      def approved community work or social development program ins A2012‑24 s 9

      sub A2013‑13 s 33

      def Australian Design Rule ins A2002‑23 s 14

      sub A2022‑5 s 19

      def Australian Road Rules ins A2010‑18 amdt 3.36

      om A2017‑14 s 50

      def Australian Transport Council sub A2005‑20 amdt 3.367; A2010‑18 amdt 3.37

      om A2022‑5 s 20

      def authorised insurer om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def authorised person sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.742

      def authority om A2010‑18 amdt 3.38

      def automatic disqualification provision ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def bicycle ins A2010‑18 amdt 3.39

      sub A2013‑16 s 4

      am A2015‑30 s 13, s 14; A2017‑14 s 51; A2019‑21 s 71, s 72; A2022‑5 s 21

      def bus om A2001‑62 amdt 1.23

      def bus operator’s licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.23

      def bus service licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.23

      def camera-detected offence am A2011‑38 amdt 1.4

      om A2021‑14 amdt 1.1

      def certificate of insurance om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def claim om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def combination ins A2010‑18 amdt 3.40

      def commonwealth authority om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def conditional licence ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def corporation’s vehicle ins A2012‑16 s 30

      def CTP arbitrator ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.432

      om A2019‑12 amdt 3.89

      def decision-maker sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.433

      def defined right om A2001‑94 amdt 1.14

      def demerit points offence ins A2012‑16 s 30

      def drive ins A2010‑18 amdt 3.41

      def drive a vehicle om A2010‑18 amdt 3.41

      def driver sub A2010‑18 amdt 3.42

      def driver licence receipt ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def driver trainer ins A2011‑15 s 84

      def drug awareness course ins A2013‑19 amdt 3.419

      def executive officer sub A2010‑18 amdt 3.43

      def exercise om A2002‑30 amdt 3.743

      def first offender ins A2012‑7 s 11

      sub A2016‑14 s 15

      def function om A2002‑30 amdt 3.743

      def heavy vehicle infringement notice offence (or HVINO) ins A2013‑52 s 46

      sub A2022‑5 s 22

      def home address om A2009‑49 amdt 3.152

      def hospital treatment om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def HVINO ins A2022‑5 s 23

      def illegal user declaration sub A2012‑16 s 31

      def immediate suspension notice ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def immediate suspension offence ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def infringement notice am A2002‑30 amdt 3.744

      sub A2012‑16 s 32

      am A2013‑52 s 47

      def infringement notice declaration sub A2012‑16 s 32

      def infringement notice management plan ins A2013‑13 s 34

      def insured motor vehicle om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def insured person om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def internally reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.434

      def internal reviewer sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.435

      def internal review notice ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.436

      def issue am A2001‑27 amdt 3.58

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def jurisdiction am A2010‑18 amdt 3.44

      def known user declaration sub A2012‑16 s 33

      def light rail ins A2017‑21 s 35

      def light rail vehicle ins A2017‑21 s 35

      def MAI policy ins A2022‑5 s 23

      def medical and surgical treatment om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def motor accident om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def motor vehicle sub A2017‑21 s 36

      def National Road Transport Commission om A2005‑20 amdt 3.368

      def National Transport Commission ins A2005‑20 amdt 3.368

      sub A2010‑18 amdt 3.45

      def nominal defendant om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def online declaration ins A2016‑3 s 18

      om A2019‑21 s 73

      def owner om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def permanent resident ins A2019‑21 s 74

      def personal mobility device ins A2017‑21 s 37

      sub A2019‑21 s 75

      def private hire car om A2004‑69 s 38

      def private hire car operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 38

      def probationary licence ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def provisional licence ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def public bus ins A2001‑62 amdt 1.25

      om A2004‑69 s 38

      def public vehicle sub A2001‑62 amdt 1.24; A2004‑69 s 39

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def public vehicle policy am A2001‑27 amdt 3.59

      om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def rail transport operator ins A2017‑21 s 37

      def registrable or rail vehicle ins A2017‑21 s 37

      def registration om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def relevant circumstances ins A2013‑13 s 35

      def reminder notice sub A2012‑16 s 34

      def repeat offender ins A2012‑7 s 11

      sub A2016‑14 s 15

      def responsible director-general ins A2013‑13 s 35

      def restricted hire vehicle om A2004‑69 s 40

      def restricted hire vehicle operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 40

      def restricted taxi om A2001‑94 amdt 1.14

      def restricted taxi operator’s licence om A2001‑94 amdt 1.14

      def reviewable decision sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.437

      def revocation notice sub A2010‑39 s 11

      def road am A2002‑30 amdt 3.745

      sub A2019‑21 s 76

      def road related area am A2002‑30 amdt 3.745

      sub A2019‑21 s 76

      def sightseeing vehicle operator’s licence om A2004‑69 s 40

      def sold vehicle declaration sub A2012‑16 s 35

      def special driver ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def suspension notice ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def suspension offence ins A2010‑47 s 135

      def taxi sub A2001‑94 amdt 1.15

      om A2004‑69 s 40

      ins A2010‑18 amdt 3.46

      def taxi operator’s licence om A2001‑94 amdt 1.14

      def taxi zone om A2001‑94 amdt 1.1

      def the regulations om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3762

      def third-party policy om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def this Act (or the Act) om A2001‑44 amdt 1.3762

      def total loss ins A2002‑23 s 14

      def tracked vehicle ins A2013‑19 amdt 3.420

      def unidentified motor vehicle om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def uninsured motor vehicle om A2008‑1 amdt 1.23

      def unknown user declaration sub A2012‑16 s 36

      def vehicle sub A2013‑19 amdt 3.421; A2017‑21 s 38

      def vehicle identifier ins A2002‑23 s 14

      def visiting bus om A2001‑62 amdt 1.23

      def visiting bus operator’s licence om A2001‑62 amdt 1.23

      def wheelchair ins A2017‑14 s 52

      def wheeled recreational device ins A2017‑14 s 52

      def wheeled toy ins A2017‑14 s 52

      def written-off ins A2002‑23 s 14

      def written-off vehicles register ins A2002‑23 s 14

    1. Earlier republications

      Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order. 

      Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

    Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for
    R1
    1 Mar 2000
    1 Mar 2000–
    17 May 2000
    A2000‑4 new Act, amendments by A2000‑4 and modifications by SL2000‑11
    R1 (RI)
    28 Aug 2003
    1 Mar 2000–
    17 May 2000
    A2000‑4 reissue of printed version
    R2
    28 Aug 2003
    18 May 2000–
    11 Sept 2001
    A2001‑27 amendments to modifications by A2000‑11, amendments by A2001‑27 and commenced expiry
    R3
    12 Sept 2001
    12 Sept 2001–
    30 Nov 2001
    A2001‑44 amendments by A2001‑44
    R4
    3 Dec 2001
    1 Dec 2001–
    28 Feb 2002
    A2001‑94 amendments by A2001‑62
    R5
    1 Mar 2002
    1 Mar 2002–
    1 Mar 2002
    A2001‑94 amendments by A2001‑94
    R6*
    2 Mar 2002
    2 Mar 2002–
    9 Sept 2002
    A2001‑94 commenced expiry
    R7
    10 Sept 2002
    10 Sept 2002–
    16 Sept 2002
    A2002‑23 amendments by A2002‑23
    R8
    9 Oct 2002
    17 Sept 2002–
    31 Oct 2002
    A2002‑30 amendments by A2002‑30 and commenced expiry
    R9
    1 Nov 2002
    1 Nov 2002–
    31 Dec 2002
    A2002‑40 amendments by A2002‑40
    R10
    1 Jan 2003
    1 Jan 2003–
    16 Jan 2003
    A2002-51 amendments by A2002-51
    R11
    17 Jan 2003
    17 Jan 2003–
    27 Jan 2003
    A2002-51 amendments by A2002‑49
    R12
    28 Jan 2003
    28 Jan 2003–
    27 Mar 2003
    A2002-51 amendments by A2002‑23
    R13*
    28 Mar 2003
    28 Mar 2003–
    8 Apr 2004
    A2003‑6 amendments by A2003‑6
    R14
    9 Apr 2004
    9 Apr 2004–
    19 May 2004
    A2004-15 amendments by A2004-15
    R15
    20 May 2004
    20 May 2004–
    15 Dec 2004
    A2004‑24 amendments by A2004‑24
    R16
    16 Dec 2004
    16 Dec 2004–
    31 Dec 2004
    A2004‑73 amendments by A2004‑73
    R17
    1 Jan 2005
    1 Jan 2005–
    9 Jan 2005
    A2004‑73 commenced expiry
    R18
    10 Jan 2005
    10 Jan 2005–
    8 Mar 2005
    A2004‑73 amendments by A2004‑60
    R19*
    9 Mar 2005
    9 Mar 2005–
    1 June 2005
    A2004‑73 amendments by A2004‑69
    R20
    2 June 2005
    2 June 2005–
    30 Sept 2008
    A2005‑20 amendments by A2005‑20
    R21
    1 Oct 2008
    1 Oct 2008–
    1 Feb 2009
    A2008‑37 amendments by A2008–1 as amended by A2008‑39
    R22*
    2 Feb 2009
    2 Feb 2009–
    16 Dec 2009
    A2008‑39 amendments by A2008‑37
    R23
    17 Dec 2009
    17 Dec 2009–
    2 Mar 2010
    A2009‑49 amendments by A2009‑49
    R24
    3 Mar 2010
    3 Mar 2010–
    2 June 2010
    A2009‑49 amendments by A2009‑22
    R25
    3 June 2010
    3 June 2010–
    30 June 2010
    A2010‑18 amendments by A2010‑18
    R26
    1 July 2010
    1 July 2010–
    30 Nov 2010
    A2010‑21 amendments by A2010‑21
    R27
    1 Dec 2010
    1 Dec 2010–
    4 Apr 2011
    A2010‑47 amendments by A2010‑39 and A2010‑47
    R28
    5 Apr 2011
    5 Apr 2011–
    12 May 2011
    A2010‑47 amendments by A2010‑39
    R29
    13 May 2011
    13 May 2011–
    2 June 2011
    A2011‑15 amendments by A2011‑15
    R30
    3 June 2011
    3 June 2011–
    30 June 2011
    A2011‑15 amendments by A2011‑14
    R31
    1 July 2011
    1 July 2011–
    22 Nov 2011
    A2011‑22 amendments by A2011‑22
    R32
    23 Nov 2011
    23 Nov 2011–
    11 Dec 2011
    A2011‑49 amendments by A2011‑49
    R33
    12 Dec 2011
    12 Dec 2011–
    14 Jan 2012
    A2011‑52 amendments by A2011‑52
    R34
    15 Jan 2012
    15 Jan 2012–
    3 Apr 2012
    A2011‑52 amendments by A2011‑38
    R35
    4 Apr 2012
    4 Apr 2012–
    4 June 2012
    A2012‑7 amendments by A2012‑7
    R36
    5 June 2012
    5 June 2012–
    14 Nov 2012
    A2012‑21 amendments by A2012‑21
    R37
    15 Nov 2012
    15 Nov 2012–
    22 May 2013
    A2012‑21 amendments by A2012‑16
    R38
    23 May 2013
    23 May 2013–
    23 May 2013
    A2013‑16 amendments by A2013‑16
    R39
    24 May 2013
    24 May 2013–
    13 June 2013
    A2013‑16 amendments by A2012‑24 and A2013‑13
    R40
    14 June 2013
    14 June 2013–
    11 Nov 2013
    A2013‑19 amendments by A2013‑19
    R41
    12 Nov 2013
    12 Nov 2013–
    9 Feb 2014
    A2013‑45 amendments by A2013‑45
    R42
    10 Feb 2014
    10 Feb 2014–
    14 May 2014
    A2013‑52 amendments by A2013‑52
    R43
    15 May 2014
    15 May 2014–
    12 June 2014
    A2013‑52 amendments by A2012‑16
    R44
    13 June 2014
    13 June 2014–
    16 June 2014
    A2014‑25 amendments by A2014‑25
    R45*
    17 June 2014
    17 June 2014–
    16 Nov 2014
    A2014‑25 amendments by A2013-24
    R46
    17 Nov 2014
    17 Nov 2014–
    9 June 2015
    A2014-49 amendments by A2014-49
    R47
    10 June 2015
    10 June 2015–
    18 Aug 2015
    A2015‑15 amendments by A2015‑15
    R48
    19 Aug 2015
    19 Aug 2015–
    21 Aug 2015
    A2015‑26 amendments by A2015‑26
    R49
    22 Aug 2015
    22 Aug 2015–
    15 Nov 2015
    A2015‑30 amendments by A2015‑30
    R50
    16 Nov 2015
    16 Nov 2015–
    24 Feb 2016
    A2015‑30 expiry of transitional provisions (pt 13)
    R51
    25 Feb 2016
    25 Feb 2016–
    17 Mar 2016
    A2016‑3 amendments by A2016‑3
    R52
    18 Mar 2016
    18 Mar 2016–
    4 Apr 2017
    A2016‑14 amendments by A2016‑14
    R53
    5 Apr 2017
    5 Apr 2017–
    30 Apr 2017
    A2016‑14 expiry of provision (s 61AA (3), (4))
    R54
    1 May 2017
    1 May 2017–
    23 May 2017
    A2017-10 amendments by A2016‑42 as amended by A2017-10
    R55
    24 May 2017
    24 May 2017–
    30 June 2017
    A2017‑14 updated endnotes as amended by A2017‑14
    R56
    1 July 2017
    1 July 2017–
    14 Aug 2017
    A2017‑14 amendments by A2017‑7
    R57
    15 Aug 2017
    15 Aug 2017–
    15 Nov 2017
    A2017-21 amendments by A2017-21
    R58
    16 Nov 2017
    16 Nov 2017–
    31 Dec 2017
    A2017‑38 amendments by A2017‑38
    R59
    1 Jan 2018
    1 Jan 2018–
    29 Apr 2018
    A2017‑38 amendments by A2016-55 as amended by A2017‑14
    R60
    30 Apr 2018
    30 Apr 2018–
    23 May 2018
    A2017‑38 amendments by A2017‑14
    R61
    24 May 2018
    24 May 2018–
    19 Aug 2018
    A2018‑19 amendments by A2018‑19
    R62
    20 Aug 2018
    20 Aug 2018–
    8 Nov 2018
    A2018‑19 expiry of transitional provision (s 305)
    R63
    9 Nov 2018
    9 Nov 2018–
    21 Aug 2019
    A2018‑43 amendments by A2018‑43
    R64
    22 Aug 2019
    22 Aug 2019–
    9 Dec 2019
    A2019‑21 amendments by A2019‑21
    R65
    10 Dec 2019
    10 Dec 2019–
    31 Jan 2020
    A2019‑21 amendments by A2019‑12
    R66
    1 Feb 2020
    1 Feb 2020–
    22 June 2021
    A2019‑21 amendments by A2019‑12
    R67
    23 June 2021
    23 June 2021–
    11 Aug 2021
    A2021‑12 amendments by A2021‑12
    R68
    12 Aug 2021
    12 Aug 2021–
    12 Apr 2022
    A2021‑14 amendments by A2021‑14
    R69
    13 Apr 2022
    13 Apr 2022–
    26 Apr 2022
    A2022‑3 amendments by A2022‑3
    R70
    27 Apr 2022
    27 Apr 2022–
    21 June 2023
    A2022‑5 amendments by A2022‑5
    R71
    22 June 2023
    22 June 2023–
    24 May 2024
    A2023‑19 amendments by A2023‑19
    R72
    25 May 2024
    25 May 2024–
    2 Nov 2025
    A2024‑20 amendments by A2024‑20
    1. Expired transitional or validating provisions

      This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.  The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).

      Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed by the date of the expiry.

      To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect.  The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.

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