Traffic (Fees) Regulations (NI)

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NORFOLK ISLAND

TRAFFIC (FEES) REGULATIONS

[Consolidated as at 25 July 2011

on the authority of the Administrator

and in accordance with

the Enactments Reprinting Act 1980]

[Re-issued 1 July 2012]

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TABLE OF PROVISIONS

1. Short title

2. Interpretation

3. Prescribed fees

Schedule

NORFOLK ISLAND

Traffic (Fees) Regulations

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Short title

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic (Fees) Regulations.

Interpretation

2. In these Regulations─

“the Act” means the Traffic Act 2010;

“special purpose vehicle”, also known as an “SPV”, is a motor vehicle built for a purpose other than carrying a load or passengers and may be a vehicle that is─

(a) incapable of a speed in excess of 40kph;

(b) an industrial machine used in the construction industry or road making, for example, a bobcat, road roller or ditch-digger;

(d) an agricultural tractor or other specialised machine for agricultural use, such as a “walking irrigator” or harvester or hay baler; or

(e) a specialised vehicle used generally in business or industry, such as a forklift, mobile conveyor or other mobile plant.

Prescribed fees

3. For the purpose of a section of the Act referred to in Column 1 of the Schedule the amount in Column 3 set out opposite the reference to that section in Column 1 is the prescribed fee.

SCHEDULE Regulation 3

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Relevant provision of the Act	Subject Matter	Prescribed fee (Fee units)
8(1)(c)	Registration of motor vehicles —
	(1) Motor cycles - other than motor cycles for hire	3.3
	(2) Motor cycles for hire	6.4
	(3) Trailers or side cars that, when in use, are attached to motor cycles	2.1
	(4) Motor vehicles (other than trailers and motor cycles) —
	(a) private vehicles	6.3
	(b) omnibuses	25.3
	(c) private hire vehicles	19
	(d) public hire vehicles	21
	(e) commercial vehicles having a load carrying capacity of less than 1 tonne	18

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Relevant provision of the Act	Subject Matter	Prescribed fee (Fee units)
	(f) commercial vehicles having a carrying capacity of 1 tonne or more	27
	(5) Trailers – other than trailers referred to in (3) —
	(a) less than 1 tonne in weight unladen	1.1
	(b) 1 tonne or more in weight unladen	2.1
	(6) Registration of a Special Purpose Vehicle (7) Veteran, vintage and historic motor vehicles	1.1 3

8(2)(b), 13(1) and 14D(4)	Administration fee on cancellation and reassignment of identifying number for motor vehicle	0.5

14D(1)	Issue of number plates —
	(1) Motor cycles	1.5
	(2) Motor vehicles - other than motor cycles	1.5

14D(5)	Issue of replacement number plates —
	(1) Motor cycles	1.5
	(2) Motor vehicles - other than motor cycles	1.5

12(3)(b)	Transfer of registration of motor vehicles	1

13(2)	Administration fee on cancellation of registration of motor vehicle	—

14F(1)	Assignment of general identification mark to dealer in motor vehicles	0.5

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Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Relevant provision of the Act	Subject Matter	Prescribed fee (Fee units)

16(1)(b)	Issue of learners licence	0.5

17(1)(b)	Issue of drivers licence —
	for each year of validity, or part thereof	0.5

32(10)	Taking of blood sample (except where analysis of the sample does not indicate that the person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug)	5
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NOTES

The Traffic (Fees) Regulations as shown in this consolidation comprises Regulations No. 4 of 1982 and amendments as indicated in the Tables below.

Enactment	Number and year	Date of commencement	Application saving or transitional provision
Road Traffic (Fees) Regulations	4, 1982	1.1.83

Road Traffic (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1982	6, 1982	14.12.82

Road Traffic (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1983	2, 1983	7.7.83

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1989	4, 1989	1.7.89

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1990	7, 1990	22.11.90

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1991	2, 1991	1.7.91

Enactment	Number and year	Date of commencement	Application saving or transitional provision

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1994	6, 1994	1.7.94

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1998	8, 1998	27.8.98

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 1999	3, 1999	8.7.99

[These Regulations were previously consolidated as at 30 March 2000]

Road Traffic (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2000	9, 2000	17.7.00

[These Regulations were previously consolidated as at 22 March 2009]

Road Traffic (General)( Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009	4, 2009	29.5.09

[These Regulations were previously consolidated as at 30 May 2009]

Road Traffic (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2009	9, 2009	10.7.09

Road Traffic (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2010	3, 2010	4.6.10

[These Regulations were previously consolidated as at 17 July 2010]

Traffic (Amendment) Regulations 2011	8, 2011	22.7.11
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Table of Amendments

ad = added or inserted	am = amended			rep = repealed	rs = repealed and substituted
Provisions affected		How affected
2		rs	Reg 8, 2011
3		am	Reg 9, 2000
Schedule		am	Reg 6, 1982; 2, 1983; 4, 1989; 7, 1990
		rs	Reg 2, 1991
		am	Reg 6, 1994; 8, 1998; 3, 1999; 9, 2000; 4, 2009; 3, 2010; 8, 2011

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Overview

The Traffic (Fees) Regulations 2011, consolidated as at 25 July 2011, were enacted to provide a structured framework for the fees associated with traffic management on Norfolk Island, as outlined under the Traffic Act 2010. These regulations were introduced to standardise and clarify the fees for various vehicular activities, including the registration of motor vehicles, the issuance of licences, and other related administrative tasks. They were made under the authority of the Administrator of Norfolk Island and are in accordance with the Enactments Reprinting Act 1980. The policy objective behind these regulations is to ensure that all traffic-related fees are transparent and uniformly applied, facilitating compliance and efficient management of traffic operations on the island. The regulations were updated and reissued on 1 July 2012 to reflect any amendments made to the original regulations.

Scope and Application

The Norfolk Island Traffic (Fees) Regulations 2011, consolidated as at 25 July 2011, establish the fees applicable to various traffic-related activities and transactions under the Traffic Act 2010 on Norfolk Island. These regulations apply to the registration, administration, and issuance of permits and licenses for different types of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, trailers, special purpose vehicles, and commercial vehicles. The prescribed fees cover registration, cancellation, reassignment, transfer, and the issuance of number plates and licenses. The application of these regulations extends to all entities and individuals operating or owning motor vehicles on Norfolk Island, including both residents and visitors. The regulations also detail fees for the issuance of learners and drivers licenses, as well as the administration of blood samples related to traffic violations. Any amendments or updates to these fees are managed through subordinate instruments, ensuring the regulations remain current and reflective of the applicable legislative framework.

Key Provisions

The Traffic (Fees) Regulations specify the fees associated with various traffic-related activities on Norfolk Island, as outlined in the Traffic Act 2010. These fees cover a range of activities such as the registration of motor vehicles (Reg. 3), the issuance of number plates (Reg. 14D), and the assignment of identification marks to dealers (Reg. 14F). For instance, the fee for registering a private motor vehicle is set at 6.3 fee units, while the fee for issuing number plates to motorcycles is 1.5 fee units (Schedule, Column 3). The regulations also provide specific fees for specialised vehicles like special purpose vehicles, trailers, and side cars attached to motorcycles (Schedule, Column 3). The obligations under these Regulations are primarily financial, requiring individuals and businesses to pay the specified fees for various traffic-related activities. For example, a person must pay the prescribed fee for registering a motor vehicle (Reg. 8(1)(c)), and failure to do so can result in non-compliance with the Traffic Act 2010. Similarly, the issuance of number plates or the reassignment of identifying numbers for vehicles also requires the payment of specified fees (Reg. 14D). These fees are integral to the administrative processes governed by the Traffic Act. The Regulations do not explicitly outline criminal or civil penalties for non-payment of fees; however, non-compliance with the Traffic Act 2010, such as operating a vehicle without proper registration, can lead to legal consequences. The Traffic Act itself may impose penalties for offences such as driving without a valid registration, which could include fines or other sanctions. The exact penalties would be determined according to the provisions of the Traffic Act, not solely based on the Regulations themselves.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Prescribed fees; Fees

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