{"id":"commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992","name":"COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TOURIST VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 1992","slug":"commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nt","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174497,"registerId":"nt-commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TOURIST VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 1992","content":"NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA\nCOMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TOURIST VEHICLES)\nREGULATIONS 1992\nAs in force at 21 January 2026\nTable of provisions\nPart 1 Preliminary\n1 Citation ............................................................................................ 1\n2 Commencement .............................................................................. 1\n3 Interpretation ................................................................................... 1\nPart 2 Operators\n4 Operator to keep record .................................................................. 1\n5 Relief vehicle ................................................................................... 2\nPart 3 Drivers\n7 Driver to carry passengers according to instructions ....................... 3\n8 Driver to ensure passengers properly seated .................................. 3\n10 Illegal purposes ............................................................................... 3\nPart 4 Miscellaneous\n12 Fees ................................................................................................ 3\n14 Offences .......................................................................................... 3\nSchedule Fees\nENDNOTES\n\n\n\nNORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA\n____________________\nAs in force at 21 January 2026\n____________________\nCOMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TOURIST VEHICLES)\nREGULATIONS 1992\nRegulations under the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport\nAct 1991\nPart 1 Preliminary\n1 Citation\nThese regulations may be cited as the Commercial Passenger\n(Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992.\n2 Commencement\nThese regulations shall come into operation on the commencement\nof the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991.\n3 Interpretation\nIn these regulations unless the contrary intention appears:\ndriver means the person driving or in charge of a tourist vehicle.\noperator means the person who operates a tourist vehicle\notherwise than only as a driver.\nPart 2 Operators\n4 Operator to keep record\n(1) The operator of a tourist vehicle must make a record of the\nfollowing:\n(a) each tourist vehicle operated by the operator;\n(b) the name and residential address of each driver engaged or\nemployed by the operator and the number of the driver's\nlicence issued in relation to that person under the Motor\nVehicles Act 1949;\n\nPart 2 Operators\nCommercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992 2\n(c) a general description and the date or dates of each journey\nundertaken by each tourist vehicle operated by the operator\nand the name and address of each driver who has operated\nthe tourist vehicle on the journey; and\n(d) any other matter that the Director requires as a condition of\nthe operator's licence.\nMaximum penalty: 60 penalty units.\n(2) The operator of a tourist vehicle must ensure that the record\nmentioned in subregulation (1):\n(a) is kept in a safe place at the principal place of business of the\noperator; and\n(b) is produced whenever required by an inspector.\nMaximum penalty: 60 penalty units.\n5 Relief vehicle\n(1) If:\n(a) a tourist vehicle is unable to proceed by reason of a\nmechanical or other failure; and\n(b) the driver is unable to complete the journey specified in any\nagreement with the passengers or any of them,\nthe driver shall notify the operator of that fact.\n(2) On receiving a notification under subregulation (1) the operator of\nthe tourist vehicle shall:\n(a) make another vehicle available for the purposes of completing\nthe journey under the terms of the arrangements with the\npassengers; or\n(b) make other arrangements for the completion of the journey by\nagreement with the passengers who desire to complete the\njourney.\n(3) The operator of a tourist vehicle shall not use a vehicle for the\npurposes referred to in subregulation (2) for a period exceeding\n4 days without the approval of the Director.\n\nPart 4 Miscellaneous\nCommercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992 3\nPart 3 Drivers\n7 Driver to carry passengers according to instructions\nThe driver of a tourist vehicle shall convey a passenger on the\ntourist vehicle in accordance with the instructions of the operator of\nthe tourist vehicle.\n8 Driver to ensure passengers properly seated\nA driver of a tourist vehicle shall ensure that:\n(a) the number of passengers carried on the tourist vehicle does\nnot exceed the maximum number permitted to be carried on\nthe tourist vehicle; and\n(b) a passenger is not carried in any part of the tourist vehicle\nunless that part of the tourist vehicle is designed to provide\nseating accommodation for passengers.\n10 Illegal purposes\nThe driver of a tourist vehicle shall not use the tourist vehicle for an\nillegal purpose or cause or permit the tourist vehicle to be used for\nan illegal purpose.\nPart 4 Miscellaneous\n12 Fees\nThe fees set out in the Schedule are payable in relation to the\nmatters specified in that Schedule.\n14 Offences\nA person who contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of\nthese Regulations commits an offence and is liable to a maximum\npenalty of 25 penalty units.\n\nSchedule Fees\nCommercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992 4\nSchedule Fees\nregulation 12\n$\nFor a tourist vehicle licence or renewal of a tourist vehicle licence 550\nFor each endorsement on a licence in a calendar year 50\n\nENDNOTES\nCommercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992 5\nENDNOTES\n1 KEY Key to abbreviations\namd = amended od = order\napp = appendix om = omitted\nbl = by-law pt = Part\nch = Chapter r = regulation/rule\ncl = clause rem = remainder\ndiv = Division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired rep = repealed\nf = forms s = section\nGaz = Gazette sch = Schedule\nhdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision\nins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation\nlt = long title sub = substituted\nnc = not commenced\n2 LIST OF LEGISLATION\nTourist Vehicles Regulations (SL No. 55, 1992)\nNotified 21 October 1992\nCommenced 21 October 1992\nAmendment of Tourist Vehicles Regulations (SL No. 61, 1998)\nNotified 23 December 1998\nCommenced 1 January 1999 (r 1 and s 2 Commercial Passenger (Road)\nTransport Amendment Act 1998 (Act No. 83, 1998))\nStatute Law Revision Act 2003 (Act No. 12, 2003)\nAssent date 18 March 2003\nCommenced 18 March 2003\nFees and Charges (Transport) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SL No. 45, 2012)\nNotified 14 December 2012\nCommenced 1 January 2013\nPenalties Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2013 (Act No. 23, 2013)\nAssent date 12 July 2013\nCommenced 28 August 2013 (Gaz G35, 28 August 2013, p 2)\nCommercial Passenger Vehicle Legislation Amendment Regulations 2017\n(SL No. 34, 2017)\nNotified 29 November 2017\nCommenced 1 December 2017 (r 2)\nTransport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (Act No. 23, 2025)\nAssent date 12 September 2025\nCommenced pts 2, 4, 5 and 6: 21 January 2026 (Gaz S5,\n19 January 2026); rem: 18 November 2025 (Gaz S69,\n17 November 2025)\n\nENDNOTES\nCommercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Tourist Vehicles) Regulations 1992 6\n3 GENERAL AMENDMENTS\nGeneral amendments of a formal nature (which are not referred to in the table\nof amendments to this reprint) are made by the Interpretation Legislation\nAmendment Act 2018 (Act No. 22 of 2018) to: rr 1, 2 and 4.\n4 LIST OF AMENDMENTS\nr 1 amd Act No. 23, 2025, s 66\nr 4 amd No. 61, 1998, r 2; No. 34, 2017, r 84\nr 6 rep No. 34, 2017, r 85\nr 8 amd Act No. 12, 2003, s 19\nr 9 rep No. 34, 2017, r 85\nr 11 rep No. 34, 2017, r 85\nr 13 rep No. 34, 2017, r 85\nr 14 amd Act No. 23, 2013, s 4\nsch sub No. 45, 2012, r 18","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument retains its core focus on regulating tourist vehicle operators and drivers, but its specifics have been altered over time. Endnotes record fee changes and a substituted Schedule (Fees and Charges (Transport) Amendment Regulations 2012) and multiple amendments and repeals of regulations (see Endnotes and List of Amendments). The Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 also updated commencement for parts of the Act. These amendments adjust administrative details (fees, some regulatory provisions) rather than expanding the class of activities regulated."},"complexity_factors":["Compact instrument with few, discrete duties and a short fee schedule (whole instrument: limited length).","Cross-references to other laws increase interpretive steps (Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991; Motor Vehicles Act 1949).","Administrative discretion: Director may approve use of a relief vehicle beyond 4 days (regulation 5(3)).","Recordkeeping and inspection obligations impose ongoing compliance costs on operators and empower inspectors to require production (regulation 4(1)–(2)).","Enforcement structure includes specific higher penalties for record offences (60 penalty units at regulation 4) alongside a general offence penalty (25 penalty units at regulation 14), creating an interpretive overlap.","Operational restrictions on drivers (follow operator instructions; passenger seating and numbers; no illegal use) create direct behavioural constraints on drivers (regulations 7, 8, 10).","Fees and endorsements charged to operators create recurring financial costs and administrative steps (regulation 12 and Schedule).","Multiple historical amendments and repeals listed in endnotes add temporal complexity for compliance and transition (Endnotes; List of Amendments)."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set basic operational rules for Northern Territory tourist vehicle services. They require operators to keep and produce records, arrange replacement vehicles if one fails (with Director approval for longer use), pay licence and endorsement fees, and require drivers to follow operator instructions, seat passengers correctly and not use vehicles for illegal purposes. Breaches attract monetary penalties."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose of regulating tourist vehicle operations in the Northern Territory. While amendments have updated fees, penalties, and removed some redundant provisions (regulations 6, 9, 11, and 13 were repealed in 2017), the core scope — record-keeping for operators, driver conduct, and vehicle breakdown protocols — has not expanded beyond the original regulatory intent."},"complexity_factors":["Only 2 defined terms in the interpretation section ('driver' and 'operator')","Short length — approximately 6 pages including endnotes","Minimal cross-referencing — only references to parent Act (Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991) and Motor Vehicles Act 1949","Simple conditional structure — mostly straightforward 'must' and 'shall not' obligations","No nested exceptions or complex definitional chains","Linear structure with only 4 Parts and 14 regulations (several of which have been repealed, leaving even fewer active provisions)","Schedule contains only a simple fee table with 2 items"],"plain_english_summary":"These are Northern Territory rules that govern **tourist vehicles** — basically, buses or coaches used to transport visitors around for sightseeing or tours.\n\n**What it does:**\nThe regulations set out basic record-keeping and safety duties for operators and drivers of tourist vehicles.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Operators** — the businesses that own or run tourist vehicles (not just the people driving them)\n- **Drivers** — the people actually driving the vehicles\n- **Passengers** — tourists and visitors being transported\n\n**Key rules:**\n- **Operators must keep records** of their vehicles, their drivers (including licence details), and details of each journey. These records must be stored safely at the business's main office and shown to inspectors when asked. Breaking this rule can cost up to 60 penalty units (a \"penalty unit\" is a set dollar amount used to calculate fines).\n- **If a vehicle breaks down**, the operator must either send a replacement vehicle or make other arrangements to get passengers to their destination. Any replacement vehicle can only be used for up to 4 days without approval from the Director (the government official in charge).\n- **Drivers must follow the operator's instructions** about where to take passengers.\n- **Drivers must ensure passengers are properly seated** — no overcrowding, and nobody can sit in areas not designed for passengers (like luggage holds or standing areas).\n- **No illegal activities** — drivers can't use tourist vehicles for criminal purposes.\n- **Fees** — it costs $550 to get or renew a tourist vehicle licence, plus $50 per endorsement (extra permissions) each year.\n- **General offences** — breaking any other rule in these regulations carries a maximum penalty of 25 penalty units.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese rules ensure tourist transport is safe, accountable, and reliable. If your tour bus breaks down in the Outback, these regulations require the company to have a backup plan. They also make sure drivers are licensed and vehicles aren't overloaded — protecting tourists and other road users."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The fourth reprint (REPC060R4) with a commencement date of 21 January 2026 strongly indicates the scope or content of these regulations has evolved from the original 1992 instrument. Multiple reprints over more than three decades typically reflect substantive amendments — potentially expanding or narrowing the categories of vehicles covered, updating safety standards, or adjusting licensing requirements — meaning the current version likely differs materially from the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Incomplete metadata makes it impossible to assess the full scope or content of the regulations","The instrument has been reprinted multiple times (Reprint No. REPC060R4), suggesting accumulated amendments that may layer complexity","Tourist vehicle regulation typically involves intersection of transport law, safety standards, and licensing frameworks","The gap between the 1992 origin date and the 2026 commencement date creates ambiguity about what version or changes are in force","Subordinate legislation (regulations) must be read alongside the parent Act, adding a layer of cross-referencing"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations govern commercial road passenger transport for tourist vehicles (tour buses, charter coaches), setting the legal framework operators and drivers must follow so tourist services can run lawfully and safely. They matter because compliance affects licences, safety standards, and business viability.\n\nNote: key metadata is missing and the shown commencement date (21 January 2026) may reflect a reprint or amendment rather than the original 1992 instrument."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992","history":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992/history","analysis":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/commercial-passenger-road-transport-tourist-vehicles-regulations-1992/documents"}}