{"id":"nsw:sl-2017-0451","name":"Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017","slug":"road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"451 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":177431,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2017-0451-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulation\n\n1 Name of Regulation\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 1)\n\n> This Regulation is the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2017-0451).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 2)\n\n> This Regulation commences on 1 September 2017.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> This Regulation replaces the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0522), which is repealed on 1 September 2017 by section 10(2) of the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 3)\n\n> > (1) Expressions used in this Regulation (or in any particular provision of this Regulation) that are defined in the Dictionary at the end of the Regulation have the meanings set out in the Dictionary.\n> \n> > (2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> For the purposes of comparison, provisions of this Regulation contain bracketed notes in headings drawing attention (“cf”) to equivalent or comparable (though not necessarily identical) provisions of—\n> \n> > (a) the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0522) (2007 reg) as in force immediately before the repeal of that Regulation by section 10(2) of the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), and\n> \n> > (b) the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 (ALVSR 2015), being national uniform legislation that is reproduced, with some modifications, in Schedule 2 to this Regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications through agents","content":"#### 4 Applications through agents\n\n4 Applications through agents\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 7)\n\n> > (1) An application under this Regulation that may be made to Transport for NSW by a person (the applicant) may be made—\n> > \n> > > (a) by the applicant personally, or\n> > \n> > > (b) on behalf of the applicant by an agent.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may refuse to grant an application that appears to Transport for NSW to be made on behalf of an applicant by an agent if the agent does not provide Transport for NSW with—\n> > \n> > > (a) evidence of the agent’s identity in a form acceptable to Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a document evidencing the authority of the agent to act as agent for the applicant.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration process","content":"# Part 2 Registration process\n\nPart 2 Registration process","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eligibility for registration","content":"## Division 1 Eligibility for registration\n\nDivision 1 Eligibility for registration","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible to be registered operators of registrable vehicles","content":"#### 5 Persons eligible to be registered operators of registrable vehicles\n\n5 Persons eligible to be registered operators of registrable vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 5)\n\n> > (1) A person is eligible to be the registered operator of a registrable vehicle if the person is—\n> > \n> > > (a) an individual who has attained the requisite age, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a corporation.\n> \n> > (2) Despite subclause (1), Transport for NSW may record in the Register that an individual is the registered operator of a registrable vehicle even though the individual has not attained the requisite age if Transport for NSW is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so. Any such individual is, for the purposes of this Regulation (including renewal of registration), taken to have been eligible to be the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause, requisite age means 16 years of age.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrable vehicles eligible to be registered","content":"#### 6 Registrable vehicles eligible to be registered\n\n6 Registrable vehicles eligible to be registered\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 6)\n\n> > (1) A registrable vehicle is eligible to be registered without conditions if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the requirements of any applicable third party insurance legislation and duty legislation are complied with in respect of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the vehicle is owned by, or is under the management of, a person who is eligible to be the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) However, Transport for NSW may refuse to register a registrable vehicle if Transport for NSW is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle has been registered in another State or Territory, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the registration in that State or Territory has been cancelled or suspended, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the reasons for the cancellation or suspension still exist.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may also refuse to register a registrable vehicle if Transport for NSW is satisfied that the vehicle, or a part of the vehicle, is subject to a recall notice under—\n> > \n> > > (a) the Australian Consumer Law, section 122, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the [Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, section 206.\n> \n> **cl 6:** Am 2019 (80), cl 3 (1); 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applications for registration","content":"## Division 2 Applications for registration\n\nDivision 2 Applications for registration","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible to be registered operators may apply for registration","content":"#### 7 Persons eligible to be registered operators may apply for registration\n\n7 Persons eligible to be registered operators may apply for registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 7(1))\n\n> A person who is eligible to be the registered operator of a registrable vehicle may apply to Transport for NSW for registration of the vehicle.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application","content":"#### 8 Form of application\n\n8 Form of application\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 8)\n\n> > (1) An application for registration of a registrable vehicle must be in a form approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may require the applicant for registration of a registrable vehicle to provide Transport for NSW information about—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identity and home address of the applicant, and\n> > \n> > > (b) an address for the service of notices, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the proposed garage address of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (d) fees, premiums, imposts and similar amounts relating to the vehicle under third party insurance legislation and duty legislation that have been paid or that are payable, and\n> > \n> > > (e) any other matter relevant to the decision whether to register the vehicle or to record the applicant in the Register as the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Section 4 of the Act defines home address, in relation to a body corporate that has a registered office in Australia, to mean the address of its registered office.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supporting evidence","content":"#### 9 Supporting evidence\n\n9 Supporting evidence\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 9)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may request an applicant for registration of a registrable vehicle to submit evidence, in a form approved by Transport for NSW, verifying—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identity of the applicant, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the means by which the vehicle came into the ownership, or under the management, of the applicant, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the proposed garage address of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (d) that the vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the acceptability of non-standard or non-complying vehicles, and\n> > \n> > > (f) any other information specified by Transport for NSW in the application form.\n> \n> > (2) In addition to the evidence that may be required under subclause (1), Transport for NSW may request an applicant for registration of a registrable vehicle that has a vehicle identifier that is the same as the vehicle identifier of a vehicle recorded on the NSW written-off light vehicles register or NSW written-off heavy vehicles register to submit any of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a valid receipt for any repairs made to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) if the vehicle was repaired using a part of another vehicle—a valid receipt for the purchase of that part, being a receipt that contains the vehicle identifier of the other vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) any other information specified by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > valid receipt means a receipt—\n> > \n> > > (a) that is an original document, and\n> > \n> > > (b) that contains the name and Australian Business Number of the relevant repairer or trader, and\n> > \n> > > (c) that is dated, and\n> > \n> > > (d) that contains any other information required by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> **cl 9:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lodgment of application, supporting evidence and payment","content":"#### 10 Lodgment of application, supporting evidence and payment\n\n10 Lodgment of application, supporting evidence and payment\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 10)\n\n> > (1) An applicant for registration of a registrable vehicle must submit to Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) the application for registration, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any supporting evidence required by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (c) payment, or evidence of payment, of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) any applicable fee for registration of the vehicle,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) any applicable fee for the issue of number-plates,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) any applicable fee for the inspection of the vehicle,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) any relevant registration charge for the vehicle,\n> > > \n> > > > (v) any applicable fees, premiums, imposts and similar amounts relating to the vehicle under third party insurance legislation and duty legislation.\n> \n> > (2) An eligible pensioner is not required to pay any applicable fee for registration of a vehicle.\n> \n> > (3) An applicant is not required to pay any applicable fee or relevant registration charge in relation to a vehicle if Transport for NSW is of the opinion that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the applicant was the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that was destroyed or rendered beyond repair as a consequence of damage caused to the vehicle by an occurrence that gave rise to an emergency, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle to which the application relates is a replacement for the damaged vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) in the circumstances of the case it would be inappropriate to require payment of the fee or charge.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > emergency has the same meaning as in the [State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-165).","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of registration","content":"#### 11 Duration of registration\n\n11 Duration of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 11)\n\n> > (1) An applicant for registration of a registrable vehicle must nominate the period for which the applicant is seeking to register the registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) If the application relates to a registrable vehicle that is not a seasonal vehicle, that period must be one of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) 3 months,\n> > \n> > > (b) 6 months,\n> > \n> > > (c) 1 year.\n> \n> > (3) Despite subclauses (1) and (2), an applicant may nominate, and Transport for NSW may approve, a different period of registration if Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) considers that it is necessary to do so to achieve a common registration expiry date for vehicles in a fleet, or\n> > \n> > > (b) otherwise considers it appropriate, in the circumstances, to do so.\n> \n> **cl 11:** Am 2018 (335), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of applications","content":"#### 12 Determination of applications\n\n12 Determination of applications\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 12)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may refuse an application for registration of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle is not eligible to be registered under clause 6, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a provision of this Regulation prevents approval of the application, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the applicant has not complied with a provision of the Act or this Regulation in relation to the registration of the vehicle (including any requirement to submit or pay any fee), or\n> > \n> > > (d) Transport for NSW reasonably believes that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the vehicle or a part of the vehicle is or may be stolen, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) information given in the application for registration is false or misleading, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) there are unpaid fines or pecuniary penalties arising out of the use of the vehicle in Australia, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the vehicle is being used for an unlawful purpose, or\n> > \n> > > (e) the applicant fails to comply with the requirements of or under a law in force in this State relating to inspection of registrable vehicles, or\n> > \n> > > (f) a court has made an order under section 598(3) of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) (or under a provision of the law of another State or Territory that substantially corresponds to that provision) in relation to the heavy vehicle for a stated period and the period has not expired.\n> > \n> > > (g) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > A vehicle cannot be registered unless Transport for NSW is satisfied that the vehicle’s garage address is in New South Wales: see section 65 of the Act.\n> \n> > (2) If Transport for NSW approves an application for registration of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must record the applicant in the Register as the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 12:** Am 2025 (125), Sch 4\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditional registration","content":"#### 13 Conditional registration\n\n13 Conditional registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 13)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may register a registrable vehicle conditionally if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle does not comply with an applicable vehicle standard for the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW considers it appropriate for some other reason to register the vehicle conditionally.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may refuse to register a registrable vehicle conditionally under subclause (1)(a) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle does not bear an operations plate or identification plate relating to the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (a1) the vehicle has not been entered on the RAV, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a certificate of approved operations has not been issued or accepted by Transport for NSW in respect of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (3) In determining the conditions to be imposed on the registration of a registrable vehicle that does not comply with an applicable vehicle standard for the vehicle, Transport for NSW must take into account the nature and extent of any failure of the vehicle to comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle and any resulting safety risk.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may, at any time, vary any conditions that it imposes on the registration of a registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (5) Transport for NSW must notify the registered operator in writing of any conditions, or any variation of the conditions, applicable to the registration of a registrable vehicle. The conditions have effect, or the variation of conditions has effect, only on the notification of the registered operator.\n> \n> **cl 13:** Am 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Division 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"The Register","content":"## Division 3 The Register\n\nDivision 3 The Register","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maintenance of the Register","content":"#### 14 Maintenance of the Register\n\n14 Maintenance of the Register\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14)\n\n> > (1) General matters to be recorded in respect of vehicle If Transport for NSW registers a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must record in the Register, in respect of the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) the name, home address and address for the service of notices of the registered operator, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the identification details of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the vehicle’s garage address, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the expiry date of the registration, and\n> > \n> > > (e) if the vehicle is conditionally registered—the conditions of registration, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the vehicle’s GVM (if applicable to the vehicle concerned), and\n> > \n> > > (g) the vehicle’s GCM (if applicable to the vehicle concerned), and\n> > \n> > > (h) in the case of a heavy vehicle—the vehicle’s nominated configuration, and\n> > \n> > > (i) the name of any insurer providing third party insurance in respect of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Section 4 of the Act defines home address, in relation to a body corporate that has a registered office in Australia, to mean the address of its registered office.\n> \n> > (2) Other matters that may be recorded Transport for NSW may record in the Register other information for—\n> > \n> > > (a) the purposes of the Act and this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the purposes of another Act, or\n> > \n> > > (c) any other purposes that Transport for NSW considers to be appropriate.\n> \n> > (3) Recording of failures to comply with production notices Transport for NSW must record details of any finding of guilt under section 243 of the Act in the Register or another register kept by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (4) Changes in description or configuration to be recorded Transport for NSW must record in the Register any change in the registrable vehicle’s description or nominated configuration that is recorded in the Register of which Transport for NSW has been notified under the Act or this Regulation unless Transport for NSW is satisfied that the description or nominated configuration is false.\n> \n> > (5) Evidence may be required to verify changes in description or configuration Transport for NSW may require evidence in a form acceptable to Transport for NSW verifying that the changes referred to in subclause (4) are correct.\n> \n> > (6) Register to record information over previous 24 months Transport for NSW must ensure that the Register contains details of all registrable vehicles that are currently registered or that have been registered within the previous 24 months.\n> \n> > (7) Requests for Register searches The registered operator of a registrable vehicle is entitled to request a search of the Register or other register kept under subclause (3), and to obtain a certificate as to any matter appearing in the Register or other register kept under subclause (3), in respect of the vehicle, on payment of any applicable fee for the search.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Personal information contained in the Register or other register kept under subclause (3) is subject to the [Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-133).\n> \n> > (8) Recording of dealing restrictions Transport for NSW may also record in the Register information for the purpose of identifying a dealing restriction with respect to a registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (9) Effect of recorded dealing restrictions If a dealing with respect to a registrable vehicle contravenes a dealing restriction recorded in the Register in respect of the vehicle, Transport for NSW may—\n> > \n> > > (a) if the dealing requires the approval of Transport for NSW—refuse to approve the dealing, and\n> > \n> > > (b) refuse to record details of the dealing in the Register, and\n> > \n> > > (c) refuse to exercise any other function of Transport for NSW in connection with that dealing.\n> \n> > (10) Definitions In this clause—\n> > \n> > dealing, in relation to a registrable vehicle, means—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registration of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the renewal of the registration of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the transfer of the registration of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > dealing restriction, in relation to a registrable vehicle, means any restriction on a dealing with respect to the vehicle that Transport for NSW has determined should apply to the vehicle.\n> \n> **cll 14:** Am 2019 (61), Sch 1.3 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration documents","content":"## Division 4 Registration documents\n\nDivision 4 Registration documents","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificates of registration","content":"#### 15 Certificates of registration\n\n15 Certificates of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 15)\n\n> Transport for NSW must, on registering a registrable vehicle, issue the registered operator of the vehicle a certificate of registration that includes the following—\n> \n> > (a) the name of the registered operator,\n> \n> > (b) the address for the service of notices on the registered operator,\n> \n> > (c) the garage address of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (d) the registration number of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (e) the make of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (f) the vehicle’s VIN or, if there is no VIN, any chassis number and engine number of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (g) the vehicle’s GVM (if applicable to the vehicle concerned),\n> \n> > (h) the vehicle’s GCM (if applicable to the vehicle concerned),\n> \n> > (i) in the case of a heavy vehicle—the applicable charging category for the vehicle for the purposes of Schedule 2 to the Act,\n> \n> > (j) in the case of a light vehicle—the applicable motor vehicle tax for the vehicle under the [Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1988](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1988-111),\n> \n> > (k) the expiry date of the registration,\n> \n> > (l) if the vehicle is conditionally registered—the conditions to which registration of the vehicle is subject,\n> \n> > (m) any other information that Transport for NSW considers appropriate.\n> \n> **cll 15:** Am 2019 (61), Sch 1.3 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 16\n\n16 (Repealed)","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement certificates of registration","content":"#### 17 Replacement certificates of registration\n\n17 Replacement certificates of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 16A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, issue a certificate of registration in respect of a registered vehicle to replace a certificate of registration already issued in respect of the vehicle (an old certificate of registration) if Transport for NSW is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the details of the vehicle’s registration recorded in the Register are different from the details on the old certificate of registration, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the old certificate of registration is damaged, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the old certificate of registration is lost, stolen or destroyed.\n> \n> > (2) On the issue of a certificate of registration to replace an old certificate of registration, the registered operator of the vehicle must (unless the old certificate of registration is lost, stolen or destroyed)—\n> > \n> > > (a) destroy the old certificate of registration, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if required to do so by notice in writing from Transport for NSW, return the old certificate of registration to Transport for NSW (or an agent nominated by Transport for NSW) before the date specified in the notice for that purpose.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 17:** Am 2018 (335), Sch 1 \\[3\\] \\[4\\].","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"Division 5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Number-plates","content":"## Division 5 Number-plates\n\nDivision 5 Number-plates","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.1 Interpretation\n\nSubdivision 1 Interpretation","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 18 Definitions\n\n18 Definitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 17)\n\n> In this Division—\n> \n> plate holder, in relation to a number-plate, means—\n> \n> > (a) in the case of a trader’s plate—the trader to whom the trader’s plate is issued, or\n> \n> > (b) in the case of a special number-plate—the person to whom the special number-plate is issued pursuant to the special number-plate arrangements referred to in clause 21, or\n> \n> > (c) in the case of any other number-plate—the registered operator of the registrable vehicle in respect of which the number-plate is issued.\n> \n> **cl 18:** Am 2018 No 23, Sch 1.5 \\[1\\]; 2019 No 1, Sch 1.18 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Division to trader’s plates","content":"#### 19 Application of Division to trader’s plates\n\n19 Application of Division to trader’s plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 18)\n\n> This Division (except Subdivisions 3 and 5) does not apply to trader’s plates.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Division 2 of Part 4 provides for the issue and use of trader’s plates.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Issue of number-plates","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.2 Issue of number-plates\n\nSubdivision 2 Issue of number-plates","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number-plates generally","content":"#### 20 Number-plates generally\n\n20 Number-plates generally\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 19)\n\n> > (1) If Transport for NSW registers a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must assign a distinguishing registration number to the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW must, on payment of any applicable fee for the issue of a vehicle number-plate or number-plates, issue—\n> > \n> > > (a) for each motor vehicle registered by Transport for NSW (other than a motor vehicle referred to in paragraph (b) or (c))—2 vehicle number-plates bearing the registration number assigned to that motor vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) for each motor bike or trailer registered by Transport for NSW—at least 1 vehicle number-plate bearing the registration number assigned to that motor bike or trailer, and\n> > \n> > > (c) for each other registrable vehicle registered by Transport for NSW—the number of vehicle number-plates that Transport for NSW considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (3) A vehicle number-plate is to conform to any specifications that Transport for NSW determines and must display the matter “NSW” or the words “New South Wales”, or any other words or matter that may be determined—\n> > \n> > > (a) by Transport for NSW with the consent of the Minister in the case of standard number-plates, or\n> > \n> > > (b) by Transport for NSW in the case of special number-plates.\n> \n> > (4) Despite subclauses (1) and (2), if Transport for NSW registers a heavy vehicle that, immediately before that registration, was registered under a corresponding law of another jurisdiction, Transport for NSW may—\n> > \n> > > (a) use the existing registration number of that vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) authorise the use of any number-plates already issued under that corresponding law in respect of the heavy vehicle.\n> \n> > (5) If Transport for NSW authorises the use of number-plates under subclause (4)(b), the number-plates are taken to have been issued under this Regulation.\n> \n> > (6) Subclause (3) does not apply in respect of a heavy vehicle number-plate. However, a heavy vehicle number-plate must conform to any specifications that Transport for NSW determines.\n> \n> **cl 20:** Am 2018 No 23, Sch 1.5 \\[2\\]; 2019 No 1, Sch 1.18 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special number-plates","content":"#### 21 Special number-plates\n\n21 Special number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 20)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may issue special number-plates to a person pursuant to arrangements determined by Transport for NSW (referred to in this Division as the special number-plate arrangements).\n> \n> > (2) Special number-plates may be issued to a person for a motor vehicle registered by Transport for NSW (to display the distinguishing registration number assigned to the vehicle) or independently of vehicle registration. Special number-plates issued independently of vehicle registration must be kept in the possession of Transport for NSW, unless Transport for NSW otherwise determines in a particular case or class of cases.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may set the fees, charges and consideration to be paid for or in connection with the issue of special number-plates and other services provided by Transport for NSW in connection with the issue of special number-plates. However, any such fee, charge or consideration cannot be set in relation to a matter for which a fee is prescribed by Schedule 3.\n> \n> > (4) The special number-plate arrangements can include provision for the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the terms and conditions under which special number-plates are issued and the rights and obligations of plate holders in respect of special number-plates,\n> > \n> > > (b) the arrangements under which special number-plates issued independently of vehicle registration are to be held in the possession of Transport for NSW (including requirements for the payment of additional fees and charges in connection with that service),\n> > \n> > > (c) providing for the consideration to be paid for or in connection with the issue of a special number-plate to be determined by auction, tender or other competitive process,\n> > \n> > > (d) the issue of replica or souvenir versions of special number-plates,\n> > \n> > > (e) requiring an agreement to be entered into for the issue of special number-plates (being an agreement between Transport for NSW and a person for or in connection with the issue to the person of special number-plates).\n> \n> > (5) The required agreement for the issue of special number-plates can include provision for the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the terms and conditions under which the special number-plates are issued and the rights and obligations of the plate holder in respect of special number-plates,\n> > \n> > > (b) requiring payment of the fees, charges and consideration that are payable under the special number-plate arrangements for or in connection with the issue of special number-plates,\n> > \n> > > (c) any other matters in connection with special number-plates that Transport for NSW considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (6) The requirements of the special number-plate arrangements are in addition to the other requirements of this Division relating to the issue of number-plates.\n> \n> > (7) In this clause, issue a number-plate includes allocate, set aside, reserve, transfer and replace a number-plate.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Auxiliary number-plates","content":"#### 22 Auxiliary number-plates\n\n22 Auxiliary number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cll 21 and 21A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, issue an auxiliary number-plate (in addition to any vehicle number-plates) bearing the registration number assigned to the motor vehicle for which it is issued.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Clause 20 requires Transport for NSW to assign a distinguishing registration number to any motor vehicle that is registered (conditionally or otherwise) by Transport for NSW. See clause 13 for conditional registration.\n> \n> > (2) An auxiliary number-plate cannot be issued for a motor bike or motor trike.\n> \n> > (3) An auxiliary number-plate is to conform to any specifications that Transport for NSW determines and must display the matter “NSW” or the words “New South Wales”, and any other words or matter that may be determined—\n> > \n> > > (a) by Transport for NSW with the consent of the Minister in the case of an auxiliary number-plate that is a standard number-plate, or\n> > \n> > > (b) by Transport for NSW in the case of an auxiliary number-plate that is a special number-plate.\n> \n> > (3A) Subclause (3) does not apply in respect of an auxiliary number-plate that is issued in addition to a heavy vehicle number-plate. However, an auxiliary number-plate that is issued in addition to a heavy vehicle number-plate must conform to any specifications that Transport for NSW determines.\n> \n> > (4) An auxiliary number-plate must not be displayed unless the rear number-plate of the motor vehicle for which it is issued is obscured by—\n> > \n> > > (a) an apparatus attached to the motor vehicle for use in transporting a bicycle, personal mobility device or motor bike, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a trailer or caravan being towed by the motor vehicle, but only if the number-plate of the trailer or caravan is obstructed by an apparatus attached to the trailer or caravan for use in transporting a bicycle or personal mobility device, or\n> > \n> > > (c) an implement, a vehicle exempt from registration, or an unregistered registrable vehicle, being towed by the motor vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (d) a trailer being towed by the motor vehicle for the conveyance of a boat, but only if the number-plate of the trailer is obscured by the boat.\n> \n> **cl 22:** Am 2018 No 23, Sch 1.5 \\[3\\].","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"TfNSW may alter distinguishing number of registration","content":"#### 23 TfNSW may alter distinguishing number of registration\n\n23 TfNSW may alter distinguishing number of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 22)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may at any time alter the distinguishing number of the registration of a registrable vehicle or of a number-plate allocated, reserved or set aside by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) Without limiting subclause (1), Transport for NSW may alter the distinguishing number of a registrable vehicle if Transport for NSW considers that—\n> > \n> > > (a) there is an error of any kind in the vehicle number-plate issued for the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) there has been an error of any kind in the issuing of a vehicle number-plate for the vehicle.\n> \n> > (3) On or before altering the distinguishing number of the registration of a registrable vehicle under this clause, Transport for NSW must give notice in writing to the registered operator of the vehicle requiring the registered operator to return to Transport for NSW, within the period specified in the notice, any number-plate issued in respect of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (4) The registered operator must comply with the notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) On receipt of a number-plate returned in accordance with the requirements of a notice given under this clause, Transport for NSW is to issue to the registered operator of the registrable vehicle concerned a replacement number-plate bearing the distinguishing number, as altered, of the registration of the vehicle for each number-plate that is returned.\n> \n> > (6) This clause extends to a number-plate issued under a corresponding law of another jurisdiction in connection with the registration of a heavy vehicle if, at the time of the notice, the heavy vehicle is registered in this State.\n> \n> **cl 23:** Am 2018 No 23, Sch 1.5 \\[4\\]; 2019 No 1, Sch 1.18 \\[3\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\].","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"TfNSW may alter number-plate design","content":"#### 24 TfNSW may alter number-plate design\n\n24 TfNSW may alter number-plate design\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 22A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may at any time alter the design of a number-plate issued by Transport for NSW. The design of a number-plate includes the colour, layout, style and other characteristics of the appearance of a number-plate.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may give notice in writing to the registered operator of a vehicle requiring the registered operator to return to Transport for NSW, within the period specified in the notice, any number-plate issued in respect of the vehicle that Transport for NSW has decided to alter the design of.\n> \n> > (3) The registered operator must comply with the notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW alters the design of a number-plate by issuing a replacement number-plate with the altered design.\n> \n> > (5) In this clause, issue a number-plate includes allocate, set aside and reserve a number-plate.\n> \n> **cl 24:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\].","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Use of number-plates","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.3 Use of number-plates\n\nSubdivision 3 Use of number-plates","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Display of number-plates","content":"#### 25 Display of number-plates\n\n25 Display of number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 61)\n\n> > (1) The vehicle number-plate issued by Transport for NSW for a vehicle must be permanently affixed to the vehicle so that (assuming the vehicle to be on level ground)—\n> > \n> > > (a) the number-plate is at all times—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) in an upright position that is substantially parallel to the vehicle’s axles, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) not more than 1.3 metres above ground level, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the number-plate is not obscured, defaced or otherwise illegible, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the numbers on the number-plate are clearly visible from any point that is—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) up to 20 metres from the number-plate, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) within an arc of 45 degrees from the surface of the number-plate above or to either side of the vehicle, as shown in figures 1 and 2 of Diagram 1 (in relation to heavy vehicles) and figures 1 and 2 of Diagram 2 (in relation to light vehicles), and\n> > \n> > > (d) any cover on the number-plate—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent the successful operation of a device approved for use under a law relating to the detection of traffic offences, and\n> > \n> > > (e) in the case of a motor vehicle other than a motor bike—1 number-plate is affixed to the front of the vehicle and another to its rear, and\n> > \n> > > (f) in the case of a motor bike or trailer—at least 1 number-plate is affixed to its rear, and\n> > \n> > > (g) in the case of a motor vehicle for which number-plates of different sizes are issued—the larger of the number-plates is affixed to the rear of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Diagram 1—Heavy vehicles\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g1.gif)\n> > \n> > Diagram 2—Light vehicles\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g2.gif)\n> \n> > (2) Subclause (1)(a) does not apply to a vehicle number-plate of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) due to the construction of the vehicle it is not practicable to comply with that paragraph, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the number-plate is affixed in a manner that complies so far as practicable with that paragraph.\n> \n> > (3) Subclause (1)(b) does not apply to the rear vehicle number-plate of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the rear number-plate of the registrable vehicle is obscured by a vehicle that is being towed by the registrable vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the towed vehicle displays a rear number-plate in accordance with subclause (1) or, when the towed vehicle is not required to display a rear number-plate, the registration number of the registrable vehicle is displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle in a manner that complies so far as is practicable with subclause (1).\n> \n> > (4) Subclause (1)(b) and (c) do not apply to the rear vehicle number-plate of a motor vehicle if an auxiliary number-plate issued for the motor vehicle is displayed, in accordance with clause 22(4), at the rear of the vehicle in a manner that complies (as far as is practicable) with subclause (1)(a)–(d).\n> \n> > (5) This clause does not apply to a tow truck that is towing a motor vehicle and displaying a number-plate issued under the [Tow Truck Industry Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-111) in accordance with the requirements imposed under that Act.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > If the number-plate of a tow truck is likely to be obscured by a motor vehicle that is to be towed by the tow truck, the [Tow Truck Industry Regulation 2020](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0288), clause 79 requires that the driver of the tow truck display the number-plate at the rear of the towed vehicle or in such other manner that the number-plate remains clearly visible.\n> \n> > (6) Transport for NSW may exempt any particular vehicle or class of vehicle from the requirements of this clause.\n> \n> > (7) An exemption may be granted subject to conditions.\n> \n> > (8) Transport for NSW may amend or revoke an exemption or a condition made or imposed in accordance with subclause (6) or (7).","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reservation, transfer and replacement of number-plates","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.4 Reservation, transfer and replacement of number-plates\n\nSubdivision 4 Reservation, transfer and replacement of number-plates","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reservation of number-plates","content":"#### 26 Reservation of number-plates\n\n26 Reservation of number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 23)\n\n> Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, reserve a number-plate (or the distinguishing number for a number-plate).","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of number-plates","content":"#### 27 Transfer of number-plates\n\n27 Transfer of number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 24)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, transfer number-plates from one vehicle to another.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, transfer the reservation of a number-plate (or the distinguishing number for a number-plate).","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement of surrendered number-plates","content":"#### 28 Replacement of surrendered number-plates\n\n28 Replacement of surrendered number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 25)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, issue a number-plate to replace an existing number-plate.\n> \n> > (2) The content and style of a replacement number-plate may be the same as or different from the content and style of the existing number-plate.\n> \n> > (3) If a replacement number-plate is issued for a registrable vehicle before an existing number-plate for the vehicle is surrendered, the registered operator of the vehicle must surrender any existing number-plate to Transport for NSW within 14 days after the replacement number-plate is issued.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Damaged, destroyed or missing number-plates","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.5 Damaged, destroyed or missing number-plates\n\nSubdivision 5 Damaged, destroyed or missing number-plates","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Damaged number-plates","content":"#### 29 Damaged number-plates\n\n29 Damaged number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 26)\n\n> > (1) The plate holder of a number-plate that has become damaged must surrender the damaged number-plate to Transport for NSW as soon as reasonably practicable for replacement under clause 28.\n> \n> > (2) The plate holder must at the same time surrender any other number-plate with the same distinguishing number, unless Transport for NSW otherwise approves in a particular case.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lost, stolen or destroyed number-plates","content":"#### 30 Lost, stolen or destroyed number-plates\n\n30 Lost, stolen or destroyed number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 27)\n\n> > (1) If any vehicle number-plate is lost, stolen or destroyed, a plate holder must, as soon as is practicable after discovering the loss, theft or destruction—\n> > \n> > > (a) notify Transport for NSW in writing of the loss, theft or destruction, and\n> > \n> > > (b) deliver to Transport for NSW any other number-plate with the same number unless it too is lost, stolen or destroyed.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) If an auxiliary number-plate is lost, stolen or destroyed, the plate holder must, as soon as practicable after discovering the loss, theft or destruction, notify Transport for NSW in writing accordingly.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may request any such plate holder—\n> > \n> > > (a) to forward evidence, in a form acceptable to Transport for NSW, verifying the loss, theft or destruction of the number-plate and stating the circumstances connected with it, and\n> > \n> > > (b) if a vehicle number-plate is lost, stolen or destroyed—to pay any applicable fee for replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed number-plate.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may issue a new number-plate under clause 28 to replace a number-plate that is lost, stolen or destroyed.\n> \n> > (5) When Transport for NSW issues a new number-plate to replace a number-plate that is lost, stolen or destroyed, the new number plate must—\n> > \n> > > (a) in the case of a vehicle number-plate—have a distinguishing number that is different from that of the number-plate it replaces, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of an auxiliary number-plate—have the same number as the number-plate it replaces,\n> > \n> > unless Transport for NSW otherwise approves in a particular case.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recovery of lost or stolen number-plates","content":"#### 31 Recovery of lost or stolen number-plates\n\n31 Recovery of lost or stolen number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 28)\n\n> A person who recovers a lost or stolen number-plate must, as soon as practicable after recovering the number-plate—\n> \n> > (a) notify Transport for NSW of the recovery, and\n> \n> > (b) deliver to Transport for NSW the recovered number-plate (unless otherwise directed by Transport for NSW).\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5-sdiv.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"General","content":"### pt.2-div.5-sdiv.6 General\n\nSubdivision 6 General","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of number-plates","content":"#### 32 Return of number-plates\n\n32 Return of number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 28A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing to a person who has possession of a number-plate issued by Transport for NSW, require the person to return the number-plate to Transport for NSW within the period specified in the notice.\n> \n> > (2) The person must comply with the notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special number-plate concession arrangements","content":"#### 33 Special number-plate concession arrangements\n\n33 Special number-plate concession arrangements\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 28B)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may use operational information, or release operational information to the special number-plate concessionaire, to facilitate the operation of the special number-plate concession concerned or any subsidiary arrangement.\n> \n> > (2) A person who obtains operational information in the course of exercising functions under a special number-plate concession or a subsidiary arrangement must not make a record of or disclose the information except—\n> > \n> > > (a) in the exercise of the person’s functions under or for the purposes of the special number-plate concession, or\n> > \n> > > (b) with other lawful authority.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may delegate any function of Transport for NSW under this Division (except this power of delegation) to a special number-plate concessionaire.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > operational information means any information obtained by Transport for NSW in the exercise of any function of Transport for NSW, including—\n> > \n> > > (a) information in any register kept by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b) information that is of a personal nature or that has commercial sensitivity.\n> > \n> > special number-plate concession means a commercial arrangement entered into by Transport for NSW for the provision of marketing and other services to Transport for NSW in connection with the issue of special number-plates.\n> > \n> > special number-plate concessionaire means a person with whom Transport for NSW enters into a special number-plate concession.\n> > \n> > subsidiary arrangement means a commercial arrangement entered into by the special number-plate concessionaire in connection with a special number-plate concession.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Possession of number-plates","content":"#### 34 Possession of number-plates\n\n34 Possession of number-plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 28C)\n\n> > (1) A person is guilty of an offence if the person is in possession, without lawful excuse, of number-plates issued by or under the law of New South Wales or any other State or Territory.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person is guilty of an offence if the person is in possession, without lawful excuse, of number-plates that were not issued by or under the law of New South Wales or any other State or Territory but that could be mistaken for, or resemble, number-plates so issued.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"Division 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"## Division 6 Renewal of registration\n\nDivision 6 Renewal of registration","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices of renewal of registration","content":"#### 35 Notices of renewal of registration\n\n35 Notices of renewal of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 29)\n\n> > (1) A notice of renewal of registration is a notice addressed to the registered operator of a registrable vehicle stating that, if the vehicle’s existing registration is not renewed on or before a specified date, the registration will expire.\n> \n> > (2) If Transport for NSW fails to send a notice of renewal, that failure does not affect—\n> > \n> > > (a) the expiry of the vehicle’s existing registration, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the obligation of the registered operator to renew the registration of the vehicle if the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road or road related area after the expiry of the vehicle’s existing registration.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"#### 36 Renewal of registration\n\n36 Renewal of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 30)\n\n> > (1) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle may apply for renewal of the registration of the vehicle by submitting to Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) an application for renewal of registration in the form approved by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the amount of the relevant registration charge for the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the applicable fee for renewal of registration for the relevant period, and\n> > \n> > > (d) payment, or evidence of payment, of any applicable third party insurance premium required by third party insurance legislation in respect of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) However, Transport for NSW may renew the registration of a vehicle if the registered operator is an eligible pensioner (who is not liable to pay any relevant registration charge for the vehicle), without the need for any application.\n> \n> > (3) The registration of a registrable vehicle may be renewed—\n> > \n> > > (a) not more than 3 months after the expiry of registration of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a seasonal vehicle—not more than 12 months after the expiry of registration of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (4) The expiry date of a renewed period of registration must be calculated as if the renewal had commenced—\n> > \n> > > (a) on the day after the day recorded in the register as the expiry date of the period of the registration being renewed, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a seasonal vehicle—on the first day of the nominated period.\n> \n> > (5) Subclauses (3) and (4) do not have the effect of retrospectively registering a registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (6) Transport for NSW may refuse to renew the registration of a registrable vehicle only if the circumstances are such that if an initial application for registration of the vehicle were being made Transport for NSW would refuse the application under clause 12(1).\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The registration of a vehicle cannot be renewed unless Transport for NSW is satisfied that the vehicle’s garage address is in New South Wales: see section 65 of the Act.\n> \n> > (7) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing, require the registered operator of a registrable vehicle to return the number-plates of the vehicle to Transport for NSW within the period specified in the notice if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the period during which the registration of a registrable vehicle may be renewed expires, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the registration of the vehicle is not renewed.\n> \n> > (8) The registered operator must comply with the notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty (subclause (8)): 20 penalty units.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Alteration of registration status","content":"# Part 3 Alteration of registration status\n\nPart 3 Alteration of registration status","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations of registered operators","content":"#### 37 Obligations of registered operators\n\n37 Obligations of registered operators\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 31)\n\n> > (1) The registered operator of a registered vehicle must notify Transport for NSW, in a form approved by Transport for NSW, not more than 14 days after a change in—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle’s garage address, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the registered operator’s name, home address or address for service of notices.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Section 4 of the Act defines home address, in relation to a body corporate that has a registered office in Australia, to mean the address of its registered office.\n> \n> > (2) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (3) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle must notify Transport for NSW of any change to the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) that affects the accuracy of its description on the certificate of registration for the vehicle in accordance with clause 15(e)–(h), or\n> > \n> > > (b) that would cause the operator to incur liability for an additional charge under Schedule 2 to the Act or under the [Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1988](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1988-111).\n> \n> > (4) The registered operator must ensure that a vehicle subject to such a change is not used until after—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW has been notified in accordance with subclause (3), and\n> > \n> > > (b) any additional fee or charge attributable to the change has been paid.\n> \n> > (5) However, the registered operator of a registrable vehicle is not required to notify Transport for NSW of any change that affects the accuracy of the vehicle’s description on the certificate of registration for the vehicle if the operator has already provided that information under clause 11 of Schedule 2 to the Act.\n> \n> > (6) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle must present the vehicle for inspection or testing in accordance with reasonable notice in writing served on the operator by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (7) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle must provide any information reasonably required by Transport for NSW to demonstrate that the garage address recorded in the Register is the vehicle’s actual garage address.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 37:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations of disposers: application for transfer of registration and notification to TfNSW","content":"#### 38 Obligations of disposers: application for transfer of registration and notification to TfNSW\n\n38 Obligations of disposers: application for transfer of registration and notification to TfNSW\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 33)\n\n> > (1) A person, or the agent of a person, who disposes of a registered registrable vehicle must, immediately after disposing of the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) complete an application for transfer of registration as disposer in the form approved for that purpose by Transport for NSW and sign it, and\n> > \n> > > (b) give the completed form to the acquirer.\n> \n> > (2) If the person or agent is a motor dealer, the person or agent must also, immediately after disposing of the vehicle, notify Transport for NSW of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the full names and addresses of the following persons—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) if the motor dealer is an agent for another person—the person on whose behalf the vehicle has been disposed of,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the person who has acquired the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the date of the disposal,\n> > \n> > > (c) the registration number of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (3) This clause does not apply to the passing of possession of a registrable vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) under any hiring (not being a hiring under a hire-purchase agreement) or under any lending (not being a lending under a lease agreement) of a registrable vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to an agent for the purposes of sale or disposal, or\n> > \n> > > (c) to a bailee for the purpose of alteration, repair, renovation, garaging, storing or any other similar purpose not involving the use of the vehicle for the benefit of the bailee, or\n> > \n> > > (d) in accordance with an order of a court in Australia or with any other legal process.\n> \n> **cl 38:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\].","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations of acquirers","content":"#### 39 Obligations of acquirers\n\n39 Obligations of acquirers\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 34)\n\n> > (1) A person, or the agent of a person, who acquires a registered registrable vehicle must, within 14 days after acquiring the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) apply to Transport for NSW, in the form approved by Transport for NSW, to transfer the registration of the vehicle to the acquirer, and\n> > \n> > > (b) pay the applicable fee for transfer of the registration of the vehicle and any duty payable under applicable duty legislation, and\n> > \n> > > (c) if the vehicle is acquired in accordance with an order of a court in Australia or with any other legal process, provide Transport for NSW with evidence of the court order or process.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) If the applicable fee referred to in subclause (1) includes an additional amount payable by reason of the making of the application after a date or period, Transport for NSW may in a particular case exempt an applicant from liability to pay that additional amount if Transport for NSW is satisfied there is sufficient cause for doing so.\n> \n> > (3) A person, or the agent of a person, who acquires a registered registrable vehicle is not required to pay the applicable fee referred to in subclause (1) if the person is any of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a veteran to whom section 22, 23 or 24 of the [Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth applies,\n> > \n> > > (b) a member or former member (within the meaning of the [Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth) who suffers from an impairment assessed under that Act to constitute at least 50 impairment points, and who is eligible for, in receipt of, or has at any time received compensation or a special rate disability pension under that Act.\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply to the passing of possession of a registrable vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) under any hiring (not being a hiring under a hire-purchase agreement) or under any lending (not being a lending under a lease agreement) of a registrable vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to an agent for the purposes of sale or disposal, or\n> > \n> > > (c) to a bailee for the purpose of alteration, repair, renovation, garaging, storing or any other similar purpose not involving the use of the vehicle for the benefit of the bailee.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repossession and restoration","content":"#### 40 Repossession and restoration\n\n40 Repossession and restoration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 35)\n\n> > (1) The holder of a security interest in a registered registrable vehicle must notify Transport for NSW, and apply for transfer of the vehicle, not more than 14 days after—\n> > \n> > > (a) taking possession of the vehicle from the registered operator of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) returning possession of the vehicle to the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) The notification and application must be in a form approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) The application must be accompanied by the applicable fee for transfer of registration of the vehicle.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW","content":"#### 41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW\n\n41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 36)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registrable vehicle is the subject of a vehicle defect notice that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) prohibits the use of the vehicle or imposes conditions on the use of the vehicle, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) has not been cleared in accordance with this Regulation or the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a), or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle is registered on condition that it not be transferred, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the requirements of this Regulation relating to transfer of registration have not been complied with, or\n> > \n> > > (d) Transport for NSW reasonably believes that the ownership, possession, control or description of the registrable vehicle (or of any part of the registrable vehicle) is uncertain, or\n> > \n> > > (e) the person disposing of, or the person acquiring, the registrable vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of a law relating to inspection of registrable vehicles, or\n> > \n> > > (f) Transport for NSW would refuse an application to register the vehicle under this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (g) Transport for NSW has sought further information or supporting evidence in relation to the transfer and the information or evidence has not been furnished to Transport for NSW, or\n> > \n> > > (h) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (i) Transport for NSW is satisfied that the effective management of the vehicle has not changed.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle for which any special number-plate has been issued unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registration number has been altered in accordance with this Regulation, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any number-plate issued for the vehicle has been surrendered to Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW must refuse to register a transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if an order of a court in Australia prohibits the transfer of registration of the vehicle, and Transport for NSW has been notified of the order.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may register the transfer of a registrable vehicle, despite the failure of one of the parties to the transfer to meet a requirement of this Regulation relating to the transfer of registrable vehicles, if Transport for NSW considers it appropriate to do so in the circumstances.\n> \n> > (5) If Transport for NSW is advised by the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that the vehicle has been disposed of, Transport for NSW may make an entry in the Register to that effect pending the receipt of the application for transfer.\n> \n> > (6) If Transport for NSW registers a transfer of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must issue a new certificate of registration or issue a form of transfer of registration to the person acquiring the vehicle.\n> \n> > (7) Transport for NSW may, subject to any condition that it thinks fit, exempt any person or class of persons from all or any provisions of this Division (other than this subclause).\n> \n> **cl 41:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[3\\]; 2025 (125), Sch 4\\[3\\].","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer on death of registered operator","content":"#### 42 Transfer on death of registered operator\n\n42 Transfer on death of registered operator\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 37)\n\n> > (1) On notification of the death of the registered operator of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW may transfer the registration to any person who applies to Transport for NSW for the transfer if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person proves to the satisfaction of Transport for NSW that the person is reasonably entitled to the transfer, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any applicable fee in respect of the transfer is paid.\n> \n> > (2) A transfer may be cancelled by Transport for NSW if, during the currency of the registration, any person produces probate of the will or letters of administration granted to the person for the estate of the deceased and applies, pursuant to the will or letters of administration, to have the registration transferred to a person other than the person to whom the registrable vehicle has been transferred under subclause (1).\n> \n> > (3) A person to whom the registration has been transferred under subclause (1) must, in the event of the transfer being cancelled, immediately deliver the certificate of registration to Transport for NSW on being requested to do so.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty (subclause (3)): 20 penalty units.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expiry of registration","content":"#### 43 Expiry of registration\n\n43 Expiry of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 39)\n\n> > (1) The registration of a registrable vehicle expires at the end of the day recorded in the Register as the vehicle’s registration expiry date.\n> \n> > (2) A renewal of a registration takes effect—\n> > \n> > > (a) from the expiry of the registration, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if reissued by Transport for NSW to take effect from an earlier day—from that day.\n> \n> > (3) If the registration of a registrable vehicle expires, Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing to the registered operator, require the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number-plates to Transport for NSW (or an agent nominated by Transport for NSW) within the period specified in the notice.\n> \n> > (4) The registered operator must comply with the notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty (subclause (4)): 20 penalty units.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Surrender of registration by registered operator","content":"#### 44 Surrender of registration by registered operator\n\n44 Surrender of registration by registered operator\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 40)\n\n> > (1) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle may apply to Transport for NSW to surrender the registration of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW must approve an application for the surrender of the registration of a registrable vehicle unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registered operator of the vehicle has failed to meet the requirements of this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW is taking action to suspend or cancel the registration.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Division 1 of Part 8 provides for the refund of fees in the case of a surrender or cancellation of registration.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suspension or cancellation of registration by TfNSW","content":"#### 45 Suspension or cancellation of registration by TfNSW\n\n45 Suspension or cancellation of registration by TfNSW\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 41)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may suspend or cancel the registration of a registrable vehicle in accordance with this Division if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a vehicle defect notice relating to the vehicle has not been complied with and the date for compliance specified in the notice has expired, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (c) any amounts payable in relation to the vehicle under duty legislation, the Act or this Regulation have not been paid, or\n> > \n> > > (d) the vehicle ceases to be an insured motor vehicle within the meaning of the [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010), or\n> > > \n> > > Note.\n> > > \n> > > The [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010), section 2.8 requires TfNSW to comply with a request by a licensed insurer to suspend or cancel the registration of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances.\n> > \n> > > (e) a payment in a form other than cash submitted to Transport for NSW as payment of a relevant registration charge or fees or duty is dishonoured, or\n> > \n> > > (f) a penalty imposed on the registered operator of the vehicle in respect of the operation of the vehicle is unpaid and no court order for the payment of a penalty by instalments has been made, or\n> > \n> > > (g) the registered operator of the vehicle has not complied with a court order for the payment by instalments of a penalty imposed on the registered operator in respect of the operation of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (h) the vehicle has been destroyed or damaged beyond repair, or\n> > \n> > > (i) Transport for NSW reasonably believes that the ownership, possession, control or description of the registrable vehicle (or of any part of the registrable vehicle) as recorded in the Register is uncertain, or\n> > \n> > > (j) Transport for NSW has approved an application to surrender registration of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (k) any tax on the vehicle under the provisions of any Act is due and unpaid, or\n> > \n> > > (l) Transport for NSW is satisfied that the registration has been issued erroneously, or\n> > \n> > > (m) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (m1) Transport for NSW is satisfied the vehicle has been used contrary to a condition of the vehicle’s registration imposed under clause 13, or\n> > \n> > > (n) the registered operator of the vehicle has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under this Regulation to return or surrender a number-plate for the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (o) the vehicle, or a part of the vehicle, is subject to a recall notice under—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the Australian Consumer Law, section 122, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the [Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, section 206.\n> \n> > (1A) Transport for NSW must, at the end of the period of 14 days after a TfNSW offensive advertising notice under clause 48C has been given to the registered operator of a registrable vehicle, cancel the registration of the vehicle in accordance with this Division, unless Ad Standards has given written notice of the withdrawal of the relevant advertising code breach notice before the expiry of the 14-day period.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may suspend the registration of a registrable vehicle for a period not exceeding 3 months if Transport for NSW is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the registered operator of the vehicle has failed to use or manage the vehicle so as to effectively prevent repeated violations of the traffic law (whether by the registered operator or by another person authorised to use the vehicle).\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may suspend the registration of a registrable vehicle if it appears to Transport for NSW that the registered operator of the vehicle (being a corporation) has committed an offence under section 188(1) of the Act.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may suspend the registration of a heavy vehicle for a period not exceeding 3 months if 3 or more M5 East Tunnel vehicle emission offences involving the vehicle are committed.\n> \n> > (5) An M5 East Tunnel vehicle emission offence is an offence under clause 16(1) of the [Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2010-0428) in relation to the emission of excessive air impurities by a heavy vehicle being used in the M5 East Tunnel.\n> \n> > (6) An M5 East Tunnel vehicle emission offence is committed if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a court convicts a person of the offence (whether or not it imposes any penalty), or\n> > \n> > > (b) an amount is paid under a penalty notice in respect of the offence, or\n> > \n> > > (c) a penalty notice enforcement order under the [Fines Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-099) is made against a person in respect of the offence.\n> \n> > (7) Clause 47 does not apply to a decision to suspend registration under subclause (2), (3) or (4). However, before suspending the registration of a vehicle under any of those subclauses, Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) must give the registered operator of the vehicle notice in writing of the matters referred to in clause 47(1)(a) and (b) and the period of suspension, and\n> > \n> > > (b) may follow such other procedures prescribed by clause 47 or any other procedures that it considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (8) In this clause, traffic law means—\n> > \n> > > (a) a provision of Chapter 4 of the Act or this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) any other provision of the road transport legislation.\n> \n> **cl 45:** Am 2019 (80), cl 3 (2); 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\] \\[4\\]; 2020 No 33, Sch 2.6; 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[3\\]; 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[3\\]; 2023 No 7, Sch 2.44; 2025 (125), Sch 4\\[4\\].","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suspension of registration for dimension requirement offence","content":"#### 46 Suspension of registration for dimension requirement offence\n\n46 Suspension of registration for dimension requirement offence\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 41A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may suspend the registration of a heavy vehicle for a period not exceeding 6 months if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a dimension requirement offence involving the vehicle has been committed and one of the following applies—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) a court has convicted a person of the offence (whether or not it has imposed any penalty),\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) an amount has been paid under a penalty notice for the offence,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) a penalty notice enforcement order under the [Fines Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-099) has been made against a person for the offence, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW is satisfied that a dimension requirement offence involving the vehicle has been committed and the vehicle—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) caused damage to road infrastructure, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) was involved in an accident, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) caused a danger or obstruction to traffic, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) caused an adverse effect on public amenity.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > A decision of Transport for NSW to suspend the registration of a heavy vehicle under this subclause is an appealable decision in respect of which a person affected has a right of appeal to the Local Court. See sections 266 and 267 of the Act.\n> \n> > (2) A dimension requirement offence is—\n> > \n> > > (a) an offence against rule 102, 103, 104 or 106(2) of the [Road Rules 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2014-0758), or\n> > \n> > > (b) an offence against section 96, 102 or 129 of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a).\n> \n> > (3) Clause 47 does not apply to a decision to suspend registration under subclause (1). However, before suspending the registration of a heavy vehicle under that subclause, Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) must give the registered operator of the vehicle notice in writing of the matters referred to in clause 47(1)(a) and (b) and the period of suspension, and\n> > \n> > > (b) may follow any other procedures prescribed by clause 47 or any other procedures that it considers appropriate.\n> \n> **cl 46:** Am 2022 (758), Sch 1.4; 2025 (125), Sch 4\\[5\\].","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedures for suspension and cancellation of registration","content":"#### 47 Procedures for suspension and cancellation of registration\n\n47 Procedures for suspension and cancellation of registration\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 42)\n\n> > (1) If Transport for NSW decides to suspend the registration of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must give the registered operator notice in writing of—\n> > \n> > > (a) the reasons for the suspension, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the date on which the registration is to be suspended, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the action to be taken by the registered operator in order to avoid the suspension or to have the suspension removed.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW must not cancel the registration of a registrable vehicle unless Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) has suspended the registration and believes that a reason for the suspension still exists, and\n> > \n> > > (b) has served notice on the registered operator that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) advises the registered operator that Transport for NSW has decided to cancel the registration of the vehicle and gives the reasons for the decision, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) specifies requirements that must be met if the cancellation is to be avoided, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) states that, if those requirements are not met within 14 days after the date specified in the notice for that purpose, the cancellation will then take effect, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) if there is a right under Part 7.8 of the Act to appeal against the decision—advises the registered operator of the right of appeal.\n> \n> > (3) Subclause (2) does not apply—\n> > \n> > > (a) in the case of a cancellation following a surrender of registration by the registered operator under this Division, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if Transport for NSW is directed to cancel the registration by the Commissioner of Fines Administration under the [Fines Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-099), or\n> > \n> > > (c) if Transport for NSW is required to cancel the registration by virtue of section 84 or 104C of the Act, or\n> > \n> > > (d) if Transport for NSW is required to cancel the registration under clause 45(1A).\n> \n> > (4) If the requirements stated in the notice referred to in subclause (2) are not met within the period specified in the notice, the registration of the vehicle is cancelled at the end of that period.\n> \n> > (5) If the registration of a vehicle is cancelled, the registered operator must return any number-plates issued in respect of the registration to Transport for NSW (or an agent nominated by Transport for NSW) within 14 days after the registration is cancelled.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5A) Subclause (5) does not apply to a number-plate issued by Transport for NSW in respect of a heavy vehicle that becomes the property of an authority of another jurisdiction because of the operation of section 67A of the Act.\n> \n> > (6) On cancelling the registration of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW may require the registered operator of the vehicle to pay the applicable fee for the cancellation.\n> \n> **cl 47:** Am 2018 (335), Sch 1 \\[5\\]; 2019 No 1, Sch 1.18 \\[4\\]; 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation or suspension of registration by court under Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) or corresponding law","content":"#### 48 Cancellation or suspension of registration by court under Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) or corresponding law\n\n48 Cancellation or suspension of registration by court under [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) or corresponding law\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 42A)\n\n> > (1) The registration of a heavy vehicle under this Regulation is cancelled or suspended in accordance with an order made by a court under section 598(2) of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) (or under a provision of the law of another State or Territory that substantially corresponds to that provision) in relation to the heavy vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW is to take all appropriate steps to give effect to the order.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Offensive advertising","content":"## Division 4A Offensive advertising\n\nDivision 4A Offensive advertising\n\n**pt 3, div 4A:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"48A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 48A Definitions\n\n48A Definitions\n\n> > In this Division—\n> > \n> > Ad Standards means Australian Association of National Advertisers (ACN 003 179 673).\n> > \n> > Ad Standards Community Panel means the Panel, formerly known as the Advertising Standards Board, appointed by Ad Standards with the function of considering complaints about advertising, made by members of the public, to determine whether the advertising breaches the advertising code.\n> > \n> > advertising code means the document called the AANA Code of Ethics published by the Australian Association of National Advertisers (ACN 003 179 673), as in force from time to time.\n> > \n> > advertising code breach notice—see clause 48B.\n> > \n> > TfNSW offensive advertising notice—see clause 48C.\n> \n> **cl 48A:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\]. Am 2022 (609), sec 3.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"48B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising code breach notice","content":"#### 48B Advertising code breach notice\n\n48B Advertising code breach notice\n\n> > (1) If the Ad Standards Community Panel has made a determination that advertising on a vehicle breaches the advertising code, Ad Standards may give Transport for NSW a written notice (an advertising code breach notice) stating—\n> > \n> > > (a) the details of the determination, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the determination is final.\n> \n> > (2) For subclause (1)(b), the determination is final if the period specified for a person to request a review of the determination has ended and—\n> > \n> > > (a) any of the following applies to each request for a review of the determination—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the request was not accepted because it did not meet the grounds on which a determination may be reviewed,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the review resulted in a determination that advertising on the vehicle breaches the advertising code, or\n> > \n> > > (b) no request for a review of the determination was made.\n> \n> **cl 48B:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"48C","sectionType":"section","heading":"TfNSW offensive advertising notice","content":"#### 48C TfNSW offensive advertising notice\n\n48C TfNSW offensive advertising notice\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW must give written notice to the registered operator of a registrable vehicle (a TfNSW offensive advertising notice) if Ad Standards has given an advertising code breach notice for the vehicle to Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) A TfNSW offensive advertising notice must state that the vehicle’s registration will be cancelled at the end of the period of 14 days after the notice has been issued to the registered operator unless Ad Standards withdraws its advertising code breach notice.\n> \n> > (3) For the avoidance of doubt, Transport for NSW is not required to give a notice under subclause (1) if Ad Standards withdraws the relevant advertising code breach notice for the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 48C:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"48D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Withdrawal of advertising code breach notice","content":"#### 48D Withdrawal of advertising code breach notice\n\n48D Withdrawal of advertising code breach notice\n\n> > (1) This clause applies if—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW gives a TfNSW offensive advertising notice to the registered operator of the registrable vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) Ad Standards gives a written notice to Transport for NSW, before Transport for NSW cancels the vehicle’s registration under clause 45(1A), withdrawing the relevant advertising code breach notice.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW must—\n> > \n> > > (a) take no further action under this Division to cancel the registration of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) give written notice to the registered operator of the vehicle stating that no further action will be taken to cancel the registration of the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 48D:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"48E","sectionType":"section","heading":"No refund of registration fee","content":"#### 48E No refund of registration fee\n\n48E No refund of registration fee\n\n> The registered operator of a registrable vehicle is not entitled to the refund of fees paid in respect of registering the vehicle, or part of the fee, because of the cancellation of the registration under clause 45(1A).\n> \n> **cl 48E:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"48F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for registration after registration cancelled","content":"#### 48F Applying for registration after registration cancelled\n\n48F Applying for registration after registration cancelled\n\n> An application made under Part 2 for the registration of a vehicle, following the vehicle’s registration being cancelled under clause 45(1A), must be accompanied by a statutory declaration by the applicant stating that the advertisement the subject of the TfNSW offensive advertising notice has been removed from the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 48F:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"48G","sectionType":"section","heading":"No transfer of registration","content":"#### 48G No transfer of registration\n\n48G No transfer of registration\n\n> Transport for NSW must not register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if—\n> \n> > (a) a TfNSW offensive advertising notice for the vehicle has been given to the registered operator, and\n> \n> > (b) Transport for NSW has not given the registered operator notice that no further action will be taken to cancel the vehicle’s registration under clause 48D(2)(b).\n> \n> **cl 48G:** Ins 2021 (136), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Authorised and permitted uses of unregistered registrable vehicles","content":"# Part 4 Authorised and permitted uses of unregistered registrable vehicles\n\nPart 4 Authorised and permitted uses of unregistered registrable vehicles","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of unregistered vehicle permits","content":"#### 49 Issue of unregistered vehicle permits\n\n49 Issue of unregistered vehicle permits\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 43)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may issue an unregistered vehicle permit for a registrable vehicle that complies with any applicable third party insurance legislation if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it would be unreasonable or impracticable to require that the vehicle be registered during a particular period, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle has been driven, under clause 17 of Schedule 1, to a place for the purpose of obtaining registration and registration has been refused.\n> \n> > (2) An unregistered vehicle permit authorises, subject to any condition specified in the permit, use of a registrable vehicle on—\n> > \n> > > (a) a road or road related area, or\n> > \n> > > (b) particular roads or road related areas.\n> \n> > (3) Unless sooner revoked, an unregistered vehicle permit expires on the expiry date recorded in the permit—\n> > \n> > > (a) if the permit specifies an expiry time—at that time on the expiry date, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if no expiry time is specified—at the end of the day recorded as the expiry date.\n> \n> > (4) If Transport for NSW issues an unregistered vehicle permit, Transport for NSW must—\n> > \n> > > (a) record details of the permit, including any condition to which the permit is subject, in the Register, and\n> > \n> > > (b) assign a temporary identification number to the vehicle.\n> \n> > (5) Except if otherwise approved by Transport for NSW, an applicant for an unregistered vehicle permit must pay to Transport for NSW any applicable fee for issue of the permit before it is issued.\n> \n> > (6) The holder of the permit must not use the vehicle on a road or road related area unless the holder—\n> > \n> > > (a) displays a notice affixed securely to the vehicle in a prominent position depicting the temporary identification number assigned to the vehicle by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b) displays any information that may be required or authorised by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (7) An unregistered vehicle permit may be revoked or varied at any time by Transport for NSW.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of trader’s plates","content":"#### 50 Issue of trader’s plates\n\n50 Issue of trader’s plates\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 44)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, issue one or more trader’s plates to any person that Transport for NSW is satisfied—\n> > \n> > > (a) is a manufacturer or repairer of, or motor dealer in, unregistered registrable vehicles, or\n> > \n> > > (b) provides some other service in relation to unregistered registrable vehicles that is incidental to the manufacture or repair of, or dealings in, those vehicles, being a service that Transport for NSW is satisfied requires the use of trader’s plates.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW is not to issue a trader’s plate to a person unless Transport for NSW is satisfied that the person carries on business from premises that Transport for NSW considers to be suitable for the issue of trader’s plates.\n> \n> > (3) A trader’s plate issued under this clause—\n> > \n> > > (a) must conform to any specifications that Transport for NSW may determine, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must display—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the matter “NSW” and any other words that Transport for NSW may determine with the approval of the Minister, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the words “New South Wales” and any other words that Transport for NSW may determine with the approval of the Minister, and\n> > \n> > > (c) remains the property of Transport for NSW.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of vehicles with trader’s plates on road or road related area","content":"#### 51 Use of vehicles with trader’s plates on road or road related area\n\n51 Use of vehicles with trader’s plates on road or road related area\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 45)\n\n> For the purposes of section 68(2)(b) of the Act, a registrable vehicle to which a trader’s plate is attached may be used on a road or road related area only if the use of the vehicle is an authorised use under this Division.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes for which trader’s plates may be used","content":"#### 52 Purposes for which trader’s plates may be used\n\n52 Purposes for which trader’s plates may be used\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 46)\n\n> > (1) The use of a registrable vehicle to which a trader’s plate is affixed on a road or road related area is an authorised use if the vehicle (or in the case of a trailer, the vehicle by which it is drawn)—\n> > \n> > > (a) is conveying the trader to whom the plate has been issued or the trader’s authorised employee or agent, and is being driven—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for a purpose connected with its manufacture or repair or connected with a dealing in the vehicle, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for a purpose connected with a service provided in relation to unregistered registrable vehicles that is incidental to the manufacture or repair of, or dealings in, those vehicles, being a service that Transport for NSW is satisfied requires the use of trader’s plates, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) to the nearest convenient registry for registration by the most direct or convenient route, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) for delivery at the address of a person who has acquired it from such a trader, or\n> > \n> > > (b) is being test driven by a prospective purchaser who is in possession of a written authorisation to drive the vehicle issued by the trader to whom the plate has been issued or by the trader’s authorised employee or agent.\n> \n> > (2) Nothing in subclause (1) authorises the use on a road or road related area of a registrable vehicle to which a trader’s plate is affixed for the carriage of a load unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the load is carried solely for the purpose of demonstrating to a genuine prospective purchaser the capacity of the vehicle for carrying a particular type of weight of loading, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle is being driven by the most direct or convenient route to the premises of the trader to whom the plate has been issued from the place at which the trader has manufactured or purchased the vehicle and the loading consists solely of a registrable vehicle manufactured or purchased by such a trader for sale by the trader, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the vehicle is a trailer specially constructed for the carriage of a boat and the loading consists solely of a boat, or\n> > \n> > > (d) the vehicle weighs not more than 2 tonnes unladen and is being driven—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) by the shortest practicable route to the premises of the trader from the place at which the trader has manufactured or purchased the vehicle and the loading consists solely of goods that are intended for the trader’s personal use or for use in his or her business as a trader, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) solely for carrying spare parts (being spare parts for use in connection with the repair of registrable vehicles by such a trader) to the trader’s premises from a railway station or airport to which they have been consigned to the trader.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not authorise an individual to test drive on a road or road related area an unregistered registrable vehicle to which a trader’s plate is attached unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person is the trader to whom the trader’s plate has been issued or is the trader’s authorised employee or agent, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the person reasonably believes the individual to be a genuine prospective purchaser, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the person has made a record of the individual’s name and address, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the person has provided the individual with a written authorisation to drive the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > trader’s authorised employee or agent means an employee or agent of the trader duly authorised in writing.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trader to keep and produce record","content":"#### 53 Trader to keep and produce record\n\n53 Trader to keep and produce record\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 47)\n\n> A person to whom a trader’s plate for a registrable vehicle is issued must—\n> \n> > (a) in respect of each occasion on which a registrable vehicle is driven on a road or road related area with the plate affixed—cause particulars to be entered on a record in a form approved by Transport for NSW, and\n> \n> > (b) keep any such record at the premises in which the person carries on the business in respect of which the trader’s plate was issued for at least 6 months after the record was made, and\n> \n> > (c) produce any such record for the preceding 6 months for inspection when required so to do by Transport for NSW or a police officer.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Questions regarding use of plate to be answered","content":"#### 54 Questions regarding use of plate to be answered\n\n54 Questions regarding use of plate to be answered\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 48)\n\n> Any driver or person in charge of a registrable vehicle to which a trader’s plate is affixed or any person to whom a trader’s plate has been issued must, when required to do so by Transport for NSW or a police officer, immediately answer truthfully all questions that are put to the person concerning the purpose for which the plate is used.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disposal or cessation of business","content":"#### 55 Disposal or cessation of business\n\n55 Disposal or cessation of business\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 49)\n\n> If a trader to whom a trader’s plate has been issued sells, disposes of or ceases to carry on the business to which the trader’s plate relates, the trader must, within 14 days, give written notification to Transport for NSW of the sale, disposal or cessation of the business and deliver the trader’s plate to Transport for NSW.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of trader’s plate","content":"#### 56 Return of trader’s plate\n\n56 Return of trader’s plate\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 50)\n\n> > (1) If Transport for NSW is satisfied that a person has ceased for any reason to be entitled to hold a trader’s plate issued to the person, Transport for NSW may request the person immediately to deliver the trader’s plate to Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) Subject to subclause (1), any person to whom a trader’s plate has been issued must, not later than 14 days after the expiration of the period for which the trader’s plate was issued, deliver the trader’s plate to Transport for NSW.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not drive, or allow to be driven, or be in charge of, any registrable vehicle on a road or road related area if there is affixed to or displayed upon the vehicle any trader’s plate that was issued for a period that has expired.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicles being driven in the course of motor industry business","content":"#### 57 Vehicles being driven in the course of motor industry business\n\n57 Vehicles being driven in the course of motor industry business\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 50A)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 68(2)(b) of the Act, the use of an unregistered registrable vehicle on a road or on a road related area is permitted if the person using the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) was not the responsible person for the vehicle at the relevant time, and\n> > \n> > > (b) was a motor industry business employee or owner using the vehicle in the course of motor vehicle dealing or the repair, inspection, maintenance, cosmetic enhancement or testing of the vehicle at the relevant time.\n> \n> > (2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the person using the vehicle knew, or ought reasonably to have known, that the vehicle was unregistered at the relevant time.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicles being driven by persons unaware of registration status","content":"#### 58 Vehicles being driven by persons unaware of registration status\n\n58 Vehicles being driven by persons unaware of registration status\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 50B)\n\n> For the purposes of section 68(2)(b) of the Act, the use of an unregistered registrable vehicle on a road or on a road related area is permitted if the person using the vehicle—\n> \n> > (a) was not the responsible person for the vehicle at the relevant time, and\n> \n> > (b) did not know, and could not reasonably have known, that the vehicle was unregistered at the relevant time.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Vehicle standards","content":"# Part 5 Vehicle standards\n\nPart 5 Vehicle standards","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applicable vehicle standards","content":"#### 59 Applicable vehicle standards\n\n59 Applicable vehicle standards\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 51)\n\n> For the purposes of this Regulation, the applicable vehicle standards for a registrable vehicle are clause 25 and—\n> \n> > (a) in the case of a light vehicle—the Light Vehicle Standards Rules, and\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > See Schedule 2.\n> \n> > (b) in the case of a heavy vehicle within the meaning of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a)—the heavy vehicle standards within the meaning of that Law.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > See the [Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2013-248a).","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrable vehicles to comply with applicable vehicle standards","content":"#### 60 Registrable vehicles to comply with applicable vehicle standards\n\n60 Registrable vehicles to comply with applicable vehicle standards\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 52)\n\n> > (1) A person must not use a registrable vehicle on a road or road related area unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle complies with clause 25, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a light vehicle—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the vehicle complies with the Light Vehicle Standards Rules, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the vehicle and its parts and equipment are suitable for safe use and are in a thoroughly serviceable condition.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Section 60 of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) makes it an offence for a person to use, or permit to be used, on a road a heavy vehicle that contravenes a heavy vehicle standard applying to the vehicle under that Law.\n> \n> > (2) Without limiting the liability of any other person under subclause (1), if a registrable vehicle is used in contravention of that subclause by a person other than the registered operator of the vehicle, the registered operator is also guilty of an offence under that subclause.\n> \n> > (3) A person is not guilty of an offence under subclause (1) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle concerned is used on a road or road related area in accordance with a condition imposed on its use, given expressly or by necessary implication, by a police officer or Transport for NSW under section 76 of the Act, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) fails to comply with the dimension limits prescribed by Division 2 of Part 6 of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) is exempt from the dimension limits by the operation of clause 141, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the vehicle is conditionally registered under this Regulation despite a failure to comply with an applicable vehicle standard and is used on a road or road related area in accordance with the conditions of registration, or\n> > \n> > > (d) the vehicle concerned is used on a road or road related area in accordance with the conditions of an unregistered vehicle permit.\n> \n> > (4) If any person employed by the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that is a light vehicle to drive the vehicle becomes aware that the vehicle is not in a safe and thoroughly serviceable condition to be used on a road or road related area, the person must—\n> > \n> > > (a) prepare, as soon as is practicable, in duplicate, a report on a form supplied to the person for that purpose by the registered operator that includes the prescribed particulars, and\n> > \n> > > (b) retain a copy of the report and, as soon as is practicable—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) leave the other copy of the report with the registered operator, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) if it is not practicable for the registered operator personally to take delivery of the report—leave the report for the operator with a person, or at a place, appointed by the operator for the purpose.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle that is a light vehicle who employs a person to drive the vehicle must—\n> > \n> > > (a) provide the driver with forms for the purposes of subclause (4) and appoint a person with whom, or a place at which, any report referred to in that subclause may be left for the operator when it is not practicable for the registered operator to take delivery of it, and\n> > \n> > > (b) retain a copy of any report left with or for the registered operator under subclause (4) for a period of 6 months from the date of the report, and\n> > \n> > > (c) produce the report (or cause it to be produced) for inspection if required to do so by Transport for NSW or a police officer.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (6) Nothing in subclause (4) or (5) affects the liability of any person under subclause (1) or (2).\n> \n> > (7) In this clause—\n> > \n> > prescribed particulars, in relation to a report referred to in subclause (4), means—\n> > \n> > > (a) the date of the report, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the registration number of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) a statement specifying which parts or equipment of the vehicle need, in the person’s opinion, to be repaired, replaced or adjusted to put the vehicle in a safe and thoroughly serviceable condition.\n> > \n> > registrable vehicle includes a road train and any component vehicle of a road train and a B-double.\n> > \n> > road train means a combination, other than a B-double, consisting of a motor vehicle towing at least 2 trailers (counting as one trailer and a converter dolly supporting a semi-trailer).\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g3.gif)Road train","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with vehicle standards","content":"#### 61 Compliance with vehicle standards\n\n61 Compliance with vehicle standards\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 53)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may accept as evidence that a registrable vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) an identification plate relating to the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a certificate to that effect issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b1) the fact that the vehicle has been entered on the RAV, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the fact that the vehicle and the registered operator of the vehicle are the subject of a national maintenance accreditation, or\n> > \n> > > (d) the fact that the vehicle and the registered operator of the vehicle are the subject of accreditation under a non-national maintenance accreditation scheme approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) In the absence of evidence mentioned in subclause (1), Transport for NSW may, on inspecting the registrable vehicle, issue a certificate to the effect that the vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 61:** Am 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[4\\].","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Non-complying and non-standard vehicles","content":"#### 62 Non-complying and non-standard vehicles\n\n62 Non-complying and non-standard vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 54)\n\n> A registrable vehicle that does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards may be conditionally registered if the vehicle has—\n> \n> > (a) an operations plate installed on it in accordance with this Division, or\n> \n> > (b) a certificate of approved operations issued in accordance with this Division, or\n> \n> > (c) an identification plate relating to the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (d) been entered on the RAV.\n> \n> **cl 62:** Am 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[5\\].","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operations plates and certificates of approved operations","content":"#### 63 Operations plates and certificates of approved operations\n\n63 Operations plates and certificates of approved operations\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 55)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may authorise a person to install an operations plate on, or issue a certificate of approved operations for, a registrable vehicle that has been manufactured or modified in such a way that the vehicle does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) An operations plate installed on, or a certificate of approved operations issued for, a registrable vehicle must indicate—\n> > \n> > > (a) any deficiencies in the vehicle’s operating characteristics, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any conditions that should be applied to the vehicle’s registration.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modifications to registered light vehicles","content":"#### 64 Modifications to registered light vehicles\n\n64 Modifications to registered light vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 55A)\n\n> > (1) A person must not carry out modifications on a registered light vehicle (whether by the addition or removal of components or otherwise) that result in the vehicle failing to comply with the applicable vehicle standards.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A light vehicle, or a modification to a light vehicle, is taken to comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the registered light vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle complies with TfNSW standard compliance specifications, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle complies with those provisions of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 that relate to the way in which the relevant modification is to be undertaken, or\n> > \n> > > (c) in the case of a street rod vehicle, the construction and any modification of the vehicle is in accordance with—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the National Guidelines for the Construction and Modification of Street Rods in Australia, as published on TfNSW’s website, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the NSW Supplement to the National Guidelines for the Construction and Modification of Street Rods in Australia, as published on TfNSW’s website.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Section 85 of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) makes it an offence for a person to modify (or to use or permit the use on a road of) a heavy vehicle unless the modification has been approved by—\n> \n> > (a) an approved vehicle examiner under section 86 of that Law, or\n> \n> > (b) the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator under section 87 of that Law.\n> \n> **cl 64:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[5\\] \\[6\\]; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[1\\].","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Construction of or modification to registered vehicles","content":"#### 65 Construction of or modification to registered vehicles\n\n65 Construction of or modification to registered vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 55B)\n\n> Transport for NSW may publish guidance material on how a person may demonstrate that a vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3-sdiv.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"When vehicles may be inspected","content":"### pt.5-div.3-sdiv.1 When vehicles may be inspected\n\nSubdivision 1 When vehicles may be inspected","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directed inspections","content":"#### 66 Directed inspections\n\n66 Directed inspections\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 56)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or a police officer may require a person to present a registrable vehicle for inspection by Transport for NSW, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or an authorised examiner at a time and place specified in a notice in writing served on the person if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person has control over the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle is registered and the person is the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) A person on whom a notice under subclause (1) has been served may, not later than 24 hours before the time specified in the notice, request Transport for NSW, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or the police officer to change the time or place of inspection.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or the police officer must consider any request made under subclause (2) and must, if it is reasonable to do so, notify the person of any change in the time or place of inspection.\n> \n> > (4) A person must comply with—\n> > \n> > > (a) any notice served on the person under subclause (1), or\n> > \n> > > (b) any notification given to the person under subclause (3).\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) Transport for NSW or the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator may require the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that is inspected pursuant to this clause to pay the applicable fee for the inspection.\n> \n> > (6) Subclause (5) does not apply to any of the following vehicles if the inspection is carried out solely for the purpose of determining whether the vehicle’s exhaust emission levels comply with this Regulation—\n> > \n> > > (a) a motor lorry with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more,\n> > \n> > > (b) an articulated motor lorry,\n> > \n> > > (c) a prime mover,\n> > \n> > > (d) a tow truck,\n> > \n> > > (e) a trailer,\n> > \n> > > (f) a bus or other vehicle equipped to seat more than 8 adult persons,\n> > \n> > > (g) a taxi.\n> \n> **cl 66:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[7\\]; 2022 (416), Sch 4\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Periodic inspections","content":"#### 67 Periodic inspections\n\n67 Periodic inspections\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 57)\n\n> > (1) Unless otherwise determined by Transport for NSW, a registrable vehicle must be inspected by Transport for NSW, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or by an authorised examiner—\n> > \n> > > (a) except as provided by paragraph (b), at least once every year, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a bus, at least twice every year.\n> \n> > (2) In the case of a vehicle to be inspected by Transport for NSW or the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator—\n> > \n> > > (a) the fees to accompany an application for the registration or renewal of registration of the vehicle must include—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) in the case of a bus, the applicable fees for 2 inspections of the vehicle, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) in any other case, the applicable fee for 1 inspection of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the date, time and place for an inspection of the vehicle is to be as agreed between Transport for NSW and the registered operator of the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) unless otherwise determined by Transport for NSW, if the vehicle is not presented for an inspection in accordance with such an agreement—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the inspection fee for that inspection is forfeited to Transport for NSW, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) if the vehicle is subsequently presented for inspection, a further inspection fee must be paid to Transport for NSW before the vehicle is inspected.\n> \n> > (3) An agreement referred to in subclause (2)(b) may be varied at the request of the registered operator of the vehicle so long as the request is made not later than 24 hours before the time currently agreed.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > bus means—\n> > \n> > > (a) a public passenger vehicle that is equipped to seat more than 12 adults, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a public passenger vehicle that is equipped to seat 12 or fewer adults and is taken to be, or is, used for the purposes of a public passenger service within the meaning of the [Passenger Transport Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1990-039) or the [Passenger Transport Act 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2014-046).\n> \n> **cl 67:** Am 2017 (600), cl 3 (1) (2); 2022 (416), Sch 4\\[3\\] \\[4\\].","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3-sdiv.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Authorised examiners and inspection stations","content":"### pt.5-div.3-sdiv.2 Authorised examiners and inspection stations\n\nSubdivision 2 Authorised examiners and inspection stations","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Examiner’s authorities","content":"#### 68 Examiner’s authorities\n\n68 Examiner’s authorities\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 58)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may authorise in writing any person who, in its opinion, is suitably qualified and of suitable character—\n> > \n> > > (a) to conduct inspections and tests of registrable vehicles at authorised inspection stations for the purposes of determining whether or not the vehicles—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) are suitable for safe use, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) comply with the requirements of the Act and this Regulation, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) without limitation, comply with the requirements of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) and the regulations in force for the purposes of that Law, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to issue inspection reports relating to those inspections.\n> \n> > (2) However, Transport for NSW must not issue an examiner’s authority to any person unless the person has undertaken, and has passed, a course of instruction for examiners that is approved by Transport for NSW and conducted by an organisation approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) Without limiting subclause (1), an examiner’s authority may be issued to authorise the holder of the authority to conduct inspections and tests referred to in subclause (1) at any place (other than on a road), but only in relation to any classes of heavy vehicles that are specified in the authority.\n> \n> > (4) An examiner’s authority may be subjected at any time to any conditions that Transport for NSW may consider appropriate in relation to the person or class of persons concerned.\n> \n> > (5) An examiner’s authority—\n> > \n> > > (a) applies to the inspection of registrable vehicles generally or to the class or classes of registrable vehicles specified in the authority, and\n> > \n> > > (b) remains in force until it is surrendered, suspended or cancelled, and\n> > \n> > > (c) is to be issued in the manner and in the form approved by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (d) is subject to any condition imposed under this Subdivision.\n> \n> > (6) An examiner’s authority, or a duplicate of such an authority, must not be issued unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the applicant for the authority or duplicate has paid the applicable fee for the issue of the authority, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW has exempted the applicant from payment of that fee.\n> \n> > (7) The charge that may be made for the issue of an inspection report referred to in subclause (1) must not be more than the maximum charge for the time being specified by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (8) A person who is not the holder of an examiner’s authority must not—\n> > \n> > > (a) conduct an inspection or test of a registrable vehicle for the purpose of determining whether or not the vehicle is suitable for safe use or complies with the Act or this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) issue an inspection report relating to such an inspection.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (9) The holder of an examiner’s authority must not breach a condition of the authority.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (10) A person must not issue an inspection report if the person knows, or ought reasonably to suspect, that the report is false or misleading in a material particular.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (11) Transport for NSW may exempt any person or class of persons from the requirement under subclause (2) to have undertaken, or to have passed, a course of instruction for examiners.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proprietor’s authorities","content":"#### 69 Proprietor’s authorities\n\n69 Proprietor’s authorities\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 59)\n\n> > (1) A person may be authorised in writing to use premises for the purpose of conducting inspections and tests of registrable vehicles by authorised examiners if Transport for NSW is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the premises and the equipment on the premises are suitable for that use, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the person is competent to carry out the responsibilities associated with using the premises for that purpose, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the person, and each person specified in the application for the proprietor’s authority as being a person who will be involved in the use of the premises for that purpose, are of suitable character.\n> \n> > (2) However, Transport for NSW must not issue a proprietor’s authority to any person unless the person has undertaken, and has passed, a course of instruction for proprietors that is approved by Transport for NSW and conducted by an organisation approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) A proprietor’s authority may be subjected at any time to any conditions that Transport for NSW may consider appropriate in relation to the person or class of persons concerned.\n> \n> > (4) A person must not use premises for the purposes of conducting an inspection or test referred to in subclause (1) unless the person is the holder of a proprietor’s authority in force in respect of the premises.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) A person is not guilty of an offence under subclause (4) if the premises being used for the purposes of conducting an inspection or test are used in accordance with an authority issued under clause 68(3).\n> \n> > (6) A person who uses premises for the purposes of conducting an inspection or test referred to in subclause (1) must not permit an inspection report to be issued from those premises in relation to any such inspection or test if the person knows, or ought reasonably to suspect, that the report is false or misleading in a material particular.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (7) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (8) A proprietor’s authority—\n> > \n> > > (a) applies to the inspection of registrable vehicles generally or to the class or classes of registrable vehicles specified in the authority, and\n> > \n> > > (b) remains in force until it is surrendered, suspended or cancelled by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b1) is to be issued in the way and in the form approved by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (c) is subject to any condition imposed under this Subdivision.\n> \n> > (9) A proprietor’s authority, or a duplicate of such an authority, must not be issued unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the applicant for the authority or duplicate has paid to Transport for NSW the applicable fee for the issue of the authority, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW has exempted the applicant from payment of that fee.\n> \n> > (10) Transport for NSW may exempt any person or class of persons from the requirement under subclause (2) to have undertaken, or to have passed, a course of instruction for proprietors.\n> \n> **cl 69:** Am 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[4\\]–\\[6\\].","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"70","sectionType":"section","heading":"TfNSW may issue rules for the purposes of this Subdivision","content":"#### 70 TfNSW may issue rules for the purposes of this Subdivision\n\n70 TfNSW may issue rules for the purposes of this Subdivision\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 60)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may issue rules, not inconsistent with the Act or this Regulation, relating to all or any of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the inspection and testing of registrable vehicles to determine whether they are suitable for safe use or comply with the Act or this Regulation,\n> > \n> > > (b) the issue of inspection reports,\n> > \n> > > (c) the use of authorised inspection stations or other places for the purposes of conducting inspections or tests of registrable vehicles,\n> > \n> > > (d) the furnishing of information as to persons involved in—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the conduct of inspections and tests of registrable vehicles at authorised inspection stations or other places, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the use of authorised inspection stations or other places for the purposes of conducting such inspections and tests.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, from time to time, alter any rules so issued.\n> \n> > (3) It is a condition of an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority that the holder of the authority comply with any rule in force under this clause issued to the person.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW must issue a copy of the rules to any person who requests a copy, including an authorised examiner, or authorised proprietor, to whom a copy of the rules has been issued and who requests a further copy.\n> \n> > (5) Transport for NSW may require the payment of the applicable fee before issuing a copy or further copy of the rules, but may issue a copy without a fee in any particular case.\n> \n> **cl 70:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\].","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Books of inspection reports","content":"#### 71 Books of inspection reports\n\n71 Books of inspection reports\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 61)\n\n> Transport for NSW may, on payment of any applicable fee, issue a book of inspection reports to the holder of a proprietor’s authority.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suspension or cancellation of examiner’s authorities and proprietor’s authorities","content":"#### 72 Suspension or cancellation of examiner’s authorities and proprietor’s authorities\n\n72 Suspension or cancellation of examiner’s authorities and proprietor’s authorities\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 62)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may suspend or cancel an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the holder has failed to comply with a condition to which the authority is subject, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW is, for any reason, of the opinion that the holder is not a fit and proper person to continue to hold the authority.\n> \n> > (2) Without limiting subclause (1)(b)—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW may form the opinion that the holder of an examiner’s authority is not a fit and proper person to continue to hold the authority if it is satisfied that any person involved in the conduct of inspections and tests of registrable vehicles pursuant to the authority is not of suitable character, and\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW may form the opinion that the holder of a proprietor’s authority is not a fit and proper person to continue to hold the authority if it is satisfied that any person involved in the use of an authorised inspection station pursuant to the authority is not of suitable character.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW cannot suspend or cancel an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW by notice in writing requests the person concerned to show cause why the authority should not be suspended or cancelled on the grounds specified in the notice, and\n> > \n> > > (b) that person replies to the notice or fails to reply within 21 days from the date the notice was issued.\n> \n> > (4) Subclause (3) does not apply to the suspension of an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority if Transport for NSW has reason to suspect that the holder of the authority intentionally or recklessly contravened a rule in force under this Subdivision and is likely to commit further contraventions of the rules.\n> \n> **cl 72:** Am 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[6\\].","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Committee of review","content":"#### 73 Committee of review\n\n73 Committee of review\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 63)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is to appoint a committee of review to which Transport for NSW may refer for consideration and report to Transport for NSW any case where consideration is being given to the refusal, suspension or cancellation of an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority.\n> \n> > (2) The committee of review is to include—\n> > \n> > > (a) a representative of Transport for NSW, who is to be the chairperson of the committee, and\n> > \n> > > (b) representatives of any organisations associated with trading in or servicing of registrable vehicles that Transport for NSW considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (3) The committee of review may determine its own procedure for dealing with cases referred to it by Transport for NSW for consideration and report.\n> \n> > (4) The committee of review must take into consideration any reply to a notice referred to in clause 72(3) that is received by Transport for NSW before Transport for NSW refers the matter to which the notice relates to the committee.\n> \n> > (5) The committee of review is to report to Transport for NSW on any matter referred to it for consideration and must include in the report any recommendation that it wishes to make.\n> \n> > (6) If members of the committee of review do not agree on the nature of a recommendation to be included in a report, the committee must record the disagreement in its report and may include in the report more than 1 recommendation.\n> \n> > (7) In determining whether to suspend or cancel an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority under this Subdivision, Transport for NSW is to have regard to the report of the committee of review but is not bound to follow any recommendation included in the report.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of decisions by TfNSW","content":"#### 74 Notification of decisions by TfNSW\n\n74 Notification of decisions by TfNSW\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 64)\n\n> > (1) If an application for the issue of an examiner’s authority or a proprietor’s authority is refused, or if an examiner’s authority or proprietor’s authority is suspended or cancelled by Transport for NSW, Transport for NSW must notify the applicant or holder of the authority in writing of the refusal, suspension or cancellation and of the grounds for it.\n> \n> > (2) The decision of Transport for NSW to suspend or cancel an authority has effect—\n> > \n> > > (a) on and from the date that is 21 days after the date on which the holder of the authority is notified, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if the holder appeals to the Local Court under Part 7.8 of the Act against the decision—subject to any orders of the Court and to the provisions of the [Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0487), section 147.\n> \n> > (3) However, if Transport for NSW has reason to suspect that the holder of an authority has intentionally or recklessly contravened a rule in force under this Subdivision and is likely to commit further contraventions of the rules, the decision of Transport for NSW to suspend or cancel the authority may be expressed, in the instrument by which the holder is notified of the decision, to be effective on and from the date on which the holder is notified, and the decision has effect accordingly.\n> \n> > (4) The date on which a holder is notified under this clause is—\n> > \n> > > (a) if the notice is sent by mail—the date when the notice would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if the notice is delivered to the holder personally—the date when it is delivered.\n> \n> > (5) When a decision of Transport for NSW to suspend or cancel an authority has effect, the holder must immediately deliver to Transport for NSW any forms issued by Transport for NSW in connection with the authority together with the authority itself.\n> \n> **cl 74:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\]; 2021 (487), Sch 7.12\\[1\\]; 2022 No 59, Sch 2.41\\[1\\].","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 75 Definitions\n\n75 Definitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 65)\n\n> In this Division—\n> \n> component identification number, when used in relation to a part of a registrable vehicle, means the number and any accompanying letters or symbols stamped on or otherwise affixed to that part as a means of identifying the part (but does not include any casting number or any number used as a means of identifying a class of parts for manufacturing purposes).\n> \n> vehicle part of a registrable vehicle means—\n> \n> > (a) the engine of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (b) the engine block of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (c) in relation to a registrable vehicle other than a motor bike—the chassis, chassis sub-frame or body of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (d) in relation to a motor bike—the frame or the crankcase of the motor bike.\n> \n> **cl 75:** Am 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Allotment of component identification numbers","content":"#### 76 Allotment of component identification numbers\n\n76 Allotment of component identification numbers\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 66)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may allot a component identification number for a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) there is no component identification number on the vehicle part of the vehicle or the component identification number of the vehicle part appears to have been altered, defaced, removed or obliterated, and\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW is satisfied that such a number is necessary for the purpose of identifying the vehicle part.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing, require the registered operator of the vehicle to have the number it has allotted to the vehicle part stamped on the vehicle part in the position specified in the notice.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Altering component identification numbers of vehicle parts without authority","content":"#### 77 Altering component identification numbers of vehicle parts without authority\n\n77 Altering component identification numbers of vehicle parts without authority\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 67)\n\n> > (1) A person (other than a manufacturer) must not, without the written authority of Transport for NSW and except in accordance with this Part, stamp or affix (or cause or permit any other person to stamp or affix) any component identification number on or to a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not alter, deface, remove or obliterate any component identification number stamped on or otherwise affixed to a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle otherwise than in accordance with this Part.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not possess a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle knowing that the component identification number stamped on or otherwise affixed to the part has been altered, defaced, removed or obliterated otherwise than in accordance with this Part.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Change or replacement of vehicle part","content":"#### 78 Change or replacement of vehicle part\n\n78 Change or replacement of vehicle part\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 68)\n\n> A person who changes or replaces a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle must—\n> \n> > (a) notify Transport for NSW of the change or replacement within 14 days of the change or replacement, and\n> \n> > (b) specify the following in the notification—\n> > \n> > > (i) the date of the change or replacement,\n> > \n> > > (ii) the registration number, if any, of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (iii) the name and address of the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (iv) the make and component identification number of the vehicle part removed from the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (v) the make and component identification number of the vehicle part substituted for the original vehicle part,\n> > \n> > > (vi) the name and address of the person from whom the substituted vehicle part was obtained, and\n> \n> > (c) retain a copy of the notification in the person’s possession for a period of 6 months, and\n> \n> > (d) produce a copy of any such notification for inspection if required to do so by Transport for NSW or a police officer.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference with component identification number","content":"#### 79 Interference with component identification number\n\n79 Interference with component identification number\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 69)\n\n> The registered operator of a vehicle may, if authorised in writing by Transport for NSW, alter, deface, remove or obliterate any component identification number stamped on or otherwise affixed to a vehicle part of the vehicle.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of vehicle defect notices and formal warnings","content":"#### 80 Issue of vehicle defect notices and formal warnings\n\n80 Issue of vehicle defect notices and formal warnings\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 70)\n\n> > (1) A vehicle defect notice issued under the Act may be stated to be—\n> > \n> > > (a) a major defect notice if, in the reasonable opinion of the person issuing the notice, the further use of the registrable vehicle in road transport after the time specified in the notice would constitute an imminent and serious safety risk, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a minor defect notice if, in the reasonable opinion of the person issuing the notice, deficiencies in the registrable vehicle, if allowed to continue after the time specified in the notice, may—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) constitute a safety risk, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) hinder the ability of a person to identify the vehicle by reference to its number-plates.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Section 76 of the Act provides that a police officer or Transport for NSW may issue a vehicle defect notice under the Act.\n> > \n> > Safety risk is defined in the Dictionary to mean danger to a person, to property or to the environment.\n> \n> > (2) A vehicle defect notice issued under the Act must state—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registrable vehicle’s registration details including the registration number, unregistered vehicle permit number (if practicable and applicable), expiry date and jurisdiction of registration, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the name of the driver of the registrable vehicle or, if the driver is not present when the notice is issued, the term “registered operator”, and\n> > \n> > > (c) to the extent practicable, the registrable vehicle’s identification details including its VIN, or if there is no VIN, the chassis number or engine number, its make and type, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the type of inspection conducted, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the details of the registrable vehicle’s defects and whether the notice is a major defect notice or a minor defect notice, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the time and date after which the registrable vehicle is not to be used on a road or road related area, and\n> > \n> > > (g) the means by which the registrable vehicle must be moved to another location following issue of the vehicle defect notice, and\n> > \n> > > (h) the repair requirement, including the date by which repairs must be completed if the vehicle is to be used on a road or road related area, and\n> > \n> > > (i) whether a penalty notice was also issued in relation to the defect at that time, and\n> > \n> > > (j) the name, official number or other identification of the person who issued the notice.\n> \n> > (3) A person who issues a vehicle defect notice under the Act must—\n> > \n> > > (a) in the case of a registrable vehicle the driver of which is present—give the driver the vehicle defect notice, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a registrable vehicle that is unattended—cause the vehicle defect notice to be affixed to the vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) in the case of a major defect notice—cause a defective vehicle label to be affixed to the registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (4) A driver of a registrable vehicle (other than the registered operator of the vehicle) who is given a vehicle defect notice in accordance with subclause (3) must cause the notice to be sent to the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) A defective vehicle label must state—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registrable vehicle’s registration number, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the time and date after which the registrable vehicle is not to be used on a road or road related area, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the means by which the registrable vehicle must be moved to another location following issue of the vehicle defect notice to which the label relates, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the name, official number or other identification of the person who issued the notice, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the date of issue of the label, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the serial number of the vehicle defect notice to which the label relates.\n> \n> > (6) If a person who is entitled to issue a vehicle defect notice under the Act considers that deficiencies in a registrable vehicle should be remedied even though they do not constitute a safety risk or hinder the ability of a person to identify the vehicle by reference to its number-plates, the person may—\n> > \n> > > (a) in the case of a registrable vehicle where the driver is present—give the driver a formal written warning, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a registrable vehicle that is unattended—cause the formal written warning to be affixed to the vehicle.\n> \n> > (7) A driver of a registrable vehicle (other than the registered operator of the vehicle) who is given a formal written warning in accordance with subclause (6) must cause the warning to be sent to the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty (subclause (7)): 20 penalty units.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording, clearance and withdrawal of vehicle defect notices","content":"#### 81 Recording, clearance and withdrawal of vehicle defect notices\n\n81 Recording, clearance and withdrawal of vehicle defect notices\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 71)\n\n> > (1) If a vehicle defect notice is issued under the Act, Transport for NSW must record in the Register in relation to the vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) the serial number of the vehicle defect notice, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the date (if any) shown on the notice for the clearance of the vehicle unless that date is later than the date of any recorded certificate of inspection.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may conduct, or require to be conducted, an inspection for the purposes of considering whether the defects described in a vehicle defect notice issued under the Act have been rectified and that the registrable vehicle does not have any other defects.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may require the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that is inspected pursuant to this clause to pay the applicable fee for the inspection.\n> \n> > (4) A vehicle defect notice issued under the Act may be cleared by Transport for NSW, an authorised examiner or an authorised person.\n> \n> > (5) For the purposes of this Regulation, a vehicle defect notice issued under the Act is cleared when—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW receives evidence, in a form approved by Transport for NSW, that the registrable vehicle is no longer defective, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a major defect notice—Transport for NSW causes the defective vehicle label to be defaced or removed from the registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (6) A person must not deface or remove a defective vehicle label unless authorised to do so by Transport for NSW.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (7) On the vehicle defect notice issued under the Act being cleared, Transport for NSW must make a record in the Register to the effect that the vehicle defect notice has been cleared.\n> \n> > (8) A person who issues a vehicle defect notice under the Act may withdraw that notice at any time and must cause—\n> > \n> > > (a) notice of the withdrawal to be sent to the person to whom the vehicle defect notice was issued, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a record to be made in the Register to the effect that the vehicle defect notice has been withdrawn.\n> \n> **cl 81:** Am 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[7\\].","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Certification of vehicles","content":"# Part 6 Certification of vehicles\n\nPart 6 Certification of vehicles","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 82 Definitions\n\n82 Definitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AA)\n\n> > (1) In this Part—\n> > \n> > certifier’s licence or licence means a certifier’s licence in force under this Part.\n> > \n> > compliance certificate means a certificate issued in accordance with this Part.\n> > \n> > inspect a vehicle includes test a vehicle.\n> > \n> > licensed certifier means a person who holds a certifier’s licence.\n> > \n> > modification of a vehicle includes the addition of components to, or the removal of components from, the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) Division 2 applies in relation to light vehicles only.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > See Part 3.3 of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a) with respect to the modification of heavy vehicles within the meaning of that Law.\n> \n> > (3) Division 3 applies in relation to light vehicles and heavy vehicles.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Significant modifications to vehicles","content":"#### 83 Significant modifications to vehicles\n\n83 Significant modifications to vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AB)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may declare a modification, or class of modifications, to a vehicle to be modifications to which this Division applies.\n> \n> > (2) A declaration is to be made by order published in the Gazette and may be made only if Transport for NSW is of the opinion that any such modification may pose a risk of harm to any person or affect the safe operation of a vehicle.","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modified vehicles not to be used unless certified","content":"#### 84 Modified vehicles not to be used unless certified\n\n84 Modified vehicles not to be used unless certified\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AC)\n\n> > (1) A person must not use a vehicle on a road or road related area and the registered operator or owner of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle to be used in such a way if the vehicle has had a modification to which this Division applies.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person does not commit an offence under subclause (1) if a compliance certificate has been issued in respect of the modification or in respect of the whole vehicle as modified and any such certificate has not been cancelled.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance certificate may be issued","content":"#### 85 Compliance certificate may be issued\n\n85 Compliance certificate may be issued\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AD)\n\n> > (1) A licensed certifier may issue a compliance certificate in a form approved by Transport for NSW to the registered operator of a vehicle (or, if the vehicle is unregistered, to the owner of the vehicle).\n> \n> > (2) A licensed certifier must not issue a compliance certificate in respect of a vehicle unless the certifier—\n> > \n> > > (a) holds a licence that permits the certifier to issue the particular compliance certificate, and\n> > \n> > > (b) has inspected the vehicle and has decided that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the vehicle complies with the applicable vehicle standards, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the particular modification to the vehicle to which the certificate relates does not cause the vehicle to fail to comply with the applicable vehicle standards.\n> \n> > (3) For the purposes of subclause (2)(b), a light vehicle, or a modification to a light vehicle, that complies with TfNSW standard compliance specifications or those provisions of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 that relate to the way in which the relevant modification is to be undertaken is to be taken to comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle.\n> \n> > (4) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (5) A licensed certifier must not issue a compliance certificate if the certifier knows, or ought reasonably to suspect, that the certificate is false or misleading in a material particular.\n> \n> > (6) A licensed certifier must pay to Transport for NSW, within the time specified by Transport for NSW, the applicable fee for each compliance certificate issued under this clause.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 85:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[5\\]; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[2\\].","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"86","sectionType":"section","heading":"TfNSW may cancel compliance certificate","content":"#### 86 TfNSW may cancel compliance certificate\n\n86 TfNSW may cancel compliance certificate\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AE)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing given to the registered operator of a vehicle (or, if the vehicle is unregistered, to the owner of the vehicle), cancel a compliance certificate that relates to the vehicle if, in the opinion of Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) the certificate was issued fraudulently, incorrectly or negligently, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the certificate is no longer relevant owing to subsequent modifications to the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the vehicle no longer complies with the applicable vehicle standards.\n> \n> > (2) The compliance certificate is cancelled at the time the notice is given or, if a later time is specified in the notice, at that later time.\n> \n> **cl 86:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\].","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person may drive vehicle for purpose of compliance certificate","content":"#### 87 Person may drive vehicle for purpose of compliance certificate\n\n87 Person may drive vehicle for purpose of compliance certificate\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AF)\n\n> A person does not commit an offence under clause 60 (Registrable vehicles to comply with applicable vehicle standards), 84 (Modified vehicles not to be used unless certified) or the registration provisions (within the meaning of Schedule 1) in respect of a vehicle that is being driven—\n> \n> > (a) to a licensed certifier for the purpose of obtaining a compliance certificate by the most direct and convenient route, or\n> \n> > (b) in the course of the inspection of the vehicle by a licensed certifier, or\n> \n> > (c) from any such inspection by the most direct and convenient route to the nearest place where work can be carried out on the vehicle to enable it to comply with the applicable vehicle standards, but only if the driver of the vehicle has notice in writing from the licensed certifier who inspected the vehicle that the vehicle does not pose an imminent risk to road safety.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 88 Definition\n\n88 Definition\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AG)\n\n> In this Division—\n> \n> vary a licence includes imposing or revoking conditions to which the licence is subject or varying such conditions.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications with respect to licences","content":"#### 89 Applications with respect to licences\n\n89 Applications with respect to licences\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AH)\n\n> > (1) An individual may apply to Transport for NSW for a certifier’s licence or for the renewal or variation of such a licence.\n> \n> > (2) An application must—\n> > \n> > > (a) be made in the manner and form approved by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (b) be supported by any information required by Transport for NSW, and\n> > \n> > > (c) be accompanied by the applicable fee for the particular application, and\n> > \n> > > (d) in the case of an application for a renewal or variation of a licence, be made during the term of the existing licence.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW is to decide an application by approving or refusing the application.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may, at its discretion, refuse an application on any ground.\n> \n> > (5) Transport for NSW must refuse an application for a licence or an application for a renewal of a licence if it is of the opinion that a person is not competent, or is not a fit and proper person, to hold a licence.\n> \n> > (6) Transport for NSW must give notice in writing to the applicant of its decision including, if Transport for NSW decides to issue or renew a licence, the term of the licence.\n> \n> > (7) If Transport for NSW refuses an application the notice must specify the reasons for the refusal.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licences","content":"#### 90 Licences\n\n90 Licences\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AI)\n\n> > (1) A certifier’s licence is to be issued in the manner and form approved by Transport for NSW and may be issued unconditionally or subject to conditions.\n> \n> > (2) The term of a licence (unless cancelled or surrendered sooner) is the term of 1 year or any other period that may be specified by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing to the holder of a licence, cancel or suspend the licence or vary the licence or the term of the licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) if the holder has failed to comply with this Part, including any condition to which the licence may be subject under this Part, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if the holder is not, in the opinion of Transport for NSW, competent to hold the licence, or\n> > \n> > > (c) if the holder is not, in the opinion of Transport for NSW, a fit and proper person to hold the licence, or\n> > \n> > > (d) at its discretion on any other ground.\n> \n> > (4) A variation, suspension or cancellation takes effect at the time the notice is given or, if a later time is specified in the notice, at that later time.\n> \n> > (5) The holder of a licence must not breach a condition of the licence.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (6) The holder of a licence may surrender the licence at any time by notice in writing to Transport for NSW.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consultation before making certain decisions","content":"#### 91 Consultation before making certain decisions\n\n91 Consultation before making certain decisions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AJ)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW must not make a relevant licensing decision unless Transport for NSW—\n> > \n> > > (a) gives the person concerned notice in writing of the grounds for the proposed decision, and\n> > \n> > > (b) requests in the notice that the person make a written submission, within 21 days, with respect to the proposed decision, and\n> > \n> > > (c) takes into account any submission received from the person within that 21-day period.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > relevant licensing decision means a decision under this Part—\n> > \n> > > (a) to suspend or cancel a licence, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to refuse an application to renew a licence, or\n> > \n> > > (c) to impose or vary a condition on a particular licence (rather than on all licences).","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Immediate suspensions","content":"#### 92 Immediate suspensions\n\n92 Immediate suspensions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AK)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may suspend a licence immediately (an immediate suspension) without complying with clause 91 if Transport for NSW is proposing to cancel the licence because it is of the opinion that the holder of the licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) intentionally or recklessly contravened any requirement of this Part, including any condition to which the licence may be subject under this Part, or\n> > \n> > > (b) poses a risk to road safety if he or she continues to hold the licence.\n> \n> > (2) After it imposes an immediate suspension, Transport for NSW must, in respect of the proposed cancellation of the licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) give notice under clause 91 within 14 days, and\n> > \n> > > (b) make its final decision within 35 days after giving that notice (the specified period).\n> \n> > (3) An immediate suspension remains in force with respect to a licence—\n> > \n> > > (a) if Transport for NSW decides, within the specified period, to cancel the licence—until the licence is cancelled or, if the decision to cancel the licence is the subject of an appeal, until the Court overturns the decision or orders that the suspension should no longer remain in force, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if Transport for NSW decides, within the specified period, not to cancel the licence—until that decision is made, or\n> > \n> > > (c) if Transport for NSW makes no decision within the specified period—until the end of that specified period.\n> \n> **cl 92:** Am 2019 (392), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record keeping requirements","content":"#### 93 Record keeping requirements\n\n93 Record keeping requirements\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AL)\n\n> > (1) The holder of a licence must keep a record of the following in respect of each inspection undertaken for the purposes of this Part—\n> > \n> > > (a) the following identification details of the vehicle on which the inspection was carried out—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the registration number of the vehicle (if issued),\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the vehicle identifier of the vehicle,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the make and model of the vehicle,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the build date or compliance date of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) a record of the methods and calculations used during the inspection,\n> > \n> > > (c) the results of the inspection,\n> > \n> > > (d) a record of any compliance certificate issued as a result of the inspection.\n> \n> > (2) A person who is required to keep a record under this clause must keep the record for at least 7 years after it is made.\n> \n> > (3) A person who is required to keep a record under this clause must produce the record to Transport for NSW or an authorised person when required to do so by Transport for NSW or an authorised person.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Insurance","content":"#### 94 Insurance\n\n94 Insurance\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AM)\n\n> > (1) In this clause—\n> > \n> > required insurance, in respect of a person, means professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance that—\n> > \n> > > (a) indemnify the person against any liability to pay compensatory damages arising from any act or omission of the person in the exercise of the functions of a licensed certifier under this Part, and\n> > \n> > > (b) satisfy any other requirements of Transport for NSW that are set out in an order of Transport for NSW that is published in the Gazette for the purposes of this clause.\n> \n> > (2) A licensed certifier must not hold out that the licensed certifier is covered by the required insurance unless the licensed certifier is covered by the required insurance.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person must be covered by—\n> > \n> > > (a) the required insurance at all times that the person is a licensed certifier, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the required insurance that is professional indemnity insurance for at least 7 years after the person ceases to be a licensed certifier.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) For the purposes of this clause, a person is taken to be covered by the required insurance if the person pays amounts specified by Transport for NSW, at any times that Transport for NSW may direct, towards insurance cover obtained by Transport for NSW on behalf of the person.\n> \n> > (5) A licensed certifier’s licence is suspended—\n> > \n> > > (a) at any time that the licensed certifier is not covered by the required insurance, and\n> > \n> > > (b) if the licensed certifier is relying on the insurance obtained by Transport for NSW, at any time that there is an amount owing after the date payment is required under subclause (4).","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence of holding out","content":"#### 95 Offence of holding out\n\n95 Offence of holding out\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AN)\n\n> > (1) A person must not issue a document that purports to certify to the registered operator or owner of a vehicle (for which a compliance certificate is required before the vehicle may be driven on a road or road related area) that the vehicle, or a modification to the vehicle, complies with the applicable vehicle standards unless the document is a compliance certificate.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not purport to issue a compliance certificate or hold himself or herself out as a person who may issue such a certificate unless the person is the holder of a licence and the licence permits the person to issue the particular compliance certificate.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service of notices under Part","content":"#### 96 Service of notices under Part\n\n96 Service of notices under Part\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 76AO)\n\n> The date on which a person other than a registered operator is taken to have been given or served with a notice under this Part is—\n> \n> > (a) if the notice is sent by mail—the fourth working day after the notice was posted, or\n> \n> > (b) if the notice is delivered to the person personally—the date when it is so delivered.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> The [Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0487), section 155 makes similar provision in respect of notices given or served on registered operators.\n> \n> **cl 96:** Am 2021 (487), Sch 7.12\\[2\\]; 2022 No 59, Sch 2.41\\[2\\].","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Written-off light vehicles","content":"# Part 7 Written-off light vehicles\n\nPart 7 Written-off light vehicles\n\n**pt 7, hdg:** Subst 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[3\\].\n\n**pt 7:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[4\\] (“written-off vehicles”, “written-off vehicle”, “vehicle damage details”, “notifiable vehicle”, “vehicle damage assessment”, “vehicle damage assessments”, “certificate of compliance”, “certificates of compliance”, “prescribed returned vehicle”, “hail-damaged vehicle” and “hail-damaged vehicles” omitted wherever occurring, “written-off light vehicles”, “written-off light vehicle”, “light vehicle damage details”, “notifiable light vehicle”, “light vehicle damage assessment”, “light vehicle damage assessments”, “light vehicle certificate of compliance”, “light vehicle certificates of compliance”, “prescribed returned light vehicle”, “hail-damaged light vehicle” and “hail-damaged light vehicles” inserted instead, respectively).","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 97 Definitions\n\n97 Definitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83A)\n\n> In this Part—\n> \n> ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories) means the [Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) determined under the [Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, section 12.\n> \n> chassis-cab NC category vehicle means a vehicle that—\n> \n> > (a) has the vehicle category of heavy goods vehicle specified in the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories), clause 4.5.7, and\n> \n> > (b) with a chassis-cab within the meaning of the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories), clause 3.\n> \n> identification details, in relation to a light vehicle, means the following—\n> \n> > (a) whether the vehicle is a motor car, motor lorry, motor bike or light trailer,\n> \n> > (b) the registration number of the vehicle (if issued),\n> \n> > (c) the vehicle identifier of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (d) the make and model of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (e) the shape of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (f) the colour of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (g) the variant of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (h) the build date or compliance date of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (i) the engine capacity of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (j) the number of cylinders of the vehicle’s engine,\n> \n> > (k) the motive power of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (l) the tare weight of the vehicle.\n> \n> light truck means a NB1 category vehicle—\n> \n> > (a) built on a rolling chassis, and\n> \n> > (b) from which the cabin may be removed, and\n> \n> > (c) with the design and construction of a chassis-cab NC category vehicle.\n> \n> light vehicle damage details, in relation to a light vehicle, means the following—\n> \n> > (a) whether the damage to the vehicle was caused by hail, water, impact, fire or stripping,\n> \n> > (b) the location and severity of the damage to the vehicle described by reference to the codes or terms that are approved by Transport for NSW from time to time.\n> \n> motor bike includes a motor trike.\n> \n> motor car means a motor vehicle (except a motor bike) that is constructed principally for the conveyance of persons.\n> \n> NB1 category vehicle means a vehicle that has the vehicle category of medium goods vehicle specified in the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories), clauses 4.5.6 or 5.7.\n> \n> personal details of a person means all of the following—\n> \n> > (a) the name and address of the person,\n> \n> > (b) the telephone number (if any) of the person (unless the information is provided to Transport for NSW electronically),\n> \n> > (c) if the person has a customer number issued to it by Transport for NSW and the information is provided to Transport for NSW in paper form—the customer number of the person,\n> \n> > (d) if the person is notifying the information on behalf of someone else and does not have a customer number or does not provide the information in paper form—the driver licence number of the person.\n> \n> registration number of a light vehicle includes, in the case of a light vehicle the registration of which has expired or been suspended or cancelled, the registration number of the vehicle immediately before its registration expired or was suspended or cancelled.\n> \n> relevant technical specifications in relation to a light vehicle means the standards and methods of repair required to be met by a law of this State for vehicles of that type and—\n> \n> > (a) the standards and methods of repair documented by the manufacturer of vehicles of that type, to the extent that they are relevant to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (b) where the manufacturer’s documentation is unavailable—the standards and methods of repair recognised in the industry for vehicles of that type, to the extent the standards and methods are relevant to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 97:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[5\\] \\[6\\]; 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[3\\].","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Light truck self-insurers","content":"#### 98 Light truck self-insurers\n\n98 Light truck self-insurers\n\n> For the Act, section 82, definition of self-insurer, if the notifiable light vehicle is a light truck—1 notifiable light vehicle is prescribed.\n> \n> **cl 98:** Rep 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[1\\]. Ins 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory write-off assessment criteria—vehicles other than light trucks, motor bikes or light trailers","content":"#### 99 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—vehicles other than light trucks, motor bikes or light trailers\n\n99 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—vehicles other than light trucks, motor bikes or light trailers\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of statutory write-off assessment criteria in section 82 of the Act, damage of a type or caused in circumstances specified in the document titled Damage Assessment Criteria for the Classification of Light Vehicle Statutory Write-Offs, published by Austroads (as in force from time to time), is prescribed in respect of a light vehicle (other than a light truck, motor bike or light trailer).\n> \n> **cl 99:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[5\\]–\\[7\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[3\\]. Subst 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[3\\]. Am 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[4\\] \\[5\\].","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"99A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trucks","content":"#### 99A Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trucks\n\n99A Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trucks\n\n> For the Act, section 82, definition of statutory write-off assessment criteria, damage of a type or caused in circumstances specified in the Damage Assessment Criteria for the Classification of Heavy Vehicle Statutory Write-Offs published by Austroads, as in force from time to time, is prescribed in relation to a light truck, except to the extent that the document provides an exemption for substantially stripped vehicles.\n> \n> **cl 99A:** Ins 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[6\\].","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory write-off assessment criteria—motor bikes","content":"#### 100 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—motor bikes\n\n100 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—motor bikes\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83CA)\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of statutory write-off assessment criteria in section 82 of the Act, the following are prescribed in respect of a motor bike—\n> \n> > (a) the motor bike has been burnt to such an extent that it is fit only for wrecking or scrap,\n> \n> > (b) the motor bike has been stripped of all, or a combination of most, exterior body parts, panels and components (examples of which are the engine, wheels, and guards),\n> \n> > (c) the motor bike has impact damage (excluding scratching) to the suspension and 2 or more areas of structural frame damage,\n> \n> > (d) the motor bike has been fully immersed in salt water for any period,\n> \n> > (e) the motor bike has been fully immersed in fresh water for more than 48 hours.\n> \n> **cl 100:** Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[4\\].","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trailers","content":"#### 101 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trailers\n\n101 Statutory write-off assessment criteria—light trailers\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83CB)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of the definition of statutory write-off assessment criteria in section 82 of the Act, the following are prescribed in respect of a light trailer—\n> > \n> > > (a) the trailer has been burnt to such an extent that it is fit only for wrecking or scrap,\n> > \n> > > (b) the trailer has been stripped of all, or a combination of most, interior and exterior body parts, panels and components,\n> > \n> > > (c) the trailer has impact damage (excluding scratching) to the suspension and 1 or more areas of structural frame damage,\n> > \n> > > (d) in relation to a light trailer that is not a skeleton-type trailer or box trailer—the trailer has been fully immersed in salt water for any period,\n> > \n> > > (e) in relation to a light trailer that is not a skeleton-type trailer or box trailer—the trailer has been fully immersed in fresh water for more than 48 hours.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > skeleton-type trailer means a frame trailer that does not have a bottom or sides.\n> \n> **cl 101:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[8\\] \\[9\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[5\\].","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Light vehicles that are not eligible for the issue of authorisation to repair","content":"#### 102 Light vehicles that are not eligible for the issue of authorisation to repair\n\n102 Light vehicles that are not eligible for the issue of authorisation to repair\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83D)\n\n> For the purposes of section 85(1)(b) of the Act, every notifiable light vehicle other than the following is prescribed as a non-eligible vehicle—\n> \n> > (a) a hail-damaged light vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) a light vehicle that was inherited by the person seeking an authorisation to repair the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) a light vehicle in respect of which the applicant for an authorisation to repair the vehicle was the registered operator of the vehicle for more than 28 days before the date on which the vehicle sustained the damage that resulted in it being presented for a total loss assessment.\n> \n> **cl 102:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\] \\[10\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[6\\].","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility to apply for an authorisation to repair","content":"#### 103 Eligibility to apply for an authorisation to repair\n\n103 Eligibility to apply for an authorisation to repair\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83E)\n\n> For the purposes of section 85(1)(c) of the Act, all persons other than the following persons are prescribed as non-eligible persons in relation to a light vehicle—\n> \n> > (a) the registered operator of the vehicle at the time the vehicle sustained the damage that resulted in it being presented for a total loss assessment,\n> \n> > (b) any person who has inherited the vehicle from the person who was the registered operator of the vehicle at the time the vehicle sustained the damage that resulted in it being presented for a total loss assessment,\n> \n> > (c) any person who intends to use the vehicle only to participate in motor sport activities approved by Transport for NSW by order published in the Gazette.\n> \n> **cl 103:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[7\\].","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of authorisations to repair","content":"#### 104 Term of authorisations to repair\n\n104 Term of authorisations to repair\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83F)\n\n> > (1) An authorisation to repair remains in force for 12 months after its issue.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may extend the term of an authorisation at any time while it remains in force.","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"104A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifiable light vehicles","content":"#### 104A Notifiable light vehicles\n\n104A Notifiable light vehicles\n\n> For the Act, section 88(2), a light truck is prescribed as a notifiable light vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 104A:** Ins 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[7\\].","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—light vehicles","content":"#### 105 Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—light vehicles\n\n105 Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—light vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83G)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 90(1)(a) of the Act, the prescribed training, qualifications and experience are all of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the successful completion of an approved course,\n> > \n> > > (b) the demonstrated ability to determine whether or not a light vehicle has suffered damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria,\n> > \n> > > (c) the demonstrated ability to apply each of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the relevant technical specifications, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the written-off light vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > approved course means—\n> > \n> > > (a) a training course in vehicle repair assessment provided by a training provider accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a course that includes instruction on all of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the sourcing and interpretation of the standards and methods of repair documented by the manufacturers of vehicles or recognised in the industry for vehicles,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the use of those standards and methods in the calculation of repair costs,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the conduct of assessments of repairs in compliance with those standards and methods,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the assessment of vehicle damage having regard to the types of damage specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria that are prescribed by clause 99.\n> \n> **cl 105:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\] \\[12\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[8\\] \\[9\\]; 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[4\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\]; 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[8\\].","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards of repairs and repair methods","content":"#### 106 Standards of repairs and repair methods\n\n106 Standards of repairs and repair methods\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83H)\n\n> For the purposes of section 91(b) of the Act, the standards of repairs, and the repair methods, prescribed in relation to a light vehicle are the relevant technical specifications for the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 106:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records about total loss assessments—light vehicles","content":"#### 107 Records about total loss assessments—light vehicles\n\n107 Records about total loss assessments—light vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83I)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 94(1)(a) of the Act, the records that an assessor must keep in relation to each total loss assessment made by or on behalf of the assessor are the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the light vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b1) if the vehicle is determined to be a total loss—details of the determination as to whether or not the vehicle has suffered damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria, including the date on which the determination was made,\n> > \n> > > (c) the name of the person who carried out the assessment,\n> > \n> > > (d) the reasons why the person who carried out the assessment was competent to do so,\n> > \n> > > (e) the sum for which the vehicle was insured,\n> > \n> > > (f) the market value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value,\n> > \n> > > (g) the assessed cost of repairs and details of how the cost of repairs was determined, applying the relevant technical specifications,\n> > \n> > > (h) the assessed salvage value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing, exempt an assessor from any requirement to keep records that are specified in the notice.\n> \n> **cl 107:** Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[10\\]–\\[12\\].","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of information about light vehicles assessed as a total loss","content":"#### 108 Notification of information about light vehicles assessed as a total loss\n\n108 Notification of information about light vehicles assessed as a total loss\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83J)\n\n> The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 93(1) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable light vehicle that is assessed as being a total loss in the course of a total loss assessment conducted by or on behalf of an assessor—\n> \n> > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) the light vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) the date on which the vehicle was determined to be a total loss by the assessor,\n> \n> > (d) the personal details of the assessor and, if the information is notified by an agent of the assessor on behalf of the assessor, the personal details of the notifier,\n> \n> > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cl 108:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[13\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[13\\]; 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[8\\].","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"109","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 109\n\n109 (Repealed)","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed information about light vehicles disposed of to motor vehicle recycler","content":"#### 110 Prescribed information about light vehicles disposed of to motor vehicle recycler\n\n110 Prescribed information about light vehicles disposed of to motor vehicle recycler\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83L)\n\n> The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 93(2) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable light vehicle that is disposed of to a motor vehicle recycler by a self-insurer—\n> \n> > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) the light vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) the date on which the vehicle was disposed of to the motor vehicle recycler,\n> \n> > (d) the personal details of the self-insurer and, if the information is provided to Transport for NSW by another person, the personal details of that person,\n> \n> > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cl 110:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[13\\].","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed information about demolished or dismantled light vehicles","content":"#### 111 Prescribed information about demolished or dismantled light vehicles\n\n111 Prescribed information about demolished or dismantled light vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83M)\n\n> The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 93(3) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable light vehicle that a motor vehicle recycler intends to demolish or dismantle—\n> \n> > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) the light vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) the date on which the motor vehicle recycler commenced, or intends to commence, work in the course of the motor vehicle recycler’s business for the purpose of demolishing or dismantling the vehicle,\n> \n> > (d) the personal details of the motor vehicle recycler and, if the information is provided to Transport for NSW by another person, the personal details of that person,\n> \n> > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cl 111:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[14\\].","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"Division 7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Written-off light vehicle warning labels","content":"## Division 7 Written-off light vehicle warning labels\n\nDivision 7 Written-off light vehicle warning labels","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"113","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 113\n\n113 (Repealed)","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content and form of written-off light vehicle warning label","content":"#### 114 Content and form of written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n114 Content and form of written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83P)\n\n> For the purposes of section 97(1) of the Act, a written-off light vehicle warning label on a light vehicle must include the following—\n> \n> Statutory written-off light vehicle—available for parts or scrap only—limited exemptions apply.\n> \n> **cl 114:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Positioning of written-off light vehicle warning label","content":"#### 115 Positioning of written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n115 Positioning of written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83Q)\n\n> For the purposes of section 97(1) of the Act, a written-off light vehicle warning label must be attached securely and in a conspicuous position where any person looking at the vehicle might be expected to see it, but not in a position that obscures the vehicle identifier.","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off light vehicle warning label","content":"#### 116 Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n116 Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off light vehicle warning label\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83R)\n\n> A person must not, without reasonable excuse, alter, damage, destroy, remove or otherwise interfere with a written-off light vehicle warning label that has been attached to a light vehicle under section 97(1) of the Act.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 116:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\]; 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[18\\].","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"Division 8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Light vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"## Division 8 Light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\nDivision 8 Light vehicle certificates of compliance","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards of repairs and repair methods","content":"#### 117 Standards of repairs and repair methods\n\n117 Standards of repairs and repair methods\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83S)\n\n> For the purposes of section 98(1)(b) of the Act, the standards of repairs, and the repair methods, prescribed in relation to a light vehicle are the relevant technical specifications for the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 117:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Light vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems","content":"#### 118 Light vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems\n\n118 Light vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83T)\n\n> A licensed repairer is not authorised to issue a light vehicle certificate of compliance in relation to electronic control systems (such as airbags or Anti-lock Braking Systems) unless the licensed repairer is approved by—\n> \n> > (a) the manufacturer of the light vehicle, or\n> \n> > (b) Transport for NSW.\n> \n> **cl 118:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[19\\].","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of light vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 119 Issue of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n119 Issue of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83U)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 98(1)(b) of the Act, a licensed repairer must not issue a light vehicle certificate of compliance unless the repairs have been conducted in accordance with—\n> > \n> > > (a) the relevant technical specifications, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the written-off light vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An authorised officer may give a written direction to a licensed repairer to produce a light vehicle certificate of compliance or copy of the certificate.\n> \n> > (3) A licensed repairer must comply with such a direction within the time specified in the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 119:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[20\\] \\[21\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\]; 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[11\\].","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of light vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 120 Term of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n120 Term of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83V)\n\n> A light vehicle certificate of compliance remains in force for 3 months after its issue, or for any other period approved by Transport for NSW in a particular case.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of light vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 121 Records of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n121 Records of light vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83W)\n\n> > (1) A licensed repairer who issues a light vehicle certificate of compliance, or who examines a light vehicle for the purpose of determining whether or not to issue a light vehicle certificate of compliance under the Act, section 98(1), must keep a record for a period of 7 years of the following in relation to each light vehicle certified or examined—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the reference number of the authorisation to repair the vehicle issued by Transport for NSW,\n> > \n> > > (c) details of the assessment conducted by the licensed repairer for the purpose of determining whether or not to issue a light vehicle certificate of compliance in relation to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (d) details of the application in the assessment process of the relevant technical specifications and the written-off light vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website,\n> > \n> > > (e) if the repair involved structural damage—the test report attesting to the structural integrity of the repaired vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (f) the basis on which the licensed repairer formed an opinion that the vehicle should be issued with a light vehicle certificate of compliance,\n> > \n> > > (g) the date the certificate was issued.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An authorised officer may, for the purposes of determining whether this clause has been complied with, give a written direction to any person to produce any records required to be kept under this clause.\n> \n> > (3) A person must comply with such a direction within the time specified in the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 121:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[6\\] \\[12\\] \\[22\\]–\\[24\\]; 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[5\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\]; 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[12\\] \\[13\\]; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[4\\].","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"121A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4","content":"#### 121A Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4\n\n121A Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4\n\n> > (1) This clause applies for the Act, section 4(1), definition of licensed repairer.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, Part 4.5, Division 4, a person in another jurisdiction who holds, or employs a person who holds, a qualification of a kind referred to in the [Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2014-0640), clause 36(1) for a class of repair work is declared to be a licensed repairer in relation to that class of work.\n> \n> **cl 121A:** Ins 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[14\\].","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"Division 9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special provisions for certain light vehicles","content":"## Division 9 Special provisions for certain light vehicles\n\nDivision 9 Special provisions for certain light vehicles\n\n**pt 7, div 9, hdg:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[16\\].","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"122","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 122\n\n122 (Repealed)","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hail-damaged light vehicles","content":"#### 123 Hail-damaged light vehicles\n\n123 Hail-damaged light vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 83YA)\n\n> > (1) A relevant written-off hail-damaged light vehicle means a notifiable light vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) that is assessed by an assessor as being a total loss solely due to hail damage, and\n> > \n> > > (b) that, at the time of the assessment, is retained by the person who was the registered operator of the vehicle immediately before the vehicle sustained the hail damage that resulted in it being presented for a total loss assessment.\n> \n> > (2) A relevant written-off hail-damaged light vehicle is taken to be an inspected written-off light vehicle for the purposes of Part 4.5 of the Act and is to be recorded in the NSW written-off light vehicles register as such.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 123:** Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[20\\]; 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[6\\]–\\[8\\].","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Written-off heavy vehicles","content":"# Part 7A Written-off heavy vehicles\n\nPart 7A Written-off heavy vehicles","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"123A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 123A Definitions\n\n123A Definitions\n\n> In this Part—\n> \n> bus has the same meaning as in the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a).\n> \n> heavy trailer has the same meaning as in the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a).\n> \n> heavy vehicle damage details, in relation to a heavy vehicle, means the following—\n> \n> > (a) whether the damage to the vehicle was caused by hail, water, impact, fire or stripping,\n> \n> > (b) the location and severity of the damage to the vehicle described by reference to the codes or terms that are approved by Transport for NSW from time to time.\n> \n> identification details, in relation to a heavy vehicle, means the following—\n> \n> > (a) whether the vehicle is a truck, prime mover, heavy trailer or bus,\n> \n> > (b) the registration number of the vehicle (if issued),\n> \n> > (c) the vehicle identifier of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (d) the make and model of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (e) the shape of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (f) the colour of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (g) the variant of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (h) the build date or compliance date of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (i) the engine capacity of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (j) the number of cylinders of the vehicle’s engine,\n> \n> > (k) the motive power of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (l) the tare weight of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (m) the GVM (gross vehicle mass) of the vehicle.\n> \n> personal details of a person means all of the following—\n> \n> > (a) the name, address and email address (if any) of the person,\n> \n> > (b) the telephone number (if any) of the person (unless the information is provided to Transport for NSW electronically),\n> \n> > (c) if Transport for NSW has issued a customer number to the person—the customer number of the person,\n> \n> > (d) if the person is notifying the information on behalf of someone else and does not have a customer number—the driver licence number (if any) of the person.\n> \n> prime mover has the same meaning as in the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a).\n> \n> registration number of a heavy vehicle includes, in the case of a heavy vehicle the registration of which has expired or been suspended or cancelled, the registration number of the vehicle immediately before its registration expired or was suspended or cancelled.\n> \n> relevant technical specifications in relation to a heavy vehicle, means the standards and methods of repair required to be met by a law of this State for vehicles of that type and—\n> \n> > (a) the standards and methods of repair documented by the manufacturer of vehicles of that type, to the extent that they are relevant to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (b) where the manufacturer’s documentation is unavailable—the standards and methods of repair recognised in the industry for vehicles of that type, to the extent the standards and methods are relevant to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle.\n> \n> truck has the same meaning as in the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a).\n> \n> **cl 123A:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[9\\]; 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"123B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory write-off assessment criteria—heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123B Statutory write-off assessment criteria—heavy vehicles\n\n123B Statutory write-off assessment criteria—heavy vehicles\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of statutory write-off assessment criteria in section 104A of the Act, damage of a type or caused in circumstances specified in the document titled Damage Assessment Criteria for the Classification of Heavy Vehicle Statutory Write-Offs, published by Austroads (as in force from time to time), is prescribed (except to the extent that the document provides an exemption for substantially stripped vehicles).\n> \n> **cl 123B:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[21\\]. Subst 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[10\\].","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"123C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of “self-insurer”","content":"#### 123C Meaning of “self-insurer”\n\n123C Meaning of “self-insurer”\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of self-insurer in section 104A of the Act, the prescribed number of notifiable heavy vehicles in respect of each of which there is no insurance policy with an insurer covering loss or damage is one.\n> \n> **cl 123C:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"123D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exempt—certain heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123D Exempt—certain heavy vehicles\n\n123D Exempt—certain heavy vehicles\n\n> The following heavy vehicles are exempt from the provisions of Part 4.5A of the Act—\n> \n> > (a) special purpose vehicles,\n> \n> > (b) heavy vehicles registered conditionally under clause 13.\n> \n> **pt 7A, div 2 (cll 123D, 123E):** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"123E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exempt—heavy vehicles damaged before commencement of NSW written-off heavy vehicles register","content":"#### 123E Exempt—heavy vehicles damaged before commencement of NSW written-off heavy vehicles register\n\n123E Exempt—heavy vehicles damaged before commencement of NSW written-off heavy vehicles register\n\n> Any heavy vehicle to which Part 4.5A of the Act would otherwise have applied as a result of damage sustained by the vehicle before the commencement of the Part is exempt from the provisions of the Part.\n> \n> **pt 7A, div 2 (cll 123D, 123E):** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"123F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 123F\n\n123F (Repealed)","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"123G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory written-off heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123G Statutory written-off heavy vehicles\n\n123G Statutory written-off heavy vehicles\n\n> For the purposes of section 104B(1)(a) of the Act, written-off heavy vehicles of the following kinds are excluded from being registered regardless of whether they can be repaired—\n> \n> > (a) written-off heavy vehicles that have been assessed, in a total loss assessment, as being a total loss, and as having damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria,\n> \n> > (b) written-off heavy vehicles that have been disposed of to a motor vehicle recycler by a self-insurer,\n> \n> > (c) written-off heavy vehicles that have been or are intended to be dismantled or demolished.\n> \n> **cl 123G:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[23\\].","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"123H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repairable written-off heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123H Repairable written-off heavy vehicles\n\n123H Repairable written-off heavy vehicles\n\n> For the purposes of section 104B(1)(b) of the Act, written-off heavy vehicles are of a kind that can be registered if they are repaired in the circumstances where they have been assessed, in a total loss assessment, as being a total loss and as not having damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria.\n> \n> **cl 123H:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[24\\] \\[25\\].","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"123I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessors include interstate motor dealers and motor vehicle recyclers","content":"#### 123I Assessors include interstate motor dealers and motor vehicle recyclers\n\n123I Assessors include interstate motor dealers and motor vehicle recyclers\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of the definition of motor dealer in section 4(1) of the Act, a person in another jurisdiction within Australia who is permitted in that jurisdiction to be a motor dealer within the meaning of the [Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-107) is declared to be a motor dealer for the purposes of Division 3 of Part 4.5A of the Act (an interstate motor dealer).\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of the definition of motor vehicle recycler in section 4(1) of the Act, a person in another jurisdiction within Australia who is permitted in that jurisdiction to be a motor vehicle recycler within the meaning of the [Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-107) is declared to be a motor vehicle recycler for the purposes of Division 3 of Part 4.5A of the Act (an interstate motor vehicle recycler).\n> \n> > (3) For the purposes of the definition of assessor in section 104D of the Act, the following other persons are prescribed—\n> > \n> > > (a) an interstate motor dealer,\n> > \n> > > (b) an interstate motor vehicle recycler.\n> \n> **cl 123I:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"123J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123J Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n123J Prescribed qualifications to carry out total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 104G(1)(a) of the Act, the prescribed training, qualifications and experience are all of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the successful completion of an approved course,\n> > \n> > > (b) the demonstrated ability to determine whether or not a heavy vehicle has suffered damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria,\n> > \n> > > (c) the demonstrated ability to apply each of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the relevant technical specifications,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) any written-off heavy vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > approved course means—\n> > \n> > > (a) a training course in vehicle repair assessment provided by a training provider accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a course that includes instruction on all of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the sourcing and interpretation of the standards and methods of repair documented by the manufacturers of vehicles or recognised in the industry for vehicles,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the use of those standards and methods in the calculation of repair costs,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the conduct of assessments of repairs in compliance with those standards and methods,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the assessment of vehicle damage having regard to the types of damage specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria that are prescribed by clause 123B.\n> \n> **cl 123J:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[26\\] \\[27\\]; 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[11\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\].","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"123K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standard of repairs and repair methods","content":"#### 123K Standard of repairs and repair methods\n\n123K Standard of repairs and repair methods\n\n> For the purposes of section 104H(b) of the Act, the standard of repairs, and the repair methods, prescribed in relation to a heavy vehicle are the relevant technical specifications for the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 123K:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"123L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records about total loss assessments—heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123L Records about total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n123L Records about total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 104K(1)(a) of the Act, the records that an assessor must keep in relation to each total loss assessment made by or on behalf of the assessor are the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the heavy vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) if the vehicle is determined to be a total loss—details of the determination as to whether or not the vehicle has suffered damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria, including the date on which the determination was made,\n> > \n> > > (d) the name of the person who carried out the assessment,\n> > \n> > > (e) the reasons why the person who carried out the assessment was competent to do so,\n> > \n> > > (f) the sum for which the vehicle was insured,\n> > \n> > > (g) the market value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value,\n> > \n> > > (h) the assessed cost of repairs and details of how the cost of repairs was determined, applying the relevant technical specifications,\n> > \n> > > (i) the assessed salvage value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing, exempt an assessor from any requirement to keep records that are specified in the notice.\n> \n> **cl 123L:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[28\\] \\[29\\].","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"123M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of results of total loss assessments—heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123M Provision of results of total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n123M Provision of results of total loss assessments—heavy vehicles\n\n> > (1) The following information is prescribed as the information that an assessor must under section 104I(1)(b) of the Act, if requested to do so, set out in a written record of any total loss assessment made by or on behalf of the assessor—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the heavy vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) if the vehicle is determined to be a total loss—details of the determination as to whether or not the vehicle has suffered damage of a type specified in the statutory write-off assessment criteria, including the date on which the determination was made,\n> > \n> > > (d) the name of the person who carried out the assessment,\n> > \n> > > (e) the reasons why the person who carried out the assessment was competent to do so,\n> > \n> > > (f) the sum for which the vehicle was insured,\n> > \n> > > (g) the market value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value,\n> > \n> > > (h) the assessed cost of repairs and details of how the cost of repairs was determined, applying the relevant technical specifications,\n> > \n> > > (i) the assessed salvage value of the vehicle and the basis for determining that value.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, by notice in writing, exempt an assessor from any requirement to set out the information under subclause (1) in a written record of any total loss assessment made by or on behalf of the assessor.\n> \n> **cl 123M:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[30\\] \\[31\\].","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"123N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information to TfNSW by an assessor","content":"#### 123N Provision of information to TfNSW by an assessor\n\n123N Provision of information to TfNSW by an assessor\n\n> > The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 104J(1) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable heavy vehicle that is assessed as being a total loss in the course of a total loss assessment conducted by or on behalf of an assessor—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the heavy vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) the date on which the vehicle was determined to be a total loss by the assessor,\n> > \n> > > (d) the personal details of the assessor and, if the information is notified by an agent of the assessor on behalf of the assessor, the personal details of the notifier,\n> > \n> > > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cl 123N:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[32\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[3\\].","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"123O","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information to TfNSW by a self-insurer","content":"#### 123O Provision of information to TfNSW by a self-insurer\n\n123O Provision of information to TfNSW by a self-insurer\n\n> The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 104J(2) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable heavy vehicle that is disposed of to a motor vehicle recycler by a self-insurer—\n> \n> > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) the heavy vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) the date on which the vehicle was disposed of to the motor vehicle recycler,\n> \n> > (d) the personal details of the self-insurer and, if the information is provided to Transport for NSW by another person, the personal details of that person,\n> \n> > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cll 123O:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[3\\].","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"123P","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information to TfNSW by a motor vehicle recycler","content":"#### 123P Provision of information to TfNSW by a motor vehicle recycler\n\n123P Provision of information to TfNSW by a motor vehicle recycler\n\n> The following information is prescribed as the information that must be provided under section 104J(3) of the Act to Transport for NSW in respect of each notifiable heavy vehicle that a motor vehicle recycler intends to demolish or dismantle—\n> \n> > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> \n> > (b) the heavy vehicle damage details relevant to the vehicle,\n> \n> > (c) the date on which the motor vehicle recycler commenced, or intends to commence, work in the course of the motor vehicle recycler’s business for the purpose of demolishing or dismantling the vehicle,\n> \n> > (d) the personal details of the motor vehicle recycler and, if the information is provided to Transport for NSW by another person, the personal details of that person,\n> \n> > (e) the date on which the information is provided.\n> \n> **cll 123P:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[3\\].","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"123Q","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 123Q\n\n123Q (Repealed)","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"123S","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 123S\n\n123S (Repealed)","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"123T","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content and form of written-off heavy vehicle warning label","content":"#### 123T Content and form of written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n123T Content and form of written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n> For the purposes of section 104N(1) of the Act, a written-off heavy vehicle warning label on the following types of heavy vehicles must include the following content—\n> \n> > (a) for a statutory written-off heavy vehicle—“Statutory written-off heavy vehicle available for parts or scrap only. This vehicle cannot be re-registered”,\n> \n> > (b) for a repairable written-off heavy vehicle—“Repairable written-off heavy vehicle. This vehicle may be re-registered subject to repair and certification by a suitably licensed repairer”.\n> \n> **cl 123T:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[37\\].","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"123U","sectionType":"section","heading":"Positioning of written-off heavy vehicle warning label","content":"#### 123U Positioning of written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n123U Positioning of written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n> For the purposes of section 104N(1) of the Act, a written-off heavy vehicle warning label must be attached securely and in a conspicuous position where any person looking at the heavy vehicle might be expected to see it, but not in a position that obscures the vehicle identifier.\n> \n> **cl 123U:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[38\\].","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"123V","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off heavy vehicle warning label","content":"#### 123V Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n123V Offence to alter, damage, destroy, remove or interfere with written-off heavy vehicle warning label\n\n> A person must not, without reasonable excuse, alter, damage, destroy, remove or otherwise interfere with a written-off heavy vehicle warning label that has been attached to a heavy vehicle under section 104N(1) of the Act.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 123V:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[39\\] \\[40\\].","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"123W","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standard of repairs and repair methods","content":"#### 123W Standard of repairs and repair methods\n\n123W Standard of repairs and repair methods\n\n> For the purposes of section 104O(1)(c) of the Act, the standard of repairs, and the repair methods, prescribed in relation to a heavy vehicle are the relevant technical specifications for the heavy vehicle.\n> \n> **cll 123W:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"123X","sectionType":"section","heading":"Heavy vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems","content":"#### 123X Heavy vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems\n\n123X Heavy vehicle certificates of compliance in relation to electronic control systems\n\n> A licensed repairer is not authorised to issue a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance in relation to electronic control systems (such as airbags or Anti-lock Braking Systems) unless the licensed repairer is approved by—\n> \n> > (a) the manufacturer of the vehicle, or\n> \n> > (b) Transport for NSW.\n> \n> **cll 123X:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"123Y","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 123Y Issue of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n123Y Issue of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 104O(1)(c) of the Act, a licensed repairer must not issue a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance unless the repairs have been conducted in accordance with—\n> > \n> > > (a) the relevant technical specifications, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any written-off heavy vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An authorised officer may give a written direction to a licensed repairer to produce a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance or a copy of the certificate.\n> \n> > (3) A licensed repairer must comply with such a direction within the time specified in the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 123Y:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\].","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"123Z","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 123Z Term of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n123Z Term of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n> A heavy vehicle certificate of compliance remains in force for 3 months after its issue, or for any other period approved by Transport for NSW in a particular case.\n> \n> **cl 123Z:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\].","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"123ZA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance","content":"#### 123ZA Records of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n123ZA Records of heavy vehicle certificates of compliance\n\n> > (1) A licensed repairer who issues a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance, or who examines a heavy vehicle for the purpose of determining whether or not to issue a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance, must keep a record for a period of 7 years of the following in relation to each heavy vehicle certified or examined—\n> > \n> > > (a) the identification details of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) details of the assessment conducted by the licensed repairer for the purpose of determining whether or not to issue a certificate of compliance in relation to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) details of the application in the assessment process of the relevant technical specifications and any written-off heavy vehicle policies and procedures published on TfNSW’s website,\n> > \n> > > (d) if the repair involved structural damage—the test report attesting to the structural integrity of the repaired vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (e) the basis on which the licensed repairer formed an opinion that the vehicle should be issued with a heavy vehicle certificate of compliance,\n> > \n> > > (f) the date the certificate was issued.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) An authorised officer may, for the purposes of determining whether this clause has been complied with, give a written direction to any person to produce any records required to be kept under this clause.\n> \n> > (3) A person must comply with such a direction within the time specified in the direction.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> **cl 123ZA (previously cl 124ZA):** Renumbered 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[12\\]. Am 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[13\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[6\\].","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"123ZB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4","content":"#### 123ZB Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4\n\n123ZB Definition of “licensed repairer”—the Act, s 4\n\n> > (1) This clause applies for the Act, section 4(1), definition of licensed repairer.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, Part 4.5A, Division 4, a person in another jurisdiction who holds, or employs a person who holds, a qualification of a kind referred to in the [Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2014-0640), clause 36(1) for a class of repair work is declared to be a licensed repairer in relation to that class of work.\n> \n> **cl 123ZB (previously cl 124ZB):** Renumbered 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[12\\]. Subst 2022 (415), Sch 1\\[17\\].\n> \n> **cll 124ZA:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Renumbered as cll 123ZA and 123ZB, 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[12\\].\n> \n> **cll 124ZB:** Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[25\\]. Renumbered as cll 123ZA and 123ZB, 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[12\\].","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"123ZC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hail-damaged heavy vehicles","content":"#### 123ZC Hail-damaged heavy vehicles\n\n123ZC Hail-damaged heavy vehicles\n\n> > (1) A relevant written-off hail-damaged heavy vehicle means a notifiable heavy vehicle—\n> > \n> > > (a) that is assessed by an assessor as being a total loss solely due to hail damage, and\n> > \n> > > (b) that, at the time of the assessment, is retained by the person who was the registered operator of the vehicle immediately before the vehicle sustained the hail damage that resulted in it being presented for a total loss assessment.\n> \n> > (2) A relevant written-off hail-damaged heavy vehicle is taken to be an inspected written-off heavy vehicle for the purposes of Part 4.5A of the Act and is to be recorded in the NSW written-off heavy vehicles register.\n> \n> **pt 7A, div 9 (cl 123ZC):** Ins 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[14\\].","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 8 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 8 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"#### 124 Fees\n\n124 Fees\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 77)\n\n> > (1) For the Act, sections 23 and 24 and Schedule 1, clause 14, the following fees are payable under this Regulation—\n> > \n> > > (a) fees prescribed by Schedule 3 for the various matters set out in that Schedule,\n> > \n> > > (b) fees fixed by Transport for NSW under subclause (2),\n> > \n> > > (c) fees set by Transport for NSW under clause 21 (Special number-plates).\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may, with the approval of the Minister, fix fees to be payable for or in connection with any service provided by Transport for NSW under the Act or this Regulation, except any service for which a fee is prescribed by Schedule 3.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > These fees are fixed under section 271(1) of the Act and are required to be published in the Gazette.\n> \n> > (3) Subclause (2) does not apply to fees set by Transport for NSW under clause 21.\n> \n> **cl 124:** Am 2023 (550), Sch 7\\[1\\].","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refunds of fees","content":"#### 125 Refunds of fees\n\n125 Refunds of fees\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 78)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may make a partial refund of any applicable fee paid in respect of a registrable vehicle if—\n> > \n> > > (a) Transport for NSW approves an application for the surrender of the registration of the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW cancels the registration of the vehicle and notification of that cancellation has been received by the registered operator of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of subclause (1), a partial refund is to be calculated using the formula—\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g4.gif)  \n> > where—\n> > \n> > number of days is the number of unexpired whole days of the registration period of the vehicle, from the date on which Transport for NSW approves an application for surrender made under clause 44 or cancels the registration of the vehicle concerned.\n> > \n> > period of registration is the total number of whole days in the period for which the vehicle is registered.\n> > \n> > fee is the amount of the applicable fee.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may refund (in whole or in part) any applicable fee paid by an applicant under clause 10 if Transport for NSW is of the opinion that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the applicant was the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that was destroyed or rendered beyond repair as a consequence of damage caused to the vehicle by an occurrence that gave rise to an emergency, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the vehicle to which the application related was a replacement for the damaged vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (c) in the circumstances of the case it would be appropriate to refund the fee.\n> \n> > (4) Transport for NSW may deduct from a refund of an applicable fee the amount of any unpaid fees incurred in respect of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (5) If an amount of refund determined in accordance with subclause (2) would comprise an amount that is not a whole number of dollars, the amount of refund is to be adjusted downwards to the next whole number of dollars.\n> \n> > (6) In this clause—\n> > \n> > emergency has the same meaning as in the [State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-165).","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refunds of number-plate fees","content":"#### 126 Refunds of number-plate fees\n\n126 Refunds of number-plate fees\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 81)\n\n> Transport for NSW may, in any case or class of cases that Transport for NSW thinks it appropriate to do so, waive, reduce or refund (in whole or in part) any applicable fee payable or paid for or in connection with the issue, allocation, setting aside, reservation, transfer or replacement of a number-plate.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for eligible pensioners","content":"#### 127 Exemption for eligible pensioners\n\n127 Exemption for eligible pensioners\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 80)\n\n> > (1) A registrable vehicle that is owned solely by an eligible pensioner or jointly owned by 2 or more eligible pensioners is exempt from an administrative fee only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is not used in the course of any trade, business or profession or let out for hire, and\n> > \n> > > (b) it is used solely or principally by the pensioner or pensioners, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it is used substantially for social or domestic purposes or for pleasure, and\n> > \n> > > (d) it is a vehicle or a vehicle of a class or description of vehicles approved for the time being by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) An eligible pensioner is entitled to an exemption from administrative fees in respect of 1 vehicle only.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > administrative fee means an applicable fee for the registration or renewal of registration of an eligible pensioner’s registrable vehicle.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"127A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waiver of registration fee for toll users","content":"#### 127A Waiver of registration fee for toll users\n\n127A Waiver of registration fee for toll users\n\n> > (1) Application for waiver An individual (an applicant) may apply to Transport for NSW, in a form approved by Transport for NSW, for the waiver of all or half of the registration fee for a registrable light motor vehicle (except for its conditional registration) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the commencement date for the registration period is in the 2018–2019 financial year or a subsequent financial year, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the registration period is not less than 12 months, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the applicant is entitled to the waiver for that financial year as provided by this clause.\n> \n> > (2) An application for the waiver of half of a registration fee cannot be made before 1 July 2019 unless the applicant is an individual who has been invited or permitted by Transport for NSW to apply for the waiver in relation to tolls paid in the 2018–2019 financial year.\n> \n> > (3) Entitlement to waiver An applicant is entitled to the waiver of all or half of a registration fee for a registrable light motor vehicle payable in a financial year if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the vehicle is used or proposed to be used—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) solely or principally by the applicant, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) substantially for social or domestic purposes or for pleasure, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the applicant has paid at least the minimum expenditure amount in tolls for the previous financial year calculated as provided by a minimum expenditure calculation order.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > A light motor vehicle that is used or proposed to be used substantially for purposes other than those referred to in paragraph (a)(ii) (for example, business purposes) will not be covered by this subclause.\n> \n> > (4) An applicant cannot rely on the same minimum expenditure amount in respect of the registration of more than one registrable light motor vehicle.\n> \n> > (5) Transport for NSW may refund to an applicant a registration fee that has already been paid if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the applicant is entitled to a waiver under this clause, and\n> > \n> > > (b) Transport for NSW is satisfied that there was a sufficient reason why an application for the waiver was not made at the time of payment.\n> \n> > (6) Information for application Transport for NSW may require an applicant to provide Transport for NSW with any information specified by Transport for NSW for the purpose of assisting it to determine the applicant’s entitlement to a waiver.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Clause 78 of the [Roads Regulation 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0512) also enables Transport for NSW (and its delegates such as Service NSW) to require toll service providers to provide information to assist Transport for NSW to determine an applicant’s entitlement to a waiver under this clause. It also authorises toll service providers to disclose any required information.\n> \n> > (7) Without limiting subclause (6), Transport for NSW may require an applicant to provide evidence of the relevant payment of tolls in the previous financial year concerned.\n> \n> > (8) Minimum expenditure amount The minimum expenditure amount in tolls for a previous financial year is—\n> > \n> > > (a) if the previous financial year is the 2017–2018 financial year and the application relates to the waiver of all of a fee—$1,300 (inclusive of GST), or\n> > \n> > > (aa) if the previous financial year is the 2018–2019 financial year—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for an application relating to the waiver of all of a fee—$1,300 (inclusive of GST), or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for an application relating to the waiver of half of a fee—$780 (inclusive of GST), or\n> > \n> > > (b) if the previous financial year is the 2019–2020 financial year or a subsequent financial year—the amount (inclusive of GST) calculated in accordance with the formula specified by subclause (9) for the financial year concerned.\n> \n> > (9) For the purposes of subclause (8)(b), the minimum expenditure amount in tolls for a previous financial year is to be calculated by adding 4 percent to the minimum expenditure amount for the financial year immediately before it rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n> \n> > (10) The Minister may, by order published on the NSW legislation website (a minimum expenditure calculation order), specify one or more methods for calculating when amounts paid in tolls in respect of one or more registrable light motor vehicles can be counted towards determining whether the minimum expenditure amount in tolls for a previous financial year has been reached.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The first previous financial year in respect of which a minimum expenditure calculation order can be made is the 2017–2018 financial year because applications for a waiver can only be made for registrations commencing during the 2018–2019 financial year or a subsequent financial year.\n> \n> > (11) To avoid doubt, a minimum expenditure calculation order may provide for tolls paid in respect of registrable light motor vehicles to be included in a method of calculation even if they are not registrable light motor vehicles for which an application for a waiver is made.\n> \n> > (11A) An amendment made to this clause by the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment (Toll Relief Scheme) Regulation 2019](/view/pdf/asmade/sl-2019-196) does not affect any entitlement to claim an exemption, or any exemption granted, under this clause as in force immediately before the commencement of that Regulation.\n> \n> > (12) Definitions In this clause—\n> > \n> > financial year means the period of 12 months commencing on 1 July in any year.\n> > \n> > minimum expenditure calculation order—see subclause (10).\n> > \n> > previous financial year, in relation to a financial year, means the financial year immediately before that financial year.\n> > \n> > registrable light motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is registrable and has a tare mass that is not greater than 2,794 kilograms.\n> > \n> > registration fee, in relation to a registrable light motor vehicle, means the fee payable under a provision of this Regulation for the registration, or renewal of the registration, of the vehicle that is specified by Part 1 of Schedule 3.\n> > \n> > toll means a toll (inclusive of GST) levied in connection with a vehicle’s use of a tollway, bridge, tunnel or road-ferry within the meaning of the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033) (but excluding any administrative charges or fees paid in connection with the toll or a tolling account).\n> \n> **cl 127A:** Ins 2018 (139), Sch 1. Am 2019 (196), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[15\\].","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles","content":"## Division 1A Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\nDivision 1A Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\n**pt 8, div 1A:** Ins 2021 No 22, Sch 2\\[1\\].","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"127AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition of “primary producer’s vehicle”","content":"#### 127AA Definition of “primary producer’s vehicle”\n\n127AA Definition of “primary producer’s vehicle”\n\n> In this Division and Schedule 4A—\n> \n> primary producer’s vehicle means the following motor vehicles, other than a motor vehicle used by a primary producer for a prohibited purpose—\n> \n> > (a) a light vehicle owned by a primary producer or a rural society that while on a road or road related area is used solely or principally for—\n> > \n> > > (i) carting goods for use in the household of the owner or of another primary producer or of a member of the society who is a primary producer, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) a relevant purpose,\n> \n> > (b) a heavy vehicle owned by a primary producer or a rural society that while on a road or road related area is used solely for a relevant purpose.\n> \n> prohibited purpose means—\n> \n> > (a) hiring the vehicle out, whether under a formal lease or otherwise, or\n> \n> > (b) using the vehicle for the benefit of another person for a fee or other consideration.\n> \n> relevant purpose means—\n> \n> > (a) carting primary products the owner or another primary producer has produced, or\n> \n> > (b) carting leaves the owner or another primary producer has gathered and from which eucalyptus or other oil is to be distilled, or\n> \n> > (c) carting goods for use in the primary production business of the owner or of another primary producer, or\n> \n> > (d) purposes connected with clearing land the owner or another primary producer proposes to use for primary production.\n> \n> rural society means a co-operative or a participating co-operative, within the meaning of the [Co-operatives National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-29a), in which at least 75% of the shares are held by primary producers.\n> \n> **cl 127AA:** Ins 2022 (43), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"127B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility criteria for primary producers","content":"#### 127B Eligibility criteria for primary producers\n\n127B Eligibility criteria for primary producers\n\n> For the purposes of the Act, section 4(1), definition of primary producer, paragraph (b), the eligibility criteria for a primary producer is that the primary producer must earn at least 50 per cent of the primary producer’s total income from primary production activities.\n> \n> **cl 127B:** Ins 2021 No 22, Sch 2\\[1\\].","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"127C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles","content":"#### 127C Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\n127C Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\n> For the purposes of the Act, Schedule 2, clause 3, the amounts specified in Schedule 4A as the registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles are prescribed.\n> \n> **cl 127C:** Ins 2021 No 22, Sch 2\\[1\\].","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of vehicle offences","content":"#### 128 Use of vehicle offences\n\n128 Use of vehicle offences\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 84)\n\n> > (1) A person must not use, or permit the use of, a registrable vehicle that is conditionally registered in contravention of a condition of registration.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not use, or permit the use of, a registrable vehicle in contravention of a defect notice.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not cause or permit another person to use an unregistered registrable vehicle (other than a vehicle that has had its registration suspended) on a road or road related area except as provided by Part 4.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) Subclause (3) does not apply in relation to the use of an unregistered registrable vehicle if the person causing or permitting the use of the vehicle does so in contravention of section 74(1) of the Act.\n> \n> > (5) A person must not cause or permit another person to use a registrable vehicle that has had its registration suspended on a road or road related area unless that use has been authorised by Transport for NSW.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (6) For the purposes of section 68(2)(b) of the Act, the use of a registrable vehicle on a road or road related area during any period in which its registration has been suspended by Transport for NSW is permitted if that use has been authorised by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (7) For the purposes of section 81(b) of the Act, subclauses (3) and (5) are prescribed.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Section 81 of the Act provides for the seizure of number-plates.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number-plate offences","content":"#### 129 Number-plate offences\n\n129 Number-plate offences\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 85)\n\n> > (1) The driver of a registrable vehicle is guilty of an offence if the vehicle is used on a road or road related area with a number-plate affixed that was not issued by Transport for NSW or was not issued for that vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) The driver of a registrable vehicle registered by Transport for NSW is guilty of an offence if the vehicle is used on a road or road related area without displaying number-plates issued by Transport for NSW for the purpose of authorising the use of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) The driver of a registrable vehicle is guilty of an offence if the vehicle is used on a road or in a road related area displaying—\n> > \n> > > (a) an altered number-plate, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the representation of a number-plate—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) other than a number-plate issued in accordance with this Regulation or another law, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) that is likely to be mistaken for a number-plate displayed in accordance with this Regulation, or\n> > \n> > > (c) an auxiliary number-plate otherwise than in accordance with clause 22(4).\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) The registered operator of a registrable vehicle (other than the driver of the vehicle) used in contravention of subclause (1), (2) or (3) is also guilty of an offence if the registered operator caused, permitted, allowed or failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the contravention.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) This clause does not apply to—\n> > \n> > > (a) the use of trader’s plates, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the use of a registered vehicle for the purpose of number-plate testing authorised by Transport for NSW if the vehicle displays a sign indicating that number-plate testing is being carried out.\n> \n> **cl 129:** Am 2018 (335), Sch 1 \\[6\\] \\[7\\].","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification offences","content":"#### 130 Notification offences\n\n130 Notification offences\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 86)\n\n> > (1) A person must provide notification to Transport for NSW as required by this Regulation.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) Subclause (1) does not apply to a notification requirement under a provision of this Regulation for the contravention of which a maximum penalty is prescribed by the provision.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not provide false or misleading information to Transport for NSW about the location of the garage address of a registrable vehicle.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"131","sectionType":"section","heading":"How forfeited vehicles may be disposed of under section 79 of the Act","content":"#### 131 How forfeited vehicles may be disposed of under section 79 of the Act\n\n131 How forfeited vehicles may be disposed of under section 79 of the Act\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 87)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 79(6) of the Act, a forfeited vehicle may be disposed of by public auction or public tender.\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of section 79(6) of the Act, the vehicle may be disposed of otherwise than by sale if Transport for NSW is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the vehicle has no monetary value or that the proceeds of sale would be unlikely to exceed the costs of sale.\n> \n> > (3) If a forfeited vehicle offered for sale is not sold, Transport for NSW may dispose of the forfeited vehicle otherwise than by sale.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceeds of sales of vehicles seized under section 79 of the Act","content":"#### 132 Proceeds of sales of vehicles seized under section 79 of the Act\n\n132 Proceeds of sales of vehicles seized under section 79 of the Act\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 88)\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 79(7) of the Act, if a forfeited vehicle is sold in accordance with this Division, Transport for NSW holds the net proceeds of sale (if any) of the vehicle for the person who was the owner of the vehicle immediately before its sale.\n> \n> > (2) An application for payment of the net proceeds of sale may be made to Transport for NSW at any time within 12 months after the forfeited vehicle was sold.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW must pay the net proceeds of sale to the applicant if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to the proceeds.\n> \n> > (4) If no application is made within that 12 month period, Transport for NSW may transfer the net proceeds of sale to any of its funds that it considers appropriate. The money then becomes the property of Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (5) In this clause—\n> > \n> > net proceeds of sale means the proceeds (if any) of a sale of a forfeited vehicle remaining after deduction of—\n> > \n> > > (a) the expenses of sale and the fees and charges payable for a vehicle that has been taken into possession, held and disposed of under the [Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2021-038), and\n> > \n> > > (b) the fees, charges, taxes and fine, that Transport for NSW could have allowed under section 79(5) of the Act for the waiver of the forfeiture.\n> \n> **cl 132:** Am 2024 No 82, Sch 4.10\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information in Register to toll operators","content":"#### 133 Release of information in Register to toll operators\n\n133 Release of information in Register to toll operators\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14A)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may enter into an agreement with 1 or more toll operators (a registration information disclosure agreement) that provides for the release to the toll operator or toll operators of registration information with respect to a registrable vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW must consult with the Privacy Commissioner before entering into a registration information disclosure agreement.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW is authorised to release registration information in the Register in accordance with a registration information disclosure agreement.\n> \n> > (4) A registration information disclosure agreement may provide for the payment of fees by a toll operator to Transport for NSW in connection with the agreement, including fees for the release of information in accordance with the agreement.\n> \n> > (5) In this clause—\n> > \n> > registration information, with respect to a registrable vehicle, means the following information recorded in the Register—\n> > \n> > > (a) the name, date of birth, date of death (if applicable), residential address and address for the service of notices of any registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (a1) any other contact details for the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the identification details of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > toll operator means a toll operator under the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033), other than Transport for NSW.\n> \n> **cl 133:** Am 2018 (692), cl 4 (1) (2); 2019 (61), Sch 1.3 \\[1\\]; 2020 (541), cl 4(1) (2).","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"133A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of vehicle registration numbers to toll operators and toll service providers—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)","content":"#### 133A Release of vehicle registration numbers to toll operators and toll service providers—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)\n\n133A Release of vehicle registration numbers to toll operators and toll service providers—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release the following to a toll operator or toll service provider if a registrable vehicle’s number-plate is transferred to another vehicle under clause 27 or otherwise changed—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registrable vehicle’s registration number immediately before the transfer or change,\n> > \n> > > (b) the registrable vehicle’s registration number immediately after the transfer or change.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW is authorised to release a registrable vehicle’s registration number to a toll operator or toll service provider if the vehicle’s registration is transferred from one person to another under Part 3, Division 2.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > toll operator has the same meaning as in the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033).\n> > \n> > toll service provider has the same meaning as in the [Roads Regulation 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0512), clause 78.\n> \n> **cl 133A:** Ins 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[9\\].","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"133B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information in Register to port operators—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)","content":"#### 133B Release of information in Register to port operators—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)\n\n133B Release of information in Register to port operators—the Act, ss 62(d) and 64(3)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release registration information for a registrable vehicle that is included in the Register to a port operator for the purposes of enabling the port operator to take enforcement action in relation to a relevant parking offence.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may charge a port operator fees in connection with releasing information to the port operator under subclause (1).\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > port operator means a port operator under the [Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-013).\n> > \n> > registration information, for a registrable vehicle, means the following information recorded in the Register—\n> > \n> > > (a) the name of the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the date of birth and, if applicable, the date of death of the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) the residential address of the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (d) the address for the service of notices on the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (e) other contact details for the registered operator of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (f) the identification details of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > relevant parking offence means—\n> > \n> > > (a) an offence under the [Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-013), section 104B, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a parking offence within the meaning of the [Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-013), section 104B(7), or\n> > \n> > > (c) an offence under the regulations made under the [Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-013) committed by a person who fails to comply with a direction given by an authorised person relating to the driving, stopping, parking or use of a vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 133B:** Ins 2024 No 67, Sch 4.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information of a personal nature","content":"#### 134 Release of information of a personal nature\n\n134 Release of information of a personal nature\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14B)\n\n> > (1) Section 64(3) of the Act does not prevent the release of information contained in the Register that is of a personal nature unless the privacy legislation would also prevent the particular release.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > privacy legislation means the [Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-133) and the [Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2002-071) and any regulations or codes of practice under either of those Acts.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information to Austroads","content":"#### 135 Release of information to Austroads\n\n135 Release of information to Austroads\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14C)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release any information in the Register to Austroads for the purposes of the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > Austroads means Austroads Limited (ACN 136 812 390), and includes any successor to or continuation of that company.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information in Register to CTP insurers","content":"#### 136 Release of information in Register to CTP insurers\n\n136 Release of information in Register to CTP insurers\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14D)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may enter into an agreement with a CTP insurer (a CTP insurer registration information disclosure agreement) that provides for the release to the CTP insurer of the relevant information about a registrable vehicle in connection with the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the issue by that CTP insurer of a third-party policy in respect of the vehicle (including the provision of a quote for the issue of such a policy),\n> > \n> > > (b) the management (including cancellation) of a third-party policy issued by that CTP insurer in respect of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) the management of claims made under a third-party policy issued by that CTP insurer in respect of the vehicle (including the investigation of insurance fraud),\n> > \n> > > (d) the consistency of records held by Transport for NSW and that CTP insurer in relation to third-party policies issued by that CTP insurer,\n> > \n> > > (e) the identification of the CTP insurer that is on risk in respect of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > See the [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010), section 2.7.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW is authorised to release relevant information in accordance with a CTP insurer registration information disclosure agreement.\n> \n> > (3) A CTP insurer registration information disclosure agreement may provide for the payment of fees by a CTP insurer to Transport for NSW in connection with the agreement, including fees for the release of relevant information in accordance with the agreement.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > CTP insurer means a licensed insurer under the [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010).\n> > \n> > relevant information, with respect to a registered vehicle, means the following information—\n> > \n> > > (a) any information recorded in the Register,\n> > \n> > > (b) the date of birth of the registered operator (or any former or proposed registered operator) of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > third-party policy means a third-party policy of insurance as defined under the [Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-041).\n> \n> **cl 136:** Am 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[10\\] \\[11\\].","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information for searches","content":"#### 137 Release of information for searches\n\n137 Release of information for searches\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14E)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release vehicle information as part of the operation of a service that allows any person to conduct a search of information about the registration of a motor vehicle, whether or not for payment, including, but not limited to, the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the online service known as “Free registration check report” provided by Transport for NSW,\n> > \n> > > (b) the computer program designed to run on a smartphone or other mobile device known as the “Service NSW App”,\n> > \n> > > (c) the online service known as the “Vehicle history report” provided by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > CTP insurer means a licensed insurer under the [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010).\n> > \n> > vehicle information, with respect to a registrable vehicle, means the following information—\n> > \n> > > (a) the registration number of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (b) the month and year of manufacture of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (c) the colour of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (d) the make and model of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (e) the variant of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (f) the shape of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (g) the last 4 characters of the vehicle identification number or chassis number of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (h) the tare weight of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (i) the gross vehicle mass of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (j) the registration status of the vehicle (that is, whether it is current, cancelled or suspended),\n> > \n> > > (k) the date on which the registration of the vehicle will expire,\n> > \n> > > (l) whether a registration concession applies to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (m) whether a registration restriction applies to the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (n) the date of first registration of the vehicle in New South Wales,\n> > \n> > > (o) the written-off heavy vehicle or light vehicle status of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (p) the stolen vehicle status of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (q) the odometer reading of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (r) the number of current and previous New South Wales registered operators of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (s) the registration usage history, including the usage type and period of use of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (t) the last 4 characters of the engine number of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (u) the third-party policy of insurance (as defined under the [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-010)) applying to the vehicle and its end date,\n> > \n> > > (v) the name of the CTP insurer of the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (w) the code of the CTP insurer of the vehicle.\n> \n> **cl 137:** Am 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[26\\]; 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[12\\].","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information in Register to Centrelink to verify concession entitlements","content":"#### 138 Release of information in Register to Centrelink to verify concession entitlements\n\n138 Release of information in Register to Centrelink to verify concession entitlements\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14F)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release to Centrelink the relevant details of the registered operator of a registrable vehicle, or a person who has applied to be the registered operator of a registrable vehicle, for the purposes only of verifying whether or not the registered operator or proposed registered operator is eligible for a concession.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > Centrelink includes any Commonwealth body that takes over the function of Centrelink.\n> > \n> > relevant details of a person means the following details—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person’s name,\n> > \n> > > (b) the person’s date of birth,\n> > \n> > > (c) the customer reference number assigned to the person by Centrelink or the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs.","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information in Register to SIRA","content":"#### 139 Release of information in Register to SIRA\n\n139 Release of information in Register to SIRA\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 14G)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may enter into an agreement with SIRA (a SIRA registration information disclosure agreement) that provides for the release to SIRA of the relevant information with respect to a registrable vehicle for the purpose of enabling SIRA to exercise the functions conferred on it by section 24 of the [State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2015-019).\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW is authorised to release the relevant information in accordance with the SIRA registration information disclosure agreement.\n> \n> > (3) A SIRA registration information disclosure agreement may provide for the payment of fees by SIRA to Transport for NSW in connection with the agreement, including fees for the release of relevant information in accordance with the agreement.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > relevant information, with respect to a registrable vehicle, means the following information—\n> > \n> > > (a) any information recorded in the Register,\n> > \n> > > (b) the date of birth of the registered operator (or any former registered operator) of the vehicle.\n> > \n> > SIRA means the State Insurance Regulatory Authority constituted under the [State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2015-019).","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of information to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator","content":"#### 140 Release of information to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator\n\n140 Release of information to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator\n\n> Transport for NSW is authorised to release any information in the Register to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator established under section 656 of the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a)—\n> \n> > (a) to assist the Regulator in exercising its functions under that Law, or\n> \n> > (b) for any purpose related to the establishment of a scheme for the national registration of heavy vehicles.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, Part 4 and clause 163","content":"#### 141 Application of Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, Part 4 and clause 163\n\n141 Application of [Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0487), Part 4 and clause 163\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 90)\n\n> > (1) A vehicle is exempt from a dimension limit or any other requirement of this Regulation if the person or vehicle is exempt from that limit or requirement by or under a provision of the [Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0487), Part 4 or section 163.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > dimension limit means a provision of this Regulation that limits or otherwise regulates the dimensions of any registrable vehicle (or any load or projection of the vehicle).\n> \n> **cl 141:** Am 2021 (487), Sch 7.12\\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2022 No 59, Sch 2.41\\[3\\].","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special provisions relating to boat trailers","content":"#### 142 Special provisions relating to boat trailers\n\n142 Special provisions relating to boat trailers\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 91)\n\n> > (1) Any trailer constructed or that is being used for the conveyance of a boat is taken to comply with an affixing provision if the affixed item is securely affixed to a removable panel or panels constructed of wood, metal or other suitable material and the panel or panels are—\n> > \n> > > (a) while a boat is being carried on the trailer—securely affixed to the boat in such a manner that the affixed item is in a position and is facing in a direction which would comply with the provisions of this Regulation if the boat comprised part of the trailer, and\n> > \n> > > (b) while a boat is not being carried on the trailer—securely affixed to the trailer in such a manner that the affixed item is in a position and is facing in a direction which complies with the provisions of this Regulation.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > affixed item, in relation to an affixing provision, means any number-plate, fitting for the number-plate, trader’s plate, light, reflector or flashing light turn signal to which the affixing provision applies.\n> > \n> > affixing provision means any provision of this Regulation relating to—\n> > \n> > > (a) the affixing of and any fitting for a number-plate or trader’s plate, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the affixing of and any fitting for any light, reflector or flashing light turn signal required or permitted by this Regulation to be fitted to the trailer.\n> \n> **cl 142:** Am 2018 (335), Sch 1 \\[8\\] \\[9\\].","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Photographic evidence of unauthorised vehicle use: section 135 of Act","content":"#### 143 Photographic evidence of unauthorised vehicle use: section 135 of Act\n\n143 Photographic evidence of unauthorised vehicle use: section 135 of Act\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 91A)\n\n> The following offences against this Regulation are prescribed for the purposes of the definition of unauthorised vehicle use offence in section 135(1) of the Act—\n> \n> > (a) an offence against clause 56(3),\n> \n> > (b) an offence against clause 128(3),\n> \n> > (c) an offence against clause 128(5).","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 144 Savings\n\n144 Savings\n\n(cf 2007 reg cl 94)\n\n> > (1) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0522), had effect under that Regulation continues to have effect under this Regulation.\n> \n> > (2) If a provision of this Regulation requires something to be done by or in relation to the registered operator of a registrable vehicle and there is more than one registered operator, the requirement applies to or in relation to each of the registered operators unless Transport for NSW approves otherwise.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > Joint registration of vehicles is in the process of being phased out by Transport for NSW.","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Application of Chapter 4 of Act and Regulation","content":"# Schedule 1 Application of Chapter 4 of Act and Regulation\n\nSchedule 1 Application of Chapter 4 of Act and Regulation\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2019 (392), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[6\\] \\[7\\]; 2022 (402), Sch 2.3; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[5\\]; 2022 (759), Sch 1\\[13\\]; 2023 (74), Sch 3\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (645), Sch 3; 2025 (201), Sch 3; 2025 (679), Sch 3; 2026 (118), Sch 3\\[1\\].","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"15A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certain other e-bikes","content":"#### 15A Certain other e-bikes\n\n15A Certain other e-bikes\n\n> > (1) The registration provisions do not apply to a bicycle referred to in the [Road Rules 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2014-0758), rule 15–1(2).\n> \n> > (2) This clause is repealed on 28 February 2029 at the end of the day.","sortOrder":276},{"sectionNumber":"18A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electric scooters—the Act, s 21","content":"#### 18A Electric scooters—the Act, s 21\n\n18A Electric scooters—the Act, s 21\n\n> > (1) The registration provisions do not apply to an electric scooter within the meaning of the [Road Rules 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2014-0758).\n> \n> > (2) This clause is repealed on 22 January 2027 at the end of the day.","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"18B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electric skateboards—the Act, s 21","content":"#### 18B Electric skateboards—the Act, s 21\n\n18B Electric skateboards—the Act, s 21\n\n> The registration provisions do not apply to an electric skateboard within the meaning of the [Road Rules 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2014-0758) if, while on a road or road related area, a person is driving the electric skateboard in the circumstances set out in the [Road Rules 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2014-0758), rule 228–1.","sortOrder":281},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Light Vehicle Standards Rules","content":"# Schedule 2 Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\nSchedule 2 Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\nNote 1.\n\nThis Schedule reproduces, with some modifications, national uniform legislation. A copy of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 on which this Schedule is based is available at www.pcc.gov.au.\n\nNote 2.\n\nIn addition to the standards set out in this Schedule, a light vehicle must also comply with clause 25 of this Regulation (see clause 59).\n\nNote 3.\n\nFor the standards that apply to heavy vehicles, see clause 25 of this Regulation and the [Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2013-248a).\n\n**sch 2:** Am 2019 (392), Sch 1 \\[3\\]–\\[16\\]; 2019 (454), cl 3; 2019 (573), Sch 3; 2020 (229), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[8\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\\[2\\]; 2021 (327), Sch 1\\[8\\]–\\[37\\]; 2021 (487), Sch 7.12\\[5\\]; 2021 (620), Sch 2; 2022 (416), Sch 4\\[5\\]–\\[10\\]; 2022 (692), Sch 4\\[6\\] \\[7\\]; 2023 (74), Sch 3\\[3\\]; 2026 (118), Sch 3\\[2\\]–\\[4\\].","sortOrder":285},{"sectionNumber":"6A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6A\n\n6A (Repealed)","sortOrder":294},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: references to registration before the commencement of Act","content":"#### 11A NSW rule: references to registration before the commencement of Act\n\n11A NSW rule: references to registration before the commencement of Act\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 6)\n\n> A reference in these rules to the registration of a vehicle on a date occurring before the commencement of the Act is taken to be a reference to its registration under the [Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-119) (before its repeal) or any predecessor to that Act.","sortOrder":300},{"sectionNumber":"11B","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: date of manufacture of vehicle","content":"#### 11B NSW rule: date of manufacture of vehicle\n\n11B NSW rule: date of manufacture of vehicle\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 7)\n\n> The date of manufacture of a registrable vehicle imported into Australia is, for the purposes of these rules, taken to be the date of entry of the vehicle into Australia if an application is or was made in New South Wales on or after 1 January 1984 for registration of the vehicle as a public passenger vehicle.","sortOrder":301},{"sectionNumber":"11C","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: optional items","content":"#### 11C NSW rule: optional items\n\n11C NSW rule: optional items\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 8)\n\n> If in a provision of these rules, a second edition ADR or a third edition ADR it is provided or indicated that any item of equipment is optional and the item is used on a registrable vehicle to which the provision is applicable, the item must conform with the requirements of that provision.","sortOrder":302},{"sectionNumber":"11D","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: special requirements for vehicles used by disabled persons","content":"#### 11D NSW rule: special requirements for vehicles used by disabled persons\n\n11D NSW rule: special requirements for vehicles used by disabled persons\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 9)\n\n> Transport for NSW may require that any registrable vehicle be specially constructed, equipped or adapted in a manner not provided for in these rules if—\n> \n> > (a) it is to be used by a person who is suffering from a physical disability, or\n> \n> > (b) it is to be used in any other circumstances that may be necessary in the interests of public safety.","sortOrder":303},{"sectionNumber":"11E","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: TfNSW may exempt vehicle from requirement of Light Vehicle Standards Rules","content":"#### 11E NSW rule: TfNSW may exempt vehicle from requirement of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n11E NSW rule: TfNSW may exempt vehicle from requirement of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 10)\n\n> > (1) Transport for NSW may exempt any particular vehicle or class of vehicle from any requirement of these rules.\n> \n> > (2) An exemption may be granted subject to conditions.\n> \n> > (3) Transport for NSW may amend or revoke an exemption or a condition made or imposed in accordance with this rule.","sortOrder":304},{"sectionNumber":"13A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: application of Light Vehicle Standards Rules","content":"#### 13A NSW rule: application of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n13A NSW rule: application of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 2)\n\n> > (1) Subject to this rule and except where the context of these rules otherwise indicates or requires, a registrable vehicle that is a light vehicle and that is, or is to be, driven on a road or road related area—\n> > \n> > > (a) must be provided with the items of equipment appropriate for the vehicle set out in, and conforming with the provisions of, these rules, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must be so constructed and equipped that it will comply with all other provisions appropriate to the vehicle that are specified in these rules.\n> \n> > (2) The provisions of these rules (other than this rule) do not apply to any plant that is not constructed on a chassis normally used in the construction of a motor lorry.\n> \n> > (3) However, any such plant must comply with any vehicle standards or technical specifications approved by Transport for NSW in relation to the plant.\n> \n> > (4) In this rule—\n> > \n> > plant means a motor vehicle that wholly comprises—\n> > \n> > > (a) a machine or implement that is not capable of carrying any load other than tools and accessories usually carried, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a crane or a fork lift truck.","sortOrder":307},{"sectionNumber":"24A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: vehicles subject to particular approvals etc under Road Vehicle Standards Act","content":"#### 24A NSW rule: vehicles subject to particular approvals etc under Road Vehicle Standards Act\n\n24A NSW rule: vehicles subject to particular approvals etc under Road Vehicle Standards Act\n\n> A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if the vehicle satisfied an entry pathway under—\n> \n> > (a) section 15(2)(a) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and despite non-compliance with the ADR, the vehicle is entered on the RAV, or\n> \n> > (b) section 15(2)(b) or (c) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and despite non-compliance with the ADR, the vehicle is entered on the RAV by way of a concessional pathway under rule 32(1)(c) or (d) of the [Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2018](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":322},{"sectionNumber":"25A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 25A\n\n25A, 25B (Repealed)","sortOrder":324},{"sectionNumber":"25C","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: general requirement to keep vehicles in good order","content":"#### 25C NSW rule: general requirement to keep vehicles in good order\n\n25C NSW rule: general requirement to keep vehicles in good order\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 21)\n\n> In addition to complying with the requirements of these rules, the weight of any registrable vehicle and everything in its construction, form, equipment, working and general condition must be such that—\n> \n> > (a) it will not contravene any provision of any Act or other law, and\n> \n> > (b) it will not cause danger or unreasonable annoyance to any person.","sortOrder":327},{"sectionNumber":"29A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: oil and grease not to be dropped","content":"#### 29A NSW rule: oil and grease not to be dropped\n\n29A NSW rule: oil and grease not to be dropped\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 26)\n\n> All parts and fittings of a motor vehicle or trailer must be such that an undue amount of oil or grease will not be dropped onto the roadway.","sortOrder":332},{"sectionNumber":"31A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: seatbelts for cars registered between 1 January 1965 and 1 January 1969","content":"#### 31A NSW rule: seatbelts for cars registered between 1 January 1965 and 1 January 1969\n\n31A NSW rule: seatbelts for cars registered between 1 January 1965 and 1 January 1969\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 29)\n\n> Every car and motor car derivative first registered on or after 1 January 1965 and before 1 January 1969 must be equipped for each front seat position that is adjacent to the side of the vehicle with a seatbelt that—\n> \n> > (a) has been installed in accordance with instructions issued by the manufacturer of the seatbelt, and\n> \n> > (b) at the time of its installation has not previously been installed and used in a motor vehicle, and\n> \n> > (c) is of—\n> > \n> > > (i) a type referred to in Australian Standard AS E35/BWG–1966Drawings for bollard type webbing grips for testing car seat belt webbing as a Combination Belt (High) and has been manufactured in accordance with that Standard, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) some other type approved by Transport for NSW.","sortOrder":335},{"sectionNumber":"31B","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: child restraint anchorage bolts in drive yourself vehicles","content":"#### 31B NSW rule: child restraint anchorage bolts in drive yourself vehicles\n\n31B NSW rule: child restraint anchorage bolts in drive yourself vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 30)\n\n> > (1) Every motor vehicle that is a drive yourself vehicle must be fitted with a child restraint anchorage bolt of a type approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) A child restraint anchorage bolt referred to in this rule must be fitted to a child restraint anchorage point if the vehicle is one required by the second edition ADRs or third edition ADRs to have a child restraint anchorage.\n> \n> > (3) In this rule—\n> > \n> > drive yourself vehicle means a motor vehicle that is let for hire (other than under a hire purchase agreement) without the services of a driver and that does not stand in a public street for hire, other than a motor cycle, a trailer or a motor vehicle that—\n> > \n> > > (a) is used in connection with the work of any hospital or charitable, benevolent or religious institution by or on behalf of the authority controlling that hospital or institution, and\n> > \n> > > (b) is operated in connection with a community transport project approved by the Minister.","sortOrder":336},{"sectionNumber":"31C","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: door latches and hinges","content":"#### 31C NSW rule: door latches and hinges\n\n31C NSW rule: door latches and hinges\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 31)\n\n> Door latches and hinges on every vehicle must be so constructed that the doors are securely affixed to the vehicle and capable of remaining securely fastened when closed.","sortOrder":337},{"sectionNumber":"40A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: speedometers","content":"#### 40A NSW rule: speedometers\n\n40A NSW rule: speedometers\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 41)\n\n> Every motor vehicle (not being a trailer) manufactured on or after 1 July 1974 and capable of being driven at a speed in excess of 40 kilometres per hour on a level road must be fitted with a speedometer that must—\n> \n> > (a) indicate the speed at which the vehicle is being driven in kilometres per hour, and\n> \n> > (b) indicate, when the vehicle is travelling at a speed in excess of 50 kilometres per hour, a speed that is not more than 10% less than the actual speed, and\n> \n> > (c) be readily visible to the driver.","sortOrder":347},{"sectionNumber":"42A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: windows generally","content":"#### 42A NSW rule: windows generally\n\n42A NSW rule: windows generally\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 43)\n\n> > (1) Every window must be sound and properly fitted and each movable window must be fitted with a suitable device to enable it to be opened and closed.\n> \n> > (2) At least half of the number of windows must be capable of being opened.","sortOrder":350},{"sectionNumber":"44A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: glazing in windscreens, windows and interior partitions","content":"#### 44A NSW rule: glazing in windscreens, windows and interior partitions\n\n44A NSW rule: glazing in windscreens, windows and interior partitions\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 46)\n\n> > (1) Rule 44 does not apply in relation to—\n> > \n> > > (a) any part of the glazing of a window (other than a windscreen) or interior partition of a motor vehicle that was first registered (whether or not in New South Wales) before 1 August 1994, if that part of the glazing has a luminous transmittance of not less than—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) 35% (except when subparagraph (ii) applies), or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the luminous transmittance it had immediately before 1 August 1994 if it had a luminous transmittance of less than 35% at that time, or\n> > \n> > > (b) any part of the glazing of a window (other than a windscreen) or interior partition of a motor vehicle that was first registered (whether or not in New South Wales) on or after 1 August 1994, if—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) that part of the glazing has a luminous transmittance of not less than 35%, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the motor vehicle is equipped with an external rear vision mirror, or external rear vision mirrors, complying with the requirements of rule 34, or\n> > \n> > > (c) any part of the glazing of a window or interior partition in a caravan, or\n> > \n> > > (d) any part of the glazing of a windscreen, window or interior partition in a motor vehicle that was first registered before 1 July 1984, being glazing that was fitted to the motor vehicle on or before the date on which it was so registered.\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of rule 44 and this rule, the luminous transmittance or reflectance of glazing must be determined in accordance with the luminous transmittance test or the reflectance test, as the case may require, set out in any technical specification published by or adopted by Transport for NSW from time to time.","sortOrder":353},{"sectionNumber":"56A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: vehicle identification plates to be affixed to certain vehicles","content":"#### 56A NSW rule: vehicle identification plates to be affixed to certain vehicles\n\n56A NSW rule: vehicle identification plates to be affixed to certain vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 62)\n\n> > (1) Any motor vehicle, other than a tractor or an implement, registered for the first time on or after 1 August 1972 and before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act must have securely and prominently affixed within the engine compartment or other position approved by Transport for NSW a vehicle identification plate, unless entered on the RAV.\n> \n> > (1A) The vehicle identification plate must be approved by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board or the Administrator of Vehicle Standards that—\n> > \n> > > (a) identifies the specific vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) indicates that it meets the standards and procedures administered by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board for that class of vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) In this rule—\n> > \n> > Administrator of Vehicle Standards means the Administrator of Vehicle Standards referred to in section 22 of the [Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.\n> > \n> > Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board means the body—\n> > \n> > > (a) known under that name, and\n> > \n> > > (b) consisting of representatives of the Commonwealth and each of the States and Territories, and\n> > \n> > > (c) having as one of its objectives to ensure that vehicles supplied for use in, manufactured in, or imported into, Australia are designed and manufactured so as to—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) comply with the requirements of Australian Design Rules, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) provide a level of safety that is equivalent to that provided by Australian Design Rules.","sortOrder":369},{"sectionNumber":"70A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: lighting devices that can be attached to vehicles","content":"#### 70A NSW rule: lighting devices that can be attached to vehicles\n\n70A NSW rule: lighting devices that can be attached to vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 82)\n\n> A device capable of projecting light must not be attached to any vehicle unless it is a device required or permitted to be attached to the vehicle by these rules.","sortOrder":390},{"sectionNumber":"Division 10","sectionType":"division","heading":"Brake lights","content":"## Division 10 Brake lights\n\nDivision 10 Brake lights","sortOrder":421},{"sectionNumber":"Division 11","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reversing lights","content":"## Division 11 Reversing lights\n\nDivision 11 Reversing lights","sortOrder":424},{"sectionNumber":"Division 12","sectionType":"division","heading":"Direction indicator lights","content":"## Division 12 Direction indicator lights\n\nDivision 12 Direction indicator lights","sortOrder":426},{"sectionNumber":"Division 13","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fog lights","content":"## Division 13 Fog lights\n\nDivision 13 Fog lights","sortOrder":431},{"sectionNumber":"Division 14","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interior lights","content":"## Division 14 Interior lights\n\nDivision 14 Interior lights","sortOrder":434},{"sectionNumber":"Division 15","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reflectors generally","content":"## Division 15 Reflectors generally\n\nDivision 15 Reflectors generally","sortOrder":436},{"sectionNumber":"Division 16","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rear reflectors","content":"## Division 16 Rear reflectors\n\nDivision 16 Rear reflectors","sortOrder":438},{"sectionNumber":"Division 17","sectionType":"division","heading":"Side reflectors","content":"## Division 17 Side reflectors\n\nDivision 17 Side reflectors","sortOrder":440},{"sectionNumber":"Division 18","sectionType":"division","heading":"Front reflectors","content":"## Division 18 Front reflectors\n\nDivision 18 Front reflectors","sortOrder":443},{"sectionNumber":"Division 18A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Spot and search lights","content":"## Division 18A Spot and search lights\n\nDivision 18A Spot and search lights","sortOrder":446},{"sectionNumber":"109A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: spot and search lights","content":"#### 109A NSW rule: spot and search lights\n\n109A NSW rule: spot and search lights\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 123)\n\n> A motor vehicle may be equipped with a spot or search light.","sortOrder":447},{"sectionNumber":"Division 19","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"## Division 19\n\nDivision 19","sortOrder":448},{"sectionNumber":"112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rule not reproduced","content":"#### 112 Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rule not reproduced\n\n112 Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rule not reproduced\n\n> \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Rule 112 (Operation and performance of warning lights) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015.","sortOrder":451},{"sectionNumber":"Division 20","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals","content":"## Division 20 Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals\n\nDivision 20 Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals","sortOrder":453},{"sectionNumber":"114A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: flashing direction indicator lights","content":"#### 114A NSW rule: flashing direction indicator lights\n\n114A NSW rule: flashing direction indicator lights\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 125)\n\n> > (1) A motor vehicle that—\n> > \n> > > (a) is specified in rule 114(4), and\n> > \n> > > (b) has direction indicator lights that show yellow light to the front,\n> > \n> > may be equipped with a device that will cause the direction indicator lights fitted to the front and rear and on both sides of the vehicle, and any trailer connected to the vehicle, to flash simultaneously and regularly at a rate of not less than 60 and not more than 120 flashes per minute.\n> \n> > (2) When all such lights fitted to a motor vehicle and trailer (if any) are flashing simultaneously, there must be an indicator that will inform the driver, by visible and audible means, that the lights are flashing.","sortOrder":455},{"sectionNumber":"114B","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: flashing lights on other vehicles—street vending vehicles","content":"#### 114B NSW rule: flashing lights on other vehicles—street vending vehicles\n\n114B NSW rule: flashing lights on other vehicles—street vending vehicles\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 126)\n\n> Street vending vehicles must be fitted with a flashing warning light mounted on the roof of the vehicle. Any such light must—\n> \n> > (a) be capable of displaying a rotating, flashing, yellow coloured light, and\n> \n> > (b) commence to emit light within 1 second of being switched on, and\n> \n> > (c) when switched on, flash regularly at a rate of not less than 60 times per minute, and\n> \n> > (d) be connected to an indicator that will inform the driver, by visible and audible means, that the light is flashing, and\n> \n> > (e) emit light that is visible in normal sunlight from a distance of at least 200 metres to a driver approaching the vehicle from any direction.","sortOrder":456},{"sectionNumber":"125A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: air or vacuum brakes on motor vehicles equipped to tow trailers","content":"#### 125A NSW rule: air or vacuum brakes on motor vehicles equipped to tow trailers\n\n125A NSW rule: air or vacuum brakes on motor vehicles equipped to tow trailers\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 139(6)–(8))\n\n> > (1) If air or vacuum brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle equipped to tow a trailer, the brakes of the vehicle must be able to stop the vehicle at the performance standards for emergency brakes under rule 122 if the trailer breaks away.\n> \n> > (2) The braking system of a motor vehicle equipped to tow a trailer fitted with air brakes must include protection against loss of supply line air or brake control signal air.\n> \n> > (3) The protection mentioned in subrule (2) must—\n> > \n> > > (a) operate automatically if a brake supply line hose connecting the motor vehicle and a trailer fails, and\n> > \n> > > (b) maintain enough air pressure to allow the brakes to be applied to meet performance standards for emergency brakes under rule 122, and\n> > \n> > > (c) include a visible or audible warning to the driver.","sortOrder":471},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Control of emissions","content":"# Part 9 Control of emissions\n\nPart 9 Control of emissions\n\nNote.\n\nThis Part sets out requirements to ensure that motor vehicles do not emit too much smoke or noise and that exhaust gases cannot enter the passenger compartment of a vehicle.","sortOrder":476},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General","content":"### sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.1 General\n\nSubdivision 1 General","sortOrder":486},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Noise levels applying to vehicles certified prior to the application of ADR 83/00","content":"### sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.2 Noise levels applying to vehicles certified prior to the application of ADR 83/00\n\nSubdivision 2 Noise levels applying to vehicles certified prior to the application of ADR 83/00","sortOrder":490},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Noise levels applying to vehicles certified to ADR 83/00","content":"### sch.2-inc-pt.9-div.3-sdiv.3 Noise levels applying to vehicles certified to ADR 83/00\n\nSubdivision 3 Noise levels applying to vehicles certified to ADR 83/00","sortOrder":495},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Alternative fuel systems","content":"# Part 10 Alternative fuel systems\n\nPart 10 Alternative fuel systems\n\nNote.\n\nThis Part sets out requirements to ensure that LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) and natural gas fuel systems are safely installed in motor vehicles and that vehicles with LPG or natural gas fuel systems installed can be identified as LPG-powered vehicles or vehicles powered by natural gas.","sortOrder":497},{"sectionNumber":"144A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hydrogen-powered vehicles","content":"#### 144A Hydrogen-powered vehicles\n\n144A Hydrogen-powered vehicles\n\n(cf ALVSR 2015 r 144A)\n\n> > (1) A hydrogen-powered vehicle, including a vehicle modified to be a hydrogen-powered vehicle, must have fixed conspicuously to its front and rear number plates—\n> > \n> > > (a) for a vehicle fitted with 1 hydrogen fuel container—a label that complies with subrule (2), or\n> > \n> > > (b) for a vehicle fitted with 2 or more hydrogen fuel containers—2 labels that comply with subrule (2).\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of subrule (1), a label complies with this subrule if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is affixed to a plate made of metal that is at least 1 millimetre thick, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the label, and the plate to which it is affixed, is a regular pentagonal shape—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) each side of which is 20 millimetres long, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) each interior angle of which is 108 degrees, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it has a yellow surface that complies with class 2 of AS 1906.1:2007, Retroreflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes—Retroreflective Sheeting, and\n> > \n> > > (d) it is marked “H” in a black capital letter that is at least 10 millimetres high and has the orientation shown in the example, and\n> > \n> > > (e) it is fixed to the number plates so that the letter on the label is in an upright position, and\n> > \n> > > (f) it does not wholly or partly obscure any characters on the number plates.\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g32.gif)\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The example of the label is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the label’s actual size, dimensions or colour.\n> \n> > (3) In this rule—\n> > \n> > hydrogen-powered vehicle means a vehicle that—\n> > \n> > > (a) is powered by a hydrogen fuel system, and\n> > \n> > > (b) has 1 or more hydrogen fuel containers fitted to the vehicle for the system.","sortOrder":500},{"sectionNumber":"144B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electric-powered vehicles","content":"#### 144B Electric-powered vehicles\n\n144B Electric-powered vehicles\n\n(cf ALVSR 2015 r 144B)\n\n> > (1) An electric-powered vehicle, including a vehicle modified to be an electric-powered vehicle, must have fixed conspicuously to its front and rear number plates a label that complies with subrule (2).\n> \n> > (2) For the purposes of subrule (1), a label complies with this subrule if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is affixed to a plate made of metal that is at least 1 millimetre thick, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the label, and the plate to which it is affixed, is an equilateral triangular shape—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) each side of which is 30 millimetres in length, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) each interior angle of which is 60 degrees, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it has a blue surface that complies with class 2 of AS 1906.1:2007, Retroreflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes—Retroreflective Sheeting, and\n> > \n> > > (d) it is marked ‘EV’ in white capital letters that are at least 8 millimetres high and have the orientation shown in the example, and\n> > \n> > > (e) it is fixed to the number plates so that the letters on the label are in an upright position, and\n> > \n> > > (f) it does not wholly or partly obscure any characters on the number plates.\n> > \n> > ![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g33.gif)\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The example of the label is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the label’s actual size, dimensions or colour.\n> \n> > (3) However, this rule does not apply to a vehicle to which rule 144A applies even if the vehicle is fitted with an electric motor or traction motor that is used in conjunction with a hydrogen fuel system for the propulsion of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (4) In this rule—\n> > \n> > electric-powered vehicle means a vehicle that is powered by 1 or more electric motors or traction motors that—\n> > \n> > > (a) are the only propulsion system for the vehicle, or\n> > \n> > > (b) are used in conjunction with another propulsion system for the vehicle.","sortOrder":501},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Mechanical connections between vehicles","content":"# Part 11 Mechanical connections between vehicles\n\nPart 11 Mechanical connections between vehicles\n\nNote.\n\nThis Part sets out various requirements to ensure that the couplings used when operating motor vehicles and trailers in combinations are strong enough to hold them together.","sortOrder":502},{"sectionNumber":"145","sectionType":"section","heading":"General coupling requirements","content":"#### 145 General coupling requirements\n\n145 General coupling requirements\n\n(cf ALVSR 2015 r 145; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 165)\n\n> > (1) A fifth wheel coupling, the mating parts of a coupling, a kingpin or a towbar must not be used for a load more than the manufacturer’s load rating.\n> \n> > (2) A kingpin must be used only with a fifth wheel coupling that has a corresponding jaw size.\n> > \n> > Example.\n> > \n> > An adaptor must not be used to fit a kingpin to a fifth wheel coupling.\n> \n> > (3) The mating parts of a coupling used to connect a semi-trailer to a towing vehicle must not allow the semi-trailer to roll to an extent that makes the towing vehicle unstable.","sortOrder":503},{"sectionNumber":"146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Drawbar couplings","content":"#### 146 Drawbar couplings\n\n146 Drawbar couplings\n\n(cf ALVSR 2015 r 146; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 166)\n\n> > (1) A coupling for attaching a trailer, except a semi-trailer or pole-type trailer, to a towing vehicle must be built and fitted so that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the coupling is equipped with a positive locking mechanism, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the positive locking mechanism can be released regardless of the angle of the trailer to the towing vehicle.\n> \n> > (2) A coupling fitted to a trailer first registered on or after 1 August 1963 must have clearly and permanently stamped, moulded or otherwise branded on its main component—\n> > \n> > > (a) means of identifying its manufacturer, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the maximum gross weight of the trailer it is designed to tow.\n> \n> > (3) If the trailer is in a combination and is not fitted with break-away brakes in accordance with rule 127(2), it must be connected to the towing vehicle by at least 1 chain, cable or other flexible device, as well as the coupling required by subrule (1).\n> \n> > (4) Any such safety connection must be as short as practicable and be so connected and affixed that—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is not liable to accidental disconnection but is readily detachable from the towing vehicle, and\n> > \n> > > (b) it permits all normal angular movements of the coupling without more slack than is necessary, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it will prevent the forward end of the drawbar from striking the ground in the event of accidental disconnection of the coupling, and\n> > \n> > > (d) if it consists of more than 1 chain or wire rope, the chains or wire ropes are in a crossed-over position, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the trailer is kept in tow if the coupling breaks or accidentally detaches.\n> \n> > (5) For the purposes of subrule (4), a safety connection between a trailer and a towing vehicle includes anything which connects the trailer and the towing vehicle.\n> > \n> > Examples of what is included in a safety connection—\n> > \n> > > • chains\n> > \n> > > • cables\n> > \n> > > • a thing fixed to a trailer or a towing vehicle to which a chain is attached\n> > \n> > > • shackles\n> \n> > (6) Any chain or wire rope in such a safety connection must—\n> > \n> > > (a) if a chain, be of welded iron links, and\n> > \n> > > (b) if a wire rope, have a strength of at least that of a chain of the same diameter, and\n> > \n> > > (c) be of a size specified in the following table—\n> > > \n> > > Table\n> > > \n> > > | Gross weight of trailer | Minimum size of chain or wire rope |\n> > > | Up to 500 kilograms | 6.3 millimetres diameter |\n> > > | Exceeding 500 kilograms but not exceeding 1.3 tonnes | 9.5 millimetres diameter |\n> > > | Exceeding 1.3 tonnes | 12.6 millimetres diameter |","sortOrder":504},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Special provisions for buses not subject to third edition ADRs","content":"# Part 11A Special provisions for buses not subject to third edition ADRs\n\nPart 11A Special provisions for buses not subject to third edition ADRs","sortOrder":505},{"sectionNumber":"146A","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: application of Part","content":"#### 146A NSW rule: application of Part\n\n146A NSW rule: application of Part\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 184)\n\n> This Part applies to all buses except those buses required by these rules to be constructed and equipped so as to comply with the third edition ADRs.","sortOrder":507},{"sectionNumber":"146B","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: requirements of this Part additional to other provisions of Light Vehicle Standards Rules","content":"#### 146B NSW rule: requirements of this Part additional to other provisions of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n146B NSW rule: requirements of this Part additional to other provisions of Light Vehicle Standards Rules\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 185)\n\n> > (1) In addition to complying with the other provisions of these rules, a bus must be constructed or equipped with the items of equipment set out in this Part.\n> \n> > (2) Transport for NSW may approve of a modification of all or any of the provisions of Division 2 in the case of a bus equipped to seat not more than 12 adults including the driver and used or intended to be used for the conveyance of school children or children with disabilities or employees of the owner or for a similar purpose if Transport for NSW is satisfied that it is so constructed and equipped that it is safe to be used for that purpose.","sortOrder":508},{"sectionNumber":"146C","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: driver’s guard-rail","content":"#### 146C NSW rule: driver’s guard-rail\n\n146C NSW rule: driver’s guard-rail\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 186)\n\n> Where necessary, there must be a suitable guard-rail or panel fitted to a bus—\n> \n> > (a) that will prevent any passenger from accidentally coming into contact with the driver or the control levers of the vehicle, and\n> \n> > (b) that will prevent any passenger from obstructing the driver’s view.","sortOrder":510},{"sectionNumber":"146D","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: inside mirror","content":"#### 146D NSW rule: inside mirror\n\n146D NSW rule: inside mirror\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 187)\n\n> A mirror must be suitably affixed to the inside of a bus that has such dimensions and is so affixed that it will reflect to the driver, while retaining his or her normal driving position, a view of doors and door approaches of the vehicle.","sortOrder":511},{"sectionNumber":"146E","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: fuel tank","content":"#### 146E NSW rule: fuel tank\n\n146E NSW rule: fuel tank\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 188)\n\n> > (1) The fuel tank and the fuel tank filler pipe must not be located in the interior of the bus, in the engine compartment, or in any separate compartment for the driver.\n> \n> > (2) The fuel tank filler pipe must be situated so that it is not less than 900 millimetres from either side of any exit (including any emergency exit) and must be arranged so that any overflow or leakage of fuel cannot accumulate.","sortOrder":512},{"sectionNumber":"146F","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: emergency exits for buses","content":"#### 146F NSW rule: emergency exits for buses\n\n146F NSW rule: emergency exits for buses\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 189)\n\n> > (1) In the case of a single-deck bus not provided for in subrule (2), there must be—\n> > \n> > > (a) at least 1 emergency exit at the extreme rear of the passenger compartment measuring not less than 1.3 metres by 530 millimetres, or\n> > \n> > > (b) at least 1 emergency exit fitted in the roof of the rear half of the passenger compartment having a minimum area of 7000 square centimetres and no dimension less than 530 millimetres and, in the case of a bus first registered on or after 1 January 1963 that does not have a door accessible to passengers fitted in each side of the vehicle, there must be located in the rear half of the passenger compartment on the side on which a door is not fitted, an emergency exit measuring not less than 600 millimetres by 530 millimetres.\n> \n> > (2) In the case of a single-deck bus with its engine or any other obstruction at its rear, there must be an emergency exit as prescribed in subrule (1)(b) near the centre of the passenger compartment.\n> \n> > (3) At the rear of a double-deck bus there must be at least 2 emergency exits, 1 situated above and the other below the level of the floor of the upper deck. Any such exit must measure not less than 1.3 metres by 530 millimetres.\n> \n> > (4) However, it is sufficient compliance with subrule (3) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the bus is fitted with a rear platform, and\n> > \n> > > (b) access from outside the vehicle to the platform extends transversely across the rear of the bus for a distance of not less than 450 millimetres, and\n> > \n> > > (c) there is at the rear of the bus at least 1 emergency exit situated above the level of the floor of the upper deck complying in other respects with the requirements of subrule (3).\n> \n> > (5) Any emergency exit—\n> > \n> > > (a) must be clear of any obstruction, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must, where necessary, be equipped inside and outside with a suitable opening and closing device, and\n> > \n> > > (c) must be indicated by a prominent notice inside and outside the bus displaying the words “Emergency Exit”.","sortOrder":513},{"sectionNumber":"146G","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: fire extinguishers","content":"#### 146G NSW rule: fire extinguishers\n\n146G NSW rule: fire extinguishers\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 190)\n\n> > (1) Every bus must be equipped with the number of fire extinguishers required by Transport for NSW, being fire extinguishers of a type and capacity approved by Transport for NSW.\n> \n> > (2) A fire extinguisher with which a bus is equipped—\n> > \n> > > (a) must be maintained in good order and condition, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must be kept in a position where it is readily available for use.","sortOrder":514},{"sectionNumber":"146H","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW rule: removable and opening interior fittings","content":"#### 146H NSW rule: removable and opening interior fittings\n\n146H NSW rule: removable and opening interior fittings\n\n(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 191)\n\n> Every hatch, cover, interior door and other removable or opening panel in the interior of a bus must be adequately secured to prevent the likelihood of accidental opening or dislodgment.","sortOrder":515},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Fees","content":"# Schedule 3 Fees\n\nSchedule 3 Fees\n\nclause 124(1)(a)\n\n| Matter for which fee is payable | Fee |\n| Part 1 Registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle or trailer |\n| 1 | Motor lorry, other than an articulated motor lorry or prime mover, with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $361 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $181 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $91 |\n| 2 | Articulated motor lorry— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $540 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $270 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $136 |\n| 3 | Prime mover— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $361 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $181 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $91 |\n| 4 | Tow truck with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more but less than 12 tonnes— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $224 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $112 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $57 |\n| 5 | Tow truck with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $361 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $181 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $91 |\n| 6 | Tow truck trailer with a GVM of less than 4.5 tonnes— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $224 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $112 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $57 |\n| 7 | Trailer with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $266 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $133 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $67 |\n| 8 | Bus or other vehicle, other than a public passenger vehicle, seating more than 8 adult persons and with a GVM of less than 12 tonnes— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $224 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $112 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $57 |\n| 9 | Bus or other vehicle, other than a public passenger vehicle, seating more than 8 adult persons and with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $361 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $181 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $91 |\n| 10 | Bus or other vehicle, being a public passenger vehicle, seating more than 8 adult persons and with a GVM of less than 12 tonnes— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $366 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $183 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $92 |\n| 11 | Bus or other vehicle, being a public passenger vehicle, seating more than 8 adult persons and with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $640 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $320 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $161 |\n| 12 | Taxi that is not licensed to operate in a transport district within the meaning of the Transport Administration Act 1988— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $366 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $183 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $92 |\n| 13 | Public passenger vehicle, other than a vehicle referred to in items 8–12— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $366 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $183 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $92 |\n| 14 | Registrable vehicle not referred to in items 1–13— |  |\n| (a) for more than 6 months but not more than 1 year | $82 |\n| (b) for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months | $41 |\n| (c) for 3 months or less | $21 |\n| Note—See clause 67(2)(a) for the composition of the fees specified in items 1–13. |\n| Part 2 Transfer of registration |\n| 1 | Application made within 14 days after vehicle acquired | $41 |\n| 2 | Application made more than 14 days after vehicle acquired | $188 |\n| Part 3 Issue of 1 or 2 standard number-plates with same number |\n| 1 | Initial or replacement issue of heavy vehicle number-plates | $31.10 |\n| 2 | Initial or replacement issue of number-plates other than heavy vehicle number-plates | $57 |\n| Part 4 Trader’s plate |\n| 1 | Issue of a trader’s plate for a vehicle other than a motor bike— |  |\n|  | (a) for 12 months | $545 |\n|  | (b) for 1 month | $47 |\n| 2 | Issue of a trader’s plate for a motor bike— |  |\n|  | (a) for 12 months | $132 |\n|  | (b) for 1 month | $12 |\n| Part 5 Initial inspection of registrable vehicle under clause 66, 67 or 81, otherwise than in relation to exhaust emission levels |\n| 1 | Motor lorry, other than an articulated motor lorry or a prime mover, with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more but less than 12 tonnes | $70 |\n| 2 | Motor lorry, other than an articulated motor lorry or a prime mover, with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more | $279 |\n| 3 | Articulated motor lorry | $458 |\n| 4 | Prime mover | $279 |\n| 5 | Tow truck with a GVM of less than 12 tonnes | $142 |\n| 6 | Tow truck with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more | $279 |\n| 7 | Tow truck trailer with a GVM of less than 4.5 tonnes | $142 |\n| 8 | Trailer, other than a tow truck trailer, with a GVM of less than 4.5 tonnes | $31 |\n| 9 | Trailer, including a tow truck trailer, with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more | $184 |\n| 10 | Bus or other vehicle seating more than 8 adult persons with a GVM of less than 12 tonnes | $142 |\n| 11 | Bus or other vehicle seating more than 8 adult persons with a GVM of 12 tonnes or more | $279 |\n| 12 | Taxi | $142 |\n| 13 | Public passenger vehicle, other than a vehicle referred to in items 10–12 | $142 |\n| 14 | Motor bike | $31 |\n| 15 | Registrable vehicle not referred to in items 1–14 | $52 |\n| Part 6 Further inspection of registrable vehicle that has failed earlier inspection under clause 66, 67 or 81 |\n| 1 | If a vehicle may be used while a failure is being rectified | $58 |\n| 2 | If a vehicle may not be used while a failure is being rectified | $116 |\n| Part 7 Inspection of registrable vehicle under clause 66 in relation to exhaust emission levels |\n| 1 | Carrying out of inspection | $67 |\n| Part 8 Examiner’s authority |\n| 1 | Issue of original authority | $227 |\n| 2 | Issue of duplicate authority | $27 |\n| Part 9 Proprietor’s authority |\n| 1 | Issue of original authority | $453 |\n| 2 | Issue of duplicate authority | $27 |\n\n**sch 3:** Am 2018 No 23, Sch 1.5 \\[5\\]. Subst 2018 (334), Sch 3 \\[1\\]. Am 2019 (244), Sch 3. Subst 2021 (137), Sch 1.7. Am 2021 (328), Sch 4\\[1\\]; 2022 (339), Sch 1.7\\[1\\]; 2023 (303), Sch 1\\[1\\]. Subst 2023 (550), Sch 7\\[2\\]; 2024 (263), Sch 7\\[1\\]. Am 2025 (125), Sch 4\\[6\\]; 2025 (308), Sch 7\\[1\\].","sortOrder":516},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Registration charges for chargeable heavy vehicles","content":"# Schedule 4 Registration charges for chargeable heavy vehicles\n\nSchedule 4 Registration charges for chargeable heavy vehicles\n\n**sch 4:** Am 2018 (334), Sch 3 \\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2021 (328), Sch 4\\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2021 No 22, Sch 2\\[2\\]; 2022 (339), Sch 1.7\\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2023 (303), Sch 1\\[2\\]–\\[4\\]; 2024 (263), Sch 7\\[2\\]–\\[5\\]; 2025 (308), Sch 7\\[2\\]–\\[4\\].","sortOrder":517},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4A","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles","content":"# Schedule 4A Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\nSchedule 4A Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\nclause 127C\n\nTable—Registration charges for primary producer’s vehicles\n\n| Weight of vehicle | Registration charge |\n| More than kg | Not more than kg | Load carrying vehicle—not lower charged vehicle | Load carrying vehicle—lower charged vehicle |\n| 0 | 975 | $240 | $240 |\n| 975 | 1,150 | $272 | $268 |\n| 1,150 | 1,500 | $328 | $312 |\n| 1,500 | 2,500 | $493 | $469 |\n| 2,500 | 2,790 | $766 | $766 |\n| 2,790 | 3,050 | $870 | $870 |\n| 3,050 | 3,300 | $953 | $953 |\n| 3,300 | 3,560 | $1,036 | $1,036 |\n| 3,560 | 3,810 | $1,112 | $1,112 |\n| 3,810 | 4,060 | $1,196 | $1,196 |\n| 4,060 | 4,320 | $1,276 | $1,276 |\n| 4,320 | 4,500 | $1,357 | $1,357 |\n| 4,500 | 4,830 | $1,434 | $1,434 |\n| 4,830 | 5,080 | $1,516 | $1,516 |\n| 5,080 | 5,330 | $1,602 | $1,602 |\n| 5,330 | 5,590 | $1,679 | $1,679 |\n| 5,590 | 5,840 | $1,762 | $1,762 |\n| 5,840 | 6,100 | $1,841 | $1,841 |\n| 6,100 | 6,350 | $1,922 | $1,922 |\n| 6,350 | 6,600 | $2,000 | $2,000 |\n| 6,600 | 6,860 | $2,085 | $2,085 |\n| 6,860 | 7,110 | $2,163 | $2,163 |\n| 7,110 | — | $2,163 plus $79 for each 254kg, or part of 254kg, by which the weight exceeds 7,110kg | $2,163 plus $79 for each 254kg, or part of 254kg, by which the weight exceeds 7,110kg |\n\n**sch 4A:** Ins 2021 No 22, Sch 2\\[3\\]. Am 2021 (770), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2022 (757), Sch 1; 2023 (678), Sch 2; 2024 (636), Sch 2; 2025 (308), Sch 7\\[5\\].","sortOrder":539},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":null,"content":"# Schedule 5\n\nSchedule 5 (Repealed)\n\n**sch 5, hdg:** Rep 2017 No 63, Sch 5. Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[27\\]. Subst 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[41\\]. Rep 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[15\\].\n\n**sch 5:** Rep 2017 No 63, Sch 5. Ins 2018 (629), Sch 1 \\[27\\]. Am 2019 No 21, Sch 2.2\\[42\\]. Rep 2020 (286), Sch 1\\[15\\].","sortOrder":541}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded considerably beyond its original 2017 scope through more than 60 amendments over nine years. The addition of provisions dealing with post-crash drug and alcohol testing, non-registrable motor vehicles, and various scheduled self-repealing clauses suggests the regulation has been used as a vehicle (no pun intended) for a wide range of road transport policy changes that go beyond straightforward vehicle registration administration."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely high amendment frequency — over 60 separate versions since 2017, making it difficult to track which rules currently apply","Multiple scheduled future amendments and self-repealing provisions (sunset clauses) creating a moving legal landscape","Operates as subordinate legislation under a parent Act, meaning you must cross-reference the Road Transport Act 2013 to fully understand the legal framework","Covers a wide and technically detailed subject matter including vehicle standards, plate specifications, fee schedules, and exemption categories","Pending repeal on 1 September 2026 creates uncertainty about the regulatory future for vehicle owners and businesses","References to related Bills (Post-Crash Drug and Alcohol Testing, Non-registrable Motor Vehicles) indicate further legislative change is already in the pipeline","Administered by Transport for NSW (formerly the Roads and Maritime Authority) — understanding who enforces what requires knowledge of the agency restructure history"],"plain_english_summary":"## Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017 (NSW)\n\n**What is this?**\n\nThis is a NSW regulation (a detailed set of rules made under a broader law) that governs how vehicles must be registered to legally use NSW roads. It covers things like:\n- What vehicles need to be registered and which ones are exempt\n- How to apply for registration, transfer it, or cancel it\n- What number plates (licence plates) you can use and the rules around them\n- Fees you must pay for registration\n- Standards your vehicle must meet to be registered\n\n**Who does it affect?**\n\nEssentially **anyone in NSW who owns or drives a vehicle** — cars, motorcycles, trailers, trucks, and other motor vehicles. It also affects businesses involved in vehicle sales, transport operators, and anyone dealing with personalised or special number plates.\n\n**Why does it matter to you?**\n\n- If you own a car or other vehicle, this regulation sets out the rules you must follow to keep it legally on the road.\n- It determines what you pay for registration and what happens if you don't comply.\n- It has been amended **over 60 times** since 2017 — meaning the rules have changed frequently, and what applied last year may not apply today.\n\n**⚠️ Important heads-up:**\n\nThis regulation is due to be **automatically repealed (cancelled) on 1 September 2026** under NSW's standard system for reviewing subordinate legislation (where regulations have a built-in expiry date to force periodic review). New legislation or a replacement regulation is likely to follow. Some specific provisions are also set to be automatically removed even sooner — in January 2027 and February 2029."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"retroactive_impossibility","section":"Status Information – Staged Repeal / Notes (Self-Repeal Provisions)","severity":"high","reasoning":"If the parent regulation is automatically repealed on 1 September 2026, the internal self-repeal clauses scheduled for 22 January 2027 and 28 February 2029 can never operate — the provisions they purport to repeal will already have been extinguished along with the entire instrument. Parliament has gone to the trouble of drafting and scheduling sunset clauses for provisions inside a regulation that will not exist when those sunsets are due to fire. This is either legislative redundancy of the highest order or evidence that the drafters failed to reconcile the staged-repeal date with the internal amendment schedule.","confidence":0.92,"description":"The regulation is scheduled for automatic repeal on 1 September 2026 under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989, yet it contains internal self-repeal provisions (Sch 1 cl 18A(2) repealing cl 18A on 22 January 2027, and Sch 1 cl 15A(2) and Sch 2 rule 13(3) repealing provisions on 28 February 2029) that are scheduled to operate well after the entire regulation ceases to exist."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"Status Information – Currency of Version / Notes","severity":"medium","reasoning":"A version described as 'current' and 'in force' that omits enacted provisions (even if not yet operative) creates a logical inconsistency: the instrument as displayed does not reflect the full legal text as enacted. Readers relying on the 'current version' will be unaware of the operational self-repeal machinery already baked into the regulation.","confidence":0.78,"description":"The status information states that the current version is 'current from 27 March 2026' and was accessed on 5 April 2026, yet simultaneously notes that future amendments (self-repeals in 2027 and 2029) are NOT included in the displayed version. The regulation therefore presents itself as a complete and current instrument while expressly acknowledging that known, already-enacted future amendments are excluded from the text."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"Status Information – Provisions in Force","severity":"low","reasoning":"The blanket statement that all commenced provisions are displayed is immediately undercut by the disclosure that certain provisions are not included. While this is a presentational rather than substantive legal flaw, it undermines the reliability of the completeness certification and could mislead practitioners.","confidence":0.7,"description":"The status note states 'The provisions displayed in this version of the legislation have all commenced,' yet the same page discloses that several provisions (the self-repeal clauses Sch 1 cl 18A(2), Sch 1 cl 15A(2), and Sch 2 rule 13(3)) are excluded from the display. It is therefore impossible to verify from the displayed text whether all commenced provisions are actually shown, creating a circular assurance of completeness that is expressly qualified by its own exceptions."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"high","section_a":"Status Information – Staged Repeal (automatic repeal 1 September 2026)","section_b":"Notes – Sch 1 cl 18A(2) (self-repeal of cl 18A on 22 January 2027); Sch 1 cl 15A(2) and Sch 2 rule 13(3) (self-repeal on 28 February 2029)","confidence":0.92,"description":"The regulation is set to be automatically repealed in its entirety on 1 September 2026, but internal provisions within the same regulation purport to make amendments and self-repeals on 22 January 2027 and 28 February 2029 — dates after the whole instrument will have ceased to exist. The whole-of-instrument repeal and the internal amendment schedule are mutually exclusive: both cannot be given effect simultaneously."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"Status Information – 'Provisions in force: The provisions displayed have all commenced'","section_b":"Notes – 'Does not include amendments by Sch 1 cl 18A(2), Sch 1 cl 15A(2), Sch 2 rule 13(3)'","confidence":0.72,"description":"The regulation simultaneously asserts that all provisions displayed have commenced (implying completeness) while expressly excluding known enacted provisions from the display. These two statements directly contradict each other as to the completeness and accuracy of the version presented."}]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":772},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulation has expanded significantly beyond basic vehicle registration. It now includes: (1) an elaborate written-off vehicle scheme with separate tracks for light and heavy vehicles; (2) detailed vehicle certification and modification rules; (3) offensive advertising controls allowing registration cancellation for code breaches; (4) toll relief schemes; (5) primary producer concessions; (6) extensive information sharing provisions with toll operators, insurers, and other agencies; and (7) integration with national heavy vehicle regulation. The original 2007 regulation has been substantially augmented through amendments rather than replaced, resulting in a complex patchwork of old and new provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing between the Regulation, the parent Act (Road Transport Act 2013), and other legislation including Commonwealth laws","Multiple amendment notes throughout indicating frequent legislative changes","Detailed technical standards in Schedule 2 (Light Vehicle Standards Rules) with over 100 specific rules","Separate but parallel schemes for light and heavy written-off vehicles with different definitions and processes","Numerous defined terms (some with multiple sub-definitions) including technical vehicle categories","Conditional logic throughout (e.g., 'if...then' structures for registration eligibility, fee exemptions, vehicle standards)","Nested exceptions and exemptions at multiple levels","Integration with national schemes (Heavy Vehicle National Law, Australian Design Rules)","Multiple divisions and subdivisions creating a layered structure","Specific procedural requirements with time limits (e.g., 14 days for notifications, 21 days for show cause notices)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation sets out the rules for registering vehicles in New South Wales. It covers who can register a vehicle, how to apply, what standards vehicles must meet, and how registration can be transferred, renewed, or cancelled.\n\n**Key things this Regulation does:**\n\n- **Sets eligibility rules**: Individuals aged 16+ and corporations can register vehicles. Transport for NSW can make exceptions for younger individuals in appropriate cases.\n\n- **Establishes registration requirements**: Vehicles must meet safety standards, have proper insurance, and be owned or managed by an eligible person. Transport for NSW can refuse registration if a vehicle was cancelled in another state or is subject to a safety recall.\n\n- **Creates a registration system**: Transport for NSW maintains a Register of all registered vehicles, recording details like the operator's name, vehicle identification, garage address, and expiry dates.\n\n- **Provides for number-plates**: The Regulation details how standard and special number-plates are issued, displayed, and replaced. It includes rules for auxiliary plates (used when towing obscures the main plate) and trader's plates for motor dealers.\n\n- **Allows conditional registration**: Vehicles that don't fully meet standards can be registered with specific conditions attached.\n\n- **Sets up written-off vehicle schemes**: Separate systems track written-off light vehicles (Part 7) and heavy vehicles (Part 7A), with different rules for \"statutory write-offs\" (cannot be re-registered) and \"repairable write-offs\" (can be re-registered after proper repairs and certification).\n\n- **Includes vehicle standards**: Schedule 2 contains detailed technical rules (the \"Light Vehicle Standards Rules\") covering everything from brakes and lights to dimensions and tyres.\n\n- **Provides for unregistered vehicle permits**: Short-term permits allow limited use of unregistered vehicles in specific circumstances.\n\n- **Sets fees and concessions**: The Regulation prescribes registration fees, with exemptions for eligible pensioners and primary producers, and a toll relief scheme for frequent toll users.\n\n**Who it affects:** Anyone who owns or operates a vehicle in NSW, motor dealers, repairers, insurers, and vehicle assessors."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The 2017 regulation replaced the 2007 version and has been substantially expanded through amendments to cover new areas such as offensive advertising enforcement (Part 3, Division 4A), a full written-off heavy vehicles scheme (Part 7A), a toll relief registration fee waiver scheme (cl 127A), primary producer vehicle registration charges (Schedule 4A), and updated fees. The original regulation primarily dealt with basic registration, renewal, and transfers, whereas the current version includes extensive provisions on compliance, enforcement, and vehicle lifecycle management."},"complexity_factors":["Very lengthy document with over 140 clauses and multiple schedules","Extensive use of defined terms (over 100 in Dictionary and Part-specific definitions)","Heavy cross-referencing to other Acts (e.g., Road Transport Act, Heavy Vehicle National Law, Motor Accident Injuries Act) and external standards (ADRs, Australian Standards)","Nested subdivisions within parts (e.g., Part 2, Division 5, Subdivision 2)","Multiple layers of conditional logic and exceptions (e.g., eligibility for registration, conditional registration, exemptions for pensioners)","Frequent amendments over time (see amendment notes on clauses), adding new provisions like offensive advertising (Div 4A) and written-off heavy vehicles (Part 7A)","Complex fee calculation formulas in Schedule 3 and registration charge formulas in Schedule 4","Incorporation of national uniform legislation (Light Vehicle Standards Rules in Schedule 2) with NSW-specific modifications","Separate regimes for light vehicles and heavy vehicles, including different standards and write-off procedures"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the detailed rules for registering vehicles in New South Wales. It covers who can register a vehicle (individuals aged 16+ or corporations), what types of vehicles are eligible, how to apply for registration, renew it, or transfer it to a new owner. It also explains what number plates look like, how they must be displayed, and the rules for special plates like trader plates. The regulation includes standards for vehicle safety, such as requirements for lights, brakes, tyres, and emissions, and says that vehicles must pass inspections. It also deals with what happens when a vehicle is written off (damaged beyond repair), including a register of written-off light and heavy vehicles and rules about repairing and re-registering them. There are fees and charges for registration, inspections, and number plates. The regulation is enforced by Transport for NSW and includes penalties for offences like using an unregistered vehicle or tampering with number plates."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017","history":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/road-transport-vehicle-registration-regulation-2017/documents"}}