{"id":"qld:sl-2021-0113","name":"Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021","slug":"transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"113 of 2021","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173931,"registerId":"qld-sl-2021-0113-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021 .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 September 2021.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interpretation and key concepts","content":"## Interpretation and key concepts","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule&#160;8 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of exempt vehicle","content":"### sec.4 Meaning of exempt vehicle\n\nA vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 is an exempt vehicle .","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of garage address","content":"### sec.5 Meaning of garage address\n\nIn this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is—\nif there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or\nif there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or\nif there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept.\nThe garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) In this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is— if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept.\n- (a) if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or\n- (b) if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or\n- (c) if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of registered operator","content":"### sec.6 Meaning of registered operator\n\nIn this regulation, registered operator —\nof a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and\nfor a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, registered operator — of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation.\n- (a) of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and\n- (b) for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of registered vehicle and unregistered vehicle","content":"### sec.7 Meaning of registered vehicle and unregistered vehicle\n\nA vehicle is a registered vehicle if—\nthe vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and\nthe term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section&#160;30 .\nA vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not—\na registered vehicle; or\na vehicle that is equivalently registered.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) A vehicle is a registered vehicle if— the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section&#160;30 .\n(sec.7-ssec.2) A vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not— a registered vehicle; or a vehicle that is equivalently registered.\n- (a) the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and\n- (b) the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section&#160;30 .\n- (a) a registered vehicle; or\n- (b) a vehicle that is equivalently registered.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of vehicle law","content":"### sec.8 Meaning of vehicle law\n\nA vehicle law , in relation to a vehicle, is—\nif the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—any of the following under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) —\nthe heavy vehicle standards;\nthe mass requirements;\nthe dimension requirements; or\notherwise—the light vehicle standards under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .\n- (a) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—any of the following under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) — (i) the heavy vehicle standards; (ii) the mass requirements; (iii) the dimension requirements; or\n- (i) the heavy vehicle standards;\n- (ii) the mass requirements;\n- (iii) the dimension requirements; or\n- (b) otherwise—the light vehicle standards under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .\n- (i) the heavy vehicle standards;\n- (ii) the mass requirements;\n- (iii) the dimension requirements; or","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Complying with vehicle law","content":"### sec.9 Complying with vehicle law\n\nA vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of—\nan exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or\na safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .\nThe chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law—\na plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law;\na written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law;\nan entry for the vehicle in the RAV.\nIn the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) A vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of— an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law— a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law; a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law; an entry for the vehicle in the RAV.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) In the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect.\n- (a) an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or\n- (b) a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .\n- (a) a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law;\n- (b) a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law;\n- (c) an entry for the vehicle in the RAV.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for using vehicles on roads","content":"# Requirements for using vehicles on roads","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicles used on roads must be registered except in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.10 Vehicles used on roads must be registered except in particular circumstances\n\nA person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if the vehicle is—\nan exempt vehicle; or\nbeing driven or towed under section&#160;11 ; or\nbeing used under an authorisation granted under section&#160;14 ; or\nbeing used under a permit granted under section&#160;17 ; or\nbeing brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section&#160;67 ; or\nbeing used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or\nbeing used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section&#160;96 ; or\nbeing used under section&#160;108 or 110 .\n(sec.10-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) However, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if the vehicle is— an exempt vehicle; or being driven or towed under section&#160;11 ; or being used under an authorisation granted under section&#160;14 ; or being used under a permit granted under section&#160;17 ; or being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section&#160;67 ; or being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section&#160;96 ; or being used under section&#160;108 or 110 .\n- (a) an exempt vehicle; or\n- (b) being driven or towed under section&#160;11 ; or\n- (c) being used under an authorisation granted under section&#160;14 ; or\n- (d) being used under a permit granted under section&#160;17 ; or\n- (e) being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section&#160;67 ; or\n- (f) being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or\n- (g) being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section&#160;96 ; or\n- (h) being used under section&#160;108 or 110 .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Driving or towing unregistered vehicle","content":"### sec.11 Driving or towing unregistered vehicle\n\nA person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation.\nAlso, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection&#160;(1) only if—\na current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and\nthe certificate of insurance is carried—\nfor a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or\nfor another vehicle—in the vehicle.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) , the places are as follows—\nan AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle;\na written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is—\nrecorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\ndriven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\nthe vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle;\na departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle;\nanother place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place.\na place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service\na place for having an identifying number stamped\na place for obtaining a gas compliance document\na weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket\nAlso, for subsection&#160;(1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (a) .\n(sec.11-ssec.1) A person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) Also, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection&#160;(1) only if— a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and the certificate of insurance is carried— for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or for another vehicle—in the vehicle.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) For subsection&#160;(1) , the places are as follows— an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle; another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service a place for having an identifying number stamped a place for obtaining a gas compliance document a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket\n(sec.11-ssec.4) Also, for subsection&#160;(1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (a) .\n- (a) a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and\n- (b) the certificate of insurance is carried— (i) for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or (ii) for another vehicle—in the vehicle.\n- (i) for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or\n- (ii) for another vehicle—in the vehicle.\n- (i) for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or\n- (ii) for another vehicle—in the vehicle.\n- (a) an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle;\n- (b) a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— (i) recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and (ii) driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- (i) recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\n- (ii) driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- (c) the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle;\n- (d) a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle;\n- (e) another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. Examples for paragraph&#160;(e) — • a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service • a place for having an identifying number stamped • a place for obtaining a gas compliance document • a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket\n- • a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service\n- • a place for having an identifying number stamped\n- • a place for obtaining a gas compliance document\n- • a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket\n- (i) recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\n- (ii) driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- • a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service\n- • a place for having an identifying number stamped\n- • a place for obtaining a gas compliance document\n- • a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditionally registered vehicles not to be used on road in contravention of conditional registration guideline conditions","content":"### sec.12 Conditionally registered vehicles not to be used on road in contravention of conditional registration guideline conditions\n\nA person must not permit a conditionally registered vehicle to be used on a road unless the conditions for the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline allow the vehicle to be used on the road.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person may apply for authorisation to use unregistered vehicle on roads","content":"### sec.13 Person may apply for authorisation to use unregistered vehicle on roads\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for an authorisation to use either of the following on a road—\na particular unregistered vehicle;\na class of unregistered vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application may be made even if the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle or class.\nHowever, a person may not make an application under subsection&#160;(1) in relation to an unregistered heavy vehicle, or a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes the heavy vehicle, if the vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— a particular unregistered vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) The application may be made even if the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle or class.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) However, a person may not make an application under subsection&#160;(1) in relation to an unregistered heavy vehicle, or a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes the heavy vehicle, if the vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law.\n- (a) a particular unregistered vehicle;\n- (b) a class of unregistered vehicle.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.14 Deciding application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;13 —\nrefuse the authorisation; or\ngrant the authorisation, with or without conditions.\nThe chief executive may grant the authorisation only if the chief executive is satisfied the use of the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle on the road would not adversely affect road safety or inconvenience other road users.\nBefore granting, or as a condition of, the authorisation, the chief executive may require the applicant to pay the chief executive’s actual or estimated costs of any of the following the chief executive considers necessary in relation to allowing the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to be used on the road under the authorisation—\nassessing the vehicle’s route and preparing the relevant plans and estimates;\npreparing, strengthening, repairing, replacing or reconstructing road transport infrastructure on the vehicle’s route;\nensuring compliance with a condition or proposed condition of the authorisation.\nSubsection&#160;(3) does not apply in relation to an authorisation to use either of the following on a road—\nan unregistered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle;\na class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes a heavy vehicle.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;13 — refuse the authorisation; or grant the authorisation, with or without conditions.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the authorisation only if the chief executive is satisfied the use of the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle on the road would not adversely affect road safety or inconvenience other road users.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) Before granting, or as a condition of, the authorisation, the chief executive may require the applicant to pay the chief executive’s actual or estimated costs of any of the following the chief executive considers necessary in relation to allowing the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to be used on the road under the authorisation— assessing the vehicle’s route and preparing the relevant plans and estimates; preparing, strengthening, repairing, replacing or reconstructing road transport infrastructure on the vehicle’s route; ensuring compliance with a condition or proposed condition of the authorisation.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) Subsection&#160;(3) does not apply in relation to an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— an unregistered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes a heavy vehicle.\n- (a) refuse the authorisation; or\n- (b) grant the authorisation, with or without conditions.\n- (a) assessing the vehicle’s route and preparing the relevant plans and estimates;\n- (b) preparing, strengthening, repairing, replacing or reconstructing road transport infrastructure on the vehicle’s route;\n- (c) ensuring compliance with a condition or proposed condition of the authorisation.\n- (a) an unregistered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle;\n- (b) a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes a heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"If application refused","content":"### sec.15 If application refused\n\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.15-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"If application granted","content":"### sec.16 If application granted\n\nIf the chief executive decides to grant the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant a written authorisation.\nThe authorisation must state the following particulars—\nthe unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to which the authorisation applies;\nthe road on which the vehicle or class of vehicle may be used under the authorisation;\nthe term, of not longer than 5 years, for which the authorisation is granted;\nthe conditions, if any, on which the authorisation is granted.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to grant the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant a written authorisation.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The authorisation must state the following particulars— the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to which the authorisation applies; the road on which the vehicle or class of vehicle may be used under the authorisation; the term, of not longer than 5 years, for which the authorisation is granted; the conditions, if any, on which the authorisation is granted.\n- (a) the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to which the authorisation applies;\n- (b) the road on which the vehicle or class of vehicle may be used under the authorisation;\n- (c) the term, of not longer than 5 years, for which the authorisation is granted;\n- (d) the conditions, if any, on which the authorisation is granted.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit to use intercepted unregistered vehicle on road","content":"### sec.17 Permit to use intercepted unregistered vehicle on road\n\nThis section applies if an authorised officer—\nfinds either of the following on a road—\na stationary unregistered vehicle;\nan unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section&#160;31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and\ndoes either of the following in relation to the vehicle—\ngives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section&#160;10 ;\ncompletes a report for dealing with a contravention of section&#160;10 at a later time.\nThe authorised officer may grant a permit authorising the use of the vehicle on a road to move it to a stated place.\nThe permit must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nstate the term, of not longer than 24 hours, for which it is granted; and\nstate the conditions, if any, on which it is granted; and\nstate—\nif subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or\nif subsection&#160;(1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section&#160;10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 .\nIn this section—\ninfringement notice means an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 .\nnotice to appear means a notice to appear under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .\n(sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if an authorised officer— finds either of the following on a road— a stationary unregistered vehicle; an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section&#160;31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and does either of the following in relation to the vehicle— gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section&#160;10 ; completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section&#160;10 at a later time.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The authorised officer may grant a permit authorising the use of the vehicle on a road to move it to a stated place.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The permit must— be in the approved form; and state the term, of not longer than 24 hours, for which it is granted; and state the conditions, if any, on which it is granted; and state— if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section&#160;10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 .\n(sec.17-ssec.4) In this section— infringement notice means an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 . notice to appear means a notice to appear under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .\n- (a) finds either of the following on a road— (i) a stationary unregistered vehicle; (ii) an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section&#160;31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and\n- (i) a stationary unregistered vehicle;\n- (ii) an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section&#160;31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and\n- (b) does either of the following in relation to the vehicle— (i) gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section&#160;10 ; (ii) completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section&#160;10 at a later time.\n- (i) gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section&#160;10 ;\n- (ii) completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section&#160;10 at a later time.\n- (i) a stationary unregistered vehicle;\n- (ii) an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section&#160;31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and\n- (i) gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section&#160;10 ;\n- (ii) completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section&#160;10 at a later time.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) state the term, of not longer than 24 hours, for which it is granted; and\n- (c) state the conditions, if any, on which it is granted; and\n- (d) state— (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section&#160;10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 .\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section&#160;10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 .\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section&#160;10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 .","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Vehicle registration","content":"# Vehicle registration","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration","content":"## Registration","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicles eligible for registration","content":"### sec.18 Vehicles eligible for registration\n\nA vehicle is eligible for registration if—\nthe vehicle complies with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; and\nthe vehicle’s garage address is in Queensland.\nAlso, a vehicle that does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle is eligible for registration if the conditional registration guideline or a heavy vehicle standards exemption applies to the vehicle.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) A vehicle is eligible for registration if— the vehicle complies with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; and the vehicle’s garage address is in Queensland.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) Also, a vehicle that does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle is eligible for registration if the conditional registration guideline or a heavy vehicle standards exemption applies to the vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle complies with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; and\n- (b) the vehicle’s garage address is in Queensland.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person may apply to register vehicle","content":"### sec.19 Person may apply to register vehicle\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive to register a vehicle eligible for registration under section&#160;18 in the person’s name.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nHowever, if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, the person may apply only if the person is—\na corporation; or\nan individual who is at least 18.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive to register a vehicle eligible for registration under section&#160;18 in the person’s name. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) However, if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, the person may apply only if the person is— a corporation; or an individual who is at least 18.\n- (a) a corporation; or\n- (b) an individual who is at least 18.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for registration application","content":"### sec.20 Requirements for registration application\n\nA registration application for a vehicle must state—\nthe term of registration applied for; and\nif section&#160;18 (2) applies to the vehicle—the type of conditional registration applied for.\nThe registration application must be accompanied by the following—\nthe registration fee for the vehicle;\nthe following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 —\nthe plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle;\nif the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the application;\nif the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the type;\nif the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\nif the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\nan insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate;\nif the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 and the vehicle’s owner will be, if the registration application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle;\nif paragraph&#160;(d) does not apply to the vehicle—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle, unless—\nthe vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country;\nwhen the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\nthe vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;69 ; or\nthe application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or\nthe proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\nthe vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive;\nvehicle registration duty, if any, imposed on the application under the Duties Act 2001 , chapter&#160;9 ;\nif there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\nif the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the registration—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 .\nUnder sections&#160;19J and 19L of the Act , an application for the registration of a vehicle must be accompanied by a statutory declaration in particular circumstances.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\ns&#160;20 amd 2021 SL&#160;No.&#160;180 s&#160;16 ; 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;53 ; 2022 Act&#160;No.&#160;19 s&#160;40\n(sec.20-ssec.1) A registration application for a vehicle must state— the term of registration applied for; and if section&#160;18 (2) applies to the vehicle—the type of conditional registration applied for.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The registration application must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 — the plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle; if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the application; if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the type; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 and the vehicle’s owner will be, if the registration application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if paragraph&#160;(d) does not apply to the vehicle—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle, unless— the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or both of the following apply— the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;69 ; or the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive; vehicle registration duty, if any, imposed on the application under the Duties Act 2001 , chapter&#160;9 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the registration—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 . Under sections&#160;19J and 19L of the Act , an application for the registration of a vehicle must be accompanied by a statutory declaration in particular circumstances. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (a) the term of registration applied for; and\n- (b) if section&#160;18 (2) applies to the vehicle—the type of conditional registration applied for.\n- (a) the registration fee for the vehicle;\n- (b) the following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 — (i) the plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle; (ii) if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the application; (iii) if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the type; (iv) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle; (v) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\n- (i) the plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle;\n- (ii) if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the application;\n- (iii) if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the type;\n- (iv) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\n- (v) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\n- (c) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate;\n- (d) if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 and the vehicle’s owner will be, if the registration application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle;\n- (e) if paragraph&#160;(d) does not apply to the vehicle—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle, unless— (i) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or (iii) the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;69 ; or (iv) the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or (v) the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or (vi) the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive;\n- (i) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\n- (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country;\n- (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\n- (iii) the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;69 ; or\n- (iv) the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or\n- (v) the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\n- (vi) the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive;\n- (f) vehicle registration duty, if any, imposed on the application under the Duties Act 2001 , chapter&#160;9 ;\n- (g) if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\n- (h) if the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the registration—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 .\n- (i) the plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle;\n- (ii) if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the application;\n- (iii) if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the type;\n- (iv) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\n- (v) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the vehicle;\n- (i) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\n- (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country;\n- (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\n- (iii) the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;69 ; or\n- (iv) the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or\n- (v) the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\n- (vi) the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive;\n- (A) the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country;\n- (B) when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or\n- 1 Under sections&#160;19J and 19L of the Act , an application for the registration of a vehicle must be accompanied by a statutory declaration in particular circumstances.\n- 2 See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding registration application","content":"### sec.21 Deciding registration application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering a registration application for a vehicle—\nrefuse the application under section&#160;22 or 23 ; or\ngrant the application.\nSubsection&#160;(3) applies if the chief executive grants an application to register a conditionally registrable vehicle.\nThe chief executive must impose 1 of the following conditions, as stated in the guideline or exemption for the vehicle, on the registration of the vehicle—\na condition restricting the use of the vehicle to a stated area or stated purpose (a limited access registration );\na condition limiting the distance, for each stated zone, that a vehicle may travel on a single journey in the zone (a zone access registration );\na condition, other than a condition mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) , for the vehicle (an unrestricted access registration ).\nThe registration of a vehicle to which a condition applies under subsection&#160;(3) is a conditional registration .\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering a registration application for a vehicle— refuse the application under section&#160;22 or 23 ; or grant the application.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) Subsection&#160;(3) applies if the chief executive grants an application to register a conditionally registrable vehicle.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) The chief executive must impose 1 of the following conditions, as stated in the guideline or exemption for the vehicle, on the registration of the vehicle— a condition restricting the use of the vehicle to a stated area or stated purpose (a limited access registration ); a condition limiting the distance, for each stated zone, that a vehicle may travel on a single journey in the zone (a zone access registration ); a condition, other than a condition mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) , for the vehicle (an unrestricted access registration ).\n(sec.21-ssec.4) The registration of a vehicle to which a condition applies under subsection&#160;(3) is a conditional registration .\n- (a) refuse the application under section&#160;22 or 23 ; or\n- (b) grant the application.\n- (a) a condition restricting the use of the vehicle to a stated area or stated purpose (a limited access registration );\n- (b) a condition limiting the distance, for each stated zone, that a vehicle may travel on a single journey in the zone (a zone access registration );\n- (c) a condition, other than a condition mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) , for the vehicle (an unrestricted access registration ).","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds on which chief executive may refuse registration application","content":"### sec.22 Grounds on which chief executive may refuse registration application\n\nThe chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if the chief executive reasonably believes—\ninformation given in the application is false or misleading; or\nthe vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off; or\nthe vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle—\nthat is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\nfor which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or\nthe vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation as a repairable write-off, unless there is—\na written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or\na report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\na person has committed an offence by giving, or purporting to give—\na written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or\na report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or\nan approved examiner has approved an inspection certificate for the vehicle in contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;85 (3) ; or\nthere are unpaid fines or penalties resulting from the use of the vehicle in Queensland or another State; or\nthe vehicle has been registered in another State and—\nthe registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and\nthe reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or\nall of the following apply—\nthe vehicle is a heavy vehicle;\na court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle;\nthe court has also, under section&#160;598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period;\nthe applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle.\nAlso, the chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if—\nall or part of the vehicle is subject to the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles With Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare Parts) Recall Notice 2018 (Cwlth) (the recall notice ); and\nthe ACCC gives the chief executive written advice that—\nthe supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and\nan affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and\nthe chief executive reasonably believes that each affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) The chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if the chief executive reasonably believes— information given in the application is false or misleading; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle— that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation as a repairable write-off, unless there is— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or a person has committed an offence by giving, or purporting to give— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or an approved examiner has approved an inspection certificate for the vehicle in contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;85 (3) ; or there are unpaid fines or penalties resulting from the use of the vehicle in Queensland or another State; or the vehicle has been registered in another State and— the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or all of the following apply— the vehicle is a heavy vehicle; a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle; the court has also, under section&#160;598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period; the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) Also, the chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if— all or part of the vehicle is subject to the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles With Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare Parts) Recall Notice 2018 (Cwlth) (the recall notice ); and the ACCC gives the chief executive written advice that— the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and the chief executive reasonably believes that each affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice.\n- (a) information given in the application is false or misleading; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off; or\n- (c) the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle— (i) that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and (ii) for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (i) that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\n- (ii) for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (d) the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation as a repairable write-off, unless there is— (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or (ii) a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (e) a person has committed an offence by giving, or purporting to give— (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or (ii) a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or\n- (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or\n- (ii) a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or\n- (f) an approved examiner has approved an inspection certificate for the vehicle in contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;85 (3) ; or\n- (g) there are unpaid fines or penalties resulting from the use of the vehicle in Queensland or another State; or\n- (h) the vehicle has been registered in another State and— (i) the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and (ii) the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or\n- (i) the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and\n- (ii) the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or\n- (i) all of the following apply— (i) the vehicle is a heavy vehicle; (ii) a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle; (iii) the court has also, under section&#160;598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period; (iv) the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle.\n- (i) the vehicle is a heavy vehicle;\n- (ii) a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle;\n- (iii) the court has also, under section&#160;598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period;\n- (iv) the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle.\n- (i) that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and\n- (ii) for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (i) a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or\n- (ii) a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or\n- (i) the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and\n- (ii) the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or\n- (i) the vehicle is a heavy vehicle;\n- (ii) a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle;\n- (iii) the court has also, under section&#160;598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period;\n- (iv) the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle.\n- (a) all or part of the vehicle is subject to the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles With Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare Parts) Recall Notice 2018 (Cwlth) (the recall notice ); and\n- (b) the ACCC gives the chief executive written advice that— (i) the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and (ii) an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and\n- (i) the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and\n- (ii) an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and\n- (c) the chief executive reasonably believes that each affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice.\n- (i) the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and\n- (ii) an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds on which chief executive must refuse registration application","content":"### sec.23 Grounds on which chief executive must refuse registration application\n\nThe chief executive must refuse a registration application for a vehicle if—\nthe vehicle is not eligible to be registered under section&#160;18 ; or\nthe chief executive reasonably believes all or part of the vehicle is or may be stolen; or\nfor a conditionally registrable vehicle—\nif the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with a heavy vehicle standards exemption; or\nif the conditional registration guideline applies to the vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with the guideline.\n- (a) the vehicle is not eligible to be registered under section&#160;18 ; or\n- (b) the chief executive reasonably believes all or part of the vehicle is or may be stolen; or\n- (c) for a conditionally registrable vehicle— (i) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with a heavy vehicle standards exemption; or (ii) if the conditional registration guideline applies to the vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with the guideline.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with a heavy vehicle standards exemption; or\n- (ii) if the conditional registration guideline applies to the vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with the guideline.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with a heavy vehicle standards exemption; or\n- (ii) if the conditional registration guideline applies to the vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with the guideline.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to require further information not limited","content":"### sec.24 Power to require further information not limited\n\nSections&#160;21 and 23 are subject to section&#160;195 .","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"If registration application refused","content":"### sec.25 If registration application refused\n\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nif the decision to refuse may be reviewed under section&#160;213 —that the decision may be reviewed under that section.\nThe decision may not be reviewed under section&#160;213 if the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and if the decision to refuse may be reviewed under section&#160;213 —that the decision may be reviewed under that section.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) The decision may not be reviewed under section&#160;213 if the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off.\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) if the decision to refuse may be reviewed under section&#160;213 —that the decision may be reviewed under that section.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"If registration application granted","content":"### sec.26 If registration application granted\n\nIf the chief executive decides to grant a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must record in the register the details required for the vehicle under section&#160;112 .","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration certificates","content":"### sec.27 Registration certificates\n\nIf the chief executive records details for a vehicle under section&#160;26 , the chief executive must make a registration certificate for the vehicle available to the registered operator of the vehicle.\nThe registration certificate must include each of the following details for the vehicle—\nthe registered operator’s name;\nthe day the registration expires;\nthe vehicle’s registration number;\nthe make of the vehicle;\nif the vehicle has a VIN—the VIN;\nif the vehicle does not have a VIN—the vehicle’s chassis number or engine number;\nthe vehicle’s GVM;\nif the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM;\nif the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the charging code for the vehicle;\nif the vehicle is a conditionally registered heavy vehicle—\nthe conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and\na code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions;\nif the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle—\nthe conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\na separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions.\nThe certificate of registration may include other information required to be kept in the register for the vehicle under section&#160;112 .\nIn this section—\ncharging code , for a heavy vehicle, means the code, assigned by the chief executive, to the category of vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;3 to which the vehicle belongs.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) If the chief executive records details for a vehicle under section&#160;26 , the chief executive must make a registration certificate for the vehicle available to the registered operator of the vehicle.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) The registration certificate must include each of the following details for the vehicle— the registered operator’s name; the day the registration expires; the vehicle’s registration number; the make of the vehicle; if the vehicle has a VIN—the VIN; if the vehicle does not have a VIN—the vehicle’s chassis number or engine number; the vehicle’s GVM; if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM; if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the charging code for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered heavy vehicle— the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle— the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions.\n(sec.27-ssec.3) The certificate of registration may include other information required to be kept in the register for the vehicle under section&#160;112 .\n(sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— charging code , for a heavy vehicle, means the code, assigned by the chief executive, to the category of vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;3 to which the vehicle belongs.\n- (a) the registered operator’s name;\n- (b) the day the registration expires;\n- (c) the vehicle’s registration number;\n- (d) the make of the vehicle;\n- (e) if the vehicle has a VIN—the VIN;\n- (f) if the vehicle does not have a VIN—the vehicle’s chassis number or engine number;\n- (g) the vehicle’s GVM;\n- (h) if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM;\n- (i) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the charging code for the vehicle;\n- (j) if the vehicle is a conditionally registered heavy vehicle— (i) the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and (ii) a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions;\n- (i) the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and\n- (ii) a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions;\n- (k) if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle— (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and (ii) a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions.\n- (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\n- (ii) a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions.\n- (i) the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and\n- (ii) a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions;\n- (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\n- (ii) a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term","content":"### sec.28 Term\n\nA vehicle may be registered for a term of—\n1 year; or\n6 months.\nAlso, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 3 months if—\nthe vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; or\nthe vehicle is used to provide a taxi service or a booked hire service within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer;\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or\nthe applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) .\nIn addition, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 1 month if the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) .\nAlso, the chief executive may approve another term if—\nthe applicant for registration of the vehicle asks to register the vehicle for a stated term of up to 14 months; and\nthe chief executive considers that, because of extraordinary circumstances, it would be reasonable to register the vehicle for the stated term.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nFor subsections&#160;(2) (d) and (3) , the matters are—\nany amounts payable by the applicant under this regulation in relation to the registration will be paid under a direct debit arrangement; and\nthe applicant will receive all communication in relation to the registration electronically.\ns&#160;28 amd 2024 SL&#160;No.&#160;145 s&#160;7\n(sec.28-ssec.1) A vehicle may be registered for a term of— 1 year; or 6 months.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) Also, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 3 months if— the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; or the vehicle is used to provide a taxi service or a booked hire service within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ; or both of the following apply— the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer; the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) .\n(sec.28-ssec.3) In addition, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 1 month if the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) .\n(sec.28-ssec.4) Also, the chief executive may approve another term if— the applicant for registration of the vehicle asks to register the vehicle for a stated term of up to 14 months; and the chief executive considers that, because of extraordinary circumstances, it would be reasonable to register the vehicle for the stated term. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.28-ssec.5) For subsections&#160;(2) (d) and (3) , the matters are— any amounts payable by the applicant under this regulation in relation to the registration will be paid under a direct debit arrangement; and the applicant will receive all communication in relation to the registration electronically.\n- (a) 1 year; or\n- (b) 6 months.\n- (a) the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; or\n- (b) the vehicle is used to provide a taxi service or a booked hire service within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ; or\n- (c) both of the following apply— (i) the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer; (ii) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or\n- (i) the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer;\n- (ii) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or\n- (d) the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) .\n- (i) the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer;\n- (ii) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or\n- (a) the applicant for registration of the vehicle asks to register the vehicle for a stated term of up to 14 months; and\n- (b) the chief executive considers that, because of extraordinary circumstances, it would be reasonable to register the vehicle for the stated term. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (a) any amounts payable by the applicant under this regulation in relation to the registration will be paid under a direct debit arrangement; and\n- (b) the applicant will receive all communication in relation to the registration electronically.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"When term of registration starts","content":"### sec.29 When term of registration starts\n\nThe term of registration of a vehicle starts—\nif an exemption under section&#160;225 has been granted for the vehicle—on the day a certificate of registration for the vehicle is made available under section&#160;27 ; or\notherwise—on the day the chief executive gives the applicant a receipt for payment of the fees payable under this regulation for the registration.\n- (a) if an exemption under section&#160;225 has been granted for the vehicle—on the day a certificate of registration for the vehicle is made available under section&#160;27 ; or\n- (b) otherwise—on the day the chief executive gives the applicant a receipt for payment of the fees payable under this regulation for the registration.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"When term of registration expires","content":"### sec.30 When term of registration expires\n\nThe term of registration for a vehicle expires—\nif the registration is cancelled before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or\notherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n- (a) if the registration is cancelled before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or\n- (b) otherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Renewal of registration","content":"## Renewal of registration","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal notice","content":"### sec.31 Renewal notice\n\nThe chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a vehicle’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to—\nif the registered operator of the vehicle has given the chief executive a direction to send the notice to another person—the other person; or\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\notherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle.\nThe notice must state—\nthe recorded expiry day for the registration; and\nthat if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and\nthat if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the renewal.\nIf the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect—\nthe expiry of the registration; or\nif the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator’s obligation to renew the registration before the registration expires.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) The chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a vehicle’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to— if the registered operator of the vehicle has given the chief executive a direction to send the notice to another person—the other person; or See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. otherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) The notice must state— the recorded expiry day for the registration; and that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the renewal.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) If the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect— the expiry of the registration; or if the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator’s obligation to renew the registration before the registration expires.\n- (a) if the registered operator of the vehicle has given the chief executive a direction to send the notice to another person—the other person; or Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) otherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle.\n- (a) the recorded expiry day for the registration; and\n- (b) that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and\n- (c) that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the renewal.\n- (a) the expiry of the registration; or\n- (b) if the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator’s obligation to renew the registration before the registration expires.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal application","content":"### sec.32 Renewal application\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for renewal of a vehicle’s registration.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\nHowever, if the vehicle is a prescribed heavy vehicle for which a deferral for a period has been given by the chief executive under section&#160;35 , 183 or 190 , the application must be made on or before the last day of the period.\nAlso, the chief executive may accept a renewal application for a vehicle’s registration made other than when required under subsection&#160;(2) or (3) , if the chief executive considers it reasonable in the circumstances to do so.\nNothing in this section has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for renewal of a vehicle’s registration. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) However, if the vehicle is a prescribed heavy vehicle for which a deferral for a period has been given by the chief executive under section&#160;35 , 183 or 190 , the application must be made on or before the last day of the period.\n(sec.32-ssec.4) Also, the chief executive may accept a renewal application for a vehicle’s registration made other than when required under subsection&#160;(2) or (3) , if the chief executive considers it reasonable in the circumstances to do so.\n(sec.32-ssec.5) Nothing in this section has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for renewal application","content":"### sec.33 Requirements for renewal application\n\nA person’s renewal application for a vehicle must be accompanied by the following—\nthe registration fee for the vehicle;\nthe following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 —\nif the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration;\nif the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle;\nif the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle;\nif the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal;\nif the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;37 —the surcharge;\nan insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate;\nif the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 whose owner will be, if the renewal application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle;\nif the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the renewal—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 .\nThe renewal application must state the term of registration applied for.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) A person’s renewal application for a vehicle must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 — if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle; if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal; if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;37 —the surcharge; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 whose owner will be, if the renewal application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the renewal—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 .\n(sec.33-ssec.2) The renewal application must state the term of registration applied for.\n- (a) the registration fee for the vehicle;\n- (b) the following fees stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 — (i) if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration; (ii) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle; (iii) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle; (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal; (v) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;37 —the surcharge;\n- (i) if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration;\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle;\n- (iii) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle;\n- (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal;\n- (v) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;37 —the surcharge;\n- (c) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate;\n- (d) if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 whose owner will be, if the renewal application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle;\n- (e) if the applicant is relying on section&#160;187 or 188 in relation to the renewal—the supporting material required under section&#160;189 .\n- (i) if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration;\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle;\n- (iii) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph&#160;(i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle;\n- (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal;\n- (v) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;37 —the surcharge;","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding renewal application","content":"### sec.34 Deciding renewal application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a vehicle—\nrefuse the application; or\ngrant the application.\nSections&#160;21 , 22 and 23 apply to a renewal application for a vehicle as if a reference in those sections to a registration application for a vehicle were a reference to the renewal application for the vehicle.\n(sec.34-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a vehicle— refuse the application; or grant the application.\n(sec.34-ssec.2) Sections&#160;21 , 22 and 23 apply to a renewal application for a vehicle as if a reference in those sections to a registration application for a vehicle were a reference to the renewal application for the vehicle.\n- (a) refuse the application; or\n- (b) grant the application.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application for seasonal heavy vehicle must be made","content":"### sec.35 Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application for seasonal heavy vehicle must be made\n\nThis section applies in relation to a seasonal heavy vehicle if the current term of the vehicle’s registration is 3 or 6 months.\nThe chief executive may, on or before the recorded expiry day for the seasonal heavy vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than a year.\nThis section does not limit a deferral of the seasonal heavy vehicle’s renewal of registration under section&#160;183 or 190 .\n(sec.35-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a seasonal heavy vehicle if the current term of the vehicle’s registration is 3 or 6 months.\n(sec.35-ssec.2) The chief executive may, on or before the recorded expiry day for the seasonal heavy vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than a year.\n(sec.35-ssec.3) This section does not limit a deferral of the seasonal heavy vehicle’s renewal of registration under section&#160;183 or 190 .","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"When renewed term of registration expires","content":"### sec.36 When renewed term of registration expires\n\nThe day a renewed term of a vehicle’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on—\nif the registration is renewed during a deferral period mentioned in section&#160;35 (2) , 183 (2) or 190 (2) for the renewal—the day the registration was renewed; or\notherwise—the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\nNothing in subsection&#160;(1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.\n(sec.36-ssec.1) The day a renewed term of a vehicle’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on— if the registration is renewed during a deferral period mentioned in section&#160;35 (2) , 183 (2) or 190 (2) for the renewal—the day the registration was renewed; or otherwise—the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n(sec.36-ssec.2) Nothing in subsection&#160;(1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.\n- (a) if the registration is renewed during a deferral period mentioned in section&#160;35 (2) , 183 (2) or 190 (2) for the renewal—the day the registration was renewed; or\n- (b) otherwise—the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"When surcharge is payable for renewal","content":"### sec.37 When surcharge is payable for renewal\n\nThis section applies to a renewal application for a vehicle for a term of less than 1 year.\nAlso, this section applies if—\na renewal application for a vehicle is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\ndespite the requirement under section&#160;33 (1) , the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\nIn addition, this section applies if—\na renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\nthe applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if—\nthe registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\nthe CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\nThe applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the renewal application.\n(sec.37-ssec.1) This section applies to a renewal application for a vehicle for a term of less than 1 year.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) Also, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and despite the requirement under section&#160;33 (1) , the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) In addition, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n(sec.37-ssec.4) The applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for processing the renewal application.\n- (a) a renewal application for a vehicle is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\n- (b) despite the requirement under section&#160;33 (1) , the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\n- (a) a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\n- (b) the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n- (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\n- (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n- (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\n- (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration if overpayment or underpayment of registration-related amount and any surcharge","content":"### sec.38 Term of registration if overpayment or underpayment of registration-related amount and any surcharge\n\nThis section applies if—\na renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\nthe applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts—\nthe registration-related amount for the renewal;\na surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) .\nThe chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting—\nthe surcharge; and\nif an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\nHowever, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal for the minimum available term of registration for the vehicle, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive—\nmust not renew the vehicle’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\nmust refund the amount paid to the applicant.\nAlso, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive—\nmay only renew the registration for 14 months; and\nmust refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\nIf the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must—\nround the term down to the nearest whole day; and\ncredit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\nThe chief executive must—\nif subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or\notherwise, make available to the applicant a notice stating—\nthe term of registration for the vehicle; and\nif subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\nIn this section—\nminimum available term of registration , for a vehicle, means—\nif the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—3 months; or\notherwise—6 months.\n(sec.38-ssec.1) This section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— the registration-related amount for the renewal; a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) .\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting— the surcharge; and if an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) However, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section&#160;33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal for the minimum available term of registration for the vehicle, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive— must not renew the vehicle’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and must refund the amount paid to the applicant.\n(sec.38-ssec.4) Also, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive— may only renew the registration for 14 months; and must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\n(sec.38-ssec.5) If the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must— round the term down to the nearest whole day; and credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\n(sec.38-ssec.6) The chief executive must— if subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or otherwise, make available to the applicant a notice stating— the term of registration for the vehicle; and if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n(sec.38-ssec.7) In this section— minimum available term of registration , for a vehicle, means— if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—3 months; or otherwise—6 months.\n- (a) a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;33 (1) (c) ; and\n- (b) the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal; (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) .\n- (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal;\n- (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) .\n- (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal;\n- (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) .\n- (a) the surcharge; and\n- (b) if an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\n- (a) must not renew the vehicle’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\n- (b) must refund the amount paid to the applicant.\n- (a) may only renew the registration for 14 months; and\n- (b) must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\n- (a) round the term down to the nearest whole day; and\n- (b) credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\n- (a) if subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or\n- (b) otherwise, make available to the applicant a notice stating— (i) the term of registration for the vehicle; and (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (i) the term of registration for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (i) the term of registration for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (a) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—3 months; or\n- (b) otherwise—6 months.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administrative fee for late payment if purported non-cash payment not received","content":"### sec.39 Administrative fee for late payment if purported non-cash payment not received\n\nThis section applies in relation to a renewal application for a vehicle if—\nbefore the recorded expiry day for the vehicle’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and\nthe total amount payable in relation to the renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; and\nafter the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.\nThe applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the renewal.\n(sec.39-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a renewal application for a vehicle if— before the recorded expiry day for the vehicle’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and the total amount payable in relation to the renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; and after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 for the renewal.\n- (a) before the recorded expiry day for the vehicle’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and\n- (b) the total amount payable in relation to the renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; and\n- (c) after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"When renewal of registration takes effect and requirement to record expiry day","content":"### sec.40 When renewal of registration takes effect and requirement to record expiry day\n\nThe renewal of a vehicle’s registration takes effect—\nif all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the registration—immediately after the expiry of the term of registration being renewed; or\notherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.\nThe chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) The renewal of a vehicle’s registration takes effect— if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the registration—immediately after the expiry of the term of registration being renewed; or otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) The chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires.\n- (a) if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the registration—immediately after the expiry of the term of registration being renewed; or\n- (b) otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transferring registration","content":"## Transferring registration","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.41 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nacquirer , of a registered vehicle, means a person who buys or otherwise acquires the vehicle.\nacquisition , of a registered vehicle, means the purchase or other lawful acquisition of the vehicle.\ndisposal , of a vehicle, see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , schedule&#160;4 .\ndisposal notice see section&#160;44 (1) (b) .\ndisposer , of a registered vehicle, means a person who sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acquirer of registered vehicle must apply for transfer","content":"### sec.42 Acquirer of registered vehicle must apply for transfer\n\nThis section applies to an acquirer of a registered vehicle, other than—\na dealer; or\nan acquirer of a vehicle from a dealer for which section&#160;47 applies; or\nan acquirer of a vehicle to whom section&#160;49 (1) applies.\nThe acquirer must—\napply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and\nensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by the following—\nthe fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application;\nif an amount relating to the vehicle’s registration is payable, or has become payable because of the acquisition, under this regulation—the amount;\nfee for renewing the vehicle’s registration\nthe amount of an exemption from a fee in relation to the vehicle’s registration to which the acquirer is not entitled\nthe duty payable in relation to the acquisition under the Duties Act 2001 ;\nif there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\nif the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies to an acquirer of a registered vehicle, other than— a dealer; or an acquirer of a vehicle from a dealer for which section&#160;47 applies; or an acquirer of a vehicle to whom section&#160;49 (1) applies.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The acquirer must— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.42-ssec.3) The application must be accompanied by the following— the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; if an amount relating to the vehicle’s registration is payable, or has become payable because of the acquisition, under this regulation—the amount; fee for renewing the vehicle’s registration the amount of an exemption from a fee in relation to the vehicle’s registration to which the acquirer is not entitled the duty payable in relation to the acquisition under the Duties Act 2001 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.\n- (a) a dealer; or\n- (b) an acquirer of a vehicle from a dealer for which section&#160;47 applies; or\n- (c) an acquirer of a vehicle to whom section&#160;49 (1) applies.\n- (a) apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and\n- (b) ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application;\n- (b) if an amount relating to the vehicle’s registration is payable, or has become payable because of the acquisition, under this regulation—the amount; Example of an amount payable— fee for renewing the vehicle’s registration Example of an amount that has become payable because of an acquisition of the vehicle— the amount of an exemption from a fee in relation to the vehicle’s registration to which the acquirer is not entitled\n- (c) the duty payable in relation to the acquisition under the Duties Act 2001 ;\n- (d) if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\n- (e) if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer must give notice of acquisition","content":"### sec.43 Dealer must give notice of acquisition\n\nA dealer who acquires a registered vehicle must—\ngive the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nIf the dealer acquires the registered vehicle from another dealer (the disposing dealer ), subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if both dealers agree, in writing, that the disposing dealer will apply, or give notice, under section&#160;44 within 14 days after the acquisition.\n(sec.43-ssec.1) A dealer who acquires a registered vehicle must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) If the dealer acquires the registered vehicle from another dealer (the disposing dealer ), subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if both dealers agree, in writing, that the disposing dealer will apply, or give notice, under section&#160;44 within 14 days after the acquisition.\n- (a) give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for transfer, or notice of disposal, by disposer of registered vehicle","content":"### sec.44 Application for transfer, or notice of disposal, by disposer of registered vehicle\n\nA disposer of a registered vehicle may—\napply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer of the vehicle; or\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\ngive the chief executive a notice (a disposal notice ) of the disposer’s disposal of the vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nAn application under subsection&#160;(1) (a) must be accompanied by the following—\nif there is a gas system in the registered vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\nif the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.\n(sec.44-ssec.1) A disposer of a registered vehicle may— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer of the vehicle; or See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications. give the chief executive a notice (a disposal notice ) of the disposer’s disposal of the vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) An application under subsection&#160;(1) (a) must be accompanied by the following— if there is a gas system in the registered vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.\n- (a) apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer of the vehicle; or Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (b) give the chief executive a notice (a disposal notice ) of the disposer’s disposal of the vehicle. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) if there is a gas system in the registered vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system;\n- (b) if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statement to be given if particular details of disposer can not be provided","content":"### sec.45 Statement to be given if particular details of disposer can not be provided\n\nThis section applies if an acquirer of a registered vehicle can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer of the vehicle in—\nan application to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;42 ; or\na notice of the acquisition under section&#160;43 (1) .\nThe acquirer must give a statement to the chief executive to the effect that the acquirer can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) This section applies if an acquirer of a registered vehicle can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer of the vehicle in— an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;42 ; or a notice of the acquisition under section&#160;43 (1) .\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The acquirer must give a statement to the chief executive to the effect that the acquirer can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;42 ; or\n- (b) a notice of the acquisition under section&#160;43 (1) .","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require acquirer to apply for transfer of registration","content":"### sec.46 Chief executive may require acquirer to apply for transfer of registration\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive is satisfied an acquirer of a registered vehicle has not applied to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;42 .\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the acquirer, require the acquirer to comply with section&#160;42 within 14 days after the notice is given.\nThe acquirer must comply with the notice unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nSee also section&#160;59 (1) (b) .\n(sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied an acquirer of a registered vehicle has not applied to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;42 .\n(sec.46-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the acquirer, require the acquirer to comply with section&#160;42 within 14 days after the notice is given.\n(sec.46-ssec.3) The acquirer must comply with the notice unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See also section&#160;59 (1) (b) .","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer from whom acquirer acquires vehicle must apply for transfer of registration","content":"### sec.47 Dealer from whom acquirer acquires vehicle must apply for transfer of registration\n\nThis section applies if—\nan acquirer acquires a registered vehicle from a dealer; and\nthe dealer accepts from the acquirer an amount mentioned in section&#160;42 (3) (a) , (b) or (c) .\nThe dealer must—\napply to the chief executive on the acquirer’s behalf to transfer the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular customer applications.\nensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nSection&#160;42 (3) applies to the application as if it were an application made under that section.\n(sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if— an acquirer acquires a registered vehicle from a dealer; and the dealer accepts from the acquirer an amount mentioned in section&#160;42 (3) (a) , (b) or (c) .\n(sec.47-ssec.2) The dealer must— apply to the chief executive on the acquirer’s behalf to transfer the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular customer applications. ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) Section&#160;42 (3) applies to the application as if it were an application made under that section.\n- (a) an acquirer acquires a registered vehicle from a dealer; and\n- (b) the dealer accepts from the acquirer an amount mentioned in section&#160;42 (3) (a) , (b) or (c) .\n- (a) apply to the chief executive on the acquirer’s behalf to transfer the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular customer applications.\n- (b) ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may update register on receiving application, notice or statement","content":"### sec.48 Chief executive may update register on receiving application, notice or statement\n\nSubsection&#160;(2) applies if the chief executive—\nreceives an application to transfer a registered vehicle’s registration to an acquirer under section&#160;42 , 44 (1) (a) or 47 ; or\nreceives a notice about an acquisition of a registered vehicle under section&#160;43 (1) ; or\nreceives a statement given under section&#160;45 (2) and is satisfied the information contained in the statement is correct.\nThe chief executive may—\nrecord in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer and the date of the acquisition; and\nsubstitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and\namend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer; and\nmake available to the acquirer an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nIf the chief executive receives a disposal notice under section&#160;44 (1) (b) , the chief executive may—\nrecord in the register the date of disposal; and\nsubstitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and\namend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer.\nIf the chief executive acts under subsection&#160;(3) , the acquirer is taken to be the registered operator of the vehicle until the chief executive receives—\nanother disposal notice for the vehicle; or\nan application to transfer the vehicle’s registration to another person.\n(sec.48-ssec.1) Subsection&#160;(2) applies if the chief executive— receives an application to transfer a registered vehicle’s registration to an acquirer under section&#160;42 , 44 (1) (a) or 47 ; or receives a notice about an acquisition of a registered vehicle under section&#160;43 (1) ; or receives a statement given under section&#160;45 (2) and is satisfied the information contained in the statement is correct.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer and the date of the acquisition; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer; and make available to the acquirer an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) If the chief executive receives a disposal notice under section&#160;44 (1) (b) , the chief executive may— record in the register the date of disposal; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) If the chief executive acts under subsection&#160;(3) , the acquirer is taken to be the registered operator of the vehicle until the chief executive receives— another disposal notice for the vehicle; or an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration to another person.\n- (a) receives an application to transfer a registered vehicle’s registration to an acquirer under section&#160;42 , 44 (1) (a) or 47 ; or\n- (b) receives a notice about an acquisition of a registered vehicle under section&#160;43 (1) ; or\n- (c) receives a statement given under section&#160;45 (2) and is satisfied the information contained in the statement is correct.\n- (a) record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer and the date of the acquisition; and\n- (b) substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and\n- (c) amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer; and\n- (d) make available to the acquirer an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) record in the register the date of disposal; and\n- (b) substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and\n- (c) amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer.\n- (a) another disposal notice for the vehicle; or\n- (b) an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration to another person.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transferring registration under legal process","content":"### sec.49 Transferring registration under legal process\n\nA person who acquires a registered vehicle under a legal process must—\ngive the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nA person who, by repossessing a registered vehicle that is not redeemed within 28 days after the repossession, acquires the vehicle must—\ngive the chief executive—\nnotice of the repossession; and\ndetails of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice and details are given to the chief executive within a further 7 days, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—16 penalty units.\nIf a person mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) can not include the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator in a notice given under this section, the person must give the chief executive a statement to that effect with the notice.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nSubsection&#160;(5) applies if—\na notice given to the chief executive under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) includes the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator; or\nthe chief executive is satisfied—\nthe information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection&#160;(3) is correct; and\nthe person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle.\nThe chief executive may—\nrecord in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the proposed registered operator of the vehicle, including the day of the acquisition stated in the notice; and\nsubstitute the name and address of the person for those of the existing registered operator recorded in the register; and\namend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the person; and\nmake an updated registration certificate for the vehicle available to the person.\nSection&#160;42 (3) applies to the notice as if it were an application made under that section.\n(sec.49-ssec.1) A person who acquires a registered vehicle under a legal process must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units.\n(sec.49-ssec.2) A person who, by repossessing a registered vehicle that is not redeemed within 28 days after the repossession, acquires the vehicle must— give the chief executive— notice of the repossession; and details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice and details are given to the chief executive within a further 7 days, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units.\n(sec.49-ssec.3) If a person mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) can not include the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator in a notice given under this section, the person must give the chief executive a statement to that effect with the notice. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.49-ssec.4) Subsection&#160;(5) applies if— a notice given to the chief executive under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) includes the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator; or the chief executive is satisfied— the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection&#160;(3) is correct; and the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle.\n(sec.49-ssec.5) The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the proposed registered operator of the vehicle, including the day of the acquisition stated in the notice; and substitute the name and address of the person for those of the existing registered operator recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the person; and make an updated registration certificate for the vehicle available to the person.\n(sec.49-ssec.6) Section&#160;42 (3) applies to the notice as if it were an application made under that section.\n- (a) give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) give the chief executive— (i) notice of the repossession; and (ii) details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) notice of the repossession; and\n- (ii) details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and\n- (b) ensure the notice and details are given to the chief executive within a further 7 days, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (i) notice of the repossession; and\n- (ii) details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and\n- (a) a notice given to the chief executive under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) includes the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator; or\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied— (i) the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection&#160;(3) is correct; and (ii) the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle.\n- (i) the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection&#160;(3) is correct; and\n- (ii) the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle.\n- (i) the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection&#160;(3) is correct; and\n- (ii) the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle.\n- (a) record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the proposed registered operator of the vehicle, including the day of the acquisition stated in the notice; and\n- (b) substitute the name and address of the person for those of the existing registered operator recorded in the register; and\n- (c) amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the person; and\n- (d) make an updated registration certificate for the vehicle available to the person.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may refuse to record transfer of registration","content":"### sec.50 Chief executive may refuse to record transfer of registration\n\nThe chief executive may refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration if—\nboth of the following apply—\nthe vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle;\nthe conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or\nthe chief executive reasonably believes—\nthere is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or\nthe description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or\nthe chief executive would, if the vehicle were the subject of a registration application for a vehicle, refuse the application.\nIf the chief executive is given a copy of a current order of an Australian court prohibiting the transfer of a vehicle’s registration, the chief executive must not record a transfer of the registration in the register.\nNothing in this section limits the chief executive’s power to refuse to record a transfer of a vehicle’s registration.\nSee also section&#160;19M of the Act .\n(sec.50-ssec.1) The chief executive may refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration if— both of the following apply— the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle; the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or the chief executive reasonably believes— there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or the chief executive would, if the vehicle were the subject of a registration application for a vehicle, refuse the application.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) If the chief executive is given a copy of a current order of an Australian court prohibiting the transfer of a vehicle’s registration, the chief executive must not record a transfer of the registration in the register.\n(sec.50-ssec.3) Nothing in this section limits the chief executive’s power to refuse to record a transfer of a vehicle’s registration. See also section&#160;19M of the Act .\n- (a) both of the following apply— (i) the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle; (ii) the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or\n- (i) the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle;\n- (ii) the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or\n- (b) the chief executive reasonably believes— (i) there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or (ii) the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or\n- (i) there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or\n- (c) the chief executive would, if the vehicle were the subject of a registration application for a vehicle, refuse the application.\n- (i) the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle;\n- (ii) the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or\n- (i) there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"If recording of transfer refused","content":"### sec.51 If recording of transfer refused\n\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a vehicle’s registration to a proposed registered operator, the chief executive must give the proposed registered operator written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.51-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a vehicle’s registration to a proposed registered operator, the chief executive must give the proposed registered operator written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cancelling registration","content":"## Cancelling registration","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by registered operator","content":"### sec.52 Application by registered operator\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration if—\nthe registered operator is a dealer and the vehicle is for sale; or\nthe vehicle—\nhas been stolen; or\nhas been taken out of Queensland; or\nhas stopped being used on roads; or\nis a total loss.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nIf the application is made under subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) , the application must include a statement by, or on behalf of, the registered operator stating the reference number for the police report about the theft.\nIf the application is made under subsection&#160;(1) (b) (iv) , the application must be accompanied by the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off.\nIf a person makes an application under subsection&#160;(1) on behalf of the registered operator of a vehicle, the application must be accompanied by written evidence of the person’s appointment as the registered operator’s agent.\n(sec.52-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration if— the registered operator is a dealer and the vehicle is for sale; or the vehicle— has been stolen; or has been taken out of Queensland; or has stopped being used on roads; or is a total loss. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) If the application is made under subsection&#160;(1) (b) (i) , the application must include a statement by, or on behalf of, the registered operator stating the reference number for the police report about the theft.\n(sec.52-ssec.3) If the application is made under subsection&#160;(1) (b) (iv) , the application must be accompanied by the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off.\n(sec.52-ssec.4) If a person makes an application under subsection&#160;(1) on behalf of the registered operator of a vehicle, the application must be accompanied by written evidence of the person’s appointment as the registered operator’s agent.\n- (a) the registered operator is a dealer and the vehicle is for sale; or\n- (b) the vehicle— (i) has been stolen; or (ii) has been taken out of Queensland; or (iii) has stopped being used on roads; or (iv) is a total loss.\n- (i) has been stolen; or\n- (ii) has been taken out of Queensland; or\n- (iii) has stopped being used on roads; or\n- (iv) is a total loss.\n- (i) has been stolen; or\n- (ii) has been taken out of Queensland; or\n- (iii) has stopped being used on roads; or\n- (iv) is a total loss.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by person acting under authority of court to sell vehicle","content":"### sec.53 Application by person acting under authority of court to sell vehicle\n\nA person acting under the authority of a court to sell a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the authority.\n(sec.53-ssec.1) A person acting under the authority of a court to sell a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the authority.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirements for application under s&#160;52 or 53","content":"### sec.54 Additional requirements for application under s&#160;52 or 53\n\nAn application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under section&#160;52 or 53 must be accompanied by—\nif a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed—\na statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and\nany number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or\notherwise—the number plates, other than special plates, for the vehicle.\nSubsection&#160;(1) does not apply to an application to cancel a category 2 vehicle’s registration if—\nthe number plate for the vehicle is a national heavy vehicle number plate; and\nthe vehicle is equivalently registered.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) An application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under section&#160;52 or 53 must be accompanied by— if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed— a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or otherwise—the number plates, other than special plates, for the vehicle.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) Subsection&#160;(1) does not apply to an application to cancel a category 2 vehicle’s registration if— the number plate for the vehicle is a national heavy vehicle number plate; and the vehicle is equivalently registered.\n- (a) if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed— (i) a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and (ii) any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or\n- (i) a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and\n- (ii) any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or\n- (b) otherwise—the number plates, other than special plates, for the vehicle.\n- (i) a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and\n- (ii) any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or\n- (a) the number plate for the vehicle is a national heavy vehicle number plate; and\n- (b) the vehicle is equivalently registered.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by local government","content":"### sec.55 Application by local government\n\nThe chief executive officer of a local government may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if—\nsection&#160;100 (3) to (11) of the Act applies in relation to the vehicle and a person has not obtained possession of the vehicle under section&#160;100 (6) of the Act ; or\nthe local government may dispose of the vehicle under a local law.\nThe application must—\ninclude a statement that the chief executive officer of the local government has, in relation to the vehicle, complied with—\nsection&#160;100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or\na local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and\nbe accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was removed and detained under section&#160;100 (3) of the Act .\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.55-ssec.1) The chief executive officer of a local government may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if— section&#160;100 (3) to (11) of the Act applies in relation to the vehicle and a person has not obtained possession of the vehicle under section&#160;100 (6) of the Act ; or the local government may dispose of the vehicle under a local law.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) The application must— include a statement that the chief executive officer of the local government has, in relation to the vehicle, complied with— section&#160;100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was removed and detained under section&#160;100 (3) of the Act . See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (a) section&#160;100 (3) to (11) of the Act applies in relation to the vehicle and a person has not obtained possession of the vehicle under section&#160;100 (6) of the Act ; or\n- (b) the local government may dispose of the vehicle under a local law.\n- (a) include a statement that the chief executive officer of the local government has, in relation to the vehicle, complied with— (i) section&#160;100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or (ii) a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and\n- (i) section&#160;100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or\n- (ii) a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and\n- (b) be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was removed and detained under section&#160;100 (3) of the Act . Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (i) section&#160;100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or\n- (ii) a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by commissioner","content":"### sec.56 Application by commissioner\n\nThe commissioner may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if the vehicle—\nbecomes the property of the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 74B(2)(a), 74F(2)(a) or 101(6)(a); or\nis, or is taken to have been, forfeited to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 118(3), 118A(3) or 766(4)(a).\nThe application must—\ninclude a statement that the vehicle has become the property of, or has been or is taken to have been forfeited to, the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 ; and\nbe accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle became the property of, or was forfeited or taken to have been forfeited, to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) The commissioner may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if the vehicle— becomes the property of the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 74B(2)(a), 74F(2)(a) or 101(6)(a); or is, or is taken to have been, forfeited to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 118(3), 118A(3) or 766(4)(a).\n(sec.56-ssec.2) The application must— include a statement that the vehicle has become the property of, or has been or is taken to have been forfeited to, the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 ; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle became the property of, or was forfeited or taken to have been forfeited, to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (a) becomes the property of the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 74B(2)(a), 74F(2)(a) or 101(6)(a); or\n- (b) is, or is taken to have been, forfeited to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 118(3), 118A(3) or 766(4)(a).\n- (a) include a statement that the vehicle has become the property of, or has been or is taken to have been forfeited to, the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 ; and\n- (b) be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle became the property of, or was forfeited or taken to have been forfeited, to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Equivalently registered vehicles","content":"### sec.57 Equivalently registered vehicles\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive knows a vehicle is equivalently registered.\nThe chief executive may cancel the vehicle’s registration.\nIf the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under this section, the chief executive must record the cancellation in the register.\n(sec.57-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive knows a vehicle is equivalently registered.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) The chief executive may cancel the vehicle’s registration.\n(sec.57-ssec.3) If the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under this section, the chief executive must record the cancellation in the register.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Noncompliance with notice about defective or unsafe vehicle— Act , s&#160;18","content":"### sec.58 Noncompliance with notice about defective or unsafe vehicle— Act , s&#160;18\n\nSchedule&#160;7 prescribes, for section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , grounds on which the chief executive may cancel the registration of a registered vehicle.\nIf the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of a registered vehicle under section&#160;19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground stated in schedule&#160;7 , the chief executive must—\nrecord the cancellation in the register; and\ninclude, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.58-ssec.1) Schedule&#160;7 prescribes, for section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , grounds on which the chief executive may cancel the registration of a registered vehicle.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) If the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of a registered vehicle under section&#160;19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground stated in schedule&#160;7 , the chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.58-ssec.3) The person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.58-ssec.4) However, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) record the cancellation in the register; and\n- (b) include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other grounds— Act , s&#160;18","content":"### sec.59 Other grounds— Act , s&#160;18\n\nFor section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , a ground exists for the chief executive to cancel the registration of a vehicle if—\nthe vehicle does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or\nan acquirer of the vehicle does not comply with a notice given to the acquirer under section&#160;46 (2) ; or\neach of the following applies—\nbefore the recorded expiry day for the registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the registration, or the renewal of the registration, is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment;\nthe total amount payable in relation to the registration or renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; or\nthe vehicle is recorded in the register as a written-off vehicle.\nIf the chief executive decides to cancel the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive must—\nrecord the cancellation in the register; and\ninclude, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.59-ssec.1) For section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , a ground exists for the chief executive to cancel the registration of a vehicle if— the vehicle does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or an acquirer of the vehicle does not comply with a notice given to the acquirer under section&#160;46 (2) ; or each of the following applies— before the recorded expiry day for the registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the registration, or the renewal of the registration, is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; the total amount payable in relation to the registration or renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; or the vehicle is recorded in the register as a written-off vehicle.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) If the chief executive decides to cancel the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.59-ssec.3) The person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) However, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) the vehicle does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or\n- (b) an acquirer of the vehicle does not comply with a notice given to the acquirer under section&#160;46 (2) ; or\n- (c) each of the following applies— (i) before the recorded expiry day for the registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the registration, or the renewal of the registration, is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; (ii) the total amount payable in relation to the registration or renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; or\n- (i) before the recorded expiry day for the registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the registration, or the renewal of the registration, is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment;\n- (ii) the total amount payable in relation to the registration or renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; or\n- (d) the vehicle is recorded in the register as a written-off vehicle.\n- (i) before the recorded expiry day for the registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the registration, or the renewal of the registration, is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment;\n- (ii) the total amount payable in relation to the registration or renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; or\n- (a) record the cancellation in the register; and\n- (b) include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation of heavy vehicle’s registration by court","content":"### sec.60 Cancellation of heavy vehicle’s registration by court\n\nThis section applies if a court makes an order under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) that the registration of a heavy vehicle is cancelled.\nThe chief executive must—\nrecord the cancellation in the register; and\ngive written notice to the last registered operator of the heavy vehicle—\nstating the cancellation has been recorded; and\nrequiring the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe registered operator must comply with the requirement mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) (ii) within the return period.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies if a court makes an order under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section&#160;598 (2) that the registration of a heavy vehicle is cancelled.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) The chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and give written notice to the last registered operator of the heavy vehicle— stating the cancellation has been recorded; and requiring the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.60-ssec.3) The registered operator must comply with the requirement mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) (ii) within the return period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.60-ssec.4) However, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) record the cancellation in the register; and\n- (b) give written notice to the last registered operator of the heavy vehicle— (i) stating the cancellation has been recorded; and (ii) requiring the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n- (i) stating the cancellation has been recorded; and\n- (ii) requiring the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n- (i) stating the cancellation has been recorded; and\n- (ii) requiring the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entities prescribed— Act , ss&#160;19D and 19E","content":"### sec.60A Entities prescribed— Act , ss&#160;19D and 19E\n\nFor section&#160;19D of the Act , definition advertising standards entity , Ad Standards ABN 54 003 179 673 is prescribed.\nFor section&#160;19E (4) of the Act , definition community panel , the Ad Standards Community Panel is prescribed.\ns&#160;60A ins 2024 Act&#160;No.&#160;2 s&#160;70\n(sec.60A-ssec.1) For section&#160;19D of the Act , definition advertising standards entity , Ad Standards ABN 54 003 179 673 is prescribed.\n(sec.60A-ssec.2) For section&#160;19E (4) of the Act , definition community panel , the Ad Standards Community Panel is prescribed.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancelling registration","content":"### sec.61 Cancelling registration\n\nIf the chief executive receives an application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under subdivision&#160;1 , the chief executive may—\ncancel the vehicle’s registration; and\nrecord the cancellation in the register.\nHowever, this section does not apply if the chief executive is already taking action to cancel the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;58 or 59 .\n(sec.61-ssec.1) If the chief executive receives an application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under subdivision&#160;1 , the chief executive may— cancel the vehicle’s registration; and record the cancellation in the register.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply if the chief executive is already taking action to cancel the vehicle’s registration under section&#160;58 or 59 .\n- (a) cancel the vehicle’s registration; and\n- (b) record the cancellation in the register.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"When cancellation on application by vehicle’s registered operator takes effect","content":"### sec.62 When cancellation on application by vehicle’s registered operator takes effect\n\nThis section applies if a vehicle’s registration is cancelled on an application by the registered operator under section&#160;52 .\nIf the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (a) or (b) (ii) or (iii) , the cancellation takes effect on the day the chief executive receives the application.\nHowever, if the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (ii) and the chief executive is satisfied the vehicle is equivalently registered, the cancellation is taken to have been effective on the day immediately after the day the vehicle became equivalently registered.\nIf the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (i) , the cancellation takes effect, or is taken to have been effective, on the day after the vehicle is reported as stolen to the Queensland Police Service.\nIf the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (iv) , the cancellation takes effect, or is taken to have been effective, on the day after the day the vehicle became a total loss.\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies if a vehicle’s registration is cancelled on an application by the registered operator under section&#160;52 .\n(sec.62-ssec.2) If the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (a) or (b) (ii) or (iii) , the cancellation takes effect on the day the chief executive receives the application.\n(sec.62-ssec.3) However, if the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (ii) and the chief executive is satisfied the vehicle is equivalently registered, the cancellation is taken to have been effective on the day immediately after the day the vehicle became equivalently registered.\n(sec.62-ssec.4) If the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (i) , the cancellation takes effect, or is taken to have been effective, on the day after the vehicle is reported as stolen to the Queensland Police Service.\n(sec.62-ssec.5) If the application is made under section&#160;52 (1) (b) (iv) , the cancellation takes effect, or is taken to have been effective, on the day after the day the vehicle became a total loss.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"When cancellation by chief executive under s&#160;57 takes effect","content":"### sec.63 When cancellation by chief executive under s&#160;57 takes effect\n\nIf the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under section&#160;57 , the cancellation is taken to have been effective on the day immediately after the day the vehicle was registered in the other State.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"When cancellation on other grounds takes effect","content":"### sec.64 When cancellation on other grounds takes effect\n\nA cancellation of registration, other than a cancellation mentioned in section&#160;62 or 63 , takes effect on the day the chief executive records the cancellation in the register.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Partial refund of vehicle registration fee","content":"### sec.65 Partial refund of vehicle registration fee\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under section&#160;57 (2) or 61 .\nThe chief executive must partially refund the registration fee paid for the vehicle to the last registered operator of the vehicle.\nThe refund is worked out using the following formula—\nwhere—\nnumber of days means the number of unexpired whole days of the term of registration for which the registration fee was paid, starting on the day the cancellation of the registration takes effect under this division.\nHowever, the chief executive may deduct from the refund—\nthe administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for making the refund; and\nany unpaid fees payable by the vehicle’s last registered operator under the Act .\n(sec.65-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under section&#160;57 (2) or 61 .\n(sec.65-ssec.2) The chief executive must partially refund the registration fee paid for the vehicle to the last registered operator of the vehicle.\n(sec.65-ssec.3) The refund is worked out using the following formula— where— number of days means the number of unexpired whole days of the term of registration for which the registration fee was paid, starting on the day the cancellation of the registration takes effect under this division.\n(sec.65-ssec.4) However, the chief executive may deduct from the refund— the administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for making the refund; and any unpaid fees payable by the vehicle’s last registered operator under the Act .\n- (a) the administration fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for making the refund; and\n- (b) any unpaid fees payable by the vehicle’s last registered operator under the Act .","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may recover proportion of unpaid registration fee","content":"### sec.66 Chief executive may recover proportion of unpaid registration fee\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration on the ground mentioned in section&#160;59 (1) (c) .\nThe chief executive may, by written notice, require the last registered operator of the vehicle to pay the total of any unpaid amount payable in relation to the registration, adjusted in proportion to the period ending on the day the registration is cancelled.\nThe registered operator must—\npay the adjusted amount to the chief executive; and\nensure the payment is made within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the amount relates to a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\nif the amount relates to a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\n(sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration on the ground mentioned in section&#160;59 (1) (c) .\n(sec.66-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice, require the last registered operator of the vehicle to pay the total of any unpaid amount payable in relation to the registration, adjusted in proportion to the period ending on the day the registration is cancelled.\n(sec.66-ssec.3) The registered operator must— pay the adjusted amount to the chief executive; and ensure the payment is made within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty— if the amount relates to a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or if the amount relates to a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\n- (a) pay the adjusted amount to the chief executive; and\n- (b) ensure the payment is made within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) if the amount relates to a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) if the amount relates to a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions relating to registration","content":"## Other provisions relating to registration","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicle inspections","content":"### sec.67 Vehicle inspections\n\nThe chief executive may require a vehicle for which a registration application has been made to be brought to the chief executive for an inspection—\nbefore the vehicle is registered; or\nif the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off—before the chief executive changes the register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.\nSubsection&#160;(3) applies if, when the chief executive inspects the vehicle—\nan identifying number placed on the vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer—\nis not clearly legible; or\nappears to have been altered or defaced; or\nif the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired—the vehicle no longer has an identifying number.\nThe chief executive may give a replacement identifying number for the vehicle.\nIf the chief executive gives a replacement identifying number for a motor vehicle under subsection&#160;(3) and a permission mentioned in section&#160;134 (b) (ii) of the Act is given by the commissioner for the number, the applicant must ensure the number is placed on the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\nThe applicant must comply with subsection&#160;(4) even if the applicant does not intend to register the vehicle.\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the applicant, request the return of the vehicle for further inspection if the chief executive considers a particular recorded in the register for the vehicle may not be accurate after—\nthe vehicle has been registered; or\nthe register has been changed so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.\nThe applicant must comply with the notice.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n(sec.67-ssec.1) The chief executive may require a vehicle for which a registration application has been made to be brought to the chief executive for an inspection— before the vehicle is registered; or if the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off—before the chief executive changes the register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) Subsection&#160;(3) applies if, when the chief executive inspects the vehicle— an identifying number placed on the vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer— is not clearly legible; or appears to have been altered or defaced; or if the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired—the vehicle no longer has an identifying number.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) The chief executive may give a replacement identifying number for the vehicle.\n(sec.67-ssec.4) If the chief executive gives a replacement identifying number for a motor vehicle under subsection&#160;(3) and a permission mentioned in section&#160;134 (b) (ii) of the Act is given by the commissioner for the number, the applicant must ensure the number is placed on the vehicle. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n(sec.67-ssec.5) The applicant must comply with subsection&#160;(4) even if the applicant does not intend to register the vehicle.\n(sec.67-ssec.6) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the applicant, request the return of the vehicle for further inspection if the chief executive considers a particular recorded in the register for the vehicle may not be accurate after— the vehicle has been registered; or the register has been changed so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.\n(sec.67-ssec.7) The applicant must comply with the notice. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n- (a) before the vehicle is registered; or\n- (b) if the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off—before the chief executive changes the register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.\n- (a) an identifying number placed on the vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer— (i) is not clearly legible; or (ii) appears to have been altered or defaced; or\n- (i) is not clearly legible; or\n- (ii) appears to have been altered or defaced; or\n- (b) if the vehicle is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired—the vehicle no longer has an identifying number.\n- (i) is not clearly legible; or\n- (ii) appears to have been altered or defaced; or\n- (a) the vehicle has been registered; or\n- (b) the register has been changed so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered operator must notify chief executive of particular changes","content":"### sec.68 Registered operator must notify chief executive of particular changes\n\nThis section applies if any of the following for a registered vehicle changes—\nthe name or address of the registered operator of the vehicle;\nthe vehicle’s garage address;\nthe vehicle’s nominated purpose of use;\nif the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—the vehicle’s nominated configuration.\nThe registered operator of the vehicle must—\ngive the chief executive—\nnotice of the change; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nfor a change of the registered operator’s name—written evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of the change; and\nensure the notice and evidence are given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\nIn this section—\naddress includes a postal address.\n(sec.68-ssec.1) This section applies if any of the following for a registered vehicle changes— the name or address of the registered operator of the vehicle; the vehicle’s garage address; the vehicle’s nominated purpose of use; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—the vehicle’s nominated configuration.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) The registered operator of the vehicle must— give the chief executive— notice of the change; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. for a change of the registered operator’s name—written evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of the change; and ensure the notice and evidence are given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n(sec.68-ssec.3) In this section— address includes a postal address.\n- (a) the name or address of the registered operator of the vehicle;\n- (b) the vehicle’s garage address;\n- (c) the vehicle’s nominated purpose of use;\n- (d) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—the vehicle’s nominated configuration.\n- (a) give the chief executive— (i) notice of the change; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. (ii) for a change of the registered operator’s name—written evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of the change; and\n- (i) notice of the change; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (ii) for a change of the registered operator’s name—written evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of the change; and\n- (b) ensure the notice and evidence are given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\n- (i) notice of the change; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (ii) for a change of the registered operator’s name—written evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of the change; and","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements relating to modification of vehicles","content":"### sec.69 Requirements relating to modification of vehicles\n\nIf a person modifies a registered vehicle, the registered operator of the vehicle must, within 14 days after the modification, give the chief executive notice of the modification.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nSubsection&#160;(3) applies if—\nthe vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and\nat least 1 of the following applies—\nthe modification changes a detail for the vehicle recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ;\nbecause of the modification, the registration fee applicable to the vehicle is reassessed under section&#160;71 as being higher than the registration fee paid for its current registration.\nThe registered operator must not use the vehicle on a road until—\nthe chief executive has been notified of the modification; and\nif subsection&#160;(2) (b) (ii) applies—the registered operator has complied with section&#160;71 (5) .\nIn this section—\nmodify , a registered vehicle, means modify any of the following—\nthe vehicle’s axle configuration;\nthe vehicle’s carrying capacity;\na feature of the vehicle whose details must be recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ;\nany other particular of the vehicle that is recorded in the register.\n(sec.69-ssec.1) If a person modifies a registered vehicle, the registered operator of the vehicle must, within 14 days after the modification, give the chief executive notice of the modification. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) Subsection&#160;(3) applies if— the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and at least 1 of the following applies— the modification changes a detail for the vehicle recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ; because of the modification, the registration fee applicable to the vehicle is reassessed under section&#160;71 as being higher than the registration fee paid for its current registration.\n(sec.69-ssec.3) The registered operator must not use the vehicle on a road until— the chief executive has been notified of the modification; and if subsection&#160;(2) (b) (ii) applies—the registered operator has complied with section&#160;71 (5) .\n(sec.69-ssec.4) In this section— modify , a registered vehicle, means modify any of the following— the vehicle’s axle configuration; the vehicle’s carrying capacity; a feature of the vehicle whose details must be recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ; any other particular of the vehicle that is recorded in the register.\n- (a) the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and\n- (b) at least 1 of the following applies— (i) the modification changes a detail for the vehicle recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ; (ii) because of the modification, the registration fee applicable to the vehicle is reassessed under section&#160;71 as being higher than the registration fee paid for its current registration.\n- (i) the modification changes a detail for the vehicle recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ;\n- (ii) because of the modification, the registration fee applicable to the vehicle is reassessed under section&#160;71 as being higher than the registration fee paid for its current registration.\n- (i) the modification changes a detail for the vehicle recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ;\n- (ii) because of the modification, the registration fee applicable to the vehicle is reassessed under section&#160;71 as being higher than the registration fee paid for its current registration.\n- (a) the chief executive has been notified of the modification; and\n- (b) if subsection&#160;(2) (b) (ii) applies—the registered operator has complied with section&#160;71 (5) .\n- (a) the vehicle’s axle configuration;\n- (b) the vehicle’s carrying capacity;\n- (c) a feature of the vehicle whose details must be recorded in the register under section&#160;112 (2) (b) , (c) or (d) ;\n- (d) any other particular of the vehicle that is recorded in the register.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording change of identifying number or other particulars for vehicle","content":"### sec.70 Recording change of identifying number or other particulars for vehicle\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive—\ngives a replacement identifying number for a vehicle under section&#160;67 (3) ; or\nis satisfied particulars given under section&#160;68 (2) or 69 in relation to a registered vehicle are correct.\nThe chief executive must—\nrecord the identifying number or particulars in the register; and\nmake available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.70-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive— gives a replacement identifying number for a vehicle under section&#160;67 (3) ; or is satisfied particulars given under section&#160;68 (2) or 69 in relation to a registered vehicle are correct.\n(sec.70-ssec.2) The chief executive must— record the identifying number or particulars in the register; and make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) gives a replacement identifying number for a vehicle under section&#160;67 (3) ; or\n- (b) is satisfied particulars given under section&#160;68 (2) or 69 in relation to a registered vehicle are correct.\n- (a) record the identifying number or particulars in the register; and\n- (b) make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reassessment of registration fee on recording of changed particulars","content":"### sec.71 Reassessment of registration fee on recording of changed particulars\n\nThis section applies if—\nunder section&#160;70 (2) (a) , the chief executive records in the register particulars given in relation to a registered vehicle; and\nthe particulars are for a change of the registered vehicle’s purpose of use or modifying the registered vehicle.\nThe chief executive may reassess the registration fee payable for the registered vehicle for the term (the unexpired term )—\nstarting on the day of the change or modification; and\nending on the day the registered vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\nIf the amount of the reassessed registration fee is less than the amount of the registration fee already paid for the unexpired term, the chief executive must refund the difference between the amounts for the unexpired term to the registered operator of the registered vehicle.\nIf the amount of the reassessed registration fee is more than the amount of the fee already paid for the unexpired term, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the registered operator of the vehicle, require the registered operator to pay the difference between the amounts for the unexpired term within 28 days after the notice is given.\nThe registered operator must comply with the notice unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies if— under section&#160;70 (2) (a) , the chief executive records in the register particulars given in relation to a registered vehicle; and the particulars are for a change of the registered vehicle’s purpose of use or modifying the registered vehicle.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The chief executive may reassess the registration fee payable for the registered vehicle for the term (the unexpired term )— starting on the day of the change or modification; and ending on the day the registered vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\n(sec.71-ssec.3) If the amount of the reassessed registration fee is less than the amount of the registration fee already paid for the unexpired term, the chief executive must refund the difference between the amounts for the unexpired term to the registered operator of the registered vehicle.\n(sec.71-ssec.4) If the amount of the reassessed registration fee is more than the amount of the fee already paid for the unexpired term, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the registered operator of the vehicle, require the registered operator to pay the difference between the amounts for the unexpired term within 28 days after the notice is given.\n(sec.71-ssec.5) The registered operator must comply with the notice unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) under section&#160;70 (2) (a) , the chief executive records in the register particulars given in relation to a registered vehicle; and\n- (b) the particulars are for a change of the registered vehicle’s purpose of use or modifying the registered vehicle.\n- (a) starting on the day of the change or modification; and\n- (b) ending on the day the registered vehicle’s current term of registration expires.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Act, s&#160;56","content":"### sec.72 Application of Act, s&#160;56\n\nSection&#160;56 of the Act does not apply to registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle or dealer plate.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"When vehicle registration unnecessary","content":"# When vehicle registration unnecessary","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Unregistered vehicle permits","content":"## Unregistered vehicle permits","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for permit","content":"### sec.73 Application for permit\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for a permit authorising the use of an unregistered vehicle on a road (an unregistered vehicle permit ) for a term of not longer than 7 days.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nHowever, a person may not make an application under subsection&#160;(1) in relation to a vehicle that is only eligible for conditional registration under section&#160;18 (2) .\nThe application must—\nstate the term applied for; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; and\nan insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of the permit or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n(sec.73-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for a permit authorising the use of an unregistered vehicle on a road (an unregistered vehicle permit ) for a term of not longer than 7 days. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) However, a person may not make an application under subsection&#160;(1) in relation to a vehicle that is only eligible for conditional registration under section&#160;18 (2) .\n(sec.73-ssec.3) The application must— state the term applied for; and be accompanied by— the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; and an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of the permit or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (a) state the term applied for; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; and (ii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of the permit or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; and\n- (ii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of the permit or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application; and\n- (ii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of the permit or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grant of permit","content":"### sec.74 Grant of permit\n\nOn receiving an application under section&#160;73 , the chief executive may—\nrefuse the application under subsection&#160;(4) ; or\ngrant the unregistered vehicle permit.\nThe chief executive may grant the unregistered vehicle permit on conditions.\nIf the chief executive grants the unregistered vehicle permit, the chief executive must record in the register the details required for the permit under section&#160;115 .\nThe chief executive must refuse the application if—\nthe vehicle—\ndoes not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or\nis recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a written-off vehicle; or\ndoes not have a chassis number or VIN; or\na number plate confiscation notice has been attached to the vehicle under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;74H (2) .\n(sec.74-ssec.1) On receiving an application under section&#160;73 , the chief executive may— refuse the application under subsection&#160;(4) ; or grant the unregistered vehicle permit.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the unregistered vehicle permit on conditions.\n(sec.74-ssec.3) If the chief executive grants the unregistered vehicle permit, the chief executive must record in the register the details required for the permit under section&#160;115 .\n(sec.74-ssec.4) The chief executive must refuse the application if— the vehicle— does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or is recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a written-off vehicle; or does not have a chassis number or VIN; or a number plate confiscation notice has been attached to the vehicle under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;74H (2) .\n- (a) refuse the application under subsection&#160;(4) ; or\n- (b) grant the unregistered vehicle permit.\n- (a) the vehicle— (i) does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or (ii) is recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a written-off vehicle; or (iii) does not have a chassis number or VIN; or\n- (i) does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or\n- (ii) is recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a written-off vehicle; or\n- (iii) does not have a chassis number or VIN; or\n- (b) a number plate confiscation notice has been attached to the vehicle under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;74H (2) .\n- (i) does not comply with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; or\n- (ii) is recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a written-off vehicle; or\n- (iii) does not have a chassis number or VIN; or","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"If permit not granted","content":"### sec.75 If permit not granted\n\nIf the chief executive refuses an application under section&#160;74 , the chief executive must advise the applicant of—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal.\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to carry permit","content":"### sec.76 Requirement to carry permit\n\nThe holder of an unregistered vehicle permit for a vehicle must, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse, ensure that at all times when the vehicle is being used under the permit on a road—\nif the vehicle is a trailer—the driver of the vehicle towing the trailer carries the permit in the towing vehicle; or\notherwise—the driver of the vehicle carries the permit.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nSubsection&#160;(3) applies if an unregistered vehicle is being used on a road under an unregistered vehicle permit by a person other than the holder of the permit.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—\nif the vehicle is a trailer—carry the permit in the vehicle towing the trailer; or\notherwise—carry the permit.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.76-ssec.1) The holder of an unregistered vehicle permit for a vehicle must, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse, ensure that at all times when the vehicle is being used under the permit on a road— if the vehicle is a trailer—the driver of the vehicle towing the trailer carries the permit in the towing vehicle; or otherwise—the driver of the vehicle carries the permit. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.76-ssec.2) Subsection&#160;(3) applies if an unregistered vehicle is being used on a road under an unregistered vehicle permit by a person other than the holder of the permit.\n(sec.76-ssec.3) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— if the vehicle is a trailer—carry the permit in the vehicle towing the trailer; or otherwise—carry the permit. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n- (a) if the vehicle is a trailer—the driver of the vehicle towing the trailer carries the permit in the towing vehicle; or\n- (b) otherwise—the driver of the vehicle carries the permit.\n- (a) if the vehicle is a trailer—carry the permit in the vehicle towing the trailer; or\n- (b) otherwise—carry the permit.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dealer plates","content":"## Dealer plates","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Designation of dealer plates","content":"### sec.77 Designation of dealer plates\n\nThe chief executive may designate a number plate as a dealer plate.\nAn unregistered vehicle may be driven on a road if the vehicle has a registered dealer plate attached to it under section&#160;96 . See section&#160;10 (2) (g) .","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration application","content":"### sec.78 Registration application\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for registration of a dealer plate in a person’s name.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must—\nstate the term of registration applied for; and\nidentify and describe the nature of the person’s business for which the dealer plate is required; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe registration fee for the dealer plate; and\nif the term of registration applied for is 6 months—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\nan insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n(sec.78-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for registration of a dealer plate in a person’s name. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.78-ssec.2) The application must— state the term of registration applied for; and identify and describe the nature of the person’s business for which the dealer plate is required; and be accompanied by— the registration fee for the dealer plate; and if the term of registration applied for is 6 months—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (a) state the term of registration applied for; and\n- (b) identify and describe the nature of the person’s business for which the dealer plate is required; and\n- (c) be accompanied by— (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and (ii) if the term of registration applied for is 6 months—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if the term of registration applied for is 6 months—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\n- (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.\n- (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if the term of registration applied for is 6 months—the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\n- (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding registration application","content":"### sec.79 Deciding registration application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering the registration application—\nrefuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or\ngrant the application.\nThe chief executive must refuse the application if the chief executive is not satisfied the person in whose name the registration is to be recorded requires the dealer plate for the conduct of the person’s business.\n(sec.79-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering the registration application— refuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or grant the application.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) The chief executive must refuse the application if the chief executive is not satisfied the person in whose name the registration is to be recorded requires the dealer plate for the conduct of the person’s business.\n- (a) refuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or\n- (b) grant the application.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"If registration application refused","content":"### sec.80 If registration application refused\n\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a dealer plate under section&#160;79 , the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.80-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a dealer plate under section&#160;79 , the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"If registration application granted","content":"### sec.81 If registration application granted\n\nIf the chief executive decides to grant a registration application for a dealer plate under section&#160;79 (1) (b) , the chief executive must—\nassign a registration number for the dealer plate to the registered operator for the plate; and\nrecord in the register the details required for the dealer plate under section&#160;112 (1) ; and\ngive the registered operator the dealer plate; and\nmake available to the registered operator a registration certificate for the dealer plate.\n- (a) assign a registration number for the dealer plate to the registered operator for the plate; and\n- (b) record in the register the details required for the dealer plate under section&#160;112 (1) ; and\n- (c) give the registered operator the dealer plate; and\n- (d) make available to the registered operator a registration certificate for the dealer plate.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration","content":"### sec.82 Term of registration\n\nA dealer plate may be registered for a term of either—\n1 year; or\n6 months.\nThe term of registration starts on the day the chief executive’s receipt for payment of the fees payable under this regulation is given to the applicant for the registration.\nThe term of registration expires—\nif the registration is cancelled under subdivision&#160;5 before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or\notherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n(sec.82-ssec.1) A dealer plate may be registered for a term of either— 1 year; or 6 months.\n(sec.82-ssec.2) The term of registration starts on the day the chief executive’s receipt for payment of the fees payable under this regulation is given to the applicant for the registration.\n(sec.82-ssec.3) The term of registration expires— if the registration is cancelled under subdivision&#160;5 before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or otherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n- (a) 1 year; or\n- (b) 6 months.\n- (a) if the registration is cancelled under subdivision&#160;5 before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or\n- (b) otherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration not transferable","content":"### sec.83 Registration not transferable\n\nThe registration of a dealer plate is not transferable.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal notice","content":"### sec.84 Renewal notice\n\nThe chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a dealer plate’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to the registered operator for the plate.\nThe notice must state—\nthe recorded expiry day for the registration; and\nthat if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and\nthat if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\nHowever, if the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect—\nthe expiry of the registration; or\nif the registered operator intends to use an unregistered vehicle to which the dealer plate is attached on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator's obligation to renew the registration before it expires.\n(sec.84-ssec.1) The chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a dealer plate’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to the registered operator for the plate.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) The notice must state— the recorded expiry day for the registration; and that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n(sec.84-ssec.3) However, if the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect— the expiry of the registration; or if the registered operator intends to use an unregistered vehicle to which the dealer plate is attached on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator's obligation to renew the registration before it expires.\n- (a) the recorded expiry day for the registration; and\n- (b) that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and\n- (c) that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n- (a) the expiry of the registration; or\n- (b) if the registered operator intends to use an unregistered vehicle to which the dealer plate is attached on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator's obligation to renew the registration before it expires.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal application","content":"### sec.85 Renewal application\n\nThe registered operator for a dealer plate may apply to the chief executive for renewal of the plate’s registration.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\nNothing in subsection&#160;(2) has the effect of retrospectively renewing registration of a dealer plate.\n(sec.85-ssec.1) The registered operator for a dealer plate may apply to the chief executive for renewal of the plate’s registration. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.85-ssec.2) The application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n(sec.85-ssec.3) Nothing in subsection&#160;(2) has the effect of retrospectively renewing registration of a dealer plate.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for renewal application","content":"### sec.86 Requirements for renewal application\n\nA renewal application for a dealer plate must—\nstate the term of registration, of either 1 year or 6 months, applied for; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe registration fee for the dealer plate; and\nif the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;90 —the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\nan insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; and\nif the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n- (a) state the term of registration, of either 1 year or 6 months, applied for; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and (ii) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;90 —the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; and (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n- (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;90 —the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\n- (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; and\n- (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n- (i) the registration fee for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section&#160;90 —the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application; and\n- (iii) an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; and\n- (iv) if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding renewal application","content":"### sec.87 Deciding renewal application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a dealer plate—\nrefuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or\ngrant the application.\nThe chief executive must refuse the application if the chief executive is not satisfied the person in whose name the registration is to be recorded requires the dealer plate for the conduct of the person’s business.\n(sec.87-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a dealer plate— refuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or grant the application.\n(sec.87-ssec.2) The chief executive must refuse the application if the chief executive is not satisfied the person in whose name the registration is to be recorded requires the dealer plate for the conduct of the person’s business.\n- (a) refuse the application under subsection&#160;(2) ; or\n- (b) grant the application.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"If renewal application refused","content":"### sec.88 If renewal application refused\n\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse a renewal application for a dealer plate under section&#160;87 , the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.88-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse a renewal application for a dealer plate under section&#160;87 , the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.88-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"When renewed term of registration expires","content":"### sec.89 When renewed term of registration expires\n\nThe day a renewed term of a dealer plate’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\nNothing in subsection&#160;(1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a dealer plate.\n(sec.89-ssec.1) The day a renewed term of a dealer plate’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration.\n(sec.89-ssec.2) Nothing in subsection&#160;(1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a dealer plate.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"When surcharge is payable for renewal","content":"### sec.90 When surcharge is payable for renewal\n\nThis section applies if a renewal application for a dealer plate is for renewal of the plate’s registration for a term of 6 months.\nAlso, this section applies if—\na renewal application for a dealer plate is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\ndespite the requirement under section&#160;86 (b) (i) , the applicant underpays the registration fee for the renewal by more than $1 below what the fee would be if the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\nIn addition, this section applies if—\na renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\nthe applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if—\nthe registration fee payable under section&#160;86 (b) (i) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\nthe CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\nThe applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application.\n(sec.90-ssec.1) This section applies if a renewal application for a dealer plate is for renewal of the plate’s registration for a term of 6 months.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) Also, this section applies if— a renewal application for a dealer plate is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and despite the requirement under section&#160;86 (b) (i) , the applicant underpays the registration fee for the renewal by more than $1 below what the fee would be if the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\n(sec.90-ssec.3) In addition, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— the registration fee payable under section&#160;86 (b) (i) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n(sec.90-ssec.4) The applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for processing the application.\n- (a) a renewal application for a dealer plate is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\n- (b) despite the requirement under section&#160;86 (b) (i) , the applicant underpays the registration fee for the renewal by more than $1 below what the fee would be if the renewal were for 1 year’s registration.\n- (a) a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\n- (b) the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;86 (b) (i) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n- (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;86 (b) (i) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\n- (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.\n- (i) the registration fee payable under section&#160;86 (b) (i) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and\n- (ii) the CTP insurance premium payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of registration if overpayment or underpayment of registration-related amount and any surcharge","content":"### sec.91 Term of registration if overpayment or underpayment of registration-related amount and any surcharge\n\nThis section applies if—\na renewal application for a dealer plate is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\nthe applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts—\nthe registration-related amount for the renewal;\na surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;90 (4) .\nThe chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting—\nthe surcharge; and\nif an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\nHowever, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal for 6 months, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive—\nmust not renew the dealer plate’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\nmust refund the amount paid to the applicant.\nAlso, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive—\nmay only renew the registration for 14 months; and\nmust refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\nIf the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must—\nround the term down to the nearest whole day; and\ncredit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\nThe chief executive must—\nif subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or\notherwise—make available to the applicant a notice stating—\nthe term of registration for the dealer plate; and\nif subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n(sec.91-ssec.1) This section applies if— a renewal application for a dealer plate is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— the registration-related amount for the renewal; a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;90 (4) .\n(sec.91-ssec.2) The chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting— the surcharge; and if an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\n(sec.91-ssec.3) However, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section&#160;86 (b) (iii) in relation to the renewal for 6 months, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive— must not renew the dealer plate’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and must refund the amount paid to the applicant.\n(sec.91-ssec.4) Also, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive— may only renew the registration for 14 months; and must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\n(sec.91-ssec.5) If the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must— round the term down to the nearest whole day; and credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\n(sec.91-ssec.6) The chief executive must— if subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or otherwise—make available to the applicant a notice stating— the term of registration for the dealer plate; and if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (a) a renewal application for a dealer plate is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section&#160;86 (b) (iii) ; and\n- (b) the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal; (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;90 (4) .\n- (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal;\n- (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;90 (4) .\n- (i) the registration-related amount for the renewal;\n- (ii) a surcharge payable for processing the application under section&#160;90 (4) .\n- (a) the surcharge; and\n- (b) if an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee.\n- (a) must not renew the dealer plate’s registration under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\n- (b) must refund the amount paid to the applicant.\n- (a) may only renew the registration for 14 months; and\n- (b) must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant.\n- (a) round the term down to the nearest whole day; and\n- (b) credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant.\n- (a) if subsection&#160;(3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or\n- (b) otherwise—make available to the applicant a notice stating— (i) the term of registration for the dealer plate; and (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (i) the term of registration for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.\n- (i) the term of registration for the dealer plate; and\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administrative fee for late payment if purported non-cash payment not received","content":"### sec.92 Administrative fee for late payment if purported non-cash payment not received\n\nThis section applies in relation to a renewal application for a dealer plate if—\nbefore the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and\nthe chief executive does not receive all of the total amount payable on or before the recorded expiry day; and\nafter the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.\nThe applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n(sec.92-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a renewal application for a dealer plate if— before the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and the chief executive does not receive all of the total amount payable on or before the recorded expiry day; and after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.\n(sec.92-ssec.2) The applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;4 for the renewal.\n- (a) before the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and\n- (b) the chief executive does not receive all of the total amount payable on or before the recorded expiry day; and\n- (c) after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"When renewal of registration takes effect and requirement to record expiry day","content":"### sec.93 When renewal of registration takes effect and requirement to record expiry day\n\nThe renewal of a dealer plate’s registration takes effect—\nif all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration—immediately after the expiry of the term being renewed; or\notherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.\nThe chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires.\n(sec.93-ssec.1) The renewal of a dealer plate’s registration takes effect— if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration—immediately after the expiry of the term being renewed; or otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.\n(sec.93-ssec.2) The chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires.\n- (a) if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the dealer plate’s registration—immediately after the expiry of the term being renewed; or\n- (b) otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of dealer plate if registration not renewed","content":"### sec.94 Return of dealer plate if registration not renewed\n\nThis section applies if a dealer plate’s registration is not renewed on or before the day the renewal must be applied for under section&#160;85 (2) .\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the last registered operator for the dealer plate, require the last registered operator to return the plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe last registered operator must, within the return period—\nif the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\notherwise—return the dealer plate to the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.94-ssec.1) This section applies if a dealer plate’s registration is not renewed on or before the day the renewal must be applied for under section&#160;85 (2) .\n(sec.94-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the last registered operator for the dealer plate, require the last registered operator to return the plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.94-ssec.3) The last registered operator must, within the return period— if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. otherwise—return the dealer plate to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n- (a) if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) otherwise—return the dealer plate to the chief executive.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for subdivision","content":"### sec.95 Definition for subdivision\n\nIn this subdivision—\ndealer (trailer trade) plate means a dealer plate described or identified in the register as a dealer plate for use on a trailer.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of unregistered vehicle with registered dealer plate attached","content":"### sec.96 Use of unregistered vehicle with registered dealer plate attached\n\nAn unregistered vehicle may be used on a road if—\na registered dealer plate is attached to the vehicle under section&#160;97 ; and\nsection&#160;98 is complied with for the vehicle; and\nfor a vehicle carrying a load or towing a vehicle carrying a load— section&#160;99 is complied with for the vehicle; and\nfor a trailer— section&#160;100 is complied with for the vehicle.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply to an unregistered vehicle that is—\nnot eligible for registration; or\nonly eligible for limited access registration or zone access registration.\n(sec.96-ssec.1) An unregistered vehicle may be used on a road if— a registered dealer plate is attached to the vehicle under section&#160;97 ; and section&#160;98 is complied with for the vehicle; and for a vehicle carrying a load or towing a vehicle carrying a load— section&#160;99 is complied with for the vehicle; and for a trailer— section&#160;100 is complied with for the vehicle.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) However, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply to an unregistered vehicle that is— not eligible for registration; or only eligible for limited access registration or zone access registration.\n- (a) a registered dealer plate is attached to the vehicle under section&#160;97 ; and\n- (b) section&#160;98 is complied with for the vehicle; and\n- (c) for a vehicle carrying a load or towing a vehicle carrying a load— section&#160;99 is complied with for the vehicle; and\n- (d) for a trailer— section&#160;100 is complied with for the vehicle.\n- (a) not eligible for registration; or\n- (b) only eligible for limited access registration or zone access registration.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered dealer plate to be attached in same way as number plate","content":"### sec.97 Registered dealer plate to be attached in same way as number plate\n\nA registered operator for a registered dealer plate must, at all times when using an unregistered vehicle on a road with the dealer plate attached, ensure the dealer plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle in the way that would be required under section&#160;118 if the dealer plate were the only number plate given for the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) , the registered dealer plate—\nneed not be permanently attached to the vehicle; but\nmust be attached to the vehicle in a way that prevents substantial movement of the dealer plate.\n(sec.97-ssec.1) A registered operator for a registered dealer plate must, at all times when using an unregistered vehicle on a road with the dealer plate attached, ensure the dealer plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle in the way that would be required under section&#160;118 if the dealer plate were the only number plate given for the vehicle. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.97-ssec.2) For subsection&#160;(1) , the registered dealer plate— need not be permanently attached to the vehicle; but must be attached to the vehicle in a way that prevents substantial movement of the dealer plate.\n- (a) need not be permanently attached to the vehicle; but\n- (b) must be attached to the vehicle in a way that prevents substantial movement of the dealer plate.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Using vehicles with registered dealer plates attached","content":"### sec.98 Using vehicles with registered dealer plates attached\n\nA person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the vehicle is—\nbeing demonstrated for its sale; or\nbeing delivered to a purchaser after its sale; or\ntravelling to or from a workshop or another facility for—\npainting, repairs or motor body construction work; or\notherwise preparing the vehicle for its sale; or\nthe fitting of optional equipment before delivery to a purchaser; or\nbeing tested after having been painted or repaired, or after having been the subject of motor body construction work; or\nbeing used for demonstration purposes for the conduct of an art union under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 ; or\nbeing driven or towed for testing to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or\nbeing driven or towed to an AIS or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or\nrecorded in the register as a repairable write-off and is being driven or towed to a written-off vehicle inspection site for obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\nbeing driven or towed to a departmental service centre to be registered; or\nbeing driven or towed from the manufacturer or a distributor of the vehicle to a dealer; or\nbeing driven or towed between a dealer’s premises and other premises of the same or a different dealer, whether or not the vehicle has been sold.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the registered operator for the dealer plate—\nis the person who used the vehicle; or\nauthorised the person to use, or to permit another person to use, the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nA person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the vehicle is used in the conduct of the business of the registered operator for the dealer plate.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, subsections&#160;(1) to (3) do not apply to the person if—\nthe vehicle is being driven or towed as mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (g) , (h) , (i) , (j) or (k) ; and\nthe person is permitted to drive or tow the vehicle under section &#160;11(1).\n(sec.98-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the vehicle is— being demonstrated for its sale; or being delivered to a purchaser after its sale; or travelling to or from a workshop or another facility for— painting, repairs or motor body construction work; or otherwise preparing the vehicle for its sale; or the fitting of optional equipment before delivery to a purchaser; or being tested after having been painted or repaired, or after having been the subject of motor body construction work; or being used for demonstration purposes for the conduct of an art union under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 ; or being driven or towed for testing to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or being driven or towed to an AIS or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or recorded in the register as a repairable write-off and is being driven or towed to a written-off vehicle inspection site for obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; or being driven or towed to a departmental service centre to be registered; or being driven or towed from the manufacturer or a distributor of the vehicle to a dealer; or being driven or towed between a dealer’s premises and other premises of the same or a different dealer, whether or not the vehicle has been sold. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.98-ssec.2) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the registered operator for the dealer plate— is the person who used the vehicle; or authorised the person to use, or to permit another person to use, the vehicle. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.98-ssec.3) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate attached to it on a road unless the vehicle is used in the conduct of the business of the registered operator for the dealer plate. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.98-ssec.4) However, subsections&#160;(1) to (3) do not apply to the person if— the vehicle is being driven or towed as mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (g) , (h) , (i) , (j) or (k) ; and the person is permitted to drive or tow the vehicle under section &#160;11(1).\n- (a) being demonstrated for its sale; or\n- (b) being delivered to a purchaser after its sale; or\n- (c) travelling to or from a workshop or another facility for— (i) painting, repairs or motor body construction work; or (ii) otherwise preparing the vehicle for its sale; or (iii) the fitting of optional equipment before delivery to a purchaser; or\n- (i) painting, repairs or motor body construction work; or\n- (ii) otherwise preparing the vehicle for its sale; or\n- (iii) the fitting of optional equipment before delivery to a purchaser; or\n- (d) being tested after having been painted or repaired, or after having been the subject of motor body construction work; or\n- (e) being used for demonstration purposes for the conduct of an art union under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 ; or\n- (f) being driven or towed for testing to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or\n- (g) being driven or towed to an AIS or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; or\n- (h) recorded in the register as a repairable write-off and is being driven or towed to a written-off vehicle inspection site for obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; or\n- (i) being driven or towed to a departmental service centre to be registered; or\n- (j) being driven or towed from the manufacturer or a distributor of the vehicle to a dealer; or\n- (k) being driven or towed between a dealer’s premises and other premises of the same or a different dealer, whether or not the vehicle has been sold.\n- (i) painting, repairs or motor body construction work; or\n- (ii) otherwise preparing the vehicle for its sale; or\n- (iii) the fitting of optional equipment before delivery to a purchaser; or\n- (a) is the person who used the vehicle; or\n- (b) authorised the person to use, or to permit another person to use, the vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle is being driven or towed as mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (g) , (h) , (i) , (j) or (k) ; and\n- (b) the person is permitted to drive or tow the vehicle under section &#160;11(1).","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching registered dealer plates, other than dealer (trailer trade) plates, to vehicles carrying loads","content":"### sec.99 Attaching registered dealer plates, other than dealer (trailer trade) plates, to vehicles carrying loads\n\nA person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate, other than a dealer (trailer trade) plate, attached to it on a road if the vehicle is—\ncarrying a load; or\ntowing another vehicle that is carrying a load.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, a person does not contravene subsection&#160;(1) if the vehicle to which the registered dealer plate is attached is—\na boat trailer carrying a boat; or\ntowing a motor vehicle travelling on its rear wheels only, with its front part mounted on the towing vehicle; or\ncarrying a load only to demonstrate the vehicle for its sale, and not for hire or reward.\n(sec.99-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer plate, other than a dealer (trailer trade) plate, attached to it on a road if the vehicle is— carrying a load; or towing another vehicle that is carrying a load. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.99-ssec.2) However, a person does not contravene subsection&#160;(1) if the vehicle to which the registered dealer plate is attached is— a boat trailer carrying a boat; or towing a motor vehicle travelling on its rear wheels only, with its front part mounted on the towing vehicle; or carrying a load only to demonstrate the vehicle for its sale, and not for hire or reward.\n- (a) carrying a load; or\n- (b) towing another vehicle that is carrying a load.\n- (a) a boat trailer carrying a boat; or\n- (b) towing a motor vehicle travelling on its rear wheels only, with its front part mounted on the towing vehicle; or\n- (c) carrying a load only to demonstrate the vehicle for its sale, and not for hire or reward.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Using vehicles with dealer (trailer trade) plates attached","content":"### sec.100 Using vehicles with dealer (trailer trade) plates attached\n\nA person may use, or permit to be used, a vehicle with a registered dealer (trailer trade) plate attached to it on a road only if the vehicle is—\na boat trailer that—\nis carrying 1 or more other boat trailers and is being towed from the premises of the manufacturer or a distributor of any of the trailers to a dealer; or\nis carrying a boat; or\nanother type of trailer that—\nis not carrying a load; or\nis carrying a load only to demonstrate the trailer for its sale, and not for hire or reward.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) a boat trailer that— (i) is carrying 1 or more other boat trailers and is being towed from the premises of the manufacturer or a distributor of any of the trailers to a dealer; or (ii) is carrying a boat; or\n- (i) is carrying 1 or more other boat trailers and is being towed from the premises of the manufacturer or a distributor of any of the trailers to a dealer; or\n- (ii) is carrying a boat; or\n- (b) another type of trailer that— (i) is not carrying a load; or (ii) is carrying a load only to demonstrate the trailer for its sale, and not for hire or reward.\n- (i) is not carrying a load; or\n- (ii) is carrying a load only to demonstrate the trailer for its sale, and not for hire or reward.\n- (i) is carrying 1 or more other boat trailers and is being towed from the premises of the manufacturer or a distributor of any of the trailers to a dealer; or\n- (ii) is carrying a boat; or\n- (i) is not carrying a load; or\n- (ii) is carrying a load only to demonstrate the trailer for its sale, and not for hire or reward.","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by registered operator","content":"### sec.101 Application by registered operator\n\nThe chief executive may cancel the registration of a dealer plate if the registered operator for the dealer plate—\napplies to the chief executive to cancel the registration; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\neither—\nreturns the dealer plate to the chief executive; or\ngives, or has given, the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the dealer plate.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nThe chief executive must record the cancellation in the register.\n(sec.101-ssec.1) The chief executive may cancel the registration of a dealer plate if the registered operator for the dealer plate— applies to the chief executive to cancel the registration; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications. either— returns the dealer plate to the chief executive; or gives, or has given, the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the dealer plate. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.101-ssec.2) The chief executive must record the cancellation in the register.\n- (a) applies to the chief executive to cancel the registration; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (b) either— (i) returns the dealer plate to the chief executive; or (ii) gives, or has given, the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the dealer plate. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) returns the dealer plate to the chief executive; or\n- (ii) gives, or has given, the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the dealer plate. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) returns the dealer plate to the chief executive; or\n- (ii) gives, or has given, the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the dealer plate. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation because of ending of or material change in business","content":"### sec.102 Cancellation because of ending of or material change in business\n\nThis section applies to the registered operator for a dealer plate if either of the following events happen—\nthe registered operator stops carrying on the business for which the dealer plate was registered;\nthe nature of the registered operator’s business as described in the application to register the dealer plate changes.\nThe registered operator for the dealer plate must—\ngive the chief executive notice about the event; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nreturn the dealer plate to the chief executive; and\ncomply with paragraphs&#160;(a) and (b) within 14 days after the event happens, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\nHowever, if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the registered operator does not contravene subsection&#160;(2) if the registered operator gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the period mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (c) .\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving a notice under subsection&#160;(2) (a) , the chief executive must cancel the registration of the dealer plate and record the cancellation in the register.\n(sec.102-ssec.1) This section applies to the registered operator for a dealer plate if either of the following events happen— the registered operator stops carrying on the business for which the dealer plate was registered; the nature of the registered operator’s business as described in the application to register the dealer plate changes.\n(sec.102-ssec.2) The registered operator for the dealer plate must— give the chief executive notice about the event; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. return the dealer plate to the chief executive; and comply with paragraphs&#160;(a) and (b) within 14 days after the event happens, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.102-ssec.3) However, if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the registered operator does not contravene subsection&#160;(2) if the registered operator gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the period mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (c) . See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.102-ssec.4) On receiving a notice under subsection&#160;(2) (a) , the chief executive must cancel the registration of the dealer plate and record the cancellation in the register.\n- (a) the registered operator stops carrying on the business for which the dealer plate was registered;\n- (b) the nature of the registered operator’s business as described in the application to register the dealer plate changes.\n- (a) give the chief executive notice about the event; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) return the dealer plate to the chief executive; and\n- (c) comply with paragraphs&#160;(a) and (b) within 14 days after the event happens, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation on other grounds— Act , s&#160;18","content":"### sec.103 Cancellation on other grounds— Act , s&#160;18\n\nFor section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , a ground exists for the chief executive to cancel the registration of a dealer plate if—\nall or part of the fee for registering, or renewing registration of, the dealer plate is not paid by the day the fee is required to be received by the chief executive under this regulation; or\nthe registered operator for the dealer plate contravenes section&#160;102 (2) (a) in relation to the dealer plate.\nIf the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of the dealer plate under section&#160;19 (2) (c) (iii) of the Act on a ground mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive must—\nrecord the cancellation in the register; and\ninclude, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the dealer plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\nHowever, if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.103-ssec.1) For section&#160;18 (1) (s) of the Act , a ground exists for the chief executive to cancel the registration of a dealer plate if— all or part of the fee for registering, or renewing registration of, the dealer plate is not paid by the day the fee is required to be received by the chief executive under this regulation; or the registered operator for the dealer plate contravenes section&#160;102 (2) (a) in relation to the dealer plate.\n(sec.103-ssec.2) If the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of the dealer plate under section&#160;19 (2) (c) (iii) of the Act on a ground mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the dealer plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.103-ssec.3) The person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) (b) within the return period. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.103-ssec.4) However, if the dealer plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) all or part of the fee for registering, or renewing registration of, the dealer plate is not paid by the day the fee is required to be received by the chief executive under this regulation; or\n- (b) the registered operator for the dealer plate contravenes section&#160;102 (2) (a) in relation to the dealer plate.\n- (a) record the cancellation in the register; and\n- (b) include, in the written notice about the decision given under section&#160;19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the dealer plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"When cancellation takes effect","content":"### sec.104 When cancellation takes effect\n\nThe cancellation of a dealer plate’s registration takes effect—\nif the chief executive cancels the registration under section&#160;101 —immediately after the registered operator for the dealer plate has complied with section&#160;101 (1) ; or\notherwise—when the chief executive records the cancellation in the register.\n- (a) if the chief executive cancels the registration under section&#160;101 —immediately after the registered operator for the dealer plate has complied with section&#160;101 (1) ; or\n- (b) otherwise—when the chief executive records the cancellation in the register.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recovering proportion of registration amount","content":"### sec.105 Recovering proportion of registration amount\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive cancels a dealer plate’s registration on the ground mentioned in section&#160;103 (1) (a) .\nThe chief executive may, by written notice, require the last registered operator for the dealer plate to pay the total of any unpaid amount payable in relation to the registration, adjusted in proportion to the period ending on the day the registration is cancelled.\nThe last registered operator must pay the adjusted amount within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.105-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive cancels a dealer plate’s registration on the ground mentioned in section&#160;103 (1) (a) .\n(sec.105-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice, require the last registered operator for the dealer plate to pay the total of any unpaid amount payable in relation to the registration, adjusted in proportion to the period ending on the day the registration is cancelled.\n(sec.105-ssec.3) The last registered operator must pay the adjusted amount within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Act, s&#160;56","content":"### sec.106 Application of Act, s&#160;56\n\nSection&#160;56 of the Act does not apply to registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle or dealer plate.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Vehicles temporarily in Queensland","content":"## Vehicles temporarily in Queensland","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.107 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to a vehicle if—\nthe vehicle—\ndoes not have a garage address in Queensland; or\nhas had a garage address in Queensland for 14 days or less; and\nthe vehicle is to be used on a road; and\nthe vehicle—\nis equivalently registered; or\nis registered in a foreign country under a law of the country about the registration of vehicles used on roads; or\nmay be used on a road under an authority or permit in force under a corresponding law to this regulation of another State relating to the use of unregistered vehicles, including a law relating to the other State’s equivalent of dealer plates.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) (a) , a category 2 vehicle’s garage address is taken to be a garage address in Queensland if the vehicle is used mainly in Queensland for more than 3 months.\n(sec.107-ssec.1) This division applies to a vehicle if— the vehicle— does not have a garage address in Queensland; or has had a garage address in Queensland for 14 days or less; and the vehicle is to be used on a road; and the vehicle— is equivalently registered; or is registered in a foreign country under a law of the country about the registration of vehicles used on roads; or may be used on a road under an authority or permit in force under a corresponding law to this regulation of another State relating to the use of unregistered vehicles, including a law relating to the other State’s equivalent of dealer plates.\n(sec.107-ssec.2) For subsection&#160;(1) (a) , a category 2 vehicle’s garage address is taken to be a garage address in Queensland if the vehicle is used mainly in Queensland for more than 3 months.\n- (a) the vehicle— (i) does not have a garage address in Queensland; or (ii) has had a garage address in Queensland for 14 days or less; and\n- (i) does not have a garage address in Queensland; or\n- (ii) has had a garage address in Queensland for 14 days or less; and\n- (b) the vehicle is to be used on a road; and\n- (c) the vehicle— (i) is equivalently registered; or (ii) is registered in a foreign country under a law of the country about the registration of vehicles used on roads; or (iii) may be used on a road under an authority or permit in force under a corresponding law to this regulation of another State relating to the use of unregistered vehicles, including a law relating to the other State’s equivalent of dealer plates.\n- (i) is equivalently registered; or\n- (ii) is registered in a foreign country under a law of the country about the registration of vehicles used on roads; or\n- (iii) may be used on a road under an authority or permit in force under a corresponding law to this regulation of another State relating to the use of unregistered vehicles, including a law relating to the other State’s equivalent of dealer plates.\n- (i) does not have a garage address in Queensland; or\n- (ii) has had a garage address in Queensland for 14 days or less; and\n- (i) is equivalently registered; or\n- (ii) is registered in a foreign country under a law of the country about the registration of vehicles used on roads; or\n- (iii) may be used on a road under an authority or permit in force under a corresponding law to this regulation of another State relating to the use of unregistered vehicles, including a law relating to the other State’s equivalent of dealer plates.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of vehicle on road","content":"### sec.108 Use of vehicle on road\n\nThe vehicle may be used on a road if—\nthe vehicle carries and displays all number plates it is required, under a law, authority or permit mentioned in section&#160;107 (1) (c) , to carry and display; and\nthe number plates are carried and displayed in the way required by—\nfor a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (i) or (ii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle is registered; or\nfor a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle may be used on the road under the authority or permit; and\nfor a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the vehicle is used under the authority or permit, so far as the authority or permit is capable of being applied to the use of the vehicle outside that State; and\nthe vehicle is insured—\nfor a vehicle registered in a foreign country—under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 ; or\nfor a vehicle registered in, or used under an approval granted by, another State—under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the other State.\n- (a) the vehicle carries and displays all number plates it is required, under a law, authority or permit mentioned in section&#160;107 (1) (c) , to carry and display; and\n- (b) the number plates are carried and displayed in the way required by— (i) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (i) or (ii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle is registered; or (ii) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle may be used on the road under the authority or permit; and\n- (i) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (i) or (ii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle is registered; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle may be used on the road under the authority or permit; and\n- (c) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the vehicle is used under the authority or permit, so far as the authority or permit is capable of being applied to the use of the vehicle outside that State; and\n- (d) the vehicle is insured— (i) for a vehicle registered in a foreign country—under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 ; or (ii) for a vehicle registered in, or used under an approval granted by, another State—under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the other State.\n- (i) for a vehicle registered in a foreign country—under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 ; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle registered in, or used under an approval granted by, another State—under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the other State.\n- (i) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (i) or (ii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle is registered; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (iii) applies—the corresponding law to this regulation under which the vehicle may be used on the road under the authority or permit; and\n- (i) for a vehicle registered in a foreign country—under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 ; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle registered in, or used under an approval granted by, another State—under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the other State.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Production of proof of particular matters or left-hand drive permit if vehicle registered in foreign country","content":"### sec.109 Production of proof of particular matters or left-hand drive permit if vehicle registered in foreign country\n\nThis section applies to the owner or person in charge of a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (ii) applies if—\nthe vehicle is being used on a road; and\nan authorised officer asks the owner or person in charge to produce any of the following for inspection by the officer—\nproof of the vehicle’s current registration;\nproof of a current CTP insurance policy for the vehicle;\nif the vehicle is present in Australia under a temporary admission carnet—proof of the temporary admission carnet;\nif the importation of the vehicle was approved under a status of forces agreement—proof of the approval;\nif the vehicle is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the vehicle—the left-hand drive permit for the vehicle.\nThe owner or person in charge must comply with the request.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\nFor subsection&#160;(2) , the owner or person in charge must comply with the request immediately, unless the owner or person in charge has a reasonable excuse.\nIn this section—\nleft-hand drive permit , for a heavy vehicle, means a permit, granted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , Chapter&#160;3 , Part&#160;3.2 , Division&#160;3 , exempting the vehicle from compliance with the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation , schedule&#160;2 , section&#160;4 (1) .\nstatus of forces agreement means an agreement between the Commonwealth and a foreign country allowing for the importation of vehicles by visiting military personnel.\ntemporary admission carnet means a document that is, or is of the same nature as, a carnet de passages en douane, relating to the presence in Australia of a vehicle registered in a foreign country.\n(sec.109-ssec.1) This section applies to the owner or person in charge of a vehicle to which section&#160;107 (1) (c) (ii) applies if— the vehicle is being used on a road; and an authorised officer asks the owner or person in charge to produce any of the following for inspection by the officer— proof of the vehicle’s current registration; proof of a current CTP insurance policy for the vehicle; if the vehicle is present in Australia under a temporary admission carnet—proof of the temporary admission carnet; if the importation of the vehicle was approved under a status of forces agreement—proof of the approval; if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the vehicle—the left-hand drive permit for the vehicle.\n(sec.109-ssec.2) The owner or person in charge must comply with the request. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n(sec.109-ssec.3) For subsection&#160;(2) , the owner or person in charge must comply with the request immediately, unless the owner or person in charge has a reasonable excuse.\n(sec.109-ssec.4) In this section— left-hand drive permit , for a heavy vehicle, means a permit, granted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , Chapter&#160;3 , Part&#160;3.2 , Division&#160;3 , exempting the vehicle from compliance with the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation , schedule&#160;2 , section&#160;4 (1) . status of forces agreement means an agreement between the Commonwealth and a foreign country allowing for the importation of vehicles by visiting military personnel. temporary admission carnet means a document that is, or is of the same nature as, a carnet de passages en douane, relating to the presence in Australia of a vehicle registered in a foreign country.\n- (a) the vehicle is being used on a road; and\n- (b) an authorised officer asks the owner or person in charge to produce any of the following for inspection by the officer— (i) proof of the vehicle’s current registration; (ii) proof of a current CTP insurance policy for the vehicle; (iii) if the vehicle is present in Australia under a temporary admission carnet—proof of the temporary admission carnet; (iv) if the importation of the vehicle was approved under a status of forces agreement—proof of the approval; (v) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the vehicle—the left-hand drive permit for the vehicle.\n- (i) proof of the vehicle’s current registration;\n- (ii) proof of a current CTP insurance policy for the vehicle;\n- (iii) if the vehicle is present in Australia under a temporary admission carnet—proof of the temporary admission carnet;\n- (iv) if the importation of the vehicle was approved under a status of forces agreement—proof of the approval;\n- (v) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the vehicle—the left-hand drive permit for the vehicle.\n- (i) proof of the vehicle’s current registration;\n- (ii) proof of a current CTP insurance policy for the vehicle;\n- (iii) if the vehicle is present in Australia under a temporary admission carnet—proof of the temporary admission carnet;\n- (iv) if the importation of the vehicle was approved under a status of forces agreement—proof of the approval;\n- (v) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle that has the centre of a steering control to the left of the vehicle—the left-hand drive permit for the vehicle.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Particular equivalently registered vehicles","content":"## Particular equivalently registered vehicles","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicle registered in another State in name of defence force member or eligible family member","content":"### sec.110 Vehicle registered in another State in name of defence force member or eligible family member\n\nThis section applies to a vehicle if—\nthe vehicle is equivalently registered under a corresponding law to this regulation in the name of—\na defence force member; or\nan eligible family member of a defence force member; and\nthe defence force member starts residing in Queensland because of a transfer arranged by the Australian Defence Force.\nThe vehicle may be used on a road if the vehicle—\ncarries and displays, in the way required by the corresponding law, all number plates it is required to carry and display under that law; and\nis insured under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the State in which the vehicle is equivalently registered.\nSubsection&#160;(2) stops applying if the registration of the vehicle in effect under the corresponding law at the time of the transfer expires.\nIn this section—\neligible family member , of a defence force member, means a person who—\nusually resides with the defence force member; and\nis entitled to be transferred with the defence force member at the expense of the Australian Defence Force.\n(sec.110-ssec.1) This section applies to a vehicle if— the vehicle is equivalently registered under a corresponding law to this regulation in the name of— a defence force member; or an eligible family member of a defence force member; and the defence force member starts residing in Queensland because of a transfer arranged by the Australian Defence Force.\n(sec.110-ssec.2) The vehicle may be used on a road if the vehicle— carries and displays, in the way required by the corresponding law, all number plates it is required to carry and display under that law; and is insured under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the State in which the vehicle is equivalently registered.\n(sec.110-ssec.3) Subsection&#160;(2) stops applying if the registration of the vehicle in effect under the corresponding law at the time of the transfer expires.\n(sec.110-ssec.4) In this section— eligible family member , of a defence force member, means a person who— usually resides with the defence force member; and is entitled to be transferred with the defence force member at the expense of the Australian Defence Force.\n- (a) the vehicle is equivalently registered under a corresponding law to this regulation in the name of— (i) a defence force member; or (ii) an eligible family member of a defence force member; and\n- (i) a defence force member; or\n- (ii) an eligible family member of a defence force member; and\n- (b) the defence force member starts residing in Queensland because of a transfer arranged by the Australian Defence Force.\n- (i) a defence force member; or\n- (ii) an eligible family member of a defence force member; and\n- (a) carries and displays, in the way required by the corresponding law, all number plates it is required to carry and display under that law; and\n- (b) is insured under a contract of insurance made under a corresponding law to the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 of the State in which the vehicle is equivalently registered.\n- (a) usually resides with the defence force member; and\n- (b) is entitled to be transferred with the defence force member at the expense of the Australian Defence Force.","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Register of vehicles and number plates","content":"# Register of vehicles and number plates","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive must keep register","content":"### sec.111 Chief executive must keep register\n\nThe chief executive must keep a register of vehicles and number plates under this part.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Details for registered vehicles and registered dealer plates","content":"### sec.112 Details for registered vehicles and registered dealer plates\n\nThe register must contain the following details for each registered vehicle and registered dealer plate—\nthe registered operator’s—\nname; and\naddress, including any postal address;\nthe day the term of registration starts;\nthe day the term of registration expires;\nany other information the chief executive considers appropriate in relation to the registration.\nFor a registered vehicle—\nan odometer reading\nif the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator\ninformation about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\nFor a registered dealer plate—\ndetails of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator\ndetails about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\nAlso, the register must contain the following details for each registered vehicle—\nthe vehicle’s registration number;\nthe following identifying details for the vehicle—\nthe vehicle’s VIN;\nthe body shape type of the vehicle;\nthe vehicle’s colour;\nthe vehicle’s seating capacity;\nnumber of cylinders in the vehicle’s engine;\nthe engine number of the vehicle’s engine;\nthe fuel type of the vehicle’s engine;\nthe vehicle’s make and model;\nthe vehicle’s GVM;\nif the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM;\nthe vehicle’s garage address;\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use;\nprivate use, farm use\nfor a conditionally registered vehicle—\nthe conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\nif the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the conditions applying to the vehicle stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption;\nfor a category 2 vehicle—the configuration in which the vehicle is nominated to operate for the term of its registration;\nfor a motorbike, other than a motorbike that is conditionally registered—whether the motorbike is a learner approved motorbike.\nIn addition, if a dealer plate is given for use on a trailer, the register must describe or identify the plate as a dealer plate given for use on a trailer.\nThe register must contain the details required under this section for each registered vehicle and registered dealer plate for a period of 2 years after the registration expires.\nFor when a term of registration for a vehicle expires, see section&#160;30 .\n(sec.112-ssec.1) The register must contain the following details for each registered vehicle and registered dealer plate— the registered operator’s— name; and address, including any postal address; the day the term of registration starts; the day the term of registration expires; any other information the chief executive considers appropriate in relation to the registration. For a registered vehicle— an odometer reading if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation For a registered dealer plate— details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n(sec.112-ssec.2) Also, the register must contain the following details for each registered vehicle— the vehicle’s registration number; the following identifying details for the vehicle— the vehicle’s VIN; the body shape type of the vehicle; the vehicle’s colour; the vehicle’s seating capacity; number of cylinders in the vehicle’s engine; the engine number of the vehicle’s engine; the fuel type of the vehicle’s engine; the vehicle’s make and model; the vehicle’s GVM; if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM; the vehicle’s garage address; the vehicle’s purpose of use; private use, farm use for a conditionally registered vehicle— the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the conditions applying to the vehicle stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption; for a category 2 vehicle—the configuration in which the vehicle is nominated to operate for the term of its registration; for a motorbike, other than a motorbike that is conditionally registered—whether the motorbike is a learner approved motorbike.\n(sec.112-ssec.3) In addition, if a dealer plate is given for use on a trailer, the register must describe or identify the plate as a dealer plate given for use on a trailer.\n(sec.112-ssec.4) The register must contain the details required under this section for each registered vehicle and registered dealer plate for a period of 2 years after the registration expires. For when a term of registration for a vehicle expires, see section&#160;30 .\n- (a) the registered operator’s— (i) name; and (ii) address, including any postal address;\n- (i) name; and\n- (ii) address, including any postal address;\n- (b) the day the term of registration starts;\n- (c) the day the term of registration expires;\n- (d) any other information the chief executive considers appropriate in relation to the registration. Examples for paragraph&#160;(d) — For a registered vehicle— • an odometer reading • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation For a registered dealer plate— • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- For a registered vehicle— • an odometer reading • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\n- • an odometer reading\n- • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator\n- • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\n- For a registered dealer plate— • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator\n- • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- (i) name; and\n- (ii) address, including any postal address;\n- For a registered vehicle— • an odometer reading • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\n- • an odometer reading\n- • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator\n- • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\n- For a registered dealer plate— • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator\n- • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- • an odometer reading\n- • if the vehicle is a concessionally registered vehicle for which a concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 14 was paid—pension details of the registered operator\n- • information about a written-off vehicle given to the chief executive by the Queensland Police Service, the police service of another State, a corresponding authority or a notifier under a corresponding law to this regulation\n- • details of the motor dealer licence under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 held by the registered operator\n- • details about why the dealer plate is required for the registered operator’s business\n- (a) the vehicle’s registration number;\n- (b) the following identifying details for the vehicle— (i) the vehicle’s VIN; (ii) the body shape type of the vehicle; (iii) the vehicle’s colour; (iv) the vehicle’s seating capacity; (v) number of cylinders in the vehicle’s engine; (vi) the engine number of the vehicle’s engine; (vii) the fuel type of the vehicle’s engine; (viii) the vehicle’s make and model;\n- (i) the vehicle’s VIN;\n- (ii) the body shape type of the vehicle;\n- (iii) the vehicle’s colour;\n- (iv) the vehicle’s seating capacity;\n- (v) number of cylinders in the vehicle’s engine;\n- (vi) the engine number of the vehicle’s engine;\n- (vii) the fuel type of the vehicle’s engine;\n- (viii) the vehicle’s make and model;\n- (c) the vehicle’s GVM;\n- (d) if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM;\n- (e) the vehicle’s garage address;\n- (f) the vehicle’s purpose of use; Examples— private use, farm use\n- (g) for a conditionally registered vehicle— (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and (ii) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the conditions applying to the vehicle stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption;\n- (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the conditions applying to the vehicle stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption;\n- (h) for a category 2 vehicle—the configuration in which the vehicle is nominated to operate for the term of its registration;\n- (i) for a motorbike, other than a motorbike that is conditionally registered—whether the motorbike is a learner approved motorbike.\n- (i) the vehicle’s VIN;\n- (ii) the body shape type of the vehicle;\n- (iii) the vehicle’s colour;\n- (iv) the vehicle’s seating capacity;\n- (v) number of cylinders in the vehicle’s engine;\n- (vi) the engine number of the vehicle’s engine;\n- (vii) the fuel type of the vehicle’s engine;\n- (viii) the vehicle’s make and model;\n- (i) the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the conditions applying to the vehicle stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption;","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifiable information about written-off vehicles to be kept","content":"### sec.113 Notifiable information about written-off vehicles to be kept\n\nThis section applies if notifiable information about a written-off vehicle is given to the chief executive under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 .\nThe chief executive must include the notifiable information for the written-off vehicle on the register, regardless of whether the written-off vehicle is, or has been, a registered vehicle.\nIf the vehicle is recorded as a repairable write-off in the register, the chief executive must amend the register to ensure the written-off vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off if—\nthere is a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or\nthe vehicle is recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation and there is, under the corresponding law, a report for the vehicle that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle.\n(sec.113-ssec.1) This section applies if notifiable information about a written-off vehicle is given to the chief executive under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 .\n(sec.113-ssec.2) The chief executive must include the notifiable information for the written-off vehicle on the register, regardless of whether the written-off vehicle is, or has been, a registered vehicle.\n(sec.113-ssec.3) If the vehicle is recorded as a repairable write-off in the register, the chief executive must amend the register to ensure the written-off vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off if— there is a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or the vehicle is recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation and there is, under the corresponding law, a report for the vehicle that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle.\n- (a) there is a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or\n- (b) the vehicle is recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation and there is, under the corresponding law, a report for the vehicle that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Details for personalised number plates to be kept","content":"### sec.114 Details for personalised number plates to be kept\n\nThe register must contain the following information about a personalised number plate—\nthe number on the personalised number plate;\nif the personalised number plate has been transferred to a person under section&#160;135 —the name and address, including any postal address, of the most recent transferee;\nif the personalised number plate has been converted from another number plate under section&#160;136 —confirmation of the conversion;\nif neither paragraph&#160;(b) nor (c) applies—information sufficient to identify the person to whom the personalised number plate was given under section&#160;132 .\n- (a) the number on the personalised number plate;\n- (b) if the personalised number plate has been transferred to a person under section&#160;135 —the name and address, including any postal address, of the most recent transferee;\n- (c) if the personalised number plate has been converted from another number plate under section&#160;136 —confirmation of the conversion;\n- (d) if neither paragraph&#160;(b) nor (c) applies—information sufficient to identify the person to whom the personalised number plate was given under section&#160;132 .","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Details for unregistered vehicle permits to be kept","content":"### sec.115 Details for unregistered vehicle permits to be kept\n\nThe register must contain the following details for each unregistered vehicle permit granted under section&#160;74 —\nthe name and address, including any postal address, of the person to whom the permit is granted;\nthe day the permit term starts;\nthe day the permit term expires;\nthe identifying details mentioned in section&#160;112 (2) (b) for the vehicle for which the permit is granted;\ndetails of the journey for which the permit is granted;\nthe following details about the CTP insurance policy for the vehicle—\nthe name of the insurer;\nthe date of the policy;\nthe insurance certificate number, if any, for the policy;\nif, under a vehicle law, another permit is required to move the vehicle—\nthe type of permit required; and\nthe reference number, if any, for the permit;\nany other information the chief executive considers appropriate.\nThe register must contain the details required under subsection&#160;(1) for each unregistered vehicle permit for a period of 2 years after the permit expires.\n(sec.115-ssec.1) The register must contain the following details for each unregistered vehicle permit granted under section&#160;74 — the name and address, including any postal address, of the person to whom the permit is granted; the day the permit term starts; the day the permit term expires; the identifying details mentioned in section&#160;112 (2) (b) for the vehicle for which the permit is granted; details of the journey for which the permit is granted; the following details about the CTP insurance policy for the vehicle— the name of the insurer; the date of the policy; the insurance certificate number, if any, for the policy; if, under a vehicle law, another permit is required to move the vehicle— the type of permit required; and the reference number, if any, for the permit; any other information the chief executive considers appropriate.\n(sec.115-ssec.2) The register must contain the details required under subsection&#160;(1) for each unregistered vehicle permit for a period of 2 years after the permit expires.\n- (a) the name and address, including any postal address, of the person to whom the permit is granted;\n- (b) the day the permit term starts;\n- (c) the day the permit term expires;\n- (d) the identifying details mentioned in section&#160;112 (2) (b) for the vehicle for which the permit is granted;\n- (e) details of the journey for which the permit is granted;\n- (f) the following details about the CTP insurance policy for the vehicle— (i) the name of the insurer; (ii) the date of the policy; (iii) the insurance certificate number, if any, for the policy;\n- (i) the name of the insurer;\n- (ii) the date of the policy;\n- (iii) the insurance certificate number, if any, for the policy;\n- (g) if, under a vehicle law, another permit is required to move the vehicle— (i) the type of permit required; and (ii) the reference number, if any, for the permit;\n- (i) the type of permit required; and\n- (ii) the reference number, if any, for the permit;\n- (h) any other information the chief executive considers appropriate.\n- (i) the name of the insurer;\n- (ii) the date of the policy;\n- (iii) the insurance certificate number, if any, for the policy;\n- (i) the type of permit required; and\n- (ii) the reference number, if any, for the permit;","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information on register not conclusive of title to registered vehicle","content":"### sec.116 Information on register not conclusive of title to registered vehicle\n\nDespite anything else in this regulation—\nthe chief executive is not required to ensure the person whose name is shown in the register as the registered operator of a vehicle is a person who has title to the vehicle; and\nthe register is not intended to be a means by which the title to a registered vehicle may be conclusively established.\n- (a) the chief executive is not required to ensure the person whose name is shown in the register as the registered operator of a vehicle is a person who has title to the vehicle; and\n- (b) the register is not intended to be a means by which the title to a registered vehicle may be conclusively established.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Number plates","content":"# Number plates","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Number plates generally","content":"## Number plates generally","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assigning registration numbers and giving number plates","content":"### sec.117 Assigning registration numbers and giving number plates\n\nIf the chief executive decides to grant a registration application for a vehicle under section&#160;21 (1) (b) , the chief executive must—\nassign a registration number to the vehicle; and\ngive the registered operator of the vehicle—\nif the vehicle is a motorbike, motorised mobility device, quad bike or trailer—1 number plate displaying the registration number for the vehicle; or\notherwise—2 number plates displaying the registration number for the vehicle.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if—\nthe vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and\nthe vehicle is equivalently registered in the applicant’s name; and\na national heavy vehicle number plate has been given for the vehicle.\nIn this section—\nquad bike means a 4-wheeled motor vehicle that is ridden in the same way as a 2-wheeled motor vehicle.\ns&#160;117 amd 2022 Act&#160;No.&#160;19 s&#160;41\n(sec.117-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to grant a registration application for a vehicle under section&#160;21 (1) (b) , the chief executive must— assign a registration number to the vehicle; and give the registered operator of the vehicle— if the vehicle is a motorbike, motorised mobility device, quad bike or trailer—1 number plate displaying the registration number for the vehicle; or otherwise—2 number plates displaying the registration number for the vehicle.\n(sec.117-ssec.2) However, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if— the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and the vehicle is equivalently registered in the applicant’s name; and a national heavy vehicle number plate has been given for the vehicle.\n(sec.117-ssec.3) In this section— quad bike means a 4-wheeled motor vehicle that is ridden in the same way as a 2-wheeled motor vehicle.\n- (a) assign a registration number to the vehicle; and\n- (b) give the registered operator of the vehicle— (i) if the vehicle is a motorbike, motorised mobility device, quad bike or trailer—1 number plate displaying the registration number for the vehicle; or (ii) otherwise—2 number plates displaying the registration number for the vehicle.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a motorbike, motorised mobility device, quad bike or trailer—1 number plate displaying the registration number for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) otherwise—2 number plates displaying the registration number for the vehicle.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a motorbike, motorised mobility device, quad bike or trailer—1 number plate displaying the registration number for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) otherwise—2 number plates displaying the registration number for the vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; and\n- (b) the vehicle is equivalently registered in the applicant’s name; and\n- (c) a national heavy vehicle number plate has been given for the vehicle.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Position, visibility and legibility of number plates","content":"### sec.118 Position, visibility and legibility of number plates\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle must ensure—\nif 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator does not hold an approval under section&#160;142A —\n1 of the number plates is attached to the front of the vehicle; and\nthe other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\nif 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator holds an approval under section&#160;142A —1 of the number plates is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\nif only 1 number plate is given for the vehicle—the number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nThe registered operator must ensure each number plate is securely attached to the vehicle so that if the vehicle is on level ground—\nthe number plate is—\nin an upright position parallel to the vehicle’s axles; and\nnot more than 1.3m above ground level; and\nunless an accessory plate is also attached to the vehicle under section&#160;140 —the characters on the number plate are visible from 20m away at any point within an arc of 45&#186; from the surface of the number plate above or to either side of the vehicle, as shown in—\nfor a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—figure 1 at the end of this paragraph; or\nfor a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—figure 2 at the end of this paragraph; and\nany cover on the number plate—\nis clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface; and\nhas no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent—\nthe successful operation of a photographic detection device; or\nthe number plate from being legible; and\nthe number plate is in a clearly legible condition, including being clearly legible from any position from which it is required to be visible under paragraph&#160;(b) .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nCharacters on a number plate are taken not to be visible under subsection&#160;(2) (b) if a load on the vehicle obscures any part of the characters.\nIn this section—\nnumber plate —\nmeans a number plate or special plate; but\ndoes not include an accessory plate given under section&#160;139 or 141 .\ns&#160;118 amd 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;15\n(sec.118-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle must ensure— if 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator does not hold an approval under section&#160;142A — 1 of the number plates is attached to the front of the vehicle; and the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or if 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator holds an approval under section&#160;142A —1 of the number plates is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or if only 1 number plate is given for the vehicle—the number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.118-ssec.2) The registered operator must ensure each number plate is securely attached to the vehicle so that if the vehicle is on level ground— the number plate is— in an upright position parallel to the vehicle’s axles; and not more than 1.3m above ground level; and unless an accessory plate is also attached to the vehicle under section&#160;140 —the characters on the number plate are visible from 20m away at any point within an arc of 45&#186; from the surface of the number plate above or to either side of the vehicle, as shown in— for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—figure 1 at the end of this paragraph; or for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—figure 2 at the end of this paragraph; and any cover on the number plate— is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface; and has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent— the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or the number plate from being legible; and the number plate is in a clearly legible condition, including being clearly legible from any position from which it is required to be visible under paragraph&#160;(b) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.118-ssec.3) Characters on a number plate are taken not to be visible under subsection&#160;(2) (b) if a load on the vehicle obscures any part of the characters.\n(sec.118-ssec.4) In this section— number plate — means a number plate or special plate; but does not include an accessory plate given under section&#160;139 or 141 .\n- (a) if 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator does not hold an approval under section&#160;142A — (i) 1 of the number plates is attached to the front of the vehicle; and (ii) the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\n- (i) 1 of the number plates is attached to the front of the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\n- (b) if 2 number plates are given for the vehicle and the registered operator holds an approval under section&#160;142A —1 of the number plates is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\n- (c) if only 1 number plate is given for the vehicle—the number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle.\n- (i) 1 of the number plates is attached to the front of the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle; or\n- (a) the number plate is— (i) in an upright position parallel to the vehicle’s axles; and (ii) not more than 1.3m above ground level; and\n- (i) in an upright position parallel to the vehicle’s axles; and\n- (ii) not more than 1.3m above ground level; and\n- (b) unless an accessory plate is also attached to the vehicle under section&#160;140 —the characters on the number plate are visible from 20m away at any point within an arc of 45&#186; from the surface of the number plate above or to either side of the vehicle, as shown in— (i) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—figure 1 at the end of this paragraph; or (ii) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—figure 2 at the end of this paragraph; and Figure 1—vehicle to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies Figure 2—vehicle to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies\n- (i) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—figure 1 at the end of this paragraph; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—figure 2 at the end of this paragraph; and\n- (c) any cover on the number plate— (i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface; and (ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent— (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface; and\n- (ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent— (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or\n- (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (d) the number plate is in a clearly legible condition, including being clearly legible from any position from which it is required to be visible under paragraph&#160;(b) .\n- (i) in an upright position parallel to the vehicle’s axles; and\n- (ii) not more than 1.3m above ground level; and\n- (i) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—figure 1 at the end of this paragraph; or\n- (ii) for a vehicle in relation to which subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—figure 2 at the end of this paragraph; and\n- (i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface; and\n- (ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent— (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or\n- (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (A) the successful operation of a photographic detection device; or\n- (B) the number plate from being legible; and\n- (a) means a number plate or special plate; but\n- (b) does not include an accessory plate given under section&#160;139 or 141 .","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Position, visibility and legibility requirements not contravened in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.119 Position, visibility and legibility requirements not contravened in particular circumstances\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle does not contravene section&#160;118 (2) (a) or (b) if—\nbecause of the vehicle’s construction, it is not practicable to attach a number plate to the vehicle under that section; and\nthe registered operator attaches the number plate to the vehicle as nearly as practicable to the way required under that section.\nAlso, the registered operator of a vehicle (the towing vehicle ) towing another vehicle (the towed vehicle ) does not contravene section&#160;118 (2) (b) if the position for the rear number plate of the towing vehicle required under that subsection is obscured by the towed vehicle and—\nthe towed vehicle—\nis registered or equivalently registered; and\ndisplays its rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section; or\neach of the following applies—\nthe towing vehicle is a tow truck;\nthe towed vehicle is not registered or equivalently registered;\nthe towed vehicle—\ndisplays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or\ndisplays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\neach of the following applies—\nthe towing vehicle is not a tow truck;\nthe towed vehicle is an exempt vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 , item 1, 2 or 10;\nthe towed vehicle displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section.\nIf a vehicle’s number plates are removed and confiscated under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;74H (2A), the registered operator of the vehicle does not contravene section&#160;118 (1) or (2) while the number plates are confiscated.\n(sec.119-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle does not contravene section&#160;118 (2) (a) or (b) if— because of the vehicle’s construction, it is not practicable to attach a number plate to the vehicle under that section; and the registered operator attaches the number plate to the vehicle as nearly as practicable to the way required under that section.\n(sec.119-ssec.2) Also, the registered operator of a vehicle (the towing vehicle ) towing another vehicle (the towed vehicle ) does not contravene section&#160;118 (2) (b) if the position for the rear number plate of the towing vehicle required under that subsection is obscured by the towed vehicle and— the towed vehicle— is registered or equivalently registered; and displays its rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section; or each of the following applies— the towing vehicle is a tow truck; the towed vehicle is not registered or equivalently registered; the towed vehicle— displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or each of the following applies— the towing vehicle is not a tow truck; the towed vehicle is an exempt vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 , item 1, 2 or 10; the towed vehicle displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section.\n(sec.119-ssec.3) If a vehicle’s number plates are removed and confiscated under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;74H (2A), the registered operator of the vehicle does not contravene section&#160;118 (1) or (2) while the number plates are confiscated.\n- (a) because of the vehicle’s construction, it is not practicable to attach a number plate to the vehicle under that section; and\n- (b) the registered operator attaches the number plate to the vehicle as nearly as practicable to the way required under that section.\n- (a) the towed vehicle— (i) is registered or equivalently registered; and (ii) displays its rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section; or\n- (i) is registered or equivalently registered; and\n- (ii) displays its rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section; or\n- (b) each of the following applies— (i) the towing vehicle is a tow truck; (ii) the towed vehicle is not registered or equivalently registered; (iii) the towed vehicle— (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (i) the towing vehicle is a tow truck;\n- (ii) the towed vehicle is not registered or equivalently registered;\n- (iii) the towed vehicle— (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or\n- (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (c) each of the following applies— (i) the towing vehicle is not a tow truck; (ii) the towed vehicle is an exempt vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 , item 1, 2 or 10; (iii) the towed vehicle displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section.\n- (i) the towing vehicle is not a tow truck;\n- (ii) the towed vehicle is an exempt vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 , item 1, 2 or 10;\n- (iii) the towed vehicle displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section.\n- (i) is registered or equivalently registered; and\n- (ii) displays its rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section; or\n- (i) the towing vehicle is a tow truck;\n- (ii) the towed vehicle is not registered or equivalently registered;\n- (iii) the towed vehicle— (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or\n- (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (A) displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) ; or\n- (B) displays an accessory plate for the towing vehicle under section&#160;142 ; or\n- (i) the towing vehicle is not a tow truck;\n- (ii) the towed vehicle is an exempt vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;1 , item 1, 2 or 10;\n- (iii) the towed vehicle displays the towing vehicle’s rear number plate under section&#160;118 (2) or a corresponding law to that section.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"When registered operator must attach number plates","content":"### sec.120 When registered operator must attach number plates\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle who is given a number plate for the vehicle by the chief executive under section&#160;117 (1) (b) must attach the number plate to the vehicle under this division within 24 hours after receiving the number plate.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nHowever, see section&#160;134 or 138 for when the registered operator of a vehicle must attach a special plate to the vehicle.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"When number plate must not be attached to a vehicle","content":"### sec.121 When number plate must not be attached to a vehicle\n\nA number plate, other than a dealer plate, must not be attached to a vehicle if—\nthe registration of the vehicle has been cancelled; or\nit has been more than 3 months since the vehicle’s registration expired and the registration has not been renewed.\nSee also section&#160;211 (h) (ii) .\n- (a) the registration of the vehicle has been cancelled; or\n- (b) it has been more than 3 months since the vehicle’s registration expired and the registration has not been renewed.","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number plates not legible because damaged or dirty","content":"### sec.122 Number plates not legible because damaged or dirty\n\nThis section applies if an authorised officer reasonably considers a vehicle’s number plate is not legible because it is damaged or dirty.\nThe authorised officer may, by written notice given to the registered operator of, or a person in charge of, the vehicle, require the registered operator to—\nif the number plate is damaged—apply to the chief executive, within the period stated in the notice, for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 ; or\notherwise—\nclean the number plate; and\nbring the vehicle to the chief executive to be inspected within 14 days after the notice is given.\nIf the notice is given to a person other than the registered operator of the vehicle, the person must, within 48 hours after receiving the notice, give the notice to the registered operator, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—6 penalty units.\nThe registered operator must comply with a notice given under subsection&#160;(2) unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nDespite anything else in this regulation, a person who uses a vehicle, or permits a vehicle to be used, on a road without a required number plate attached to the vehicle under this regulation does not commit an offence if all of the following apply—\nthe number plate is damaged;\nan authorised officer has given the registered operator of the vehicle a written notice under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ;\nthe damaged number plate and the written notice are being carried in the vehicle;\nthe vehicle is being driven to a place for the purpose of applying, at the place, to the chief executive for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 .\nIn this section—\nrequired number plate , for a vehicle, means a number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle.\n(sec.122-ssec.1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably considers a vehicle’s number plate is not legible because it is damaged or dirty.\n(sec.122-ssec.2) The authorised officer may, by written notice given to the registered operator of, or a person in charge of, the vehicle, require the registered operator to— if the number plate is damaged—apply to the chief executive, within the period stated in the notice, for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 ; or otherwise— clean the number plate; and bring the vehicle to the chief executive to be inspected within 14 days after the notice is given.\n(sec.122-ssec.3) If the notice is given to a person other than the registered operator of the vehicle, the person must, within 48 hours after receiving the notice, give the notice to the registered operator, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—6 penalty units.\n(sec.122-ssec.4) The registered operator must comply with a notice given under subsection&#160;(2) unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.122-ssec.5) Despite anything else in this regulation, a person who uses a vehicle, or permits a vehicle to be used, on a road without a required number plate attached to the vehicle under this regulation does not commit an offence if all of the following apply— the number plate is damaged; an authorised officer has given the registered operator of the vehicle a written notice under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ; the damaged number plate and the written notice are being carried in the vehicle; the vehicle is being driven to a place for the purpose of applying, at the place, to the chief executive for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 .\n(sec.122-ssec.6) In this section— required number plate , for a vehicle, means a number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle.\n- (a) if the number plate is damaged—apply to the chief executive, within the period stated in the notice, for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 ; or\n- (b) otherwise— (i) clean the number plate; and (ii) bring the vehicle to the chief executive to be inspected within 14 days after the notice is given.\n- (i) clean the number plate; and\n- (ii) bring the vehicle to the chief executive to be inspected within 14 days after the notice is given.\n- (i) clean the number plate; and\n- (ii) bring the vehicle to the chief executive to be inspected within 14 days after the notice is given.\n- (a) the number plate is damaged;\n- (b) an authorised officer has given the registered operator of the vehicle a written notice under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ;\n- (c) the damaged number plate and the written notice are being carried in the vehicle;\n- (d) the vehicle is being driven to a place for the purpose of applying, at the place, to the chief executive for a replacement number plate under section&#160;123 .","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen number plates","content":"### sec.123 Damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen number plates\n\nThis section applies if the registered operator of a vehicle becomes aware a number plate for the vehicle has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\nThe registered operator must—\napply to the chief executive for a replacement of the number plate; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nensure the application is made within 14 days after becoming aware of the damage, destruction, loss or theft, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe application must—\nbe accompanied by the following—\nthe fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for replacing the number plate;\nif the application is for the replacement of a damaged number plate—the damaged number plate;\nif the application is for the replacement of a destroyed, lost or stolen number plate—a statement giving details of the destruction, loss or theft; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nif the number plate being replaced is a special plate—state whether the application is for—\na replacement special plate with the same combination of numbers or letters as the number plate being replaced; or\nanother number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\nOn receiving the application, the chief executive must—\nrecord in the register—\nthe day the application was received; and\nthe damage, destruction, loss or theft of the number plate; and\ngive the registered operator—\nif the application is for a replacement special plate mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) (i) —the replacement special plate applied for; or\notherwise—another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\nIf a number plate is replaced by a number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters, the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle that contains the new combination.\nSubsection&#160;(7) applies if—\nthe chief executive has not yet given the registered operator a replacement number plate under subsection&#160;(4) (b) ; and\nthe registered operator is in possession of another number plate for the vehicle.\nThe registered operator must ensure the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nWhen a replacement number plate is given under subsection&#160;(4) (b) —\nthe number plate being replaced stops being effective; and\nthe replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\nIf the registered operator recovers a lost or stolen number plate that has been replaced under subsection&#160;(4) (b) , the registered operator must—\nreturn the replaced number plate to the chief executive; and\ncomply with paragraph&#160;(a) immediately, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.123-ssec.1) This section applies if the registered operator of a vehicle becomes aware a number plate for the vehicle has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\n(sec.123-ssec.2) The registered operator must— apply to the chief executive for a replacement of the number plate; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications. ensure the application is made within 14 days after becoming aware of the damage, destruction, loss or theft, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.123-ssec.3) The application must— be accompanied by the following— the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for replacing the number plate; if the application is for the replacement of a damaged number plate—the damaged number plate; if the application is for the replacement of a destroyed, lost or stolen number plate—a statement giving details of the destruction, loss or theft; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. if the number plate being replaced is a special plate—state whether the application is for— a replacement special plate with the same combination of numbers or letters as the number plate being replaced; or another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n(sec.123-ssec.4) On receiving the application, the chief executive must— record in the register— the day the application was received; and the damage, destruction, loss or theft of the number plate; and give the registered operator— if the application is for a replacement special plate mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) (i) —the replacement special plate applied for; or otherwise—another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n(sec.123-ssec.5) If a number plate is replaced by a number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters, the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle that contains the new combination.\n(sec.123-ssec.6) Subsection&#160;(7) applies if— the chief executive has not yet given the registered operator a replacement number plate under subsection&#160;(4) (b) ; and the registered operator is in possession of another number plate for the vehicle.\n(sec.123-ssec.7) The registered operator must ensure the other number plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.123-ssec.8) When a replacement number plate is given under subsection&#160;(4) (b) — the number plate being replaced stops being effective; and the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n(sec.123-ssec.9) If the registered operator recovers a lost or stolen number plate that has been replaced under subsection&#160;(4) (b) , the registered operator must— return the replaced number plate to the chief executive; and comply with paragraph&#160;(a) immediately, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) apply to the chief executive for a replacement of the number plate; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (b) ensure the application is made within 14 days after becoming aware of the damage, destruction, loss or theft, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) be accompanied by the following— (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for replacing the number plate; (ii) if the application is for the replacement of a damaged number plate—the damaged number plate; (iii) if the application is for the replacement of a destroyed, lost or stolen number plate—a statement giving details of the destruction, loss or theft; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for replacing the number plate;\n- (ii) if the application is for the replacement of a damaged number plate—the damaged number plate;\n- (iii) if the application is for the replacement of a destroyed, lost or stolen number plate—a statement giving details of the destruction, loss or theft; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) if the number plate being replaced is a special plate—state whether the application is for— (i) a replacement special plate with the same combination of numbers or letters as the number plate being replaced; or (ii) another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (i) a replacement special plate with the same combination of numbers or letters as the number plate being replaced; or\n- (ii) another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for replacing the number plate;\n- (ii) if the application is for the replacement of a damaged number plate—the damaged number plate;\n- (iii) if the application is for the replacement of a destroyed, lost or stolen number plate—a statement giving details of the destruction, loss or theft; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) a replacement special plate with the same combination of numbers or letters as the number plate being replaced; or\n- (ii) another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (a) record in the register— (i) the day the application was received; and (ii) the damage, destruction, loss or theft of the number plate; and\n- (i) the day the application was received; and\n- (ii) the damage, destruction, loss or theft of the number plate; and\n- (b) give the registered operator— (i) if the application is for a replacement special plate mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) (i) —the replacement special plate applied for; or (ii) otherwise—another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (i) if the application is for a replacement special plate mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) (i) —the replacement special plate applied for; or\n- (ii) otherwise—another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (i) the day the application was received; and\n- (ii) the damage, destruction, loss or theft of the number plate; and\n- (i) if the application is for a replacement special plate mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) (i) —the replacement special plate applied for; or\n- (ii) otherwise—another number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters.\n- (a) the chief executive has not yet given the registered operator a replacement number plate under subsection&#160;(4) (b) ; and\n- (b) the registered operator is in possession of another number plate for the vehicle.\n- (a) the number plate being replaced stops being effective; and\n- (b) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n- (a) return the replaced number plate to the chief executive; and\n- (b) comply with paragraph&#160;(a) immediately, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waiving fee for particular number plates damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.123A Waiving fee for particular number plates damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies to an application under section&#160;123 for the replacement of a number plate for a vehicle.\nThe chief executive may waive the application fee mentioned in section&#160;123 (3) (a) (i) if the application is for the replacement of a number plate that was—\ndamaged, destroyed or lost as a result of a person, other than the registered operator of the vehicle, committing an indictable offence that is a crime or misdemeanour; or\nstolen.\nHowever, if the application is for the replacement of a special plate for a vehicle, subsection&#160;(2) applies only if the application is for another number plate that is not a special plate.\ns&#160;123A ins 2025 SL&#160;No.&#160;127 s&#160;14\n(sec.123A-ssec.1) This section applies to an application under section&#160;123 for the replacement of a number plate for a vehicle.\n(sec.123A-ssec.2) The chief executive may waive the application fee mentioned in section&#160;123 (3) (a) (i) if the application is for the replacement of a number plate that was— damaged, destroyed or lost as a result of a person, other than the registered operator of the vehicle, committing an indictable offence that is a crime or misdemeanour; or stolen.\n(sec.123A-ssec.3) However, if the application is for the replacement of a special plate for a vehicle, subsection&#160;(2) applies only if the application is for another number plate that is not a special plate.\n- (a) damaged, destroyed or lost as a result of a person, other than the registered operator of the vehicle, committing an indictable offence that is a crime or misdemeanour; or\n- (b) stolen.","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Copied number plates","content":"### sec.124 Copied number plates\n\nThis section applies if the registered operator of a vehicle becomes aware a number plate for the vehicle has been copied.\nThe registered operator may apply to the chief executive for a replacement number plate, other than a personalised number plate, for the vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\nthe number plate that has been unlawfully copied; and\na statement about the unlawful copying.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving the application, the chief executive may—\nrecord in the register—\nthe day the application was received; and\ndetails of the unlawful copying; and\ngive a replacement number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters to the registered operator; and\nmake available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nWhen the replacement number plate is given—\nthe replaced number plate stops being effective; and\nthe replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n(sec.124-ssec.1) This section applies if the registered operator of a vehicle becomes aware a number plate for the vehicle has been copied.\n(sec.124-ssec.2) The registered operator may apply to the chief executive for a replacement number plate, other than a personalised number plate, for the vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.124-ssec.3) The application must be accompanied by— the number plate that has been unlawfully copied; and a statement about the unlawful copying. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.124-ssec.4) On receiving the application, the chief executive may— record in the register— the day the application was received; and details of the unlawful copying; and give a replacement number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters to the registered operator; and make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.124-ssec.5) When the replacement number plate is given— the replaced number plate stops being effective; and the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n- (a) the number plate that has been unlawfully copied; and\n- (b) a statement about the unlawful copying. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) record in the register— (i) the day the application was received; and (ii) details of the unlawful copying; and\n- (i) the day the application was received; and\n- (ii) details of the unlawful copying; and\n- (b) give a replacement number plate with a new combination of numbers or letters to the registered operator; and\n- (c) make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (i) the day the application was received; and\n- (ii) details of the unlawful copying; and\n- (a) the replaced number plate stops being effective; and\n- (b) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require exchange of number plates","content":"### sec.125 Chief executive may require exchange of number plates\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive—\nconsiders any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person; or\nconsiders the number of a current number plate for a registered vehicle is, or appears to be, identical to the combination of numbers or letters of a number plate for another registered vehicle; or\nconsiders a number plate was given in error; or\nchanges the specifications to which a number plate is manufactured; or\nconsiders any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is likely to—\ninfringe the intellectual property rights of a person other than the State; or\ngive rise to a cause of action for passing off or defamation; or\ncontravene the Australian Consumer Law (Queensland) , section&#160;18 , 29 or 37 .\nThe chief executive may, by written notice, require a person recorded in the register as the person who was given or who acquired the number plate to return the number plate (the original plate ) to the chief executive, within the period stated in the notice, to be exchanged for another number plate.\nThe written notice must state the chief executive’s reason for requesting the return of the original plate.\nThe person must comply with the notice unless—\nthe original plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed; and\nthe person gives or has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nOn the return of the original plate—\nthe original plate stops being effective; and\nthe chief executive must give the person a number plate, with a new combination of numbers or letters, to replace the original plate; and\nif the original plate was given for a vehicle—\nthe replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and\nthe chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nThe chief executive must record in the register—\nthe exchange, if the original plate is—\nreturned under this section; or\ndelivered to an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\nremoved and recovered by an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (5) ; or\nif the person has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the original plate—that the person has given the notice.\n(sec.125-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive— considers any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person; or considers the number of a current number plate for a registered vehicle is, or appears to be, identical to the combination of numbers or letters of a number plate for another registered vehicle; or considers a number plate was given in error; or changes the specifications to which a number plate is manufactured; or considers any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is likely to— infringe the intellectual property rights of a person other than the State; or give rise to a cause of action for passing off or defamation; or contravene the Australian Consumer Law (Queensland) , section&#160;18 , 29 or 37 .\n(sec.125-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice, require a person recorded in the register as the person who was given or who acquired the number plate to return the number plate (the original plate ) to the chief executive, within the period stated in the notice, to be exchanged for another number plate.\n(sec.125-ssec.3) The written notice must state the chief executive’s reason for requesting the return of the original plate.\n(sec.125-ssec.4) The person must comply with the notice unless— the original plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed; and the person gives or has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.125-ssec.5) On the return of the original plate— the original plate stops being effective; and the chief executive must give the person a number plate, with a new combination of numbers or letters, to replace the original plate; and if the original plate was given for a vehicle— the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.125-ssec.6) The chief executive must record in the register— the exchange, if the original plate is— returned under this section; or delivered to an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or removed and recovered by an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (5) ; or if the person has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the original plate—that the person has given the notice.\n- (a) considers any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person; or\n- (b) considers the number of a current number plate for a registered vehicle is, or appears to be, identical to the combination of numbers or letters of a number plate for another registered vehicle; or\n- (c) considers a number plate was given in error; or\n- (d) changes the specifications to which a number plate is manufactured; or\n- (e) considers any writing, word or image displayed on a number plate is likely to— (i) infringe the intellectual property rights of a person other than the State; or (ii) give rise to a cause of action for passing off or defamation; or (iii) contravene the Australian Consumer Law (Queensland) , section&#160;18 , 29 or 37 .\n- (i) infringe the intellectual property rights of a person other than the State; or\n- (ii) give rise to a cause of action for passing off or defamation; or\n- (iii) contravene the Australian Consumer Law (Queensland) , section&#160;18 , 29 or 37 .\n- (i) infringe the intellectual property rights of a person other than the State; or\n- (ii) give rise to a cause of action for passing off or defamation; or\n- (iii) contravene the Australian Consumer Law (Queensland) , section&#160;18 , 29 or 37 .\n- (a) the original plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed; and\n- (b) the person gives or has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (a) the original plate stops being effective; and\n- (b) the chief executive must give the person a number plate, with a new combination of numbers or letters, to replace the original plate; and\n- (c) if the original plate was given for a vehicle— (i) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and (ii) the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (i) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (i) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) the exchange, if the original plate is— (i) returned under this section; or (ii) delivered to an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or (iii) removed and recovered by an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (5) ; or\n- (i) returned under this section; or\n- (ii) delivered to an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\n- (iii) removed and recovered by an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (5) ; or\n- (b) if the person has given the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction of the original plate—that the person has given the notice.\n- (i) returned under this section; or\n- (ii) delivered to an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\n- (iii) removed and recovered by an authorised officer under section&#160;212 (5) ; or","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sec.126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require return of number plates if term of registration expires","content":"### sec.126 Chief executive may require return of number plates if term of registration expires\n\nThis section applies if the term of registration for a vehicle expires.\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the last registered operator of the vehicle, require the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe last registered operator must, within the return period—\nif the number plates have been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\notherwise—return the number plates to the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.126-ssec.1) This section applies if the term of registration for a vehicle expires.\n(sec.126-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the last registered operator of the vehicle, require the registered operator to return the vehicle’s number plates to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.126-ssec.3) The last registered operator must, within the return period— if the number plates have been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. otherwise—return the number plates to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) if the number plates have been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction; or Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) otherwise—return the number plates to the chief executive.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sec.127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require return of number plates for other reasons","content":"### sec.127 Chief executive may require return of number plates for other reasons\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive reasonably believes—\na number plate is being used, or has been used, by a person in contravention of this regulation; or\nboth of the following apply—\na number plate has been given for a vehicle for which—\nthe purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and\na licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\na person is in possession of the number plate.\nThe chief executive may, by written notice, require the person to return the number plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\nThe written notice must—\ninclude the reasons for the request; and\nif the chief executive proposes to give a replacement number plate to a person under subsection&#160;(7) —state the proposal.\nThe person must comply with the notice.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, if the number plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(4) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving a number plate under subsection&#160;(4) , the chief executive must record the return of the number plate in the register.\nIf this section applies because of subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the chief executive may give the person to whom the number plate was given a replacement number plate that is not given as the number plate for a limousine or taxi.\nIf a replacement number plate is given under this section—\nthe number plate being replaced stops being effective; and\nthe replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and\nthe chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.127-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive reasonably believes— a number plate is being used, or has been used, by a person in contravention of this regulation; or both of the following apply— a number plate has been given for a vehicle for which— the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force; a person is in possession of the number plate.\n(sec.127-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice, require the person to return the number plate to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ).\n(sec.127-ssec.3) The written notice must— include the reasons for the request; and if the chief executive proposes to give a replacement number plate to a person under subsection&#160;(7) —state the proposal.\n(sec.127-ssec.4) The person must comply with the notice. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.127-ssec.5) However, if the number plate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection&#160;(4) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.127-ssec.6) On receiving a number plate under subsection&#160;(4) , the chief executive must record the return of the number plate in the register.\n(sec.127-ssec.7) If this section applies because of subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the chief executive may give the person to whom the number plate was given a replacement number plate that is not given as the number plate for a limousine or taxi.\n(sec.127-ssec.8) If a replacement number plate is given under this section— the number plate being replaced stops being effective; and the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) a number plate is being used, or has been used, by a person in contravention of this regulation; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) a number plate has been given for a vehicle for which— (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force; (ii) a person is in possession of the number plate.\n- (i) a number plate has been given for a vehicle for which— (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\n- (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and\n- (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\n- (ii) a person is in possession of the number plate.\n- (i) a number plate has been given for a vehicle for which— (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\n- (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and\n- (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\n- (ii) a person is in possession of the number plate.\n- (A) the purpose of use recorded on the register is a limousine or taxi; and\n- (B) a licence under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 given for the limousine or taxi is no longer in force;\n- (a) include the reasons for the request; and\n- (b) if the chief executive proposes to give a replacement number plate to a person under subsection&#160;(7) —state the proposal.\n- (a) the number plate being replaced stops being effective; and\n- (b) the replacement number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle; and\n- (c) the chief executive must make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who owns number plates","content":"### sec.128 Who owns number plates\n\nA number plate given by the chief executive remains the property of the State.\nHowever, if a national heavy vehicle number plate is given by the chief executive, the number plate remains the property of the State unless the vehicle to which the plate relates is equivalently registered.\nAlso, if a national heavy vehicle number plate is given in another State under a corresponding law to this regulation, the number plate becomes the property of the State when the vehicle to which the plate relates is registered under this regulation.\nSubsection&#160;(1) applies even if, under section&#160;133 (1) , the right to use the combination of numbers or letters on the number plate is the property of the person to whom the plate was given.\n(sec.128-ssec.1) A number plate given by the chief executive remains the property of the State.\n(sec.128-ssec.2) However, if a national heavy vehicle number plate is given by the chief executive, the number plate remains the property of the State unless the vehicle to which the plate relates is equivalently registered.\n(sec.128-ssec.3) Also, if a national heavy vehicle number plate is given in another State under a corresponding law to this regulation, the number plate becomes the property of the State when the vehicle to which the plate relates is registered under this regulation.\n(sec.128-ssec.4) Subsection&#160;(1) applies even if, under section&#160;133 (1) , the right to use the combination of numbers or letters on the number plate is the property of the person to whom the plate was given.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special edition number plates","content":"## Special edition number plates","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sec.129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special edition number plates","content":"### sec.129 Special edition number plates\n\nThe chief executive may give a special edition number plate for a vehicle, other than a category 2 vehicle, on receiving an amount decided by the chief executive.","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sec.130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to replace number plate with special edition number plate","content":"### sec.130 Application to replace number plate with special edition number plate\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle, other than a category 2 vehicle, may apply to the chief executive to replace each number plate for the vehicle with a special edition number plate.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\neach plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;2 relating the vehicle; and\nthe amount mentioned in section&#160;129 for the number plate; and\nthe number plate previously given for the vehicle, unless the plate is a special plate.\nOn receiving the application, the chief executive may—\ngive the registered operator a special edition number plate to replace the number plate previously given for the vehicle; and\nmake available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nIf a special edition number plate is given under subsection&#160;(3) (a) —\nthe number plate previously given for the vehicle stops being effective; and\nthe special edition number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n(sec.130-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle, other than a category 2 vehicle, may apply to the chief executive to replace each number plate for the vehicle with a special edition number plate. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.130-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by— each plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;2 relating the vehicle; and the amount mentioned in section&#160;129 for the number plate; and the number plate previously given for the vehicle, unless the plate is a special plate.\n(sec.130-ssec.3) On receiving the application, the chief executive may— give the registered operator a special edition number plate to replace the number plate previously given for the vehicle; and make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.130-ssec.4) If a special edition number plate is given under subsection&#160;(3) (a) — the number plate previously given for the vehicle stops being effective; and the special edition number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.\n- (a) each plate fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;2 relating the vehicle; and\n- (b) the amount mentioned in section&#160;129 for the number plate; and\n- (c) the number plate previously given for the vehicle, unless the plate is a special plate.\n- (a) give the registered operator a special edition number plate to replace the number plate previously given for the vehicle; and\n- (b) make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) the number plate previously given for the vehicle stops being effective; and\n- (b) the special edition number plate becomes the current number plate for the vehicle.","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"National heavy vehicle number plates","content":"## National heavy vehicle number plates","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"sec.131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to replace number plate with national heavy vehicle number plate","content":"### sec.131 Application to replace number plate with national heavy vehicle number plate\n\nThis section applies to a registered operator of a category 2 vehicle for which the current number plates (the original number plates ) are not national heavy vehicle number plates.\nThe registered operator may apply to the chief executive to replace the original number plates with national heavy vehicle number plates.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\nthe fee for replacing the original number plates stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 ; and\nif the original number plates are not special plates—the original number plates.\nOn receiving the application, the chief executive may—\ngive the registered operator the national heavy vehicle number plates to replace the original number plates; and\nmake available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nIf national heavy vehicle number plates are given under subsection&#160;(4) (a) —\nthe original number plates stop being effective; and\nthe national heavy vehicle number plates become the current number plates for the vehicle.\n(sec.131-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered operator of a category 2 vehicle for which the current number plates (the original number plates ) are not national heavy vehicle number plates.\n(sec.131-ssec.2) The registered operator may apply to the chief executive to replace the original number plates with national heavy vehicle number plates. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.131-ssec.3) The application must be accompanied by— the fee for replacing the original number plates stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 ; and if the original number plates are not special plates—the original number plates.\n(sec.131-ssec.4) On receiving the application, the chief executive may— give the registered operator the national heavy vehicle number plates to replace the original number plates; and make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.131-ssec.5) If national heavy vehicle number plates are given under subsection&#160;(4) (a) — the original number plates stop being effective; and the national heavy vehicle number plates become the current number plates for the vehicle.\n- (a) the fee for replacing the original number plates stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 ; and\n- (b) if the original number plates are not special plates—the original number plates.\n- (a) give the registered operator the national heavy vehicle number plates to replace the original number plates; and\n- (b) make available to the registered operator an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) the original number plates stop being effective; and\n- (b) the national heavy vehicle number plates become the current number plates for the vehicle.","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Personalised number plates","content":"## Personalised number plates","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sec.132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Personalised number plates given on application or sale","content":"### sec.132 Personalised number plates given on application or sale\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for a number plate containing a combination of numbers or letters chosen by the person (a personalised number plate ).\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by the published fee for the personalised number plate.\nThe chief executive may, on receiving the application and published fee, give the personalised number plate to the person.\nAlso, the chief executive may give a personalised number plate to a person on a sale of the plate at public auction.\nIf the chief executive gives a person a personalised number plate under this section, the chief executive must—\nassign to the person the combination of numbers or letters as the registration number for the personalised number plate; and\nrecord in the register—\nthe assigned registration number; and\ndetails sufficient to identify the person.\nThe chief executive must not give a person a personalised number plate whose combination of numbers or letters is identical, or appears to be identical, to the combination of numbers or letters of another current number plate.\nIn this section—\npublished fee , for a personalised number plate, means the fee stated for the plate on the website located at www.ppq.com.au.\ns&#160;132 amd 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;4 s&#160;12\n(sec.132-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for a number plate containing a combination of numbers or letters chosen by the person (a personalised number plate ). See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.132-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by the published fee for the personalised number plate.\n(sec.132-ssec.3) The chief executive may, on receiving the application and published fee, give the personalised number plate to the person.\n(sec.132-ssec.4) Also, the chief executive may give a personalised number plate to a person on a sale of the plate at public auction.\n(sec.132-ssec.5) If the chief executive gives a person a personalised number plate under this section, the chief executive must— assign to the person the combination of numbers or letters as the registration number for the personalised number plate; and record in the register— the assigned registration number; and details sufficient to identify the person.\n(sec.132-ssec.6) The chief executive must not give a person a personalised number plate whose combination of numbers or letters is identical, or appears to be identical, to the combination of numbers or letters of another current number plate.\n(sec.132-ssec.7) In this section— published fee , for a personalised number plate, means the fee stated for the plate on the website located at www.ppq.com.au.\n- (a) assign to the person the combination of numbers or letters as the registration number for the personalised number plate; and\n- (b) record in the register— (i) the assigned registration number; and (ii) details sufficient to identify the person.\n- (i) the assigned registration number; and\n- (ii) details sufficient to identify the person.\n- (i) the assigned registration number; and\n- (ii) details sufficient to identify the person.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Using personalised number plates","content":"### sec.133 Using personalised number plates\n\nThe right to use the combination of numbers or letters on a personalised number plate is the property of the person to whom the chief executive gives the plate.\nSee, however, section&#160;128 (1) and (4) .\nHowever, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if—\nthe personalised number plate is surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation under subsection&#160;(3) (c) ; or\nthe chief executive gives the person a written notice under section&#160;125 (2) or 127 (2) ; or\nan authorised officer—\nasks a person to deliver the personalised number plate to the officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\nremoves and recovers the personalised number plate from a vehicle under section&#160;212 (5) because it is required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\nA personalised number plate may be—\nkept without being attached to a vehicle; or\nattached to a vehicle under section&#160;134 ; or\nsurrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.\n(sec.133-ssec.1) The right to use the combination of numbers or letters on a personalised number plate is the property of the person to whom the chief executive gives the plate. See, however, section&#160;128 (1) and (4) .\n(sec.133-ssec.2) However, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if— the personalised number plate is surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation under subsection&#160;(3) (c) ; or the chief executive gives the person a written notice under section&#160;125 (2) or 127 (2) ; or an authorised officer— asks a person to deliver the personalised number plate to the officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or removes and recovers the personalised number plate from a vehicle under section&#160;212 (5) because it is required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n(sec.133-ssec.3) A personalised number plate may be— kept without being attached to a vehicle; or attached to a vehicle under section&#160;134 ; or surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.\n- (a) the personalised number plate is surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation under subsection&#160;(3) (c) ; or\n- (b) the chief executive gives the person a written notice under section&#160;125 (2) or 127 (2) ; or\n- (c) an authorised officer— (i) asks a person to deliver the personalised number plate to the officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or (ii) removes and recovers the personalised number plate from a vehicle under section&#160;212 (5) because it is required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n- (i) asks a person to deliver the personalised number plate to the officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\n- (ii) removes and recovers the personalised number plate from a vehicle under section&#160;212 (5) because it is required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n- (i) asks a person to deliver the personalised number plate to the officer under section&#160;212 (1) (d) ; or\n- (ii) removes and recovers the personalised number plate from a vehicle under section&#160;212 (5) because it is required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n- (a) kept without being attached to a vehicle; or\n- (b) attached to a vehicle under section&#160;134 ; or\n- (c) surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching personalised number plates to vehicles","content":"### sec.134 Attaching personalised number plates to vehicles\n\nA person who proposes to attach a personalised number plate to a vehicle must give the chief executive notice of the person’s intention to do so.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving the notice, the chief executive must—\napprove the proposal; and\nrecord in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the personalised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and\nmake available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nA person—\nmust not attach the personalised number plate to the vehicle before the registered operator receives the updated registration certificate for the vehicle under subsection&#160;(2) (c) ; and\nmust ensure the personalised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.134-ssec.1) A person who proposes to attach a personalised number plate to a vehicle must give the chief executive notice of the person’s intention to do so. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.134-ssec.2) On receiving the notice, the chief executive must— approve the proposal; and record in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the personalised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.134-ssec.3) A person— must not attach the personalised number plate to the vehicle before the registered operator receives the updated registration certificate for the vehicle under subsection&#160;(2) (c) ; and must ensure the personalised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) approve the proposal; and\n- (b) record in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the personalised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and\n- (c) make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) must not attach the personalised number plate to the vehicle before the registered operator receives the updated registration certificate for the vehicle under subsection&#160;(2) (c) ; and\n- (b) must ensure the personalised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person.","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transferring personalised number plates","content":"### sec.135 Transferring personalised number plates\n\nA personalised number plate, including the right to use the combination of numbers or letters on the personalised number plate, is transferable.\nA person to whom a personalised number plate is transferred, including a person administering a deceased estate, must—\ngive the chief executive notice of the transfer; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\npay to the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the notice; and\nensure the notice is given and the payment is made within 14 days after the transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person who transfers a personalised number plate to another person may give the chief executive notice of the transfer.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nA notice given to the chief executive under subsection&#160;(2) (a) or (3) must state—\nthe day of the transfer; and\nthe name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.\nSubsection&#160;(6) applies if the chief executive—\nreceives a notice and fee under subsection&#160;(2) or a notice under subsection&#160;(3) ; and\nis satisfied the information stated in the notice is correct.\nThe chief executive must—\nrecord in the register the day of the transfer; and\nreplace, in the register, the name and address of the person transferring the personalised number plate with the name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.\nA person must not transfer a single personalised number plate that is 1 of a pair.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\naddress includes a postal address.\n(sec.135-ssec.1) A personalised number plate, including the right to use the combination of numbers or letters on the personalised number plate, is transferable.\n(sec.135-ssec.2) A person to whom a personalised number plate is transferred, including a person administering a deceased estate, must— give the chief executive notice of the transfer; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. pay to the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the notice; and ensure the notice is given and the payment is made within 14 days after the transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.135-ssec.3) A person who transfers a personalised number plate to another person may give the chief executive notice of the transfer. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.135-ssec.4) A notice given to the chief executive under subsection&#160;(2) (a) or (3) must state— the day of the transfer; and the name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.\n(sec.135-ssec.5) Subsection&#160;(6) applies if the chief executive— receives a notice and fee under subsection&#160;(2) or a notice under subsection&#160;(3) ; and is satisfied the information stated in the notice is correct.\n(sec.135-ssec.6) The chief executive must— record in the register the day of the transfer; and replace, in the register, the name and address of the person transferring the personalised number plate with the name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.\n(sec.135-ssec.7) A person must not transfer a single personalised number plate that is 1 of a pair. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.135-ssec.8) In this section— address includes a postal address.\n- (a) give the chief executive notice of the transfer; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) pay to the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the notice; and\n- (c) ensure the notice is given and the payment is made within 14 days after the transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) the day of the transfer; and\n- (b) the name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.\n- (a) receives a notice and fee under subsection&#160;(2) or a notice under subsection&#160;(3) ; and\n- (b) is satisfied the information stated in the notice is correct.\n- (a) record in the register the day of the transfer; and\n- (b) replace, in the register, the name and address of the person transferring the personalised number plate with the name and address of the person to whom the personalised number plate has been transferred.","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sec.136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Converting number plate to personalised number plate","content":"### sec.136 Converting number plate to personalised number plate\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive to convert a number plate, other than a national heavy vehicle number plate, to a personalised number plate.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by the conversion fee for the number plate.\nThe chief executive may—\ngrant the application; and\ngive the personalised number plate to the applicant.\nFor requirements for attaching the personalised number plate to a vehicle, see section&#160;134 .\nIn this section—\nconversion fee , for a number plate, means the fee stated, on the website located at www.ppq.com.au, for converting the plate to a personalised number plate.\n(sec.136-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive to convert a number plate, other than a national heavy vehicle number plate, to a personalised number plate. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.136-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by the conversion fee for the number plate.\n(sec.136-ssec.3) The chief executive may— grant the application; and give the personalised number plate to the applicant. For requirements for attaching the personalised number plate to a vehicle, see section&#160;134 .\n(sec.136-ssec.4) In this section— conversion fee , for a number plate, means the fee stated, on the website located at www.ppq.com.au, for converting the plate to a personalised number plate.\n- (a) grant the application; and\n- (b) give the personalised number plate to the applicant.","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Customised number plates","content":"## Customised number plates","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sec.137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Customising number plates","content":"### sec.137 Customising number plates\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive to customise a number plate if the number plate is—\na number plate attached to a registered vehicle of which the person is a registered operator; or\na number plate that has been cancelled.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application if the chief executive considers the number plate is suitable to be customised.\nWithout limiting subsection&#160;(3) , in deciding whether the number plate is suitable to be customised, the chief executive may have regard to whether—\nanother number plate has already been customised in the way proposed in the application; and\nthe combination of numbers or letters appearing on the number plate is—\nin a format that is no longer used by the chief executive for number plates given under this part; or\nlikely, in the chief executive’s opinion, to be confused with the combination of numbers or letters appearing on another number plate; or\nobscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person.\nIf the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is a customised number plate .\nA customised number plate may be—\nkept without being attached to a vehicle; or\nattached to a vehicle under section&#160;138 ; or\nsurrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.\n(sec.137-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive to customise a number plate if the number plate is— a number plate attached to a registered vehicle of which the person is a registered operator; or a number plate that has been cancelled. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.137-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for the application.\n(sec.137-ssec.3) The chief executive may grant the application if the chief executive considers the number plate is suitable to be customised.\n(sec.137-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection&#160;(3) , in deciding whether the number plate is suitable to be customised, the chief executive may have regard to whether— another number plate has already been customised in the way proposed in the application; and the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the number plate is— in a format that is no longer used by the chief executive for number plates given under this part; or likely, in the chief executive’s opinion, to be confused with the combination of numbers or letters appearing on another number plate; or obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person.\n(sec.137-ssec.5) If the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is a customised number plate .\n(sec.137-ssec.6) A customised number plate may be— kept without being attached to a vehicle; or attached to a vehicle under section&#160;138 ; or surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.\n- (a) a number plate attached to a registered vehicle of which the person is a registered operator; or\n- (b) a number plate that has been cancelled.\n- (a) another number plate has already been customised in the way proposed in the application; and\n- (b) the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the number plate is— (i) in a format that is no longer used by the chief executive for number plates given under this part; or (ii) likely, in the chief executive’s opinion, to be confused with the combination of numbers or letters appearing on another number plate; or (iii) obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person.\n- (i) in a format that is no longer used by the chief executive for number plates given under this part; or\n- (ii) likely, in the chief executive’s opinion, to be confused with the combination of numbers or letters appearing on another number plate; or\n- (iii) obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person.\n- (i) in a format that is no longer used by the chief executive for number plates given under this part; or\n- (ii) likely, in the chief executive’s opinion, to be confused with the combination of numbers or letters appearing on another number plate; or\n- (iii) obscene, indecent, contrary to the public interest or likely to cause offence to a reasonable person.\n- (a) kept without being attached to a vehicle; or\n- (b) attached to a vehicle under section&#160;138 ; or\n- (c) surrendered to the chief executive for cancellation.","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sec.138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching customised number plates to vehicles","content":"### sec.138 Attaching customised number plates to vehicles\n\nA person who proposes to attach a customised number plate to a vehicle must give the chief executive notice of the person’s intention to do so.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving the notice, the chief executive must—\napprove the proposal; and\nrecord in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the customised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and\nmake available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\nThe person—\nmust not attach the customised number plate to the vehicle before the chief executive approves the proposal under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ; and\nmust ensure the customised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.138-ssec.1) A person who proposes to attach a customised number plate to a vehicle must give the chief executive notice of the person’s intention to do so. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.138-ssec.2) On receiving the notice, the chief executive must— approve the proposal; and record in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the customised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n(sec.138-ssec.3) The person— must not attach the customised number plate to the vehicle before the chief executive approves the proposal under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ; and must ensure the customised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) approve the proposal; and\n- (b) record in the register the combination of numbers or letters appearing on the customised number plate as the registration number for the vehicle; and\n- (c) make available to the registered operator of the vehicle an updated registration certificate for the vehicle.\n- (a) must not attach the customised number plate to the vehicle before the chief executive approves the proposal under subsection&#160;(2) (a) ; and\n- (b) must ensure the customised number plate is attached to the vehicle within 24 hours after the registration certificate is received by the person.","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Accessory plates","content":"## Accessory plates","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sec.139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for accessory plates for vehicles other than tow trucks","content":"### sec.139 Applying for accessory plates for vehicles other than tow trucks\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle other than a tow truck may apply to the chief executive for a number plate displaying the registration number of the vehicle for attaching to the front or rear of an accessory that is attached to the vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must—\nstate the registration number for the vehicle; and\nbe accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the application.\nOn receiving the application and fee, the chief executive must give the number plate to the registered operator.\nIf the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is an accessory plate for the vehicle.\n(sec.139-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle other than a tow truck may apply to the chief executive for a number plate displaying the registration number of the vehicle for attaching to the front or rear of an accessory that is attached to the vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.139-ssec.2) The application must— state the registration number for the vehicle; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the application.\n(sec.139-ssec.3) On receiving the application and fee, the chief executive must give the number plate to the registered operator.\n(sec.139-ssec.4) If the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is an accessory plate for the vehicle.\n- (a) state the registration number for the vehicle; and\n- (b) be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the application.","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sec.140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching accessory plates to vehicles other than tow trucks","content":"### sec.140 Attaching accessory plates to vehicles other than tow trucks\n\nIf a person attaches an accessory plate for a vehicle, other than a tow truck, to the front of the vehicle, the plate must be attached—\nat the front of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and\nin a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the front of the accessory.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\nIf a person attaches an accessory plate for a vehicle, other than a tow truck, to the rear of the vehicle, the plate must be attached—\nat the rear of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and\nin a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the rear of the accessory.\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.140-ssec.1) If a person attaches an accessory plate for a vehicle, other than a tow truck, to the front of the vehicle, the plate must be attached— at the front of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and in a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the front of the accessory. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n(sec.140-ssec.2) If a person attaches an accessory plate for a vehicle, other than a tow truck, to the rear of the vehicle, the plate must be attached— at the rear of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and in a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the rear of the accessory. Maximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n- (a) at the front of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and\n- (b) in a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the front of the accessory.\n- (a) at the rear of the accessory in relation to which the accessory plate was given; and\n- (b) in a way that allows the accessory plate to be legible from a distance of at least 20m from the rear of the accessory.","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for accessory plates for tow trucks","content":"### sec.141 Applying for accessory plates for tow trucks\n\nThe registered operator of a tow truck may apply to the chief executive for a number plate, displaying the registration number of the tow truck, to be attached to the rearmost end of each unregistered vehicle to be towed by the tow truck.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the application.\nOn receiving the application and fee, the chief executive must give the accessory plate to the registered operator.\nIf the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is an accessory plate for the tow truck.\n(sec.141-ssec.1) The registered operator of a tow truck may apply to the chief executive for a number plate, displaying the registration number of the tow truck, to be attached to the rearmost end of each unregistered vehicle to be towed by the tow truck. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.141-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;1 or 2 for the application.\n(sec.141-ssec.3) On receiving the application and fee, the chief executive must give the accessory plate to the registered operator.\n(sec.141-ssec.4) If the chief executive grants the application, the number plate is an accessory plate for the tow truck.","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching accessory plates for tow trucks","content":"### sec.142 Attaching accessory plates for tow trucks\n\nA person who attaches an accessory plate to an unregistered vehicle to be towed by a tow truck must attach the plate—\nto the rearmost end of the unregistered vehicle, as towed; and\nin a way that is as nearly as practicable to the way a number plate would be required to be attached to that end of the vehicle were it a registered vehicle.\nSee also sections&#160;118 and 119 .\nMaximum penalty—12 penalty units.\n- (a) to the rearmost end of the unregistered vehicle, as towed; and\n- (b) in a way that is as nearly as practicable to the way a number plate would be required to be attached to that end of the vehicle were it a registered vehicle. Note— See also sections&#160;118 and 119 .","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Approval for modified number of number plates","content":"## Approval for modified number of number plates","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval to modify number of number plates","content":"### sec.142A Application for approval to modify number of number plates\n\nThis section applies if 2 number plates are given to a registered operator of—\na conditionally registered motorised golf buggy; or\nanother conditionally registered vehicle with limited access registration.\nThe registered operator may apply to the chief executive for approval to attach only 1 of the number plates to the vehicle and to attach that number plate to the rear of the vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe chief executive must, after considering the application—\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nIn making a decision about the application, the chief executive must have regard to—\nthe type of vehicle and construction of the vehicle; and\nthe reason why a number plate can not be attached to the front of the vehicle; and\nthe location in which the vehicle will be used; and\nwhether granting the application is likely to—\nendanger public safety; or\nhinder or prevent the enforcement of compliance with the Act in relation to the use of the vehicle.\nIf the chief executive grants the application, the chief executive must give the registered operator written notice of the approval.\ns&#160;142A ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;16\n(sec.142A-ssec.1) This section applies if 2 number plates are given to a registered operator of— a conditionally registered motorised golf buggy; or another conditionally registered vehicle with limited access registration.\n(sec.142A-ssec.2) The registered operator may apply to the chief executive for approval to attach only 1 of the number plates to the vehicle and to attach that number plate to the rear of the vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.142A-ssec.3) The chief executive must, after considering the application— grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.142A-ssec.4) In making a decision about the application, the chief executive must have regard to— the type of vehicle and construction of the vehicle; and the reason why a number plate can not be attached to the front of the vehicle; and the location in which the vehicle will be used; and whether granting the application is likely to— endanger public safety; or hinder or prevent the enforcement of compliance with the Act in relation to the use of the vehicle.\n(sec.142A-ssec.5) If the chief executive grants the application, the chief executive must give the registered operator written notice of the approval.\n- (a) a conditionally registered motorised golf buggy; or\n- (b) another conditionally registered vehicle with limited access registration.\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.\n- (a) the type of vehicle and construction of the vehicle; and\n- (b) the reason why a number plate can not be attached to the front of the vehicle; and\n- (c) the location in which the vehicle will be used; and\n- (d) whether granting the application is likely to— (i) endanger public safety; or (ii) hinder or prevent the enforcement of compliance with the Act in relation to the use of the vehicle.\n- (i) endanger public safety; or\n- (ii) hinder or prevent the enforcement of compliance with the Act in relation to the use of the vehicle.\n- (i) endanger public safety; or\n- (ii) hinder or prevent the enforcement of compliance with the Act in relation to the use of the vehicle.","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Written-off vehicles","content":"# Written-off vehicles","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Classification and use of written-off vehicles","content":"## Classification and use of written-off vehicles","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicle assessed as total loss to be classified as statutory write-off or repairable write-off","content":"### sec.143 Vehicle assessed as total loss to be classified as statutory write-off or repairable write-off\n\nThis section applies if either of the following assesses a notifiable vehicle for the purpose of giving notifiable information about the vehicle under this regulation—\na notifier;\na person who assists a notifier in determining whether a vehicle is a written-off vehicle.\nThe notifier or person must classify the vehicle as either—\nif the vehicle is a total loss because of corrosion, or damage that satisfies the statutory write-off assessment criteria for the vehicle—a statutory write-off; or\notherwise—a repairable write-off.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.143-ssec.1) This section applies if either of the following assesses a notifiable vehicle for the purpose of giving notifiable information about the vehicle under this regulation— a notifier; a person who assists a notifier in determining whether a vehicle is a written-off vehicle.\n(sec.143-ssec.2) The notifier or person must classify the vehicle as either— if the vehicle is a total loss because of corrosion, or damage that satisfies the statutory write-off assessment criteria for the vehicle—a statutory write-off; or otherwise—a repairable write-off. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifier;\n- (b) a person who assists a notifier in determining whether a vehicle is a written-off vehicle.\n- (a) if the vehicle is a total loss because of corrosion, or damage that satisfies the statutory write-off assessment criteria for the vehicle—a statutory write-off; or\n- (b) otherwise—a repairable write-off.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sec.144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to use written-off vehicle on road","content":"### sec.144 Offence to use written-off vehicle on road\n\nA person must not use a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to be used, on a road if the vehicle is recorded in a vehicle register as a written-off vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, if the vehicle is a registered vehicle that is a repairable write-off, the person does not commit an offence against subsection&#160;(1) if—\nthe vehicle is recorded in a vehicle register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe person drives or tows the vehicle—\nto a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or\nfor the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\nthe driving, towing or testing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, changing a vehicle register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off; or\nthe person is acting in accordance with an approval given by the chief executive for the vehicle.\nThe chief executive may give the approval verbally or in writing.\nEach of the following is a place for subsection&#160;(2) (b) (i) (A) —\nan AIS, or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection to obtain an inspection certificate for the vehicle;\na written-off vehicle inspection site, if—\na current inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; and\nthe vehicle is driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\nthe vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle;\nanother place at which a person may inspect or investigate the vehicle—\nto assess whether the vehicle complies with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\nfor a purpose relating to identifying the vehicle.\na place for inspection by an authorised officer or the Queensland Police Service\na place for obtaining a gas certificate\na place for having an identifying number stamped\nThe testing for subsection&#160;(2) (b) (i) (B) is testing to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (a) .\nIn this section—\nrepairable write-off includes a vehicle that is, under a corresponding law to this regulation, equivalent to a repairable write-off.\nvehicle register means—\nthe register; or\nanother register, kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, that is equivalent to the register.\nwritten-off vehicle includes a vehicle that is, under a corresponding law to this regulation, equivalent to a written-off vehicle.\n(sec.144-ssec.1) A person must not use a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to be used, on a road if the vehicle is recorded in a vehicle register as a written-off vehicle. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.144-ssec.2) However, if the vehicle is a registered vehicle that is a repairable write-off, the person does not commit an offence against subsection&#160;(1) if— the vehicle is recorded in a vehicle register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired; or both of the following apply— the person drives or tows the vehicle— to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ; the driving, towing or testing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, changing a vehicle register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off; or the person is acting in accordance with an approval given by the chief executive for the vehicle. The chief executive may give the approval verbally or in writing.\n(sec.144-ssec.3) Each of the following is a place for subsection&#160;(2) (b) (i) (A) — an AIS, or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection to obtain an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if— a current inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; and the vehicle is driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; another place at which a person may inspect or investigate the vehicle— to assess whether the vehicle complies with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or for a purpose relating to identifying the vehicle. a place for inspection by an authorised officer or the Queensland Police Service a place for obtaining a gas certificate a place for having an identifying number stamped\n(sec.144-ssec.4) The testing for subsection&#160;(2) (b) (i) (B) is testing to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (a) .\n(sec.144-ssec.5) In this section— repairable write-off includes a vehicle that is, under a corresponding law to this regulation, equivalent to a repairable write-off. vehicle register means— the register; or another register, kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, that is equivalent to the register. written-off vehicle includes a vehicle that is, under a corresponding law to this regulation, equivalent to a written-off vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle is recorded in a vehicle register as a repairable write-off that has been repaired; or\n- (b) both of the following apply— (i) the person drives or tows the vehicle— (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ; (ii) the driving, towing or testing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, changing a vehicle register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off; or\n- (i) the person drives or tows the vehicle— (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\n- (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or\n- (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\n- (ii) the driving, towing or testing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, changing a vehicle register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off; or\n- (c) the person is acting in accordance with an approval given by the chief executive for the vehicle. Note— The chief executive may give the approval verbally or in writing.\n- (i) the person drives or tows the vehicle— (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\n- (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or\n- (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\n- (ii) the driving, towing or testing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, changing a vehicle register so the vehicle is no longer recorded as a repairable write-off; or\n- (A) to a place mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) ; or\n- (B) for the testing mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) ;\n- (a) an AIS, or departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection to obtain an inspection certificate for the vehicle;\n- (b) a written-off vehicle inspection site, if— (i) a current inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; and (ii) the vehicle is driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- (i) a current inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the vehicle is driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- (c) the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle;\n- (d) another place at which a person may inspect or investigate the vehicle— (i) to assess whether the vehicle complies with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or (ii) for a purpose relating to identifying the vehicle. Examples— • a place for inspection by an authorised officer or the Queensland Police Service • a place for obtaining a gas certificate • a place for having an identifying number stamped\n- (i) to assess whether the vehicle complies with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\n- (ii) for a purpose relating to identifying the vehicle.\n- • a place for inspection by an authorised officer or the Queensland Police Service\n- • a place for obtaining a gas certificate\n- • a place for having an identifying number stamped\n- (i) a current inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; and\n- (ii) the vehicle is driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report;\n- (i) to assess whether the vehicle complies with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or\n- (ii) for a purpose relating to identifying the vehicle.\n- • a place for inspection by an authorised officer or the Queensland Police Service\n- • a place for obtaining a gas certificate\n- • a place for having an identifying number stamped\n- (a) the register; or\n- (b) another register, kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, that is equivalent to the register.","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Information about written-off vehicles","content":"## Information about written-off vehicles","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sec.145","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.145 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nregistered operator includes a person in whose name the vehicle is equivalently registered.\nresponsible person , for a notifiable vehicle, means—\nif the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle—the owner of the vehicle; or\notherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle.\n- (a) if the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle—the owner of the vehicle; or\n- (b) otherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sec.146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of insurers to report written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.146 Obligation of insurers to report written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if an insurer, in the course of the insurer’s insurance business in Queensland, assesses a notifiable vehicle as a total loss, regardless of whether the vehicle is—\nregistered; or\nequivalently registered; or\nin Queensland.\nThe insurer must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens—\nthe expiry of 7 days after the insurer makes a final decision for a claim in relation to the vehicle;\nthe insurer sells or otherwise disposes of—\nthe vehicle; or\nany part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.146-ssec.1) This section applies if an insurer, in the course of the insurer’s insurance business in Queensland, assesses a notifiable vehicle as a total loss, regardless of whether the vehicle is— registered; or equivalently registered; or in Queensland.\n(sec.146-ssec.2) The insurer must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens— the expiry of 7 days after the insurer makes a final decision for a claim in relation to the vehicle; the insurer sells or otherwise disposes of— the vehicle; or any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) registered; or\n- (b) equivalently registered; or\n- (c) in Queensland.\n- (a) the expiry of 7 days after the insurer makes a final decision for a claim in relation to the vehicle;\n- (b) the insurer sells or otherwise disposes of— (i) the vehicle; or (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sec.147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of self-insurers to report written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.147 Obligation of self-insurers to report written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if—\na self-insurer resides, or has a registered office, in Queensland; and\nthe self-insurer assesses a notifiable vehicle as a total loss, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; and\neither—\nthe self-insurer is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\nthe vehicle is owned by the self-insurer and is not registered or equivalently registered.\nThe self-insurer must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens—\nthe expiry of 7 days after the assessment is finalised;\nthe self-insurer sells or otherwise disposes of—\nthe vehicle; or\nany part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.147-ssec.1) This section applies if— a self-insurer resides, or has a registered office, in Queensland; and the self-insurer assesses a notifiable vehicle as a total loss, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; and either— the self-insurer is the registered operator of the vehicle; or the vehicle is owned by the self-insurer and is not registered or equivalently registered.\n(sec.147-ssec.2) The self-insurer must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens— the expiry of 7 days after the assessment is finalised; the self-insurer sells or otherwise disposes of— the vehicle; or any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) a self-insurer resides, or has a registered office, in Queensland; and\n- (b) the self-insurer assesses a notifiable vehicle as a total loss, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; and\n- (c) either— (i) the self-insurer is the registered operator of the vehicle; or (ii) the vehicle is owned by the self-insurer and is not registered or equivalently registered.\n- (i) the self-insurer is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the vehicle is owned by the self-insurer and is not registered or equivalently registered.\n- (i) the self-insurer is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the vehicle is owned by the self-insurer and is not registered or equivalently registered.\n- (a) the expiry of 7 days after the assessment is finalised;\n- (b) the self-insurer sells or otherwise disposes of— (i) the vehicle; or (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sec.148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of loss adjusters to report written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.148 Obligation of loss adjusters to report written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if a loss adjuster, in the course of the adjuster’s business, assesses as a total loss—\na notifiable vehicle that is registered, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; or\na notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.\nHowever, this section does not apply to the extent the loss adjuster is, in the course of the adjuster’s business, giving advice to an insurer, auctioneer or dealer about a matter mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (a) or (b) .\nThe loss adjuster must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle within 7 days after finalising the assessment.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.148-ssec.1) This section applies if a loss adjuster, in the course of the adjuster’s business, assesses as a total loss— a notifiable vehicle that is registered, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; or a notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.\n(sec.148-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply to the extent the loss adjuster is, in the course of the adjuster’s business, giving advice to an insurer, auctioneer or dealer about a matter mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (a) or (b) .\n(sec.148-ssec.3) The loss adjuster must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle within 7 days after finalising the assessment. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifiable vehicle that is registered, whether or not the vehicle is in Queensland; or\n- (b) a notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sec.149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of dealers and auctioneers to report written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.149 Obligation of dealers and auctioneers to report written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if a person, in the course of the person’s business as a dealer or auctioneer, takes possession of a notifiable vehicle that is a total loss.\nThe person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens—\nthe expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle;\nthe person sells or otherwise disposes of—\nthe vehicle; or\nany part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nHowever, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if—\nthe person has searched the register or arranged for the register to be searched; and\nthe search result shows that someone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.\nIn this section—\npossession includes custody or control.\n(sec.149-ssec.1) This section applies if a person, in the course of the person’s business as a dealer or auctioneer, takes possession of a notifiable vehicle that is a total loss.\n(sec.149-ssec.2) The person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens— the expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle; the person sells or otherwise disposes of— the vehicle; or any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.149-ssec.3) However, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if— the person has searched the register or arranged for the register to be searched; and the search result shows that someone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n(sec.149-ssec.4) In this section— possession includes custody or control.\n- (a) the expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle;\n- (b) the person sells or otherwise disposes of— (i) the vehicle; or (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) the vehicle; or\n- (ii) any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (a) the person has searched the register or arranged for the register to be searched; and\n- (b) the search result shows that someone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sec.150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of auto parts dismantlers to report written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.150 Obligation of auto parts dismantlers to report written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if a person, in the course of the person’s business as an auto parts dismantler, assesses either of the following as a total loss—\na notifiable vehicle that is registered or equivalently registered;\na notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.\nThe person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens—\nthe expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle;\nthe person—\ndemolishes or dismantles the vehicle; or\nsells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; or\nsells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nHowever, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if—\nthe person does not demolish or dismantle the notifiable vehicle; and\nsomeone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n(sec.150-ssec.1) This section applies if a person, in the course of the person’s business as an auto parts dismantler, assesses either of the following as a total loss— a notifiable vehicle that is registered or equivalently registered; a notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.\n(sec.150-ssec.2) The person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle before the earlier of the following happens— the expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle; the person— demolishes or dismantles the vehicle; or sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; or sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.150-ssec.3) However, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if— the person does not demolish or dismantle the notifiable vehicle; and someone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n- (a) a notifiable vehicle that is registered or equivalently registered;\n- (b) a notifiable vehicle in Queensland that is not registered or equivalently registered.\n- (a) the expiry of 7 days after the person takes possession of the vehicle;\n- (b) the person— (i) demolishes or dismantles the vehicle; or (ii) sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; or (iii) sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) demolishes or dismantles the vehicle; or\n- (ii) sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; or\n- (iii) sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (i) demolishes or dismantles the vehicle; or\n- (ii) sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; or\n- (iii) sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (a) the person does not demolish or dismantle the notifiable vehicle; and\n- (b) someone else has already given the notifiable information to the chief executive.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sec.151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of registered operators and owners of unregistered vehicles to give chief executive notifiable information for written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.151 Obligation of registered operators and owners of unregistered vehicles to give chief executive notifiable information for written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if—\na person, other than a self-insurer, proposes to sell or otherwise dispose of a notifiable vehicle, or a part of a notifiable vehicle that has an identifying number; and\nthe vehicle is a total loss; and\neither—\nthe person is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\nall of the following apply—\nthe vehicle is an unregistered vehicle;\nthe person is the owner of the vehicle;\nthe vehicle is in Queensland.\nThe person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off, before the earlier of the following happens—\nthe person sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle;\nthe person sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nHowever, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if someone else has already given the information to the chief executive.\nOn receiving notifiable information under subsection&#160;(2) , the chief executive is taken to have been notified that the vehicle is a repairable write-off unless—\nsomeone else has already given notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and\nthe notifiable information indicates the vehicle is a statutory write-off.\n(sec.151-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person, other than a self-insurer, proposes to sell or otherwise dispose of a notifiable vehicle, or a part of a notifiable vehicle that has an identifying number; and the vehicle is a total loss; and either— the person is the registered operator of the vehicle; or all of the following apply— the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle; the person is the owner of the vehicle; the vehicle is in Queensland.\n(sec.151-ssec.2) The person must give the chief executive the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off, before the earlier of the following happens— the person sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; the person sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.151-ssec.3) However, the person need not give the chief executive the notifiable information if someone else has already given the information to the chief executive.\n(sec.151-ssec.4) On receiving notifiable information under subsection&#160;(2) , the chief executive is taken to have been notified that the vehicle is a repairable write-off unless— someone else has already given notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and the notifiable information indicates the vehicle is a statutory write-off.\n- (a) a person, other than a self-insurer, proposes to sell or otherwise dispose of a notifiable vehicle, or a part of a notifiable vehicle that has an identifying number; and\n- (b) the vehicle is a total loss; and\n- (c) either— (i) the person is the registered operator of the vehicle; or (ii) all of the following apply— (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle; (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle; (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (i) the person is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) all of the following apply— (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle; (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle; (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle;\n- (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle;\n- (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (i) the person is the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) all of the following apply— (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle; (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle; (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle;\n- (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle;\n- (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (A) the vehicle is an unregistered vehicle;\n- (B) the person is the owner of the vehicle;\n- (C) the vehicle is in Queensland.\n- (a) the person sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle;\n- (b) the person sells or otherwise disposes of any part of the vehicle that has a chassis number or VIN.\n- (a) someone else has already given notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and\n- (b) the notifiable information indicates the vehicle is a statutory write-off.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sec.152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifier may change notifiable information previously given","content":"### sec.152 Notifier may change notifiable information previously given\n\nThis section applies if—\na notifier has given notifiable information for a vehicle to the chief executive; and\nthe notifier becomes aware that details of the notifiable information have changed; and\nthe vehicle—\nhas not been repaired; and\nhas not left the notifier’s possession since the notifier gave the notifiable information to the chief executive.\nThe notifier must, within 7 days after becoming aware of the change of details, give notice of the change to the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nOn receiving the notice, the chief executive may record the change of details in the register.\n(sec.152-ssec.1) This section applies if— a notifier has given notifiable information for a vehicle to the chief executive; and the notifier becomes aware that details of the notifiable information have changed; and the vehicle— has not been repaired; and has not left the notifier’s possession since the notifier gave the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n(sec.152-ssec.2) The notifier must, within 7 days after becoming aware of the change of details, give notice of the change to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.152-ssec.3) On receiving the notice, the chief executive may record the change of details in the register.\n- (a) a notifier has given notifiable information for a vehicle to the chief executive; and\n- (b) the notifier becomes aware that details of the notifiable information have changed; and\n- (c) the vehicle— (i) has not been repaired; and (ii) has not left the notifier’s possession since the notifier gave the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n- (i) has not been repaired; and\n- (ii) has not left the notifier’s possession since the notifier gave the notifiable information to the chief executive.\n- (i) has not been repaired; and\n- (ii) has not left the notifier’s possession since the notifier gave the notifiable information to the chief executive.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sec.153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifier may apply to correct error in notifiable information previously given","content":"### sec.153 Notifier may apply to correct error in notifiable information previously given\n\nA notifier may apply to the chief executive for approval to correct a clerical or technical error in notifiable information the notifier has previously given the chief executive.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe application must—\ninclude the reasons for the application; and\nbe accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the error.\nOn receiving the application, the chief executive may record the correction of the error in the register.\n(sec.153-ssec.1) A notifier may apply to the chief executive for approval to correct a clerical or technical error in notifiable information the notifier has previously given the chief executive. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.153-ssec.2) The application must— include the reasons for the application; and be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the error.\n(sec.153-ssec.3) On receiving the application, the chief executive may record the correction of the error in the register.\n- (a) include the reasons for the application; and\n- (b) be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the error.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sec.154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to give false or misleading notifiable information","content":"### sec.154 Offence to give false or misleading notifiable information\n\nA notifier must not knowingly or recklessly give notifiable information for a vehicle to the chief executive that is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sec.155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to notify chief executive of repair of written-off vehicle","content":"### sec.155 Requirement to notify chief executive of repair of written-off vehicle\n\nThis section applies if—\na notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\nthe notifier repairs the written-off vehicle.\nThe notifier must, within 7 days after the repair, give notice of the repair to the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.155-ssec.1) This section applies if— a notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and the notifier repairs the written-off vehicle.\n(sec.155-ssec.2) The notifier must, within 7 days after the repair, give notice of the repair to the chief executive. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\n- (b) the notifier repairs the written-off vehicle.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sec.156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to give chief executive other information","content":"### sec.156 Requirement to give chief executive other information\n\nThis section applies if—\na notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\nthe chief executive considers other information about the written-off vehicle is required to maintain the integrity of information about written-off vehicles kept by the chief executive in the register.\nThe chief executive may require the notifier to give the chief executive the other information.\nThe notifier must comply with the requirement unless the notifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.156-ssec.1) This section applies if— a notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and the chief executive considers other information about the written-off vehicle is required to maintain the integrity of information about written-off vehicles kept by the chief executive in the register.\n(sec.156-ssec.2) The chief executive may require the notifier to give the chief executive the other information.\n(sec.156-ssec.3) The notifier must comply with the requirement unless the notifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifier is required to give notifiable information for a written-off vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\n- (b) the chief executive considers other information about the written-off vehicle is required to maintain the integrity of information about written-off vehicles kept by the chief executive in the register.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sec.157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifiers’ obligation to inform responsible persons for notifiable vehicles","content":"### sec.157 Notifiers’ obligation to inform responsible persons for notifiable vehicles\n\nThis section applies if—\na notifier gives notifiable information for a notifiable vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\nthe notifier is not the responsible person for the vehicle.\nWithin 7 days after the notifier gives the notifiable information to the chief executive, the notifier must give the responsible person for the vehicle written notice that—\nthe notifier has given the notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and\nthe vehicle is—\nif the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\nif the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n(sec.157-ssec.1) This section applies if— a notifier gives notifiable information for a notifiable vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and the notifier is not the responsible person for the vehicle.\n(sec.157-ssec.2) Within 7 days after the notifier gives the notifiable information to the chief executive, the notifier must give the responsible person for the vehicle written notice that— the notifier has given the notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and the vehicle is— if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifier gives notifiable information for a notifiable vehicle to the chief executive under this subdivision; and\n- (b) the notifier is not the responsible person for the vehicle.\n- (a) the notifier has given the notifiable information for the vehicle to the chief executive; and\n- (b) the vehicle is— (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sec.158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specifications for labels to be used by notifiers","content":"### sec.158 Specifications for labels to be used by notifiers\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice published on the department’s website, approve specifications for a label to be attached to a notifiable vehicle by a notifier under section&#160;159 .","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sec.159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifiers’ obligation to attach labels to written-off vehicles","content":"### sec.159 Notifiers’ obligation to attach labels to written-off vehicles\n\nThis section applies if a notifier gives notifiable information for a notifiable vehicle to the chief executive under subdivision&#160;2 .\nOn giving the notifiable information, the notifier must attach a label to the vehicle that—\ncomplies with the specifications for the label approved by the chief executive under section&#160;158 ; and\nstates the vehicle is—\nif the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\nif the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\nThe label must be attached to the vehicle in a conspicuous position so it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle.\na back seat, a vehicle’s floor\nHowever, if it is not reasonably practicable for the notifier to attach the label to the vehicle the notifier must, within 7 days after giving the notifiable information to the chief executive, give the responsible person for the vehicle—\na label that complies with subsection&#160;(2) (a) and (b) for the vehicle; and\na notice in the approved form about the label.\nA notifiable vehicle has been assessed by the notifier to be a written-off vehicle based on photographic evidence, or a report, prepared by a loss adjuster who has assessed the vehicle at a remote location.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.159-ssec.1) This section applies if a notifier gives notifiable information for a notifiable vehicle to the chief executive under subdivision&#160;2 .\n(sec.159-ssec.2) On giving the notifiable information, the notifier must attach a label to the vehicle that— complies with the specifications for the label approved by the chief executive under section&#160;158 ; and states the vehicle is— if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.159-ssec.3) The label must be attached to the vehicle in a conspicuous position so it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle. a back seat, a vehicle’s floor\n(sec.159-ssec.4) However, if it is not reasonably practicable for the notifier to attach the label to the vehicle the notifier must, within 7 days after giving the notifiable information to the chief executive, give the responsible person for the vehicle— a label that complies with subsection&#160;(2) (a) and (b) for the vehicle; and a notice in the approved form about the label. A notifiable vehicle has been assessed by the notifier to be a written-off vehicle based on photographic evidence, or a report, prepared by a loss adjuster who has assessed the vehicle at a remote location. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n- (a) complies with the specifications for the label approved by the chief executive under section&#160;158 ; and\n- (b) states the vehicle is— (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\n- (i) if the vehicle is a repairable write-off—a repairable write-off that can be registered only if it passes a written-off vehicle inspection; or\n- (ii) if the vehicle is a statutory write-off—a statutory write-off that can not be registered.\n- (a) a label that complies with subsection&#160;(2) (a) and (b) for the vehicle; and\n- (b) a notice in the approved form about the label. Example of when it is not reasonably practicable for a notifier to attach a label to a written-off vehicle— A notifiable vehicle has been assessed by the notifier to be a written-off vehicle based on photographic evidence, or a report, prepared by a loss adjuster who has assessed the vehicle at a remote location.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sec.160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive must give label for written-off vehicle to person who gives notifiable information under s&#160;151","content":"### sec.160 Chief executive must give label for written-off vehicle to person who gives notifiable information under s&#160;151\n\nThis section applies if a person gives the chief executive notifiable information for a vehicle under section&#160;151 (2) .\nOn receiving the notifiable information, the chief executive must give the person a label for the vehicle that states—\nthe vehicle is a written-off vehicle; and\nany other information the chief executive considers appropriate.\n(sec.160-ssec.1) This section applies if a person gives the chief executive notifiable information for a vehicle under section&#160;151 (2) .\n(sec.160-ssec.2) On receiving the notifiable information, the chief executive must give the person a label for the vehicle that states— the vehicle is a written-off vehicle; and any other information the chief executive considers appropriate.\n- (a) the vehicle is a written-off vehicle; and\n- (b) any other information the chief executive considers appropriate.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sec.161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible person must attach label to written-off vehicle","content":"### sec.161 Responsible person must attach label to written-off vehicle\n\nThis section applies if the responsible person for a notifiable vehicle receives a label for the vehicle from—\na notifier under section&#160;159 (4) (a) ; or\nthe chief executive under section&#160;160 (2) .\nWithin 24 hours after receiving the label, the responsible person must attach the label to the vehicle in a conspicuous position so it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle.\na back seat, a vehicle’s floor\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n(sec.161-ssec.1) This section applies if the responsible person for a notifiable vehicle receives a label for the vehicle from— a notifier under section&#160;159 (4) (a) ; or the chief executive under section&#160;160 (2) .\n(sec.161-ssec.2) Within 24 hours after receiving the label, the responsible person must attach the label to the vehicle in a conspicuous position so it is clearly visible from outside the vehicle. a back seat, a vehicle’s floor Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.\n- (a) a notifier under section&#160;159 (4) (a) ; or\n- (b) the chief executive under section&#160;160 (2) .","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sec.162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to remove written-off vehicle label","content":"### sec.162 Offence to remove written-off vehicle label\n\nA person must not remove a label attached to a vehicle under this subdivision while the vehicle is recorded in the register as a written-off vehicle, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—30 penalty units.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sec.163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Auditing of notifiers","content":"### sec.163 Auditing of notifiers\n\nThe chief executive may audit the operations of a notifier.\nHowever, the chief executive may audit the operations only to the extent they relate to the obligations of the notifier as a giver of notifiable information about written-off vehicles under subdivision&#160;2 .\nThe notifier must, for the purpose of allowing the chief executive to conduct the audit, give the chief executive, at all reasonable times, full and free access to all documents and property belonging to, in the custody of, or under the control of, the notifier to the extent the document or property is relevant to the audit.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.163-ssec.1) The chief executive may audit the operations of a notifier.\n(sec.163-ssec.2) However, the chief executive may audit the operations only to the extent they relate to the obligations of the notifier as a giver of notifiable information about written-off vehicles under subdivision&#160;2 .\n(sec.163-ssec.3) The notifier must, for the purpose of allowing the chief executive to conduct the audit, give the chief executive, at all reasonable times, full and free access to all documents and property belonging to, in the custody of, or under the control of, the notifier to the extent the document or property is relevant to the audit. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sec.164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identification of contravention in audit report","content":"### sec.164 Identification of contravention in audit report\n\nThis section applies if a report for an audit of a notifier’s operations under section&#160;163 identifies a contravention of subdivision&#160;2 by the notifier.\nThe notifier must pay the reasonable costs of conducting the audit and compiling the audit report.\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the notifier—\ndirect the notifier to—\nrectify the contravention; or\nensure the contravention does not happen again; and\nrequire the notifier to give the chief executive, within 14 days after the date of the notice, a notice (a rectification notice ) stating the action the notifier has taken to comply with the direction.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nThe notifier must comply with the requirement mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) , unless the notifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn a proceeding against the notifier for an offence against this regulation, other than an offence against subsection&#160;(4) , neither the rectification notice, nor the fact that the notifier gave the rectification notice, can be used in evidence against the notifier.\nThe costs payable by the notifier under subsection&#160;(2) may be recovered by the chief executive as a debt owing to the State.\n(sec.164-ssec.1) This section applies if a report for an audit of a notifier’s operations under section&#160;163 identifies a contravention of subdivision&#160;2 by the notifier.\n(sec.164-ssec.2) The notifier must pay the reasonable costs of conducting the audit and compiling the audit report.\n(sec.164-ssec.3) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the notifier— direct the notifier to— rectify the contravention; or ensure the contravention does not happen again; and require the notifier to give the chief executive, within 14 days after the date of the notice, a notice (a rectification notice ) stating the action the notifier has taken to comply with the direction. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n(sec.164-ssec.4) The notifier must comply with the requirement mentioned in subsection&#160;(3) (b) , unless the notifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.164-ssec.5) In a proceeding against the notifier for an offence against this regulation, other than an offence against subsection&#160;(4) , neither the rectification notice, nor the fact that the notifier gave the rectification notice, can be used in evidence against the notifier.\n(sec.164-ssec.6) The costs payable by the notifier under subsection&#160;(2) may be recovered by the chief executive as a debt owing to the State.\n- (a) direct the notifier to— (i) rectify the contravention; or (ii) ensure the contravention does not happen again; and\n- (i) rectify the contravention; or\n- (ii) ensure the contravention does not happen again; and\n- (b) require the notifier to give the chief executive, within 14 days after the date of the notice, a notice (a rectification notice ) stating the action the notifier has taken to comply with the direction. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (i) rectify the contravention; or\n- (ii) ensure the contravention does not happen again; and","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Approvals for written-off vehicle inspections","content":"## Approvals for written-off vehicle inspections","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sec.165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for inspection approval","content":"### sec.165 Application for inspection approval\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for an approval to—\nperform written-off vehicle inspections; or\nsupervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections for another person.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nAn approval to do a thing mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (a) or (b) is an inspection approval .\nSubject to section&#160;195 , the chief executive must consider and decide the application within 28 days after receiving it.\n(sec.165-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for an approval to— perform written-off vehicle inspections; or supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections for another person. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.165-ssec.2) An approval to do a thing mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (a) or (b) is an inspection approval .\n(sec.165-ssec.3) Subject to section&#160;195 , the chief executive must consider and decide the application within 28 days after receiving it.\n- (a) perform written-off vehicle inspections; or\n- (b) supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections for another person. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sec.166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.166 Deciding application\n\nAfter considering the application, the chief executive must decide to—\ngrant the inspection approval; or\nrefuse the inspection approval.\nThe chief executive may grant the inspection approval only if the chief executive is satisfied, having regard to the applicant’s qualifications, experience and criminal history, that the applicant is a suitable person to hold the approval.\nA person who, under this section, is granted an inspection approval mentioned in section&#160;165 (1) (a) is an approved written-off vehicle examiner .\nA person who, under this section, is granted an inspection approval mentioned in section&#160;165 (1) (b) is an approved written-off vehicle nominee .\nAn inspection approval may be granted on conditions the chief executive considers appropriate, including—\nfor an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle examiner—\na condition that the examiner may only perform written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\nconditions about the way the examiner is to perform written-off vehicle inspections; or\nfor an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle nominee—\na condition that the nominee may only supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\nconditions about the way the nominee is to supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections.\n(sec.166-ssec.1) After considering the application, the chief executive must decide to— grant the inspection approval; or refuse the inspection approval.\n(sec.166-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the inspection approval only if the chief executive is satisfied, having regard to the applicant’s qualifications, experience and criminal history, that the applicant is a suitable person to hold the approval.\n(sec.166-ssec.3) A person who, under this section, is granted an inspection approval mentioned in section&#160;165 (1) (a) is an approved written-off vehicle examiner .\n(sec.166-ssec.4) A person who, under this section, is granted an inspection approval mentioned in section&#160;165 (1) (b) is an approved written-off vehicle nominee .\n(sec.166-ssec.5) An inspection approval may be granted on conditions the chief executive considers appropriate, including— for an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle examiner— a condition that the examiner may only perform written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and conditions about the way the examiner is to perform written-off vehicle inspections; or for an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle nominee— a condition that the nominee may only supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and conditions about the way the nominee is to supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections.\n- (a) grant the inspection approval; or\n- (b) refuse the inspection approval.\n- (a) for an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle examiner— (i) a condition that the examiner may only perform written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and (ii) conditions about the way the examiner is to perform written-off vehicle inspections; or\n- (i) a condition that the examiner may only perform written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\n- (ii) conditions about the way the examiner is to perform written-off vehicle inspections; or\n- (b) for an approval of a person as an approved written-off vehicle nominee— (i) a condition that the nominee may only supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and (ii) conditions about the way the nominee is to supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections.\n- (i) a condition that the nominee may only supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\n- (ii) conditions about the way the nominee is to supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections.\n- (i) a condition that the examiner may only perform written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\n- (ii) conditions about the way the examiner is to perform written-off vehicle inspections; or\n- (i) a condition that the nominee may only supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections while employed or otherwise engaged by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate a written-off vehicle inspection site; and\n- (ii) conditions about the way the nominee is to supervise the day-to-day running of written-off vehicle inspections.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"sec.167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.167 Notice of decision\n\nThe chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the decision.\nIf the decision is to grant the inspection approval on conditions, or to refuse the approval, the notice must state—\nthe conditions or the reason for the refusal; and\nthat the applicant may ask for the decision to be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.167-ssec.1) The chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the decision.\n(sec.167-ssec.2) If the decision is to grant the inspection approval on conditions, or to refuse the approval, the notice must state— the conditions or the reason for the refusal; and that the applicant may ask for the decision to be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) the conditions or the reason for the refusal; and\n- (b) that the applicant may ask for the decision to be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection approval prescribed for Act , ss&#160;17B and 18","content":"### sec.168 Inspection approval prescribed for Act , ss&#160;17B and 18\n\nFor the Act —\nan inspection approval is prescribed for sections&#160;17B (2) and 18 (1) (c) (ii) ; and\nthe chief executive is authorised for section&#160;17B (2) to refuse to grant or renew an inspection approval under that section.\n- (a) an inspection approval is prescribed for sections&#160;17B (2) and 18 (1) (c) (ii) ; and\n- (b) the chief executive is authorised for section&#160;17B (2) to refuse to grant or renew an inspection approval under that section.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Offences relating to written-off vehicle inspections","content":"## Offences relating to written-off vehicle inspections","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Only approved written-off vehicle examiner may perform written-off vehicle inspection","content":"### sec.169 Only approved written-off vehicle examiner may perform written-off vehicle inspection\n\nA person must not perform, or purport to perform, a written-off vehicle inspection unless the person is an approved written-off vehicle examiner.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Only approved written-off vehicle nominee may supervise written-off vehicle inspection","content":"### sec.170 Only approved written-off vehicle nominee may supervise written-off vehicle inspection\n\nA person must not supervise, or purport to supervise, the running of a written-off vehicle inspection unless the person is an approved written-off vehicle nominee.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Not complying with conditions of inspection approval","content":"### sec.171 Not complying with conditions of inspection approval\n\nA person holding an inspection approval granted on conditions must comply with the conditions.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading written-off vehicle inspection report","content":"### sec.172 False or misleading written-off vehicle inspection report\n\nA person must not knowingly or recklessly give another person a written-off vehicle inspection report that is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"sec.173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operating place as written-off vehicle inspection site","content":"### sec.173 Operating place as written-off vehicle inspection site\n\nA person must not operate, or purport to operate, a place as a written-off vehicle inspection site unless the person is contracted by the chief executive to operate the place as a written-off vehicle inspection site.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"sec.174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performing written-off vehicle inspection at place other than written-off vehicle inspection site","content":"### sec.174 Performing written-off vehicle inspection at place other than written-off vehicle inspection site\n\nAn approved written-off vehicle examiner must not perform a written-off vehicle inspection at a place unless the place is operated by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate the place as a written-off vehicle inspection site.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"sec.175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supervising written-off vehicle inspection at place other than written-off vehicle inspection site","content":"### sec.175 Supervising written-off vehicle inspection at place other than written-off vehicle inspection site\n\nAn approved written-off vehicle nominee must not supervise the running of a written-off vehicle inspection at a place unless the place is operated by a person contracted by the chief executive to operate the place as a written-off vehicle inspection site.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.176","sectionType":"section","heading":"False advertising or holding out","content":"### sec.176 False advertising or holding out\n\nA person must not falsely advertise or hold out that a particular place is a place where written-off vehicle inspections may be performed.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Measures for natural disasters and droughts","content":"# Measures for natural disasters and droughts","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Natural disasters","content":"## Natural disasters","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sec.177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.177 Application of division\n\nThis division applies in relation to the registration, or renewal of registration, of an eligible vehicle.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sec.178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.178 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\ndisaster assistance area means an area for which a disaster assistance arrangement is activated.\ndisaster assistance arrangement means either of the following disaster relief and recovery arrangements administered by the State—\nthe arrangements known as the ‘Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements’;\nthe arrangements known as the ‘State Disaster Relief Arrangements’.\neligible vehicle see section&#160;179 (2) .\nnatural disaster relief measure means any of the following—\nregistration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under section&#160;181 ;\nan exemption from paying a surcharge or fee in relation to a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;182 ;\na deferral of the day by which a renewal application for a vehicle must be made under section&#160;183 .\nnatural disaster relief notice see section&#160;180 (1) .\n- (a) the arrangements known as the ‘Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements’;\n- (b) the arrangements known as the ‘State Disaster Relief Arrangements’.\n- (a) registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under section&#160;181 ;\n- (b) an exemption from paying a surcharge or fee in relation to a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;182 ;\n- (c) a deferral of the day by which a renewal application for a vehicle must be made under section&#160;183 .","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179","sectionType":"section","heading":"When natural disaster relief measures may be relied on","content":"### sec.179 When natural disaster relief measures may be relied on\n\nA natural disaster relief measure may be relied on for a vehicle if—\nthe postcode for the vehicle’s garage address is the postcode of an area that is wholly or partly within the area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and\nwhile the natural disaster relief measure is in effect—\na registration application is made for the vehicle; or\na notice is given to a person under section&#160;31 about renewing the vehicle’s registration; or\nthe vehicle’s registration expires.\nA vehicle for which a natural disaster relief measure may be relied on is an eligible vehicle .\n(sec.179-ssec.1) A natural disaster relief measure may be relied on for a vehicle if— the postcode for the vehicle’s garage address is the postcode of an area that is wholly or partly within the area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and while the natural disaster relief measure is in effect— a registration application is made for the vehicle; or a notice is given to a person under section&#160;31 about renewing the vehicle’s registration; or the vehicle’s registration expires.\n(sec.179-ssec.2) A vehicle for which a natural disaster relief measure may be relied on is an eligible vehicle .\n- (a) the postcode for the vehicle’s garage address is the postcode of an area that is wholly or partly within the area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and\n- (b) while the natural disaster relief measure is in effect— (i) a registration application is made for the vehicle; or (ii) a notice is given to a person under section&#160;31 about renewing the vehicle’s registration; or (iii) the vehicle’s registration expires.\n- (i) a registration application is made for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a notice is given to a person under section&#160;31 about renewing the vehicle’s registration; or\n- (iii) the vehicle’s registration expires.\n- (i) a registration application is made for the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a notice is given to a person under section&#160;31 about renewing the vehicle’s registration; or\n- (iii) the vehicle’s registration expires.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sec.180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Natural disaster relief notice","content":"### sec.180 Natural disaster relief notice\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice published on a Queensland Government website (a natural disaster relief notice ), activate the natural disaster relief measures for all or part of a disaster assistance area.\nThe natural disaster relief notice must state—\nthe part of the disaster assistance area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and\nthe period the notice has effect.\nIn this section—\nQueensland Government website means a website with a URL that contains ‘qld.gov.au’, other than a website of a local government.\n(sec.180-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice published on a Queensland Government website (a natural disaster relief notice ), activate the natural disaster relief measures for all or part of a disaster assistance area.\n(sec.180-ssec.2) The natural disaster relief notice must state— the part of the disaster assistance area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and the period the notice has effect.\n(sec.180-ssec.3) In this section— Queensland Government website means a website with a URL that contains ‘qld.gov.au’, other than a website of a local government.\n- (a) the part of the disaster assistance area for which the natural disaster relief measures are activated; and\n- (b) the period the notice has effect.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sec.181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reduced term of registration or renewal of registration","content":"### sec.181 Reduced term of registration or renewal of registration\n\nAn eligible vehicle may be registered, or an eligible vehicle’s registration may be renewed, for a term of 3 months.\nThis section applies in addition to section&#160;28 .\n(sec.181-ssec.1) An eligible vehicle may be registered, or an eligible vehicle’s registration may be renewed, for a term of 3 months.\n(sec.181-ssec.2) This section applies in addition to section&#160;28 .","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sec.182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from surcharge for reduced term of registration or administrative fee for late payment","content":"### sec.182 Exemption from surcharge for reduced term of registration or administrative fee for late payment\n\nDespite any other provision of this regulation, an applicant for registration, or renewal of registration, of an eligible vehicle is exempt from paying the following in relation to the application—\na surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 ;\nif the application is for renewal of registration of the vehicle—an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 .\n- (a) a surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 ;\n- (b) if the application is for renewal of registration of the vehicle—an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 .","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sec.183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application must be made","content":"### sec.183 Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application must be made\n\nThis section applies in relation to an eligible vehicle that is a seasonal heavy vehicle.\nThe chief executive may, on or before the expiry day for the eligible vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than 2 years.\n(sec.183-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an eligible vehicle that is a seasonal heavy vehicle.\n(sec.183-ssec.2) The chief executive may, on or before the expiry day for the eligible vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than 2 years.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Droughts","content":"## Droughts","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sec.184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.184 Application of division\n\nThis division applies in relation to the registration, or renewal of registration, of an eligible vehicle during the period—\nstarting on the day a drought declaration is made for the drought-declared area in which, or the drought-declared property at which, the eligible vehicle has its garage address; and\nending 1 year after the day the area or property stopped being a drought-declared area or drought-declared property.\n- (a) starting on the day a drought declaration is made for the drought-declared area in which, or the drought-declared property at which, the eligible vehicle has its garage address; and\n- (b) ending 1 year after the day the area or property stopped being a drought-declared area or drought-declared property.","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sec.185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.185 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\ndrought declaration means an official acknowledgement by the State that an area or property is drought-stricken.\ndrought-declared area means an area for which a drought declaration is in force.\ndrought-declared property means a property for which a drought declaration is in force.\neligible vehicle see section&#160;186 .\nsupporting material , for an eligible vehicle, means—\nif the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property—written evidence the garage address for the vehicle is in the area or at the property; or\nif the vehicle’s garage address is in an area or at a property that has stopped being a drought-declared area or drought-declared property—a written notice stating the eligible vehicle’s garage address is in the area or at the property.\n- (a) if the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property—written evidence the garage address for the vehicle is in the area or at the property; or\n- (b) if the vehicle’s garage address is in an area or at a property that has stopped being a drought-declared area or drought-declared property—a written notice stating the eligible vehicle’s garage address is in the area or at the property.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of eligible vehicle","content":"### sec.186 Meaning of eligible vehicle\n\nIn this division, a vehicle is an eligible vehicle if—\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as private purposes or farming purposes; and\neither—\nthe vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property;\na drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\nHowever, none of the following vehicles is an eligible vehicle —\na vehicle that is conditionally registered;\na farm plate vehicle;\na vehicle for which—\nthe registered operator is not a primary producer; or\na registration application in relation to which a drought relief measure applies is made, if the applicant is not a primary producer.\nIn this section—\ndrought relief measure means any of the following—\nregistration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under section&#160;187 ;\nan exemption from paying a surcharge or fee in relation to a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;188 ;\nfor a seasonal heavy vehicle—a deferral of the day by which a renewal application for a vehicle must be made under section&#160;190 .\n(sec.186-ssec.1) In this division, a vehicle is an eligible vehicle if— the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as private purposes or farming purposes; and either— the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or both of the following apply— the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n(sec.186-ssec.2) However, none of the following vehicles is an eligible vehicle — a vehicle that is conditionally registered; a farm plate vehicle; a vehicle for which— the registered operator is not a primary producer; or a registration application in relation to which a drought relief measure applies is made, if the applicant is not a primary producer.\n(sec.186-ssec.3) In this section— drought relief measure means any of the following— registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under section&#160;187 ; an exemption from paying a surcharge or fee in relation to a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;188 ; for a seasonal heavy vehicle—a deferral of the day by which a renewal application for a vehicle must be made under section&#160;190 .\n- (a) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as private purposes or farming purposes; and\n- (b) either— (i) the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (i) the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property;\n- (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (i) the vehicle’s garage address is in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property;\n- (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (A) the vehicle’s garage address is in a place that was previously a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property;\n- (B) a drought relief measure for the vehicle was used while the place was in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property.\n- (a) a vehicle that is conditionally registered;\n- (b) a farm plate vehicle;\n- (c) a vehicle for which— (i) the registered operator is not a primary producer; or (ii) a registration application in relation to which a drought relief measure applies is made, if the applicant is not a primary producer.\n- (i) the registered operator is not a primary producer; or\n- (ii) a registration application in relation to which a drought relief measure applies is made, if the applicant is not a primary producer.\n- (i) the registered operator is not a primary producer; or\n- (ii) a registration application in relation to which a drought relief measure applies is made, if the applicant is not a primary producer.\n- (a) registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under section&#160;187 ;\n- (b) an exemption from paying a surcharge or fee in relation to a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;188 ;\n- (c) for a seasonal heavy vehicle—a deferral of the day by which a renewal application for a vehicle must be made under section&#160;190 .","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reduced term of registration or renewal of registration","content":"### sec.187 Reduced term of registration or renewal of registration\n\nAn eligible vehicle may be registered, or the vehicle’s registration may be renewed, for a term of 3 months.\nThis section applies in addition to section&#160;28 .\n(sec.187-ssec.1) An eligible vehicle may be registered, or the vehicle’s registration may be renewed, for a term of 3 months.\n(sec.187-ssec.2) This section applies in addition to section&#160;28 .","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sec.188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from surcharge for reduced term of registration or from administrative fee for late payment","content":"### sec.188 Exemption from surcharge for reduced term of registration or from administrative fee for late payment\n\nAn applicant for registration, or renewal of registration, of an eligible vehicle is exempt from paying the following in relation to the application—\na surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 ;\nfor a renewal application for a vehicle—an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 .\nThis section applies despite any other provision of this regulation.\n(sec.188-ssec.1) An applicant for registration, or renewal of registration, of an eligible vehicle is exempt from paying the following in relation to the application— a surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 ; for a renewal application for a vehicle—an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 .\n(sec.188-ssec.2) This section applies despite any other provision of this regulation.\n- (a) a surcharge stated in schedule&#160;4 ;\n- (b) for a renewal application for a vehicle—an administrative fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 .","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supporting material must be given","content":"### sec.189 Supporting material must be given\n\nA registration application or renewal application for an eligible vehicle made in reliance on section&#160;187 or 188 (the current application ) must be accompanied by the supporting material for the vehicle.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if—\nthe applicant has relied on section&#160;187 or 188 for another registration application or renewal application for the eligible vehicle within 1 year before the current application is made; and\nthe applicant has complied with subsection&#160;(1) in relation to the other application.\nThis section applies in addition to sections&#160;20 (1) and 33 (1) .\n(sec.189-ssec.1) A registration application or renewal application for an eligible vehicle made in reliance on section&#160;187 or 188 (the current application ) must be accompanied by the supporting material for the vehicle.\n(sec.189-ssec.2) However, subsection&#160;(1) does not apply if— the applicant has relied on section&#160;187 or 188 for another registration application or renewal application for the eligible vehicle within 1 year before the current application is made; and the applicant has complied with subsection&#160;(1) in relation to the other application.\n(sec.189-ssec.3) This section applies in addition to sections&#160;20 (1) and 33 (1) .\n- (a) the applicant has relied on section&#160;187 or 188 for another registration application or renewal application for the eligible vehicle within 1 year before the current application is made; and\n- (b) the applicant has complied with subsection&#160;(1) in relation to the other application.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sec.190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application must be made","content":"### sec.190 Seasonal registration—deferral of day by which renewal application must be made\n\nThis section applies in relation to an eligible vehicle that is a seasonal heavy vehicle.\nThe chief executive may, on or before the expiry day for the eligible vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than 2 years.\nHowever, the registration may only be renewed during the second year of the period if the registered operator gives the chief executive the supporting material for the eligible vehicle.\n(sec.190-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an eligible vehicle that is a seasonal heavy vehicle.\n(sec.190-ssec.2) The chief executive may, on or before the expiry day for the eligible vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than 2 years.\n(sec.190-ssec.3) However, the registration may only be renewed during the second year of the period if the registered operator gives the chief executive the supporting material for the eligible vehicle.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transport of fodder for disaster or drought-affected primary producers","content":"## Transport of fodder for disaster or drought-affected primary producers","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sec.191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transport of fodder by primary producer for another primary producer","content":"### sec.191 Transport of fodder by primary producer for another primary producer\n\nThis section applies to a primary producer who is the registered operator of a concessionally registered heavy primary production vehicle.\nThe primary producer may use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than as a heavy primary production vehicle, if—\nthe use is for the transport of fodder for another primary producer; and\nthe requirements under subsection&#160;(3) are satisfied.\nFor subsection&#160;(2) (b) , the requirements are—\nboth of the following apply—\nthe other primary producer has been granted disaster relief financial assistance;\nthe fodder is transported within 1 year after the day the other primary producer is granted the disaster relief financial assistance; or\nthe other primary producer is the registered operator of a vehicle whose garage address is—\nin a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\nin an area that has been a drought-declared area within 1 year before the fodder is transported; or\nat a property that has been a drought-declared property within 1 year before the fodder is transported.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(2) does not apply if the transport of the fodder is done for reward or under a commercial arrangement.\nIn this section—\ndisaster relief financial assistance means financial assistance granted by the State or Commonwealth because of a disaster.\ndrought-declared area see section&#160;185 .\ndrought-declared property see section&#160;185 .\nreward does not include an expense incurred in transporting fodder.\n(sec.191-ssec.1) This section applies to a primary producer who is the registered operator of a concessionally registered heavy primary production vehicle.\n(sec.191-ssec.2) The primary producer may use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than as a heavy primary production vehicle, if— the use is for the transport of fodder for another primary producer; and the requirements under subsection&#160;(3) are satisfied.\n(sec.191-ssec.3) For subsection&#160;(2) (b) , the requirements are— both of the following apply— the other primary producer has been granted disaster relief financial assistance; the fodder is transported within 1 year after the day the other primary producer is granted the disaster relief financial assistance; or the other primary producer is the registered operator of a vehicle whose garage address is— in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or in an area that has been a drought-declared area within 1 year before the fodder is transported; or at a property that has been a drought-declared property within 1 year before the fodder is transported.\n(sec.191-ssec.4) However, subsection&#160;(2) does not apply if the transport of the fodder is done for reward or under a commercial arrangement.\n(sec.191-ssec.5) In this section— disaster relief financial assistance means financial assistance granted by the State or Commonwealth because of a disaster. drought-declared area see section&#160;185 . drought-declared property see section&#160;185 . reward does not include an expense incurred in transporting fodder.\n- (a) the use is for the transport of fodder for another primary producer; and\n- (b) the requirements under subsection&#160;(3) are satisfied.\n- (a) both of the following apply— (i) the other primary producer has been granted disaster relief financial assistance; (ii) the fodder is transported within 1 year after the day the other primary producer is granted the disaster relief financial assistance; or\n- (i) the other primary producer has been granted disaster relief financial assistance;\n- (ii) the fodder is transported within 1 year after the day the other primary producer is granted the disaster relief financial assistance; or\n- (b) the other primary producer is the registered operator of a vehicle whose garage address is— (i) in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or (ii) in an area that has been a drought-declared area within 1 year before the fodder is transported; or (iii) at a property that has been a drought-declared property within 1 year before the fodder is transported.\n- (i) in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\n- (ii) in an area that has been a drought-declared area within 1 year before the fodder is transported; or\n- (iii) at a property that has been a drought-declared property within 1 year before the fodder is transported.\n- (i) the other primary producer has been granted disaster relief financial assistance;\n- (ii) the fodder is transported within 1 year after the day the other primary producer is granted the disaster relief financial assistance; or\n- (i) in a drought-declared area or at a drought-declared property; or\n- (ii) in an area that has been a drought-declared area within 1 year before the fodder is transported; or\n- (iii) at a property that has been a drought-declared property within 1 year before the fodder is transported.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for particular applications and customer communications","content":"# Requirements for particular applications and customer communications","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sec.192","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.192 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\napplication means an application required or permitted to be made to the chief executive under this regulation.\ncustomer communication —\nmeans any of the following—\na notice, however described, required or permitted to be given by a person to the chief executive under a provision of this regulation;\na direction under section&#160;31 (1) (a) ;\na statement under section&#160;45 (2) , 49 (3) , 123 (3) (a) (iii) or 124 (3) (b) ;\nthe giving of notifiable information under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 ;\na request for an extract from the register under section&#160;202 (1) (a) ; but\ndoes not include the giving of supporting material for an eligible vehicle under section&#160;189 or 190 .\ninformation includes a document.\n- (a) means any of the following— (i) a notice, however described, required or permitted to be given by a person to the chief executive under a provision of this regulation; (ii) a direction under section&#160;31 (1) (a) ; (iii) a statement under section&#160;45 (2) , 49 (3) , 123 (3) (a) (iii) or 124 (3) (b) ; (iv) the giving of notifiable information under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 ; (v) a request for an extract from the register under section&#160;202 (1) (a) ; but\n- (i) a notice, however described, required or permitted to be given by a person to the chief executive under a provision of this regulation;\n- (ii) a direction under section&#160;31 (1) (a) ;\n- (iii) a statement under section&#160;45 (2) , 49 (3) , 123 (3) (a) (iii) or 124 (3) (b) ;\n- (iv) the giving of notifiable information under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 ;\n- (v) a request for an extract from the register under section&#160;202 (1) (a) ; but\n- (b) does not include the giving of supporting material for an eligible vehicle under section&#160;189 or 190 .\n- (i) a notice, however described, required or permitted to be given by a person to the chief executive under a provision of this regulation;\n- (ii) a direction under section&#160;31 (1) (a) ;\n- (iii) a statement under section&#160;45 (2) , 49 (3) , 123 (3) (a) (iii) or 124 (3) (b) ;\n- (iv) the giving of notifiable information under part&#160;7 , division&#160;2 , subdivision&#160;2 ;\n- (v) a request for an extract from the register under section&#160;202 (1) (a) ; but","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Particular applications","content":"## Particular applications","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sec.193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may publish notice about applications","content":"### sec.193 Chief executive may publish notice about applications\n\nThe chief executive may, by publishing a notice on the department’s website—\napprove a way in which an application may be made; or\norally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication\nrequire stated information to be included in, or to accompany, an application.\nA notice under subsection&#160;(1) (a) may include requirements for making an application in the approved way.\nA notice under subsection&#160;(1) (b) may only require information that is reasonably necessary for—\nthe chief executive to decide the application; or\nanother purpose related to the application or the thing being applied for.\nirrelevant personal information\nrelevant personal information if the provision of the information would be excessively intrusive to personal privacy\nSubsection&#160;(1) applies whether or not there is an approved form for making the application.\n(sec.193-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by publishing a notice on the department’s website— approve a way in which an application may be made; or orally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication require stated information to be included in, or to accompany, an application.\n(sec.193-ssec.2) A notice under subsection&#160;(1) (a) may include requirements for making an application in the approved way.\n(sec.193-ssec.3) A notice under subsection&#160;(1) (b) may only require information that is reasonably necessary for— the chief executive to decide the application; or another purpose related to the application or the thing being applied for. irrelevant personal information relevant personal information if the provision of the information would be excessively intrusive to personal privacy\n(sec.193-ssec.4) Subsection&#160;(1) applies whether or not there is an approved form for making the application.\n- (a) approve a way in which an application may be made; or Examples of ways— orally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication\n- (b) require stated information to be included in, or to accompany, an application.\n- (a) the chief executive to decide the application; or\n- (b) another purpose related to the application or the thing being applied for.\n- • irrelevant personal information\n- • relevant personal information if the provision of the information would be excessively intrusive to personal privacy","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sec.194","sectionType":"section","heading":"How applications must be made","content":"### sec.194 How applications must be made\n\nAn application must be made in 1 of the following ways—\nin the approved form for the application;\nin the approved way under section&#160;193 (1) (a) for making the application;\nif there is no approved form and no approved way for making the application—in writing.\nIf an application under section&#160;19 or part&#160;3 , division&#160;3 is made by a person (the agent ) on behalf of an applicant, the application must be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of—\nthe agent’s identity; and\nthe applicant’s identity; and\nthe agent’s authority to act as agent for the applicant in making the application.\nAn application must include, or be accompanied by, any information required for the application under section&#160;193 (1) (b) .\nSubsection&#160;(3) does not limit or otherwise affect another provision of this regulation that requires an application to include, or be accompanied by, particular information.\n(sec.194-ssec.1) An application must be made in 1 of the following ways— in the approved form for the application; in the approved way under section&#160;193 (1) (a) for making the application; if there is no approved form and no approved way for making the application—in writing.\n(sec.194-ssec.2) If an application under section&#160;19 or part&#160;3 , division&#160;3 is made by a person (the agent ) on behalf of an applicant, the application must be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the chief executive, of— the agent’s identity; and the applicant’s identity; and the agent’s authority to act as agent for the applicant in making the application.\n(sec.194-ssec.3) An application must include, or be accompanied by, any information required for the application under section&#160;193 (1) (b) .\n(sec.194-ssec.4) Subsection&#160;(3) does not limit or otherwise affect another provision of this regulation that requires an application to include, or be accompanied by, particular information.\n- (a) in the approved form for the application;\n- (b) in the approved way under section&#160;193 (1) (a) for making the application;\n- (c) if there is no approved form and no approved way for making the application—in writing.\n- (a) the agent’s identity; and\n- (b) the applicant’s identity; and\n- (c) the agent’s authority to act as agent for the applicant in making the application.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"sec.195","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may request further information","content":"### sec.195 Chief executive may request further information\n\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to an applicant, ask for further information the chief executive reasonably needs to decide the application.\nThe notice—\nmust state—\nthe information required; and\nthe time, no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given, by which the information is required to be given to the chief executive; and\nthe chief executive may cancel the application if the applicant does not comply with the notice; and\nmay state a way in which the information must be given.\nIf the notice does not state a way in which the information must be given, the applicant must give the information in writing.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the notice, the chief executive may give the applicant a written notice cancelling the application.\nThe cancellation takes effect on the day the notice cancelling the application is given to the applicant or a later day stated in the notice.\n(sec.195-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by written notice given to an applicant, ask for further information the chief executive reasonably needs to decide the application.\n(sec.195-ssec.2) The notice— must state— the information required; and the time, no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given, by which the information is required to be given to the chief executive; and the chief executive may cancel the application if the applicant does not comply with the notice; and may state a way in which the information must be given.\n(sec.195-ssec.3) If the notice does not state a way in which the information must be given, the applicant must give the information in writing.\n(sec.195-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with the notice, the chief executive may give the applicant a written notice cancelling the application.\n(sec.195-ssec.5) The cancellation takes effect on the day the notice cancelling the application is given to the applicant or a later day stated in the notice.\n- (a) must state— (i) the information required; and (ii) the time, no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given, by which the information is required to be given to the chief executive; and (iii) the chief executive may cancel the application if the applicant does not comply with the notice; and\n- (i) the information required; and\n- (ii) the time, no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given, by which the information is required to be given to the chief executive; and\n- (iii) the chief executive may cancel the application if the applicant does not comply with the notice; and\n- (b) may state a way in which the information must be given.\n- (i) the information required; and\n- (ii) the time, no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given, by which the information is required to be given to the chief executive; and\n- (iii) the chief executive may cancel the application if the applicant does not comply with the notice; and","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Particular customer communications","content":"## Particular customer communications","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sec.196","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may publish notice about customer communications","content":"### sec.196 Chief executive may publish notice about customer communications\n\nThe chief executive may, by publishing a notice on the department’s website—\napprove a way in which a customer communication may be given or made; or\norally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication\nrequire stated information to be included in, or to accompany, a customer communication.\nA notice under subsection&#160;(1) (a) may include requirements for giving or making a customer communication in the approved way.\nSubsection&#160;(1) applies whether or not there is an approved form for giving or making the customer communication.\n(sec.196-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by publishing a notice on the department’s website— approve a way in which a customer communication may be given or made; or orally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication require stated information to be included in, or to accompany, a customer communication.\n(sec.196-ssec.2) A notice under subsection&#160;(1) (a) may include requirements for giving or making a customer communication in the approved way.\n(sec.196-ssec.3) Subsection&#160;(1) applies whether or not there is an approved form for giving or making the customer communication.\n- (a) approve a way in which a customer communication may be given or made; or Examples of ways— orally, by electronic communication or by another form of communication\n- (b) require stated information to be included in, or to accompany, a customer communication.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sec.197","sectionType":"section","heading":"How customer communications must be given or made","content":"### sec.197 How customer communications must be given or made\n\nA customer communication must be given or made in 1 of the following ways—\nin the approved form for the customer communication;\nin the approved way under section&#160;196 (1) (a) for giving or making the customer communication;\nif there is no approved form and no approved way for giving or making the customer communication—in writing.\nA customer communication must include, or be accompanied by, any information required for the communication under section&#160;196 (1) (b) .\nSubsection&#160;(2) does not limit or otherwise affect another provision of this regulation that requires a customer communication to include, or be accompanied by, particular information.\n(sec.197-ssec.1) A customer communication must be given or made in 1 of the following ways— in the approved form for the customer communication; in the approved way under section&#160;196 (1) (a) for giving or making the customer communication; if there is no approved form and no approved way for giving or making the customer communication—in writing.\n(sec.197-ssec.2) A customer communication must include, or be accompanied by, any information required for the communication under section&#160;196 (1) (b) .\n(sec.197-ssec.3) Subsection&#160;(2) does not limit or otherwise affect another provision of this regulation that requires a customer communication to include, or be accompanied by, particular information.\n- (a) in the approved form for the customer communication;\n- (b) in the approved way under section&#160;196 (1) (a) for giving or making the customer communication;\n- (c) if there is no approved form and no approved way for giving or making the customer communication—in writing.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Use and release of information","content":"# Use and release of information","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Use of information from register","content":"## Use of information from register","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.198","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for division","content":"### sec.198 Definition for division\n\nIn this division—\nprescribed information , for a vehicle, means—\nthe name and address of the vehicle’s registered operator; and\nif the registered operator’s postal address or telephone number is contained in the register—the postal address or telephone number.\n- (a) the name and address of the vehicle’s registered operator; and\n- (b) if the registered operator’s postal address or telephone number is contained in the register—the postal address or telephone number.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sec.199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of prescribed information for contacting registered operator about moving or removing vehicle","content":"### sec.199 Use of prescribed information for contacting registered operator about moving or removing vehicle\n\nThis section applies if, under section&#160;51G of the Act , the chief executive—\nproposes to move or remove a vehicle; or\nis moving or removing a vehicle; or\nhas moved or removed a vehicle.\nIf the vehicle is registered, the chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the registered operator of the vehicle about the movement or removal, or proposed movement or removal, of the vehicle.\nIf the vehicle is not, but has previously been, registered, the chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the last registered operator of the vehicle about the movement or removal, or proposed movement or removal, of the vehicle.\n(sec.199-ssec.1) This section applies if, under section&#160;51G of the Act , the chief executive— proposes to move or remove a vehicle; or is moving or removing a vehicle; or has moved or removed a vehicle.\n(sec.199-ssec.2) If the vehicle is registered, the chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the registered operator of the vehicle about the movement or removal, or proposed movement or removal, of the vehicle.\n(sec.199-ssec.3) If the vehicle is not, but has previously been, registered, the chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the last registered operator of the vehicle about the movement or removal, or proposed movement or removal, of the vehicle.\n- (a) proposes to move or remove a vehicle; or\n- (b) is moving or removing a vehicle; or\n- (c) has moved or removed a vehicle.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sec.200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of information for contacting registered operator about recovery of cost of damage","content":"### sec.200 Use of information for contacting registered operator about recovery of cost of damage\n\nThis section applies if a person—\nis the registered operator of a vehicle; and\nis liable under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;48 (2) to pay an amount to the chief executive as a result of a person’s operation of the vehicle.\nThe chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the person in relation to the liability mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) .\n(sec.200-ssec.1) This section applies if a person— is the registered operator of a vehicle; and is liable under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;48 (2) to pay an amount to the chief executive as a result of a person’s operation of the vehicle.\n(sec.200-ssec.2) The chief executive may use prescribed information about the vehicle to contact the person in relation to the liability mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) .\n- (a) is the registered operator of a vehicle; and\n- (b) is liable under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;48 (2) to pay an amount to the chief executive as a result of a person’s operation of the vehicle.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Release of information from register","content":"## Release of information from register","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sec.201","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.201 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nauthorised statutory entity means—\nan entity established under an Act of Queensland, or a law of another State or the Commonwealth, that enforces a law about vehicles or the parking of vehicles in an area under its control; or\na local government\nan entity that has lawful access, under an Act or an arrangement approved by the chief executive, to details kept by the chief executive in the register.\ngive , in relation to information, includes allowing a person to obtain the information.\ninsolvency entity means an entity exercising powers—\nunder the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cwlth) in relation to bankruptcy; or\nunder the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration.\ninterstate register means a register kept by another State under a corresponding law to this regulation.\nNEVDIS means the database known as the ‘National exchange of vehicle and driver information system’ that—\nis operated under an arrangement among the State and other States; and\ncontains information about vehicles and drivers from registers kept by the States participating in the arrangement.\npersonal information , about a vehicle’s current or previous registered operator, means—\nthe registered operator’s name, address, email address or telephone number; and\nif there is a current postal address for the registered operator—the postal address; and\nany other information about the registered operator if the registered operator’s identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information.\nsafety recall agency means a vehicle manufacturer conducting a national vehicle safety recall program, to the extent the manufacturer requires details from the register to identify the registered operators of particular vehicles for the program.\nvehicle-related information , for a vehicle, means information about the vehicle from the register, or from an interstate register that is available to the chief executive through NEVDIS, but does not include—\nfor a vehicle currently recorded in the register or interstate register as a written-off vehicle—\npersonal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle; or\ninformation about a notifier that has given notifiable information for the vehicle; or\ninformation about the location, or severity, of damage to the vehicle; or\nfor another vehicle—personal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle.\n- (a) an entity established under an Act of Queensland, or a law of another State or the Commonwealth, that enforces a law about vehicles or the parking of vehicles in an area under its control; or Example— a local government\n- (b) an entity that has lawful access, under an Act or an arrangement approved by the chief executive, to details kept by the chief executive in the register.\n- (a) under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cwlth) in relation to bankruptcy; or\n- (b) under the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration.\n- (a) is operated under an arrangement among the State and other States; and\n- (b) contains information about vehicles and drivers from registers kept by the States participating in the arrangement.\n- (a) the registered operator’s name, address, email address or telephone number; and\n- (b) if there is a current postal address for the registered operator—the postal address; and\n- (c) any other information about the registered operator if the registered operator’s identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information.\n- (a) for a vehicle currently recorded in the register or interstate register as a written-off vehicle— (i) personal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle; or (ii) information about a notifier that has given notifiable information for the vehicle; or (iii) information about the location, or severity, of damage to the vehicle; or\n- (i) personal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) information about a notifier that has given notifiable information for the vehicle; or\n- (iii) information about the location, or severity, of damage to the vehicle; or\n- (b) for another vehicle—personal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle.\n- (i) personal information about a current or previous registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) information about a notifier that has given notifiable information for the vehicle; or\n- (iii) information about the location, or severity, of damage to the vehicle; or","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.202","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving extracts from register to eligible persons","content":"### sec.202 Giving extracts from register to eligible persons\n\nThe chief executive may give an extract from the register about a vehicle to an eligible person, or a person acting for the eligible person, if the person does the following—\ngives the chief executive a request for the extract;\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nif the eligible person is an authorised statutory entity—pays the chief executive the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable, having regard to how and why the extract is being given to the person;\nif the eligible person is a person other than an authorised statutory entity or safety recall agency—pays the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the extract.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the amount decided by the chief executive must not be more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the extract to an eligible person other than an authorised statutory entity or safety recall agency.\nThe extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\nThe chief executive may give the extract on conditions about the use or disclosure of information in the extract.\nThe eligible person, or the person acting for the eligible person, must not use or disclose information in the extract other than under the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\neligible person , for an extract about a vehicle, means—\na person who proposes to start, or has started, litigation; or\nan authorised statutory entity; or\nthe registered operator of the vehicle; or\na safety recall agency; or\na person who has the written consent of the registered operator of the vehicle to request the extract; or\nan insolvency entity.\nlitigation means a proceeding, or a proposed proceeding, in a court for which information in the register about a particular vehicle is, or may be, relevant, but only if—\nthe proceeding is about—\nan incident involving the vehicle; or\nthe bankruptcy or possible bankruptcy of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\nthe application, or the possible application, to the registered operator of the vehicle, of the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration; or\nfraudulent activities of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\nthe proceeding is before the Family Court of Australia and involves the registered operator of the vehicle; or\nin the course of the proceeding, the court decides information about the registered operator of the vehicle is required, including, for example, to help to finalise the proceeding.\n(sec.202-ssec.1) The chief executive may give an extract from the register about a vehicle to an eligible person, or a person acting for the eligible person, if the person does the following— gives the chief executive a request for the extract; See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. if the eligible person is an authorised statutory entity—pays the chief executive the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable, having regard to how and why the extract is being given to the person; if the eligible person is a person other than an authorised statutory entity or safety recall agency—pays the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the extract.\n(sec.202-ssec.2) For subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the amount decided by the chief executive must not be more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the extract to an eligible person other than an authorised statutory entity or safety recall agency.\n(sec.202-ssec.3) The extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\n(sec.202-ssec.4) The chief executive may give the extract on conditions about the use or disclosure of information in the extract.\n(sec.202-ssec.5) The eligible person, or the person acting for the eligible person, must not use or disclose information in the extract other than under the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.202-ssec.6) In this section— eligible person , for an extract about a vehicle, means— a person who proposes to start, or has started, litigation; or an authorised statutory entity; or the registered operator of the vehicle; or a safety recall agency; or a person who has the written consent of the registered operator of the vehicle to request the extract; or an insolvency entity. litigation means a proceeding, or a proposed proceeding, in a court for which information in the register about a particular vehicle is, or may be, relevant, but only if— the proceeding is about— an incident involving the vehicle; or the bankruptcy or possible bankruptcy of the registered operator of the vehicle; or the application, or the possible application, to the registered operator of the vehicle, of the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration; or fraudulent activities of the registered operator of the vehicle; or the proceeding is before the Family Court of Australia and involves the registered operator of the vehicle; or in the course of the proceeding, the court decides information about the registered operator of the vehicle is required, including, for example, to help to finalise the proceeding.\n- (a) gives the chief executive a request for the extract; Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) if the eligible person is an authorised statutory entity—pays the chief executive the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable, having regard to how and why the extract is being given to the person;\n- (c) if the eligible person is a person other than an authorised statutory entity or safety recall agency—pays the chief executive the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the extract.\n- (a) a person who proposes to start, or has started, litigation; or\n- (b) an authorised statutory entity; or\n- (c) the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (d) a safety recall agency; or\n- (e) a person who has the written consent of the registered operator of the vehicle to request the extract; or\n- (f) an insolvency entity.\n- (a) the proceeding is about— (i) an incident involving the vehicle; or (ii) the bankruptcy or possible bankruptcy of the registered operator of the vehicle; or (iii) the application, or the possible application, to the registered operator of the vehicle, of the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration; or (iv) fraudulent activities of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (i) an incident involving the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the bankruptcy or possible bankruptcy of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (iii) the application, or the possible application, to the registered operator of the vehicle, of the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration; or\n- (iv) fraudulent activities of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (b) the proceeding is before the Family Court of Australia and involves the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (c) in the course of the proceeding, the court decides information about the registered operator of the vehicle is required, including, for example, to help to finalise the proceeding.\n- (i) an incident involving the vehicle; or\n- (ii) the bankruptcy or possible bankruptcy of the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (iii) the application, or the possible application, to the registered operator of the vehicle, of the provisions of the Corporations Act relating to external administration; or\n- (iv) fraudulent activities of the registered operator of the vehicle; or","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sec.203","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public access providers may allow client users to obtain extracts from register","content":"### sec.203 Public access providers may allow client users to obtain extracts from register\n\nA public access provider may allow a client user to obtain, using online computer access, an extract from the register about a vehicle if the client user—\npays the public access provider—\nif the client user is an authorised statutory entity—the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the extract is being obtained by the client user; or\notherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract; and\nobtains the extract only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive for obtaining the extract.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) (a) (i) , the amount payable must not be more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract.\nThe extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\nThe chief executive may impose conditions about the use or disclosure of information in the extract.\nThe client user must not use or disclose information in the extract other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nclient user , of a public access provider, means an authorised statutory entity, lawyer, insolvency entity or insurance entity who—\nhas entered into a written agreement with the chief executive about obtaining, using online computer access, extracts from the register about vehicles; and\nis approved by the chief executive as a suitable entity to obtain the extracts under the agreement.\ninsurance entity means—\na body corporate that—\nis authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) to carry on insurance business; and\nissues insurance policies for vehicles that, under this regulation or a corresponding law to this regulation, must be registered to be used on a road; or\nan agent of a body corporate mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) that provides, on behalf of the body corporate, a claims handling and settling service relating to insurance claims for vehicles.\npublic access provider means—\nthe chief executive; or\na person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive to provide online computer access to the register to entities approved by the chief executive.\ns&#160;203 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;54\n(sec.203-ssec.1) A public access provider may allow a client user to obtain, using online computer access, an extract from the register about a vehicle if the client user— pays the public access provider— if the client user is an authorised statutory entity—the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the extract is being obtained by the client user; or otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract; and obtains the extract only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive for obtaining the extract.\n(sec.203-ssec.2) For subsection&#160;(1) (a) (i) , the amount payable must not be more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract.\n(sec.203-ssec.3) The extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\n(sec.203-ssec.4) The chief executive may impose conditions about the use or disclosure of information in the extract.\n(sec.203-ssec.5) The client user must not use or disclose information in the extract other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.203-ssec.6) In this section— client user , of a public access provider, means an authorised statutory entity, lawyer, insolvency entity or insurance entity who— has entered into a written agreement with the chief executive about obtaining, using online computer access, extracts from the register about vehicles; and is approved by the chief executive as a suitable entity to obtain the extracts under the agreement. insurance entity means— a body corporate that— is authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) to carry on insurance business; and issues insurance policies for vehicles that, under this regulation or a corresponding law to this regulation, must be registered to be used on a road; or an agent of a body corporate mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) that provides, on behalf of the body corporate, a claims handling and settling service relating to insurance claims for vehicles. public access provider means— the chief executive; or a person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive to provide online computer access to the register to entities approved by the chief executive.\n- (a) pays the public access provider— (i) if the client user is an authorised statutory entity—the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the extract is being obtained by the client user; or (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract; and\n- (i) if the client user is an authorised statutory entity—the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the extract is being obtained by the client user; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract; and\n- (b) obtains the extract only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive for obtaining the extract.\n- (i) if the client user is an authorised statutory entity—the amount, if any, the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the extract is being obtained by the client user; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for obtaining the extract; and\n- (a) has entered into a written agreement with the chief executive about obtaining, using online computer access, extracts from the register about vehicles; and\n- (b) is approved by the chief executive as a suitable entity to obtain the extracts under the agreement.\n- (a) a body corporate that— (i) is authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) to carry on insurance business; and (ii) issues insurance policies for vehicles that, under this regulation or a corresponding law to this regulation, must be registered to be used on a road; or\n- (i) is authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) to carry on insurance business; and\n- (ii) issues insurance policies for vehicles that, under this regulation or a corresponding law to this regulation, must be registered to be used on a road; or\n- (b) an agent of a body corporate mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) that provides, on behalf of the body corporate, a claims handling and settling service relating to insurance claims for vehicles.\n- (i) is authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) to carry on insurance business; and\n- (ii) issues insurance policies for vehicles that, under this regulation or a corresponding law to this regulation, must be registered to be used on a road; or\n- (a) the chief executive; or\n- (b) a person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive to provide online computer access to the register to entities approved by the chief executive.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sec.204","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving extracts from register to tolling entities","content":"### sec.204 Giving extracts from register to tolling entities\n\nThe chief executive may, under a written arrangement entered into between the chief executive and a toll road operator or local government tollway operator, give an extract from the register about a vehicle to—\nthe operator; or\na person acting for the operator.\nWithout limiting subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive may, under a written arrangement entered into between the chief executive and a local government, give an extract from an available register about a vehicle to—\nthe local government; or\na person acting for the local government.\nHowever, the chief executive may give an extract under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) only for the purpose of the local government enforcing a tolling offence committed in relation to a local government tollway in the local government’s area.\nAn extract given under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\nA written arrangement mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) must—\ninclude conditions imposed by the chief executive on—\ngiving the extract; and\nthe use and disclosure of the information in the extract; and\nprovide for payment to the chief executive of the reasonable amount decided by the chief executive for giving the extract.\nThe tolling entity, or a person acting for the tolling entity, to whom the extract is given must not use or disclose the information in the extract other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) (a) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(6) applies to a person acting for a tolling entity only if the person is advised of the conditions before or at the time the extract is given to the person.\nIn this section—\navailable register means—\nthe register; or\nan interstate register that is available to the chief executive through NEVDIS.\nlocal government tollway see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105GA (5) .\nlocal government tollway operator see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105B .\ntolling entity means—\na toll road operator; or\na local government tollway operator; or\na local government with which the chief executive has entered into an arrangement mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) .\ntolling offence means an offence against the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105ZH (7) , 105ZJ (4) or 105ZK (7) .\ntoll road operator see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;92 .\n(sec.204-ssec.1) The chief executive may, under a written arrangement entered into between the chief executive and a toll road operator or local government tollway operator, give an extract from the register about a vehicle to— the operator; or a person acting for the operator.\n(sec.204-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection&#160;(1) , the chief executive may, under a written arrangement entered into between the chief executive and a local government, give an extract from an available register about a vehicle to— the local government; or a person acting for the local government.\n(sec.204-ssec.3) However, the chief executive may give an extract under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) only for the purpose of the local government enforcing a tolling offence committed in relation to a local government tollway in the local government’s area.\n(sec.204-ssec.4) An extract given under subsection&#160;(1) or (2) may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\n(sec.204-ssec.5) A written arrangement mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) must— include conditions imposed by the chief executive on— giving the extract; and the use and disclosure of the information in the extract; and provide for payment to the chief executive of the reasonable amount decided by the chief executive for giving the extract.\n(sec.204-ssec.6) The tolling entity, or a person acting for the tolling entity, to whom the extract is given must not use or disclose the information in the extract other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(5) (a) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.204-ssec.7) However, subsection&#160;(6) applies to a person acting for a tolling entity only if the person is advised of the conditions before or at the time the extract is given to the person.\n(sec.204-ssec.8) In this section— available register means— the register; or an interstate register that is available to the chief executive through NEVDIS. local government tollway see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105GA (5) . local government tollway operator see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105B . tolling entity means— a toll road operator; or a local government tollway operator; or a local government with which the chief executive has entered into an arrangement mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) . tolling offence means an offence against the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;105ZH (7) , 105ZJ (4) or 105ZK (7) . toll road operator see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , section&#160;92 .\n- (a) the operator; or\n- (b) a person acting for the operator.\n- (a) the local government; or\n- (b) a person acting for the local government.\n- (a) include conditions imposed by the chief executive on— (i) giving the extract; and (ii) the use and disclosure of the information in the extract; and\n- (i) giving the extract; and\n- (ii) the use and disclosure of the information in the extract; and\n- (b) provide for payment to the chief executive of the reasonable amount decided by the chief executive for giving the extract.\n- (i) giving the extract; and\n- (ii) the use and disclosure of the information in the extract; and\n- (a) the register; or\n- (b) an interstate register that is available to the chief executive through NEVDIS.\n- (a) a toll road operator; or\n- (b) a local government tollway operator; or\n- (c) a local government with which the chief executive has entered into an arrangement mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) .","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sec.205","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving information to entities that maintain NEVDIS","content":"### sec.205 Giving information to entities that maintain NEVDIS\n\nThe chief executive may, for the NEVDIS arrangement, give an extract from the register about a vehicle to the entity that maintains NEVDIS.\nThe extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\nIn this section—\nNEVDIS arrangement means the arrangement mentioned in section&#160;201 , definition NEVDIS , paragraph&#160;(a) .\n(sec.205-ssec.1) The chief executive may, for the NEVDIS arrangement, give an extract from the register about a vehicle to the entity that maintains NEVDIS.\n(sec.205-ssec.2) The extract may include personal information about the vehicle’s current or previous registered operator.\n(sec.205-ssec.3) In this section— NEVDIS arrangement means the arrangement mentioned in section&#160;201 , definition NEVDIS , paragraph&#160;(a) .","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"sec.206","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information provider may give vehicle-related information","content":"### sec.206 Information provider may give vehicle-related information\n\nAn information provider may give a person vehicle-related information about a vehicle if—\nthe person pays the information provider the amount or fee payable under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\nthe vehicle-related information is given to the person only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive in relation to the giving of the information.\nFor subsection&#160;(1) (a) , the amount or fee payable is—\nif the information provider is the chief executive—\nthe amount, of not more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information, that the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the vehicle-related information is given to the person; or\notherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\nif the information provider is a person other than the chief executive—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\nSubsection&#160;(1) (a) does not apply to a person in relation to an extract or other information given to the person under section&#160;204 , 205 or 207 .\nThe chief executive may impose conditions about the use or disclosure of vehicle-related information about a vehicle given to a person under subsection&#160;(1) .\nThe person must not use or disclose the information other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, subsection&#160;(5) applies to the person only if the person is advised of the conditions before or at the time the extract is given to the person.\nIn this section—\ninformation provider means—\nthe chief executive;\na person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive for the provision by the person of vehicle-related information about a vehicle to other persons.\ns&#160;206 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;55\n(sec.206-ssec.1) An information provider may give a person vehicle-related information about a vehicle if— the person pays the information provider the amount or fee payable under subsection&#160;(2) ; and the vehicle-related information is given to the person only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive in relation to the giving of the information.\n(sec.206-ssec.2) For subsection&#160;(1) (a) , the amount or fee payable is— if the information provider is the chief executive— the amount, of not more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information, that the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the vehicle-related information is given to the person; or otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information. if the information provider is a person other than the chief executive—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\n(sec.206-ssec.3) Subsection&#160;(1) (a) does not apply to a person in relation to an extract or other information given to the person under section&#160;204 , 205 or 207 .\n(sec.206-ssec.4) The chief executive may impose conditions about the use or disclosure of vehicle-related information about a vehicle given to a person under subsection&#160;(1) .\n(sec.206-ssec.5) The person must not use or disclose the information other than in accordance with the conditions mentioned in subsection&#160;(4) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.206-ssec.6) However, subsection&#160;(5) applies to the person only if the person is advised of the conditions before or at the time the extract is given to the person.\n(sec.206-ssec.7) In this section— information provider means— the chief executive; a person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive for the provision by the person of vehicle-related information about a vehicle to other persons.\n- (a) the person pays the information provider the amount or fee payable under subsection&#160;(2) ; and\n- (b) the vehicle-related information is given to the person only in the circumstances approved by the chief executive in relation to the giving of the information.\n- (a) if the information provider is the chief executive— (i) the amount, of not more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information, that the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the vehicle-related information is given to the person; or (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\n- (i) the amount, of not more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information, that the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the vehicle-related information is given to the person; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\n- (b) if the information provider is a person other than the chief executive—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\n- (i) the amount, of not more than the amount of the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information, that the chief executive decides is reasonable having regard to how and why the vehicle-related information is given to the person; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the fee stated in schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;5 for giving the vehicle-related information.\n- (a) the chief executive;\n- (b) a person who has entered into an agreement with the chief executive for the provision by the person of vehicle-related information about a vehicle to other persons.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sec.207","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may give vehicle-related information to particular persons","content":"### sec.207 Chief executive may give vehicle-related information to particular persons\n\nThe chief executive may give vehicle-related information about a vehicle to a person if the chief executive is satisfied—\nthe information will inform the person about whether \tthe vehicle is, or is not—\na registered vehicle; or\na high-powered vehicle; or\na learner approved motorbike; or\nthe information will inform the person about the vehicle’s purpose of use; or\nthe person requires the information to determine whether an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; or\nthe person is a specified person who requires the information for the purpose of identifying a vehicle to which an inspection certificate or inspection report under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 relates; or\nthe person is an approved person who requires the information to perform a function of an approved person.\nIn this section—\napproved person see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 , schedule&#160;7 .\ngive , for vehicle-related information, includes giving the information—\nelectronically; or\norally.\nhigh-powered vehicle see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2021 , schedule&#160;9 .\nproprietor of an AIS means a proprietor of an AIS under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 .\nspecified person means—\na proprietor of an AIS; or\nan approved examiner; or\na person authorised by a proprietor of an AIS to receive or obtain vehicle-related information.\n(sec.207-ssec.1) The chief executive may give vehicle-related information about a vehicle to a person if the chief executive is satisfied— the information will inform the person about whether \tthe vehicle is, or is not— a registered vehicle; or a high-powered vehicle; or a learner approved motorbike; or the information will inform the person about the vehicle’s purpose of use; or the person requires the information to determine whether an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; or the person is a specified person who requires the information for the purpose of identifying a vehicle to which an inspection certificate or inspection report under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 relates; or the person is an approved person who requires the information to perform a function of an approved person.\n(sec.207-ssec.2) In this section— approved person see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 , schedule&#160;7 . give , for vehicle-related information, includes giving the information— electronically; or orally. high-powered vehicle see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2021 , schedule&#160;9 . proprietor of an AIS means a proprietor of an AIS under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 . specified person means— a proprietor of an AIS; or an approved examiner; or a person authorised by a proprietor of an AIS to receive or obtain vehicle-related information.\n- (a) the information will inform the person about whether \tthe vehicle is, or is not— (i) a registered vehicle; or (ii) a high-powered vehicle; or (iii) a learner approved motorbike; or\n- (i) a registered vehicle; or\n- (ii) a high-powered vehicle; or\n- (iii) a learner approved motorbike; or\n- (b) the information will inform the person about the vehicle’s purpose of use; or\n- (c) the person requires the information to determine whether an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; or\n- (d) the person is a specified person who requires the information for the purpose of identifying a vehicle to which an inspection certificate or inspection report under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 relates; or\n- (e) the person is an approved person who requires the information to perform a function of an approved person.\n- (i) a registered vehicle; or\n- (ii) a high-powered vehicle; or\n- (iii) a learner approved motorbike; or\n- (a) electronically; or\n- (b) orally.\n- (a) a proprietor of an AIS; or\n- (b) an approved examiner; or\n- (c) a person authorised by a proprietor of an AIS to receive or obtain vehicle-related information.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Offences and other matters relating to registration certificates, number plates and permits","content":"# Offences and other matters relating to registration certificates, number plates and permits","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"sec.208","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to registration certificate, number plate or permit","content":"### sec.208 References to registration certificate, number plate or permit\n\nIn this part, a reference to a registration certificate, number plate or permit is a reference to—\na registration certificate, number plate or permit given by the chief executive under this regulation; or\na certificate, plate or permit—\ngiven under a corresponding law to this regulation or a law of a foreign country about the registration of vehicles; and\nthat is equivalent to a registration certificate, number plate or permit given under this regulation.\n- (a) a registration certificate, number plate or permit given by the chief executive under this regulation; or\n- (b) a certificate, plate or permit— (i) given under a corresponding law to this regulation or a law of a foreign country about the registration of vehicles; and (ii) that is equivalent to a registration certificate, number plate or permit given under this regulation.\n- (i) given under a corresponding law to this regulation or a law of a foreign country about the registration of vehicles; and\n- (ii) that is equivalent to a registration certificate, number plate or permit given under this regulation.\n- (i) given under a corresponding law to this regulation or a law of a foreign country about the registration of vehicles; and\n- (ii) that is equivalent to a registration certificate, number plate or permit given under this regulation.","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"sec.209","sectionType":"section","heading":"Things that purport to be, but are not, registration certificates, number plates or permits","content":"### sec.209 Things that purport to be, but are not, registration certificates, number plates or permits\n\nA person must not make, sell or have in the person’s possession anything that purports to be, but is not, a registration certificate, number plate or permit unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sec.210","sectionType":"section","heading":"Altering or defacing registration certificates, number plates or permits","content":"### sec.210 Altering or defacing registration certificates, number plates or permits\n\nA person must not alter or deface a registration certificate, number plate or permit unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"sec.211","sectionType":"section","heading":"Using, or permitting use of, vehicle for which registration certificate, number plate or permit altered etc.","content":"### sec.211 Using, or permitting use of, vehicle for which registration certificate, number plate or permit altered etc.\n\nA person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, use a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to be used, on a road if—\na registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been materially altered; or\na registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been defaced; or\na number plate for the vehicle has been repainted in any way; or\npaint used to repair stone chips or other damage\nany writing, mark, or colour on a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle is not clearly legible; or\na number plate or permit attached to the vehicle was given or granted for another vehicle; or\na number plate attached to the vehicle has been recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or\na number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle is not attached to the vehicle; or\na number plate is attached to the vehicle—\nin a way other than as required under this regulation; or\nin contravention of section&#160;121 ; or\na permit required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle—\nis not attached to the vehicle; or\nis attached to the vehicle in a way other than as required under this regulation.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the vehicle is used in the commission of a type 1 vehicle related offence—40 penalty units; or\notherwise—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ntype 1 vehicle related offence see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;69A (1) .\ns&#160;211 amd 2023 Act&#160;No.&#160;10 s&#160;43\n(sec.211-ssec.1) A person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, use a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to be used, on a road if— a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been materially altered; or a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been defaced; or a number plate for the vehicle has been repainted in any way; or paint used to repair stone chips or other damage any writing, mark, or colour on a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle is not clearly legible; or a number plate or permit attached to the vehicle was given or granted for another vehicle; or a number plate attached to the vehicle has been recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or a number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle is not attached to the vehicle; or a number plate is attached to the vehicle— in a way other than as required under this regulation; or in contravention of section&#160;121 ; or a permit required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle— is not attached to the vehicle; or is attached to the vehicle in a way other than as required under this regulation. Maximum penalty— if the vehicle is used in the commission of a type 1 vehicle related offence—40 penalty units; or otherwise—20 penalty units.\n(sec.211-ssec.2) In this section— type 1 vehicle related offence see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section&#160;69A (1) .\n- (a) a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been materially altered; or\n- (b) a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle has been defaced; or\n- (c) a number plate for the vehicle has been repainted in any way; or Example— paint used to repair stone chips or other damage\n- (d) any writing, mark, or colour on a registration certificate, number plate or permit for the vehicle is not clearly legible; or\n- (e) a number plate or permit attached to the vehicle was given or granted for another vehicle; or\n- (f) a number plate attached to the vehicle has been recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or\n- (g) a number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle is not attached to the vehicle; or\n- (h) a number plate is attached to the vehicle— (i) in a way other than as required under this regulation; or (ii) in contravention of section&#160;121 ; or\n- (i) in a way other than as required under this regulation; or\n- (ii) in contravention of section&#160;121 ; or\n- (i) a permit required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle— (i) is not attached to the vehicle; or (ii) is attached to the vehicle in a way other than as required under this regulation.\n- (i) is not attached to the vehicle; or\n- (ii) is attached to the vehicle in a way other than as required under this regulation.\n- (i) in a way other than as required under this regulation; or\n- (ii) in contravention of section&#160;121 ; or\n- (i) is not attached to the vehicle; or\n- (ii) is attached to the vehicle in a way other than as required under this regulation.\n- (a) if the vehicle is used in the commission of a type 1 vehicle related offence—40 penalty units; or\n- (b) otherwise—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"sec.212","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to remove unlawful registration item","content":"### sec.212 Requirement to remove unlawful registration item\n\nAn authorised officer may ask a person in charge of a vehicle to remove from the vehicle, and deliver to the officer, a registration item for the vehicle if the authorised officer reasonably believes—\nunder this regulation, the use of the vehicle on a road is prohibited; or\nthe registration item was not lawfully given for the vehicle; or\nthe registration item is recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or\nthe registration item is a number plate required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\nThe person must comply with the request unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSubsection&#160;(4) applies if the authorised officer requests the removal of a registration item—\nunder subsection&#160;(1) (a) on the basis that section&#160;211 (h) (ii) applies; or\nunder subsection&#160;(1) (b) , (c) or (d) .\nThe authorised officer must advise the person that if the person does not comply with the request at the time it is made the officer may, under subsection&#160;(5) , remove and recover the number plates attached to the vehicle.\nIf the person does not comply with the request, the authorised officer may remove and recover the number plates attached to the vehicle.\nIn this section—\nregistration item , for a vehicle, means—\nany of the following given or granted in relation to the vehicle—\na registration certificate;\na number plate;\na permit;\nan inspection certificate; or\nif the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle to which the conditional registration guideline applies—a document required to be carried in the vehicle under the guideline; or\nan item purporting to be an item mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) .\n(sec.212-ssec.1) An authorised officer may ask a person in charge of a vehicle to remove from the vehicle, and deliver to the officer, a registration item for the vehicle if the authorised officer reasonably believes— under this regulation, the use of the vehicle on a road is prohibited; or the registration item was not lawfully given for the vehicle; or the registration item is recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or the registration item is a number plate required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n(sec.212-ssec.2) The person must comply with the request unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.212-ssec.3) Subsection&#160;(4) applies if the authorised officer requests the removal of a registration item— under subsection&#160;(1) (a) on the basis that section&#160;211 (h) (ii) applies; or under subsection&#160;(1) (b) , (c) or (d) .\n(sec.212-ssec.4) The authorised officer must advise the person that if the person does not comply with the request at the time it is made the officer may, under subsection&#160;(5) , remove and recover the number plates attached to the vehicle.\n(sec.212-ssec.5) If the person does not comply with the request, the authorised officer may remove and recover the number plates attached to the vehicle.\n(sec.212-ssec.6) In this section— registration item , for a vehicle, means— any of the following given or granted in relation to the vehicle— a registration certificate; a number plate; a permit; an inspection certificate; or if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle to which the conditional registration guideline applies—a document required to be carried in the vehicle under the guideline; or an item purporting to be an item mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) .\n- (a) under this regulation, the use of the vehicle on a road is prohibited; or\n- (b) the registration item was not lawfully given for the vehicle; or\n- (c) the registration item is recorded in the register as having been cancelled, lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged; or\n- (d) the registration item is a number plate required to be returned to the chief executive under section&#160;125 .\n- (a) under subsection&#160;(1) (a) on the basis that section&#160;211 (h) (ii) applies; or\n- (b) under subsection&#160;(1) (b) , (c) or (d) .\n- (a) any of the following given or granted in relation to the vehicle— (i) a registration certificate; (ii) a number plate; (iii) a permit; (iv) an inspection certificate; or\n- (i) a registration certificate;\n- (ii) a number plate;\n- (iii) a permit;\n- (iv) an inspection certificate; or\n- (b) if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle to which the conditional registration guideline applies—a document required to be carried in the vehicle under the guideline; or\n- (c) an item purporting to be an item mentioned in paragraph&#160;(a) or (b) .\n- (i) a registration certificate;\n- (ii) a number plate;\n- (iii) a permit;\n- (iv) an inspection certificate; or","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Review of decisions","content":"# Review of decisions","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sec.213","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of decisions not provided for under Act, ch 4","content":"### sec.213 Review of decisions not provided for under Act, ch 4\n\nSections&#160;65 and&#160; 65A of the Act apply to the following decisions (each a relevant decision ) as if a reference to an original decision in section&#160;65 of the Act were a reference to a relevant decision—\na decision to refuse an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle under section&#160;14 (1) (a) ;\na decision to refuse a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;22 or 23 , unless—\nthe vehicle is a statutory write-off; or\nthe decision is made under section&#160;23 (b) ; or\nsection&#160;25 (3) applies to the decision;\nFor a renewal application for a vehicle, see section&#160;34 .\na decision to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration under section&#160;50 ;\na decision to refuse a registration application for a dealer plate under section&#160;79 (1) (a) ;\na decision to refuse a renewal application for a dealer plate under section&#160;87 (1) (a) ;\na decision to refuse an inspection approval under section&#160;166 (1) (b) ;\na decision to impose a condition on an inspection approval under section&#160;166 (5) ;\na decision to refuse an application for approval of a learner approved motorbike under section&#160;217 (1) (b) ;\na decision to reassess a fee under section&#160;228 ;\na decision to reassess a registration fee under section&#160;245 , including a decision to require the payment of a fee balance under section&#160;246 .\n- (a) a decision to refuse an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle under section&#160;14 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) a decision to refuse a registration application or renewal application for a vehicle under section&#160;22 or 23 , unless— (i) the vehicle is a statutory write-off; or (ii) the decision is made under section&#160;23 (b) ; or (iii) section&#160;25 (3) applies to the decision; Note— For a renewal application for a vehicle, see section&#160;34 .\n- (i) the vehicle is a statutory write-off; or\n- (ii) the decision is made under section&#160;23 (b) ; or\n- (iii) section&#160;25 (3) applies to the decision;\n- (c) a decision to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration under section&#160;50 ;\n- (d) a decision to refuse a registration application for a dealer plate under section&#160;79 (1) (a) ;\n- (e) a decision to refuse a renewal application for a dealer plate under section&#160;87 (1) (a) ;\n- (f) a decision to refuse an inspection approval under section&#160;166 (1) (b) ;\n- (g) a decision to impose a condition on an inspection approval under section&#160;166 (5) ;\n- (h) a decision to refuse an application for approval of a learner approved motorbike under section&#160;217 (1) (b) ;\n- (i) a decision to reassess a fee under section&#160;228 ;\n- (j) a decision to reassess a registration fee under section&#160;245 , including a decision to require the payment of a fee balance under section&#160;246 .\n- (i) the vehicle is a statutory write-off; or\n- (ii) the decision is made under section&#160;23 (b) ; or\n- (iii) section&#160;25 (3) applies to the decision;","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Approval of motorbikes as learner approved motorbikes","content":"## Approval of motorbikes as learner approved motorbikes","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for division","content":"### sec.214 Definition for division\n\nIn this division—\nLAM information , for a motorbike, means the following information about the motorbike—\nengine capacity;\nmaximum engine power;\ntare mass.\n- (a) engine capacity;\n- (b) maximum engine power;\n- (c) tare mass.","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"sec.215","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of LAM test report","content":"### sec.215 Meaning of LAM test report\n\nA LAM test report is a document showing the results of 1 or more tests conducted on a motorbike to work out the LAM information for an application for approval of the motorbike under section&#160;216 .\na printout of the results of a test from a vehicle testing facility and a test by a weighbridge\nA LAM test report must contain the following information about a test conducted on a motorbike—\nthe name and address of the entity that conducted the test;\nan entity that operates a vehicle testing facility or a weighbridge\nthe date of the test;\nthe LAM information for the motorbike;\ndetails about the measuring system used to conduct the test.\na dynamometer or a similar measuring system that is designed to measure power produced by an engine\n(sec.215-ssec.1) A LAM test report is a document showing the results of 1 or more tests conducted on a motorbike to work out the LAM information for an application for approval of the motorbike under section&#160;216 . a printout of the results of a test from a vehicle testing facility and a test by a weighbridge\n(sec.215-ssec.2) A LAM test report must contain the following information about a test conducted on a motorbike— the name and address of the entity that conducted the test; an entity that operates a vehicle testing facility or a weighbridge the date of the test; the LAM information for the motorbike; details about the measuring system used to conduct the test. a dynamometer or a similar measuring system that is designed to measure power produced by an engine\n- (a) the name and address of the entity that conducted the test; Example of an entity that conducts a test— an entity that operates a vehicle testing facility or a weighbridge\n- (b) the date of the test;\n- (c) the LAM information for the motorbike;\n- (d) details about the measuring system used to conduct the test. Example of a measuring system used to conduct a test— a dynamometer or a similar measuring system that is designed to measure power produced by an engine","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"sec.216","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval of motorbike as a learner approved motorbike","content":"### sec.216 Application for approval of motorbike as a learner approved motorbike\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nHowever, the person may not apply if the production motorbike is a vehicle to which the conditional registration guideline applies.\nThe application must—\nbe accompanied by—\na copy of a document published by the motorbike’s manufacturer showing the LAM information for the motorbike; or\nif a copy of the document mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(i) is unavailable—a LAM test report; and\ninclude the following information, to the extent it is available to the applicant, about the motorbike—\nmake and model;\nyear of manufacture;\nengine number;\nVIN or chassis number.\n(sec.216-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.216-ssec.2) However, the person may not apply if the production motorbike is a vehicle to which the conditional registration guideline applies.\n(sec.216-ssec.3) The application must— be accompanied by— a copy of a document published by the motorbike’s manufacturer showing the LAM information for the motorbike; or if a copy of the document mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(i) is unavailable—a LAM test report; and include the following information, to the extent it is available to the applicant, about the motorbike— make and model; year of manufacture; engine number; VIN or chassis number.\n- (a) be accompanied by— (i) a copy of a document published by the motorbike’s manufacturer showing the LAM information for the motorbike; or (ii) if a copy of the document mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(i) is unavailable—a LAM test report; and\n- (i) a copy of a document published by the motorbike’s manufacturer showing the LAM information for the motorbike; or\n- (ii) if a copy of the document mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(i) is unavailable—a LAM test report; and\n- (b) include the following information, to the extent it is available to the applicant, about the motorbike— (i) make and model; (ii) year of manufacture; (iii) engine number; (iv) VIN or chassis number.\n- (i) make and model;\n- (ii) year of manufacture;\n- (iii) engine number;\n- (iv) VIN or chassis number.\n- (i) a copy of a document published by the motorbike’s manufacturer showing the LAM information for the motorbike; or\n- (ii) if a copy of the document mentioned in subparagraph&#160;(i) is unavailable—a LAM test report; and\n- (i) make and model;\n- (ii) year of manufacture;\n- (iii) engine number;\n- (iv) VIN or chassis number.","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"sec.217","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.217 Deciding application\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering the application—\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the production motorbike—\nis fitted with either—\nan electric motor; or\nan internal-combustion engine with an engine capacity of not more than 660mL; and\nhas a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 150kW per tonne; and\nhas not been modified other than for an allowable modification.\nIf the chief executive decides to grant the application, the chief executive must—\nrecord the motorbike in the register as a learner approved motorbike; and\nrecord the motorbike in the LAM list.\nIf the chief executive decides to refuse the application, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to refuse; and\nthe reasons for the refusal; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\nIn this section—\nallowable modification , for a learner approved motorbike, means—\na modification that—\nis designed to enable a person with a physical impairment to ride the motorbike; and\ndoes not increase the maximum engine power of the motorbike; and\nis a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 ; or\nmodification of the motorbike’s foot controls to enable the driver to operate the motorbike by hand controls\na modification of the motorbike’s seating capacity that is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 .\n(sec.217-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering the application— grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.217-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the production motorbike— is fitted with either— an electric motor; or an internal-combustion engine with an engine capacity of not more than 660mL; and has a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 150kW per tonne; and has not been modified other than for an allowable modification.\n(sec.217-ssec.3) If the chief executive decides to grant the application, the chief executive must— record the motorbike in the register as a learner approved motorbike; and record the motorbike in the LAM list.\n(sec.217-ssec.4) If the chief executive decides to refuse the application, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal.\n(sec.217-ssec.5) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.217-ssec.6) In this section— allowable modification , for a learner approved motorbike, means— a modification that— is designed to enable a person with a physical impairment to ride the motorbike; and does not increase the maximum engine power of the motorbike; and is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 ; or modification of the motorbike’s foot controls to enable the driver to operate the motorbike by hand controls a modification of the motorbike’s seating capacity that is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 .\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.\n- (a) is fitted with either— (i) an electric motor; or (ii) an internal-combustion engine with an engine capacity of not more than 660mL; and\n- (i) an electric motor; or\n- (ii) an internal-combustion engine with an engine capacity of not more than 660mL; and\n- (b) has a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 150kW per tonne; and\n- (c) has not been modified other than for an allowable modification.\n- (i) an electric motor; or\n- (ii) an internal-combustion engine with an engine capacity of not more than 660mL; and\n- (a) record the motorbike in the register as a learner approved motorbike; and\n- (b) record the motorbike in the LAM list.\n- (a) the decision to refuse; and\n- (b) the reasons for the refusal; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) a modification that— (i) is designed to enable a person with a physical impairment to ride the motorbike; and (ii) does not increase the maximum engine power of the motorbike; and (iii) is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 ; or Example— modification of the motorbike’s foot controls to enable the driver to operate the motorbike by hand controls\n- (i) is designed to enable a person with a physical impairment to ride the motorbike; and\n- (ii) does not increase the maximum engine power of the motorbike; and\n- (iii) is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 ; or\n- (b) a modification of the motorbike’s seating capacity that is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 .\n- (i) is designed to enable a person with a physical impairment to ride the motorbike; and\n- (ii) does not increase the maximum engine power of the motorbike; and\n- (iii) is a compliant modification of the learner approved motorbike under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section&#160;17 ; or","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"sec.218","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive must keep list of learner approved motorbikes","content":"### sec.218 Chief executive must keep list of learner approved motorbikes\n\nThe chief executive must keep a list of learner approved motorbikes (the LAM list ).\nA copy of the LAM list is available on the department’s website.\nThe LAM list—\nmust record a production motorbike for which the chief executive grants an application under section&#160;217 (1) ; and\nmay record another motorbike if the chief executive is satisfied the motorbike complies with section&#160;217 (2) (a) , (b) and (c) .\nA motorbike that is recorded in the LAM list is a learner approved motorbike .\n(sec.218-ssec.1) The chief executive must keep a list of learner approved motorbikes (the LAM list ). A copy of the LAM list is available on the department’s website.\n(sec.218-ssec.2) The LAM list— must record a production motorbike for which the chief executive grants an application under section&#160;217 (1) ; and may record another motorbike if the chief executive is satisfied the motorbike complies with section&#160;217 (2) (a) , (b) and (c) .\n(sec.218-ssec.3) A motorbike that is recorded in the LAM list is a learner approved motorbike .\n- (a) must record a production motorbike for which the chief executive grants an application under section&#160;217 (1) ; and\n- (b) may record another motorbike if the chief executive is satisfied the motorbike complies with section&#160;217 (2) (a) , (b) and (c) .","sortOrder":264},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"sec.219","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of unregistered vehicles by dealers","content":"### sec.219 Sale of unregistered vehicles by dealers\n\nA dealer must not deliver an unregistered vehicle to a purchaser on the sale of the vehicle unless—\nthe vehicle is delivered to another dealer; or\na registration application has been made, but not yet decided, for the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, a dealer does not contravene subsection&#160;(1) if the dealer obtains a written statement from the purchaser that—\nthe vehicle is not to be used on a road; or\nthe vehicle’s garage address will not be in Queensland.\nThe dealer must keep a statement received under subsection&#160;(2) for at least 1 year after the day the vehicle is delivered to the purchaser.\nMaximum penalty—8 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ndealer does not include the holder of a licence or other authority under a corresponding law to the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 that is equivalent to a motor dealers licence under that Act.\n(sec.219-ssec.1) A dealer must not deliver an unregistered vehicle to a purchaser on the sale of the vehicle unless— the vehicle is delivered to another dealer; or a registration application has been made, but not yet decided, for the vehicle. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.219-ssec.2) However, a dealer does not contravene subsection&#160;(1) if the dealer obtains a written statement from the purchaser that— the vehicle is not to be used on a road; or the vehicle’s garage address will not be in Queensland.\n(sec.219-ssec.3) The dealer must keep a statement received under subsection&#160;(2) for at least 1 year after the day the vehicle is delivered to the purchaser. Maximum penalty—8 penalty units.\n(sec.219-ssec.4) In this section— dealer does not include the holder of a licence or other authority under a corresponding law to the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 that is equivalent to a motor dealers licence under that Act.\n- (a) the vehicle is delivered to another dealer; or\n- (b) a registration application has been made, but not yet decided, for the vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle is not to be used on a road; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s garage address will not be in Queensland.","sortOrder":266},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees and related matters","content":"# Fees and related matters","sortOrder":267},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fees generally","content":"## Fees generally","sortOrder":268},{"sectionNumber":"sec.220","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.220 Fees\n\nThe registration fees for a category 1 vehicle are the fees stated for the vehicle in schedule&#160;2 .\nThe registration fees for a category 2 vehicle are the fees stated for the vehicle in schedule&#160;3 .\nThe registration fee for a category 2 vehicle stated in schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;1 or 2 is the total of—\nthe amount of the road use component stated for the vehicle; and\nthe amount of the regulatory component stated for the vehicle.\nOther fees payable under this regulation are stated in schedule&#160;4 .\nA fee payable under a relevant provision that relates to the registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate for a term is—\nif the fee is expressed as a number of fee units—the fee in force on 1 July in the financial year in which the term starts; or\nif the fee is expressed in dollars—the fee stated in the relevant provision for the financial year in which the term starts.\nFor subsection&#160;(5) , if the fee is for the renewal of registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate, the term is taken to start on the same day it would have started for the purpose of working out when the renewed term expires under section&#160;36 or 89 for the vehicle or dealer plate.\nAlso, if the term of a vehicle’s registration is less than 1 year, a registration fee or traffic improvement fee that relates to the registration of the vehicle is to be adjusted in proportion to the number of days in the term.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means schedule&#160;2 or 3 or schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 or 4 .\ns&#160;220 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;56\n(sec.220-ssec.1) The registration fees for a category 1 vehicle are the fees stated for the vehicle in schedule&#160;2 .\n(sec.220-ssec.2) The registration fees for a category 2 vehicle are the fees stated for the vehicle in schedule&#160;3 .\n(sec.220-ssec.3) The registration fee for a category 2 vehicle stated in schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;1 or 2 is the total of— the amount of the road use component stated for the vehicle; and the amount of the regulatory component stated for the vehicle.\n(sec.220-ssec.4) Other fees payable under this regulation are stated in schedule&#160;4 .\n(sec.220-ssec.5) A fee payable under a relevant provision that relates to the registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate for a term is— if the fee is expressed as a number of fee units—the fee in force on 1 July in the financial year in which the term starts; or if the fee is expressed in dollars—the fee stated in the relevant provision for the financial year in which the term starts.\n(sec.220-ssec.6) For subsection&#160;(5) , if the fee is for the renewal of registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate, the term is taken to start on the same day it would have started for the purpose of working out when the renewed term expires under section&#160;36 or 89 for the vehicle or dealer plate.\n(sec.220-ssec.7) Also, if the term of a vehicle’s registration is less than 1 year, a registration fee or traffic improvement fee that relates to the registration of the vehicle is to be adjusted in proportion to the number of days in the term.\n(sec.220-ssec.8) In this section— relevant provision means schedule&#160;2 or 3 or schedule&#160;4 , part&#160;3 or 4 .\n- (a) the amount of the road use component stated for the vehicle; and\n- (b) the amount of the regulatory component stated for the vehicle.\n- (a) if the fee is expressed as a number of fee units—the fee in force on 1 July in the financial year in which the term starts; or\n- (b) if the fee is expressed in dollars—the fee stated in the relevant provision for the financial year in which the term starts.","sortOrder":269},{"sectionNumber":"sec.220AA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.220AA\n\ns&#160;220AA ins 2024 SL&#160;No.&#160;130 s&#160;3\nexp 15 September 2025 (see s&#160;220AA(7))","sortOrder":270},{"sectionNumber":"sec.220A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units","content":"### sec.220A Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units\n\nThis section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.\nFor the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section&#160;48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards).\nIf a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.\ns&#160;220A ins 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;57\n(sec.220A-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.\n(sec.220A-ssec.2) For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section&#160;48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards). If a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.","sortOrder":271},{"sectionNumber":"sec.221","sectionType":"section","heading":"Charging categories","content":"### sec.221 Charging categories\n\nIf a category 2 vehicle falls within 2 or more charging categories stated in schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;1 or 2 , the registration fee for the vehicle is the higher, or highest, of the fees that could apply to the vehicle.\nFor applying schedule&#160;3 , the following vehicles are taken to be 1 trailer—\na converter dolly and a semitrailer, when used together;\na low loader dolly and a low loader, when used together.\nFor applying schedule&#160;3 to a vehicle, other than a trailer—\n2 axles with less than 1m between them are taken to be 1 axle; and\n3 axles with 2m or less between the first and third axles are taken to be 2 axles; and\n4 axles with 3.2m or less between the first and fourth axles are taken to be 3 axles.\nFor subsection&#160;(3) , the distance between axles is measured between the centres of the wheels—\nmounted on the axles; and\nparallel to the length of the vehicle.\nIf a category 2 vehicle is registered as a particular type of vehicle stated in schedule&#160;3 , a person must not use the vehicle, or, whether or not the person is the vehicle’s registered operator, permit another person to use the vehicle, as a vehicle of another type to which a higher registration fee applies.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIf a truck (type 1) or a truck (type 2) is not registered as a short combination truck, a person must not use, or permit another person to use, the vehicle to tow a trailer.\n(sec.221-ssec.1) If a category 2 vehicle falls within 2 or more charging categories stated in schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;1 or 2 , the registration fee for the vehicle is the higher, or highest, of the fees that could apply to the vehicle.\n(sec.221-ssec.2) For applying schedule&#160;3 , the following vehicles are taken to be 1 trailer— a converter dolly and a semitrailer, when used together; a low loader dolly and a low loader, when used together.\n(sec.221-ssec.3) For applying schedule&#160;3 to a vehicle, other than a trailer— 2 axles with less than 1m between them are taken to be 1 axle; and 3 axles with 2m or less between the first and third axles are taken to be 2 axles; and 4 axles with 3.2m or less between the first and fourth axles are taken to be 3 axles.\n(sec.221-ssec.4) For subsection&#160;(3) , the distance between axles is measured between the centres of the wheels— mounted on the axles; and parallel to the length of the vehicle.\n(sec.221-ssec.5) If a category 2 vehicle is registered as a particular type of vehicle stated in schedule&#160;3 , a person must not use the vehicle, or, whether or not the person is the vehicle’s registered operator, permit another person to use the vehicle, as a vehicle of another type to which a higher registration fee applies. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. If a truck (type 1) or a truck (type 2) is not registered as a short combination truck, a person must not use, or permit another person to use, the vehicle to tow a trailer.\n- (a) a converter dolly and a semitrailer, when used together;\n- (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader, when used together.\n- (a) 2 axles with less than 1m between them are taken to be 1 axle; and\n- (b) 3 axles with 2m or less between the first and third axles are taken to be 2 axles; and\n- (c) 4 axles with 3.2m or less between the first and fourth axles are taken to be 3 axles.\n- (a) mounted on the axles; and\n- (b) parallel to the length of the vehicle.","sortOrder":272},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exemptions","content":"## Exemptions","sortOrder":273},{"sectionNumber":"sec.222","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligible person may apply for exemption from paying particular fees","content":"### sec.222 Eligible person may apply for exemption from paying particular fees\n\nA person who is eligible under subsection&#160;(2) may apply to the chief executive for an exemption from paying the following fees—\na registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\na registration administration fee for—\nconditional registration of a vehicle; or\na category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\na traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe person is eligible for the exemption if—\nthe person is the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate or will be its registered operator when it is registered; and\nfor an exemption relating to a vehicle—\nthe person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the vehicle is used solely for that purpose; or\nthe person is a designated person; or\nthe vehicle is a motorised mobility device used by a person with a disability affecting the person’s mobility; and\nSee also section&#160;223 .\nfor an exemption relating to a dealer plate—the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the dealer plate is used solely for that purpose.\nIn this section—\ncharitable purpose see the Collections Act 1966 , section&#160;5 .\ndesignated overseas mission means a designated overseas mission under the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995 (Cwlth) .\ndesignated person means a person who is—\na consulate, the head of a consulate or a career officer of a consulate; or\nthe head of an honorary consular mission; or\na member of staff of a designated overseas mission; or\nthe head of a designated overseas mission; or\nan officer of a designated overseas mission.\nofficer , of a designated overseas mission—\nmeans a person entrusted as an officer with the exercise of the functions of the designated overseas mission; but\ndoes not include a person employed in the technical or administrative service of the designated overseas mission.\ns&#160;222 amd 2022 Act&#160;No.&#160;19 s&#160;42\n(sec.222-ssec.1) A person who is eligible under subsection&#160;(2) may apply to the chief executive for an exemption from paying the following fees— a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate; a registration administration fee for— conditional registration of a vehicle; or a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer; a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.222-ssec.2) The person is eligible for the exemption if— the person is the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate or will be its registered operator when it is registered; and for an exemption relating to a vehicle— the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the vehicle is used solely for that purpose; or the person is a designated person; or the vehicle is a motorised mobility device used by a person with a disability affecting the person’s mobility; and See also section&#160;223 . for an exemption relating to a dealer plate—the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the dealer plate is used solely for that purpose.\n(sec.222-ssec.3) In this section— charitable purpose see the Collections Act 1966 , section&#160;5 . designated overseas mission means a designated overseas mission under the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995 (Cwlth) . designated person means a person who is— a consulate, the head of a consulate or a career officer of a consulate; or the head of an honorary consular mission; or a member of staff of a designated overseas mission; or the head of a designated overseas mission; or an officer of a designated overseas mission. officer , of a designated overseas mission— means a person entrusted as an officer with the exercise of the functions of the designated overseas mission; but does not include a person employed in the technical or administrative service of the designated overseas mission.\n- (a) a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\n- (b) a registration administration fee for— (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (c) a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer.\n- (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (a) the person is the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate or will be its registered operator when it is registered; and\n- (b) for an exemption relating to a vehicle— (i) the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the vehicle is used solely for that purpose; or (ii) the person is a designated person; or (iii) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device used by a person with a disability affecting the person’s mobility; and Note— See also section&#160;223 .\n- (i) the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the vehicle is used solely for that purpose; or\n- (ii) the person is a designated person; or\n- (iii) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device used by a person with a disability affecting the person’s mobility; and Note— See also section&#160;223 .\n- (c) for an exemption relating to a dealer plate—the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the dealer plate is used solely for that purpose.\n- (i) the person is an association established solely for a charitable purpose and the vehicle is used solely for that purpose; or\n- (ii) the person is a designated person; or\n- (iii) the vehicle is a motorised mobility device used by a person with a disability affecting the person’s mobility; and Note— See also section&#160;223 .\n- (a) a consulate, the head of a consulate or a career officer of a consulate; or\n- (b) the head of an honorary consular mission; or\n- (c) a member of staff of a designated overseas mission; or\n- (d) the head of a designated overseas mission; or\n- (e) an officer of a designated overseas mission.\n- (a) means a person entrusted as an officer with the exercise of the functions of the designated overseas mission; but\n- (b) does not include a person employed in the technical or administrative service of the designated overseas mission.","sortOrder":274},{"sectionNumber":"sec.223","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered operator for motorised mobility device may apply for exemption from paying transfer application fee","content":"### sec.223 Registered operator for motorised mobility device may apply for exemption from paying transfer application fee\n\nThe registered operator of a vehicle mentioned in section&#160;222 (2) (b) (iii) may apply to the chief executive for an exemption from paying an application fee for transferring the vehicle’s registration.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\ns&#160;223 amd 2022 Act&#160;No.&#160;19 s&#160;43","sortOrder":275},{"sectionNumber":"sec.224","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligible prescribed service person may apply for exemption from particular fees","content":"### sec.224 Eligible prescribed service person may apply for exemption from particular fees\n\nThis section applies to a prescribed person who, under division&#160;3 , has been granted an application to pay the concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 15 for—\na category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; or\na category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan.\nThe person may apply to the chief executive for an exemption from paying the following for the vehicle—\nif the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle;\nif the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan—the registration administration fee for the vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.224-ssec.1) This section applies to a prescribed person who, under division&#160;3 , has been granted an application to pay the concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 , item 15 for— a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; or a category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan.\n(sec.224-ssec.2) The person may apply to the chief executive for an exemption from paying the following for the vehicle— if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan—the registration administration fee for the vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n- (a) a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; or\n- (b) a category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan.\n- (a) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle;\n- (b) if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle that is a motorised caravan—the registration administration fee for the vehicle. Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.","sortOrder":276},{"sectionNumber":"sec.225","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding applications","content":"### sec.225 Deciding applications\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering an application for an exemption made under this division—\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is eligible for the exemption.\nAlso, the chief executive may only grant an exemption to a person who is eligible under section&#160;222 (2) (b) (ii) with the approval of the chief executive of the department administering the Public Service Act 2008 .\nThe chief executive may impose conditions on the grant of an exemption to a person who is eligible under section&#160;222 (2) (b) (i) .\n(sec.225-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering an application for an exemption made under this division— grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.225-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is eligible for the exemption.\n(sec.225-ssec.3) Also, the chief executive may only grant an exemption to a person who is eligible under section&#160;222 (2) (b) (ii) with the approval of the chief executive of the department administering the Public Service Act 2008 .\n(sec.225-ssec.4) The chief executive may impose conditions on the grant of an exemption to a person who is eligible under section&#160;222 (2) (b) (i) .\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.","sortOrder":277},{"sectionNumber":"sec.226","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification requirements for person granted exemption from paying particular fees","content":"### sec.226 Notification requirements for person granted exemption from paying particular fees\n\nThis section applies to a person who is granted an exemption from paying any of the following fees under section&#160;225 —\na registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\na registration administration fee for—\nconditional registration of a vehicle; or\na category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\na traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer.\nIf a circumstance relating to whether the person is eligible for the exemption under section&#160;222 (2) or 224 changes, the person must—\ngive the chief executive written notice of the change; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf the exemption is for a registration fee for a vehicle and the person sells or otherwise transfers the vehicle, the person must—\ngive the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.226-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is granted an exemption from paying any of the following fees under section&#160;225 — a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate; a registration administration fee for— conditional registration of a vehicle; or a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer; a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer.\n(sec.226-ssec.2) If a circumstance relating to whether the person is eligible for the exemption under section&#160;222 (2) or 224 changes, the person must— give the chief executive written notice of the change; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.226-ssec.3) If the exemption is for a registration fee for a vehicle and the person sells or otherwise transfers the vehicle, the person must— give the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\n- (b) a registration administration fee for— (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (c) a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer.\n- (i) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (ii) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (a) give the chief executive written notice of the change; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) give the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.","sortOrder":278},{"sectionNumber":"sec.227","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive must give notice before reassessing fee for which exemption granted","content":"### sec.227 Chief executive must give notice before reassessing fee for which exemption granted\n\nThis section applies if—\nan exemption is granted under section&#160;225 for any of the following—\na registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\na registration administration fee for—\nconditional registration of a vehicle; or\na category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\na traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; and\nthe chief executive considers the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate is no longer eligible for the exemption.\nThe chief executive may give the registered operator a notice stating—\nthat the chief executive proposes to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee payable for the vehicle or dealer plate; and\nthe reasons for the proposed reassessment; and\nthat the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.\nThe chief executive must consider the registered operator’s response before deciding whether to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee payable for the vehicle or dealer plate.\n(sec.227-ssec.1) This section applies if— an exemption is granted under section&#160;225 for any of the following— a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate; a registration administration fee for— conditional registration of a vehicle; or a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer; a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; and the chief executive considers the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate is no longer eligible for the exemption.\n(sec.227-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the registered operator a notice stating— that the chief executive proposes to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee payable for the vehicle or dealer plate; and the reasons for the proposed reassessment; and that the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.\n(sec.227-ssec.3) The chief executive must consider the registered operator’s response before deciding whether to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee payable for the vehicle or dealer plate.\n- (a) an exemption is granted under section&#160;225 for any of the following— (i) a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate; (ii) a registration administration fee for— (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer; (iii) a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; and\n- (i) a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\n- (ii) a registration administration fee for— (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (iii) a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; and\n- (b) the chief executive considers the registered operator of the vehicle or for the dealer plate is no longer eligible for the exemption.\n- (i) a registration fee for a vehicle or dealer plate;\n- (ii) a registration administration fee for— (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (iii) a traffic improvement fee for a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer; and\n- (A) conditional registration of a vehicle; or\n- (B) a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer;\n- (a) that the chief executive proposes to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee payable for the vehicle or dealer plate; and\n- (b) the reasons for the proposed reassessment; and\n- (c) that the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.","sortOrder":279},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reassessment of fee for which exemption granted","content":"### sec.228 Reassessment of fee for which exemption granted\n\nThis section applies in relation to a vehicle if—\nthe chief executive, after complying with section&#160;227 , decides to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; or\na vehicle’s registered operator gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;226 (3) in relation to the vehicle.\nThe chief executive may reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee for the term (the unexpired term )—\nstarting on—\nif subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the vehicle was sold or otherwise transferred; or\notherwise—the day the registered operator stopped being eligible for the exemption; and\nending on the day the current term of registration of the vehicle or dealer plate expires.\nThe chief executive may, by written notice given to the following person, require the person to pay the amount of the reassessed registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee for the unexpired term—\nfor a vehicle mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) —the person to whom the vehicle was sold or transferred;\notherwise—the vehicle’s registered operator.\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; and\nthe reasons for the decision; and\nthat the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\nThe person to whom the notice is given must pay the fee to the chief executive within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice under subsection&#160;(3) .\nMaximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n(sec.228-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a vehicle if— the chief executive, after complying with section&#160;227 , decides to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; or a vehicle’s registered operator gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;226 (3) in relation to the vehicle.\n(sec.228-ssec.2) The chief executive may reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee for the term (the unexpired term )— starting on— if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the vehicle was sold or otherwise transferred; or otherwise—the day the registered operator stopped being eligible for the exemption; and ending on the day the current term of registration of the vehicle or dealer plate expires.\n(sec.228-ssec.3) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the following person, require the person to pay the amount of the reassessed registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee for the unexpired term— for a vehicle mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) —the person to whom the vehicle was sold or transferred; otherwise—the vehicle’s registered operator.\n(sec.228-ssec.4) The notice must state— the decision to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; and the reasons for the decision; and that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.228-ssec.5) The person to whom the notice is given must pay the fee to the chief executive within 28 days after the chief executive gives the notice under subsection&#160;(3) . Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.\n- (a) the chief executive, after complying with section&#160;227 , decides to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; or\n- (b) a vehicle’s registered operator gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;226 (3) in relation to the vehicle.\n- (a) starting on— (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the vehicle was sold or otherwise transferred; or (ii) otherwise—the day the registered operator stopped being eligible for the exemption; and\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the vehicle was sold or otherwise transferred; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the day the registered operator stopped being eligible for the exemption; and\n- (b) ending on the day the current term of registration of the vehicle or dealer plate expires.\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the vehicle was sold or otherwise transferred; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the day the registered operator stopped being eligible for the exemption; and\n- (a) for a vehicle mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) —the person to whom the vehicle was sold or transferred;\n- (b) otherwise—the vehicle’s registered operator.\n- (a) the decision to reassess the registration fee, registration administration fee or traffic improvement fee; and\n- (b) the reasons for the decision; and\n- (c) that the decision may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.2A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Recognised primary producers and nominated primary producers","content":"## Recognised primary producers and nominated primary producers","sortOrder":281},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of recognised primary producer and nominated primary producer","content":"### sec.228A Meaning of recognised primary producer and nominated primary producer\n\nA recognised primary producer is a person who holds an authorisation under section&#160;228C .\nA nominated primary producer for a heavy primary production vehicle is a person given a notice under section&#160;228F (3) authorising the person to use the vehicle.\nHowever, a person stops being a nominated primary producer for a heavy primary production vehicle—\nif the term of registration of the vehicle ends—3 months after the day the registration ends, unless the registration is renewed; or\nif the vehicle’s registration is transferred—on the day the transfer is recorded in the register; or\non the day there is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.\ns&#160;228A ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17\n(sec.228A-ssec.1) A recognised primary producer is a person who holds an authorisation under section&#160;228C .\n(sec.228A-ssec.2) A nominated primary producer for a heavy primary production vehicle is a person given a notice under section&#160;228F (3) authorising the person to use the vehicle.\n(sec.228A-ssec.3) However, a person stops being a nominated primary producer for a heavy primary production vehicle— if the term of registration of the vehicle ends—3 months after the day the registration ends, unless the registration is renewed; or if the vehicle’s registration is transferred—on the day the transfer is recorded in the register; or on the day there is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.\n- (a) if the term of registration of the vehicle ends—3 months after the day the registration ends, unless the registration is renewed; or\n- (b) if the vehicle’s registration is transferred—on the day the transfer is recorded in the register; or\n- (c) on the day there is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.","sortOrder":282},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to be a recognised primary producer","content":"### sec.228B Application to be a recognised primary producer\n\nA primary producer may apply to the chief executive for an authorisation to be a recognised primary producer.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\ns&#160;228B ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17","sortOrder":283},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application to be a recognised primary producer","content":"### sec.228C Deciding application to be a recognised primary producer\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;228B —\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is a primary producer.\ns&#160;228C ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17\n(sec.228C-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;228B — grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.228C-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is a primary producer.\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.","sortOrder":284},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to nominate a recognised primary producer","content":"### sec.228D Application to nominate a recognised primary producer\n\nA person who is eligible under subsection&#160;(2) may apply to the chief executive to nominate a recognised primary producer to use a heavy primary production vehicle.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\nThe person is eligible if—\nthe person is the registered operator of the vehicle or will be the registered operator of the vehicle when the vehicle is registered; and\nthe person is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\nFor each vehicle to which the application relates, the person may nominate no more than 5 other persons who are recognised primary producers to use the vehicle.\ns&#160;228D ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17\n(sec.228D-ssec.1) A person who is eligible under subsection&#160;(2) may apply to the chief executive to nominate a recognised primary producer to use a heavy primary production vehicle. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.228D-ssec.2) The person is eligible if— the person is the registered operator of the vehicle or will be the registered operator of the vehicle when the vehicle is registered; and the person is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\n(sec.228D-ssec.3) For each vehicle to which the application relates, the person may nominate no more than 5 other persons who are recognised primary producers to use the vehicle.\n- (a) the person is the registered operator of the vehicle or will be the registered operator of the vehicle when the vehicle is registered; and\n- (b) the person is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.","sortOrder":285},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application to nominate a recognised primary producer","content":"### sec.228E Deciding application to nominate a recognised primary producer\n\nThe chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;228D —\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied—\nthe applicant is eligible under section&#160;228D (2) ; and\nfor each heavy primary production vehicle to which the application relates—\nthe vehicle is, or is eligible to be, a concessionally registered vehicle for which the applicant is, or would be, eligible to pay a registration fee under section&#160;233 (1) ; and\neach person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\ns&#160;228E ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17\n(sec.228E-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering an application made under section&#160;228D — grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.228E-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied— the applicant is eligible under section&#160;228D (2) ; and for each heavy primary production vehicle to which the application relates— the vehicle is, or is eligible to be, a concessionally registered vehicle for which the applicant is, or would be, eligible to pay a registration fee under section&#160;233 (1) ; and each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.\n- (a) the applicant is eligible under section&#160;228D (2) ; and\n- (b) for each heavy primary production vehicle to which the application relates— (i) the vehicle is, or is eligible to be, a concessionally registered vehicle for which the applicant is, or would be, eligible to pay a registration fee under section&#160;233 (1) ; and (ii) each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\n- (i) the vehicle is, or is eligible to be, a concessionally registered vehicle for which the applicant is, or would be, eligible to pay a registration fee under section&#160;233 (1) ; and\n- (ii) each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.\n- (i) the vehicle is, or is eligible to be, a concessionally registered vehicle for which the applicant is, or would be, eligible to pay a registration fee under section&#160;233 (1) ; and\n- (ii) each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) is, or will be when the vehicle is registered, a recognised primary producer.","sortOrder":286},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices and details recorded in the register","content":"### sec.228F Notices and details recorded in the register\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive decides to grant an application made under section&#160;228D to nominate a recognised primary producer to use a heavy primary production vehicle.\nThe chief executive must give the registered operator of the vehicle a notice stating the name and other relevant details of each nominated primary producer for the vehicle.\nAlso, the chief executive must give each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) for the vehicle a notice stating that the nominated primary producer is authorised to use the vehicle.\nThe chief executive must record in the register the name and customer reference number of each nominated primary producer for the vehicle.\ns&#160;228F ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;17\n(sec.228F-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive decides to grant an application made under section&#160;228D to nominate a recognised primary producer to use a heavy primary production vehicle.\n(sec.228F-ssec.2) The chief executive must give the registered operator of the vehicle a notice stating the name and other relevant details of each nominated primary producer for the vehicle.\n(sec.228F-ssec.3) Also, the chief executive must give each person nominated in section&#160;228D (3) for the vehicle a notice stating that the nominated primary producer is authorised to use the vehicle.\n(sec.228F-ssec.4) The chief executive must record in the register the name and customer reference number of each nominated primary producer for the vehicle.","sortOrder":287},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Concessional registration","content":"## Concessional registration","sortOrder":288},{"sectionNumber":"sec.229","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligible person may apply","content":"### sec.229 Eligible person may apply\n\nThis section applies to a person who is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee under subdivision&#160;2 for a vehicle.\nThe person may apply to the chief executive to pay the concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 or 3 for the vehicle, instead of the registration fee otherwise payable under this regulation, for registering the vehicle in the person’s name.\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.\n(sec.229-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee under subdivision&#160;2 for a vehicle.\n(sec.229-ssec.2) The person may apply to the chief executive to pay the concessional registration fee stated in schedule&#160;2 or 3 for the vehicle, instead of the registration fee otherwise payable under this regulation, for registering the vehicle in the person’s name. See part&#160;9 , division&#160;2 for requirements for particular applications.","sortOrder":289},{"sectionNumber":"sec.230","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.230 Deciding application\n\nThe chief executive may, after considering an application made under section&#160;229 —\ngrant the application; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is eligible to pay the concessional registration fee under subdivision&#160;2 .\nThe chief executive may impose conditions on the grant of an application to pay a concessional registration fee for a special interest vehicle.\n(sec.230-ssec.1) The chief executive may, after considering an application made under section&#160;229 — grant the application; or refuse the application.\n(sec.230-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the application only if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant is eligible to pay the concessional registration fee under subdivision&#160;2 .\n(sec.230-ssec.3) The chief executive may impose conditions on the grant of an application to pay a concessional registration fee for a special interest vehicle.\n- (a) grant the application; or\n- (b) refuse the application.","sortOrder":290},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231","sectionType":"section","heading":"Concessional registration fee for particular vehicles that have, or are proposed to have, 2 registered operators","content":"### sec.231 Concessional registration fee for particular vehicles that have, or are proposed to have, 2 registered operators\n\nThis section applies if—\na person (the applicant ) is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle under section&#160;234 , 235 or 236 (each an eligibility provision ); and\nthe vehicle has, or is proposed in a registration application to have, another registered operator who is eligible to pay a different concessional registration fee for the vehicle under an eligibility provision.\nThe concessional registration fee the applicant is eligible to pay for the vehicle under the eligibility provision is taken to be—\nif the applicant and the other person are spouses of each other—the lowest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision; or\notherwise—the highest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision.\n(sec.231-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person (the applicant ) is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle under section&#160;234 , 235 or 236 (each an eligibility provision ); and the vehicle has, or is proposed in a registration application to have, another registered operator who is eligible to pay a different concessional registration fee for the vehicle under an eligibility provision.\n(sec.231-ssec.2) The concessional registration fee the applicant is eligible to pay for the vehicle under the eligibility provision is taken to be— if the applicant and the other person are spouses of each other—the lowest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision; or otherwise—the highest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision.\n- (a) a person (the applicant ) is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle under section&#160;234 , 235 or 236 (each an eligibility provision ); and\n- (b) the vehicle has, or is proposed in a registration application to have, another registered operator who is eligible to pay a different concessional registration fee for the vehicle under an eligibility provision.\n- (a) if the applicant and the other person are spouses of each other—the lowest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision; or\n- (b) otherwise—the highest concessional registration fee either person is eligible to pay under an eligibility provision.","sortOrder":291},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Working out amounts of concessional registration fees","content":"### sec.231A Working out amounts of concessional registration fees\n\nThis section applies for working out the amount of a concessional registration fee expressed in this regulation as a percentage of another fee (a standard fee ).\nThe amount of the concessional registration fee is obtained by—\nmultiplying the standard fee by the percentage; and\nrounding the result to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards).\nA concessional registration fee is 25% of the standard fee which is expressed as 845.55 fee units. If the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the amount of the standard fee would be $858.25, obtained by multiplying 845.55 by $1.015 and rounding the result under section&#160;220A . The amount of the concessional registration fee would be $214.55, obtained by multiplying the standard fee of $858.25 by 25% and rounding the result under subsection&#160;(2) (b) .\ns&#160;231A ins 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;58\n(sec.231A-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a concessional registration fee expressed in this regulation as a percentage of another fee (a standard fee ).\n(sec.231A-ssec.2) The amount of the concessional registration fee is obtained by— multiplying the standard fee by the percentage; and rounding the result to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards). A concessional registration fee is 25% of the standard fee which is expressed as 845.55 fee units. If the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the amount of the standard fee would be $858.25, obtained by multiplying 845.55 by $1.015 and rounding the result under section&#160;220A . The amount of the concessional registration fee would be $214.55, obtained by multiplying the standard fee of $858.25 by 25% and rounding the result under subsection&#160;(2) (b) .\n- (a) multiplying the standard fee by the percentage; and\n- (b) rounding the result to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards).","sortOrder":292},{"sectionNumber":"sec.232","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible for ambulance vehicles and particular vehicles mentioned in sch&#160;5","content":"### sec.232 Persons eligible for ambulance vehicles and particular vehicles mentioned in sch&#160;5\n\nA person is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for—\nan ambulance vehicle; or\na motor vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , other than a conditionally registrable vehicle, with a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\na category 2 vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , other than a conditionally registrable vehicle.\ns&#160;232 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;59\n- (a) an ambulance vehicle; or\n- (b) a motor vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , other than a conditionally registrable vehicle, with a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\n- (c) a category 2 vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , other than a conditionally registrable vehicle.","sortOrder":293},{"sectionNumber":"sec.233","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recognised primary producers and primary producers","content":"### sec.233 Recognised primary producers and primary producers\n\nA recognised primary producer is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle, other than a motorbike or conditionally registrable vehicle, mentioned in—\nschedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\nschedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or\nschedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\nA primary producer who is not a recognised primary producer is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle, other than a motorbike or conditionally registrable vehicle, mentioned in—\nschedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\nschedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\nHowever, a person mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee if the person does not own the vehicle.\ns&#160;233 sub 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;18\n(sec.233-ssec.1) A recognised primary producer is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle, other than a motorbike or conditionally registrable vehicle, mentioned in— schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\n(sec.233-ssec.2) A primary producer who is not a recognised primary producer is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a vehicle, other than a motorbike or conditionally registrable vehicle, mentioned in— schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\n(sec.233-ssec.3) However, a person mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) or (2) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee if the person does not own the vehicle.\n- (a) schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\n- (b) schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or\n- (c) schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\n- (a) schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\n- (b) schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.","sortOrder":294},{"sectionNumber":"sec.234","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holders of seniors cards","content":"### sec.234 Holders of seniors cards\n\nA holder of a seniors card is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for—\na motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\na motorised caravan.\nHowever, the holder is not eligible if—\nthe holder is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the holder paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;235 or 236 ; or\nanother person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person—\nis someone other than the holder’s spouse; and\nis not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\nAlso, the holder is not eligible if—\nthe vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the holder; or\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\nIn addition, the holder is not eligible if the holder’s spouse is—\na card holder or prescribed service person; and\na registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;235 or 236 .\ns&#160;234 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;59\n(sec.234-ssec.1) A holder of a seniors card is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for— a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or a motorised caravan.\n(sec.234-ssec.2) However, the holder is not eligible if— the holder is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the holder paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;235 or 236 ; or another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— is someone other than the holder’s spouse; and is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n(sec.234-ssec.3) Also, the holder is not eligible if— the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the holder; or the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n(sec.234-ssec.4) In addition, the holder is not eligible if the holder’s spouse is— a card holder or prescribed service person; and a registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;235 or 236 .\n- (a) a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\n- (b) a motorised caravan.\n- (a) the holder is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the holder paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 ; or\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 ; or\n- (b) another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— (i) is someone other than the holder’s spouse; and (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) is someone other than the holder’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 ; or\n- (i) is someone other than the holder’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (a) the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the holder; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n- (a) a card holder or prescribed service person; and\n- (b) a registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;235 or 236 .","sortOrder":295},{"sectionNumber":"sec.235","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holders of pensioner concession cards","content":"### sec.235 Holders of pensioner concession cards\n\nA person who holds a pensioner concession card (a pensioner ) is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for—\na motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\na motorised caravan.\nHowever, the pensioner is not eligible if—\nthe pensioner is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the pensioner paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;234 or 236 ; or\nanother person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person—\nis someone other than the pensioner’s spouse; and\nis not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\nAlso, the pensioner is not eligible if—\nthe vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the pensioner; or\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\nIn addition, the pensioner is not eligible if the pensioner’s spouse is—\na card holder or prescribed service person; and\na registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;234 or 236 .\nAlso, the pensioner is not eligible if—\nthe pensioner—\nis receiving a parenting payment that is a pension PP (single) under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cwlth) ; and\nis not, or is not proposed in a registration application to be, the sole registered operator of the vehicle; or\nthe pensioner—\nis receiving an income support supplement under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth) ; and\nhas had the pensioner’s rate of income support supplement reduced by—\nthe ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or\nthe assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\ns&#160;235 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;59\n(sec.235-ssec.1) A person who holds a pensioner concession card (a pensioner ) is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for— a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or a motorised caravan.\n(sec.235-ssec.2) However, the pensioner is not eligible if— the pensioner is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the pensioner paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;234 or 236 ; or another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— is someone other than the pensioner’s spouse; and is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n(sec.235-ssec.3) Also, the pensioner is not eligible if— the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the pensioner; or the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n(sec.235-ssec.4) In addition, the pensioner is not eligible if the pensioner’s spouse is— a card holder or prescribed service person; and a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;234 or 236 .\n(sec.235-ssec.5) Also, the pensioner is not eligible if— the pensioner— is receiving a parenting payment that is a pension PP (single) under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cwlth) ; and is not, or is not proposed in a registration application to be, the sole registered operator of the vehicle; or the pensioner— is receiving an income support supplement under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth) ; and has had the pensioner’s rate of income support supplement reduced by— the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (a) a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\n- (b) a motorised caravan.\n- (a) the pensioner is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the pensioner paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 ; or\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 ; or\n- (b) another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— (i) is someone other than the pensioner’s spouse; and (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) is someone other than the pensioner’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 ; or\n- (i) is someone other than the pensioner’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (a) the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the pensioner; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n- (a) a card holder or prescribed service person; and\n- (b) a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 236 .\n- (a) the pensioner— (i) is receiving a parenting payment that is a pension PP (single) under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cwlth) ; and (ii) is not, or is not proposed in a registration application to be, the sole registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (i) is receiving a parenting payment that is a pension PP (single) under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) is not, or is not proposed in a registration application to be, the sole registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (b) the pensioner— (i) is receiving an income support supplement under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth) ; and (ii) has had the pensioner’s rate of income support supplement reduced by— (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (i) is receiving an income support supplement under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) has had the pensioner’s rate of income support supplement reduced by— (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or\n- (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (i) is receiving a parenting payment that is a pension PP (single) under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) is not, or is not proposed in a registration application to be, the sole registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (i) is receiving an income support supplement under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) has had the pensioner’s rate of income support supplement reduced by— (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or\n- (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.\n- (A) the ordinary/adjusted income test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module E of that Act; or\n- (B) the assets test under schedule&#160;6 , part&#160;2 , module F of that Act.","sortOrder":296},{"sectionNumber":"sec.236","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed service persons","content":"### sec.236 Prescribed service persons\n\nA prescribed service person is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for—\na motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\na motorised caravan.\nHowever, the prescribed service person is not eligible if—\nthe prescribed service person is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the person paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;234 or 235 ; or\nanother person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person—\nis someone other than the prescribed service person’s spouse; and\nis not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\nAlso, the prescribed service person is not eligible if—\nthe vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the prescribed service person; or\nthe vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\nIn addition, the prescribed service person is not eligible if the person’s spouse is—\na card holder or prescribed service person; and\na registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under—\nthis section; or\nsection&#160;234 or 235 .\ns&#160;236 amd 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;59\n(sec.236-ssec.1) A prescribed service person is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for— a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or a motorised caravan.\n(sec.236-ssec.2) However, the prescribed service person is not eligible if— the prescribed service person is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the person paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;234 or 235 ; or another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— is someone other than the prescribed service person’s spouse; and is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n(sec.236-ssec.3) Also, the prescribed service person is not eligible if— the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the prescribed service person; or the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n(sec.236-ssec.4) In addition, the prescribed service person is not eligible if the person’s spouse is— a card holder or prescribed service person; and a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— this section; or section&#160;234 or 235 .\n- (a) a motor vehicle, other than a conditionally registrable vehicle or mobile machinery, if the vehicle has a GVM of not more than 4.5t; or\n- (b) a motorised caravan.\n- (a) the prescribed service person is a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the person paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 ; or\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 ; or\n- (b) another person is, or is proposed in a registration application to be, a registered operator of the vehicle, and the other person— (i) is someone other than the prescribed service person’s spouse; and (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) is someone other than the prescribed service person’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 ; or\n- (i) is someone other than the prescribed service person’s spouse; and\n- (ii) is not eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for the vehicle under this section.\n- (a) the vehicle is to be used mainly by a person other than the prescribed service person; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register as a purpose other than private purposes.\n- (a) a card holder or prescribed service person; and\n- (b) a registered operator of another concessionally registered vehicle for which the spouse paid a concessional registration fee under— (i) this section; or (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 .\n- (i) this section; or\n- (ii) section&#160;234 or 235 .","sortOrder":297},{"sectionNumber":"sec.237","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special interest vehicles","content":"### sec.237 Special interest vehicles\n\nA person is eligible to pay a concessional registration fee for a special interest vehicle.","sortOrder":298},{"sectionNumber":"sec.238","sectionType":"section","heading":"When registered operator for concessionally registered vehicle stops being eligible for concessional registration","content":"### sec.238 When registered operator for concessionally registered vehicle stops being eligible for concessional registration\n\nThe registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle stops being eligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle if the person—\nstops being eligible for the concessional registration under this subdivision; or\ncontravenes a provision of subdivision&#160;3 in relation to the vehicle.\n- (a) stops being eligible for the concessional registration under this subdivision; or\n- (b) contravenes a provision of subdivision&#160;3 in relation to the vehicle.","sortOrder":299},{"sectionNumber":"sec.239","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of concessionally registered vehicles generally","content":"### sec.239 Use of concessionally registered vehicles generally\n\nThis section applies to a registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle.\nThe registered operator must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, in a way that would make the registered operator ineligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\notherwise—60 penalty units.\n(sec.239-ssec.1) This section applies to a registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle.\n(sec.239-ssec.2) The registered operator must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, in a way that would make the registered operator ineligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle. Maximum penalty— if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or otherwise—60 penalty units.\n- (a) if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) otherwise—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":300},{"sectionNumber":"sec.240","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of farm plate vehicle","content":"### sec.240 Use of farm plate vehicle\n\nThe registered operator of a farm plate vehicle—\nmust not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than solely for the purposes of—\ncarrying on the registered operator’s primary production business; and\ntravelling within or between parcels of land that are managed by the registered operator as part of the registered operator’s primary production business; and\nmust not, in a single continuous trip, use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, to travel—\nmore than 20km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 1; or\nmore than 40km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 2; or\nmore than 80km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 3.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the farm plate vehicle is a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\nif the farm plate vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\nHowever, if the vehicle is used to travel within 2 or more heavy vehicle zones mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the registered operator does not contravene that subsection if, during the single continuous trip—\nthe vehicle does not travel a distance more than the distance permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for each heavy vehicle zone through which the vehicle travels; and\nthe total distance travelled is not more than the higher, or highest, of the distances permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for the heavy vehicle zones through which the vehicle travels.\nIn this section—\nheavy vehicle zone means a heavy vehicle zone identified in the document called ‘Heavy vehicle zone maps: Queensland’ published by the department and available on the department’s website.\nsingle continuous trip means a period of continuous driving, excluding any interruption that is reasonably necessary for, connected with or incidental to the driving.\nstopping the motor vehicle being driven to rest\nrefuelling the motor vehicle being driven\nassisting a person with a broken-down motor vehicle\n(sec.240-ssec.1) The registered operator of a farm plate vehicle— must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than solely for the purposes of— carrying on the registered operator’s primary production business; and travelling within or between parcels of land that are managed by the registered operator as part of the registered operator’s primary production business; and must not, in a single continuous trip, use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, to travel— more than 20km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 1; or more than 40km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 2; or more than 80km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 3. Maximum penalty— if the farm plate vehicle is a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or if the farm plate vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\n(sec.240-ssec.2) However, if the vehicle is used to travel within 2 or more heavy vehicle zones mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) (b) , the registered operator does not contravene that subsection if, during the single continuous trip— the vehicle does not travel a distance more than the distance permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for each heavy vehicle zone through which the vehicle travels; and the total distance travelled is not more than the higher, or highest, of the distances permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for the heavy vehicle zones through which the vehicle travels.\n(sec.240-ssec.3) In this section— heavy vehicle zone means a heavy vehicle zone identified in the document called ‘Heavy vehicle zone maps: Queensland’ published by the department and available on the department’s website. single continuous trip means a period of continuous driving, excluding any interruption that is reasonably necessary for, connected with or incidental to the driving. stopping the motor vehicle being driven to rest refuelling the motor vehicle being driven assisting a person with a broken-down motor vehicle\n- (a) must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than solely for the purposes of— (i) carrying on the registered operator’s primary production business; and (ii) travelling within or between parcels of land that are managed by the registered operator as part of the registered operator’s primary production business; and\n- (i) carrying on the registered operator’s primary production business; and\n- (ii) travelling within or between parcels of land that are managed by the registered operator as part of the registered operator’s primary production business; and\n- (b) must not, in a single continuous trip, use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, to travel— (i) more than 20km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 1; or (ii) more than 40km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 2; or (iii) more than 80km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 3.\n- (i) more than 20km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 1; or\n- (ii) more than 40km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 2; or\n- (iii) more than 80km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 3.\n- (i) carrying on the registered operator’s primary production business; and\n- (ii) travelling within or between parcels of land that are managed by the registered operator as part of the registered operator’s primary production business; and\n- (i) more than 20km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 1; or\n- (ii) more than 40km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 2; or\n- (iii) more than 80km per trip within heavy vehicle zone 3.\n- (a) if the farm plate vehicle is a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) if the farm plate vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\n- (a) the vehicle does not travel a distance more than the distance permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for each heavy vehicle zone through which the vehicle travels; and\n- (b) the total distance travelled is not more than the higher, or highest, of the distances permitted under subsection&#160;(1) (b) for the heavy vehicle zones through which the vehicle travels.\n- • stopping the motor vehicle being driven to rest\n- • refuelling the motor vehicle being driven\n- • assisting a person with a broken-down motor vehicle","sortOrder":301},{"sectionNumber":"sec.241","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of restricted primary production vehicles","content":"### sec.241 Use of restricted primary production vehicles\n\nThe registered operator of a restricted primary production vehicle, or a nominated primary producer for the vehicle, must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than—\nfor carrying on the primary production business of the registered operator or nominated primary producer; or\nfor a purpose permitted under section&#160;191 .\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrestricted primary production vehicle means a concessionally registered vehicle, other than a category 2 vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , for which a registration fee was paid under schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29.\ns&#160;241 sub 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;19\n(sec.241-ssec.1) The registered operator of a restricted primary production vehicle, or a nominated primary producer for the vehicle, must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, other than— for carrying on the primary production business of the registered operator or nominated primary producer; or for a purpose permitted under section&#160;191 . Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.241-ssec.2) In this section— restricted primary production vehicle means a concessionally registered vehicle, other than a category 2 vehicle mentioned in schedule&#160;5 , for which a registration fee was paid under schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29.\n- (a) for carrying on the primary production business of the registered operator or nominated primary producer; or\n- (b) for a purpose permitted under section&#160;191 .","sortOrder":302},{"sectionNumber":"sec.242","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of concessionally registered special interest vehicle for which condition imposed","content":"### sec.242 Use of concessionally registered special interest vehicle for which condition imposed\n\nThe registered operator of a concessionally registered special interest vehicle for which the chief executive has imposed a condition under section&#160;230 (3) must not use the vehicle, or permit the vehicle to be used, in contravention of the condition.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the concessionally registered special interest vehicle is a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\nif the concessionally registered special interest vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.\n- (a) if the concessionally registered special interest vehicle is a category 1 vehicle—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) if the concessionally registered special interest vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":303},{"sectionNumber":"sec.243","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification requirements for registered operators of concessionally registered vehicles","content":"### sec.243 Notification requirements for registered operators of concessionally registered vehicles\n\nThis section applies to the registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle, other than a relevant vehicle under section&#160;243A .\nIf a circumstance relating to whether the registered operator is eligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle changes, the registered operator must—\ngive the chief executive notice of the change in circumstance; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\notherwise—60 penalty units.\nIf the registered operator sells or otherwise transfers the vehicle, the registered operator must—\ngive the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\notherwise—60 penalty units.\ns&#160;243 amd 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;20\n(sec.243-ssec.1) This section applies to the registered operator of a concessionally registered vehicle, other than a relevant vehicle under section&#160;243A .\n(sec.243-ssec.2) If a circumstance relating to whether the registered operator is eligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle changes, the registered operator must— give the chief executive notice of the change in circumstance; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty— if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or otherwise—60 penalty units.\n(sec.243-ssec.3) If the registered operator sells or otherwise transfers the vehicle, the registered operator must— give the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty— if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or otherwise—60 penalty units.\n- (a) give the chief executive notice of the change in circumstance; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) otherwise—60 penalty units.\n- (a) give the chief executive written notice of the sale or transfer; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the sale or transfer, unless the registered operator has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) if the concessionally registered vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) otherwise—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":304},{"sectionNumber":"sec.243A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification requirements for registered operators of relevant vehicles and nominated primary producers","content":"### sec.243A Notification requirements for registered operators of relevant vehicles and nominated primary producers\n\nThis section applies if—\na person is, for a relevant vehicle—\nthe registered operator of the vehicle; or\na nominated primary producer for the vehicle; and\nthere is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.\nThe person must—\ngive the chief executive notice of the change in circumstances; and\nSee part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\nensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrelevant vehicle means a concessionally registered vehicle for which a registration fee was paid under—\nschedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\nschedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or\nschedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\ns&#160;243A ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;21\n(sec.243A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person is, for a relevant vehicle— the registered operator of the vehicle; or a nominated primary producer for the vehicle; and there is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.\n(sec.243A-ssec.2) The person must— give the chief executive notice of the change in circumstances; and See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.243A-ssec.3) In this section— relevant vehicle means a concessionally registered vehicle for which a registration fee was paid under— schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.\n- (a) a person is, for a relevant vehicle— (i) the registered operator of the vehicle; or (ii) a nominated primary producer for the vehicle; and\n- (i) the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a nominated primary producer for the vehicle; and\n- (b) there is a change in circumstances relating to whether the person is a primary producer.\n- (i) the registered operator of the vehicle; or\n- (ii) a nominated primary producer for the vehicle; and\n- (a) give the chief executive notice of the change in circumstances; and Note— See part&#160;9 , division&#160;3 for requirements for particular customer communications.\n- (b) ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the change, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) schedule&#160;2 , part&#160;2 , item 11; or\n- (b) schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 29; or\n- (c) schedule&#160;3 , part&#160;4 , item 30.","sortOrder":305},{"sectionNumber":"sec.244","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive must give notice before reassessing registration fee","content":"### sec.244 Chief executive must give notice before reassessing registration fee\n\nThis section applies in relation to a concessionally registered vehicle if the chief executive considers the registered operator has stopped being eligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle under section&#160;238 .\nThe chief executive may give the registered operator a notice stating—\nthat the chief executive proposes to reassess, under section&#160;245 , the registration fee payable for the vehicle’s registration; and\nthe reasons for the proposed reassessment; and\nthat the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.\nThe chief executive must consider the registered operator’s response before deciding whether to reassess the registration fee payable for the vehicle.\n(sec.244-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a concessionally registered vehicle if the chief executive considers the registered operator has stopped being eligible for the concessional registration of the vehicle under section&#160;238 .\n(sec.244-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the registered operator a notice stating— that the chief executive proposes to reassess, under section&#160;245 , the registration fee payable for the vehicle’s registration; and the reasons for the proposed reassessment; and that the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.\n(sec.244-ssec.3) The chief executive must consider the registered operator’s response before deciding whether to reassess the registration fee payable for the vehicle.\n- (a) that the chief executive proposes to reassess, under section&#160;245 , the registration fee payable for the vehicle’s registration; and\n- (b) the reasons for the proposed reassessment; and\n- (c) that the registered operator may, within a stated period of at least 28 days, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed reassessment.","sortOrder":306},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reassessment of registration fee","content":"### sec.245 Reassessment of registration fee\n\nThis section applies in relation to a concessionally registered vehicle if—\nthe chief executive, after complying with section&#160;244 , decides to reassess the registration payable for the vehicle; or\nthe vehicle’s registered owner gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;243 (2) or (3) .\nThe chief executive must reassess the registration fee for the period (the unexpired term )—\nstarting on—\nif subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—the day the person stopped being eligible for the concessional registration; or\nif subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the chief executive received the notice; and\nending on the day the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\nFrom the start of the period mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) , the vehicle—\nis no longer concessionally registered; but\nis taken to be a registered vehicle until the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\n(sec.245-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a concessionally registered vehicle if— the chief executive, after complying with section&#160;244 , decides to reassess the registration payable for the vehicle; or the vehicle’s registered owner gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;243 (2) or (3) .\n(sec.245-ssec.2) The chief executive must reassess the registration fee for the period (the unexpired term )— starting on— if subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—the day the person stopped being eligible for the concessional registration; or if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the chief executive received the notice; and ending on the day the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\n(sec.245-ssec.3) From the start of the period mentioned in subsection&#160;(2) , the vehicle— is no longer concessionally registered; but is taken to be a registered vehicle until the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\n- (a) the chief executive, after complying with section&#160;244 , decides to reassess the registration payable for the vehicle; or\n- (b) the vehicle’s registered owner gives the chief executive a written notice under section&#160;243 (2) or (3) .\n- (a) starting on— (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—the day the person stopped being eligible for the concessional registration; or (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the chief executive received the notice; and\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—the day the person stopped being eligible for the concessional registration; or\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the chief executive received the notice; and\n- (b) ending on the day the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.\n- (i) if subsection&#160;(1) (a) applies—the day the person stopped being eligible for the concessional registration; or\n- (ii) if subsection&#160;(1) (b) applies—the day the chief executive received the notice; and\n- (a) is no longer concessionally registered; but\n- (b) is taken to be a registered vehicle until the vehicle’s current term of registration expires.","sortOrder":307},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.246 Notice of decision\n\nThe chief executive must give the registered operator of the concessionally registered vehicle a notice of the decision to reassess, and the reassessment, made under section&#160;245 .\nThe notice must state—\nthe decision to reassess; and\nthe reasons for the decision; and\nthe amount of the difference (the fee balance ) between the concessional registration fee and the registration fee, as reassessed for the unexpired term under section&#160;245 ; and\nif the registered operator is required to pay the fee balance—the requirement; and\nthat the decision, including the requirement to pay the fee balance, may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\nIf the notice requires the person to pay the fee balance, the person must comply with the requirement within 28 days after the notice is given.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\notherwise—60 penalty units.\n(sec.246-ssec.1) The chief executive must give the registered operator of the concessionally registered vehicle a notice of the decision to reassess, and the reassessment, made under section&#160;245 .\n(sec.246-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to reassess; and the reasons for the decision; and the amount of the difference (the fee balance ) between the concessional registration fee and the registration fee, as reassessed for the unexpired term under section&#160;245 ; and if the registered operator is required to pay the fee balance—the requirement; and that the decision, including the requirement to pay the fee balance, may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n(sec.246-ssec.3) If the notice requires the person to pay the fee balance, the person must comply with the requirement within 28 days after the notice is given. Maximum penalty— if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or otherwise—60 penalty units.\n- (a) the decision to reassess; and\n- (b) the reasons for the decision; and\n- (c) the amount of the difference (the fee balance ) between the concessional registration fee and the registration fee, as reassessed for the unexpired term under section&#160;245 ; and\n- (d) if the registered operator is required to pay the fee balance—the requirement; and\n- (e) that the decision, including the requirement to pay the fee balance, may be reviewed under section&#160;213 .\n- (a) if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle or a motorised caravan—20 penalty units; or\n- (b) otherwise—60 penalty units.","sortOrder":308},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":309},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for SL No. 113 of 2021","content":"## Transitional provisions for SL No. 113 of 2021","sortOrder":310},{"sectionNumber":"sec.247","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for part","content":"### sec.247 Definition for part\n\nIn this part—\nexpired regulation means the expired Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2010 .","sortOrder":311},{"sectionNumber":"sec.248","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications made before commencement","content":"### sec.248 Applications made before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, an application was made for—\nregistration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;3; or\nregistration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;2; or\nan authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle, or class of unregistered vehicle, on a road under the expired regulation, section&#160;107; or\ncancellation of a vehicle’s registration under the expired regulation, part&#160;6; or\nan unregistered vehicle permit under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;1; or\nan approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections under the expired regulation, section&#160;84; or\nan approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;4; or\nan exemption from paying a fee under the expired regulation, section&#160;122; or\na concessional registration fee under the expired regulation, part&#160;11, division&#160;3 or 4; and\non the commencement, the application has not been decided.\nThe application must be decided under the expired regulation as if that regulation had not expired.\nA decision on an application mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) is taken to be a decision made under—\nfor registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle—section&#160;21 or 34;\nfor registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate—section&#160;79 or 87;\nfor an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle on a road—section&#160;14;\nfor cancellation of a vehicle’s registration—section&#160;61;\nfor an unregistered vehicle permit—section&#160;74;\nfor an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections—section&#160;166;\nfor an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike—section&#160;217;\nfor an exemption from paying a fee—section&#160;225;\nfor a concessional registration fee—section&#160;230.\n(sec.248-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, an application was made for— registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;3; or registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;2; or an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle, or class of unregistered vehicle, on a road under the expired regulation, section&#160;107; or cancellation of a vehicle’s registration under the expired regulation, part&#160;6; or an unregistered vehicle permit under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;1; or an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections under the expired regulation, section&#160;84; or an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;4; or an exemption from paying a fee under the expired regulation, section&#160;122; or a concessional registration fee under the expired regulation, part&#160;11, division&#160;3 or 4; and on the commencement, the application has not been decided.\n(sec.248-ssec.2) The application must be decided under the expired regulation as if that regulation had not expired.\n(sec.248-ssec.3) A decision on an application mentioned in subsection&#160;(1) is taken to be a decision made under— for registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle—section&#160;21 or 34; for registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate—section&#160;79 or 87; for an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle on a road—section&#160;14; for cancellation of a vehicle’s registration—section&#160;61; for an unregistered vehicle permit—section&#160;74; for an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections—section&#160;166; for an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike—section&#160;217; for an exemption from paying a fee—section&#160;225; for a concessional registration fee—section&#160;230.\n- (a) before the commencement, an application was made for— (i) registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;3; or (ii) registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;2; or (iii) an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle, or class of unregistered vehicle, on a road under the expired regulation, section&#160;107; or (iv) cancellation of a vehicle’s registration under the expired regulation, part&#160;6; or (v) an unregistered vehicle permit under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;1; or (vi) an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections under the expired regulation, section&#160;84; or (vii) an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;4; or (viii) an exemption from paying a fee under the expired regulation, section&#160;122; or (ix) a concessional registration fee under the expired regulation, part&#160;11, division&#160;3 or 4; and\n- (i) registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;3; or\n- (ii) registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;2; or\n- (iii) an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle, or class of unregistered vehicle, on a road under the expired regulation, section&#160;107; or\n- (iv) cancellation of a vehicle’s registration under the expired regulation, part&#160;6; or\n- (v) an unregistered vehicle permit under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;1; or\n- (vi) an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections under the expired regulation, section&#160;84; or\n- (vii) an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;4; or\n- (viii) an exemption from paying a fee under the expired regulation, section&#160;122; or\n- (ix) a concessional registration fee under the expired regulation, part&#160;11, division&#160;3 or 4; and\n- (b) on the commencement, the application has not been decided.\n- (i) registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;3; or\n- (ii) registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;2; or\n- (iii) an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle, or class of unregistered vehicle, on a road under the expired regulation, section&#160;107; or\n- (iv) cancellation of a vehicle’s registration under the expired regulation, part&#160;6; or\n- (v) an unregistered vehicle permit under the expired regulation, part&#160;7, division&#160;1; or\n- (vi) an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections under the expired regulation, section&#160;84; or\n- (vii) an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike under the expired regulation, part&#160;3, division&#160;4; or\n- (viii) an exemption from paying a fee under the expired regulation, section&#160;122; or\n- (ix) a concessional registration fee under the expired regulation, part&#160;11, division&#160;3 or 4; and\n- (a) for registration, or renewal of registration, of a vehicle—section&#160;21 or 34;\n- (b) for registration, or renewal of registration, of a dealer plate—section&#160;79 or 87;\n- (c) for an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle on a road—section&#160;14;\n- (d) for cancellation of a vehicle’s registration—section&#160;61;\n- (e) for an unregistered vehicle permit—section&#160;74;\n- (f) for an approval to perform, or supervise day-to-day running of, written-off vehicle inspections—section&#160;166;\n- (g) for an approval of a production motorbike as a learner approved motorbike—section&#160;217;\n- (h) for an exemption from paying a fee—section&#160;225;\n- (i) for a concessional registration fee—section&#160;230.","sortOrder":312},{"sectionNumber":"sec.249","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to recorded expiry day","content":"### sec.249 References to recorded expiry day\n\nA reference to the recorded expiry day for a vehicle or dealer plate includes a reference to—\nfor registration of a vehicle that expired before the commencement—the day the vehicle’s registration expired under the expired regulation, section&#160;52; or\nfor registration of a dealer plate that expired before the commencement—the day the dealer plate’s registration was recorded on the register as expiring under the expired regulation, section&#160;62(5)(b)(iii).\n- (a) for registration of a vehicle that expired before the commencement—the day the vehicle’s registration expired under the expired regulation, section&#160;52; or\n- (b) for registration of a dealer plate that expired before the commencement—the day the dealer plate’s registration was recorded on the register as expiring under the expired regulation, section&#160;62(5)(b)(iii).","sortOrder":313},{"sectionNumber":"sec.250","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of expired regulation, pt&#160;9, div&#160;1 and existing natural disaster relief notices","content":"### sec.250 Continuation of expired regulation, pt&#160;9, div&#160;1 and existing natural disaster relief notices\n\nThis section applies if a natural disaster relief notice, published under the expired regulation, section&#160;96(2), was in effect immediately before the commencement.\nOn the commencement—\nthe natural disaster relief notice continues in effect; and\nthe expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;1 continues to apply in relation to the vehicle for the period the natural disaster relief notice has effect, as if that regulation had not expired.\n(sec.250-ssec.1) This section applies if a natural disaster relief notice, published under the expired regulation, section&#160;96(2), was in effect immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.250-ssec.2) On the commencement— the natural disaster relief notice continues in effect; and the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;1 continues to apply in relation to the vehicle for the period the natural disaster relief notice has effect, as if that regulation had not expired.\n- (a) the natural disaster relief notice continues in effect; and\n- (b) the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;1 continues to apply in relation to the vehicle for the period the natural disaster relief notice has effect, as if that regulation had not expired.","sortOrder":314},{"sectionNumber":"sec.251","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of expired regulation, pt&#160;9, div&#160;2 and existing drought declarations","content":"### sec.251 Continuation of expired regulation, pt&#160;9, div&#160;2 and existing drought declarations\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a drought declaration was in force under the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;2.\nOn the commencement, the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;2 continues to apply in relation to an eligible vehicle as if that regulation had not expired.\nIn this section—\neligible vehicle see the expired regulation, section&#160;100A.\n(sec.251-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a drought declaration was in force under the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;2.\n(sec.251-ssec.2) On the commencement, the expired regulation, part&#160;9, division&#160;2 continues to apply in relation to an eligible vehicle as if that regulation had not expired.\n(sec.251-ssec.3) In this section— eligible vehicle see the expired regulation, section&#160;100A.","sortOrder":315},{"sectionNumber":"sec.252","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing entitlements to review","content":"### sec.252 Existing entitlements to review\n\nThis section applies in relation to a decision mentioned in the expired regulation, section&#160;110 made before the commencement.\nThe expired regulation, part&#160;10, division&#160;4 continues to apply in relation to the decision as if that regulation had not expired.\n(sec.252-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a decision mentioned in the expired regulation, section&#160;110 made before the commencement.\n(sec.252-ssec.2) The expired regulation, part&#160;10, division&#160;4 continues to apply in relation to the decision as if that regulation had not expired.","sortOrder":316},{"sectionNumber":"sec.253","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to inspection approvals","content":"### sec.253 References to inspection approvals\n\nAn approval granted under the expired regulation, part&#160;8, division&#160;3 is taken, from the commencement, to be an inspection approval under this regulation.","sortOrder":317},{"sectionNumber":"sec.254","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of register","content":"### sec.254 Continuation of register\n\nThe register kept under the expired regulation, section&#160;18 is continued as the register required to be kept under part&#160;5.","sortOrder":318},{"sectionNumber":"sec.255","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to expired regulation","content":"### sec.255 References to expired regulation\n\nIn an Act or other document, a reference to the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2010 may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to this regulation.","sortOrder":319},{"sectionNumber":"sec.256","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acts Interpretation Act 1954 not limited","content":"### sec.256 Acts Interpretation Act 1954 not limited\n\nThis part does not limit the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section&#160;20.","sortOrder":320},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision for Transport Legislation (Fee Unit Conversion and Registration Fees) Amendment Regulation 2022","content":"## Transitional provision for Transport Legislation (Fee Unit Conversion and Registration Fees) Amendment Regulation 2022","sortOrder":321},{"sectionNumber":"sec.257","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable under relevant provisions for registration","content":"### sec.257 Fees payable under relevant provisions for registration\n\nThis section applies in relation to a fee payable under a relevant provision, if the fee—\nrelates to the registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate for a term that starts, or for section&#160;220(5) is taken to start, on or after the commencement but before 1 July 2022; and\nis expressed as a number of fee units.\nDespite section&#160;220(5)(a), the fee payable under the relevant provision is the fee in force on the commencement.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means schedule&#160;2 or 3 or schedule&#160;4, part&#160;3 or 4.\ns&#160;257 ins 2022 SL&#160;No.&#160;56 s&#160;61\n(sec.257-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a fee payable under a relevant provision, if the fee— relates to the registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate for a term that starts, or for section&#160;220(5) is taken to start, on or after the commencement but before 1 July 2022; and is expressed as a number of fee units.\n(sec.257-ssec.2) Despite section&#160;220(5)(a), the fee payable under the relevant provision is the fee in force on the commencement.\n(sec.257-ssec.3) In this section— relevant provision means schedule&#160;2 or 3 or schedule&#160;4, part&#160;3 or 4.\n- (a) relates to the registration of a vehicle or a dealer plate for a term that starts, or for section&#160;220(5) is taken to start, on or after the commencement but before 1 July 2022; and\n- (b) is expressed as a number of fee units.","sortOrder":322},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision for Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023","content":"## Transitional provision for Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023","sortOrder":323},{"sectionNumber":"sec.258","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing registered operators of heavy primary production vehicles","content":"### sec.258 Existing registered operators of heavy primary production vehicles\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was the registered operator of a heavy primary production vehicle for which a concessional registration fee was paid under former section&#160;233(3)(a).\nThe person is taken to be a recognised primary producer if—\nthe person—\napplies under section&#160;228D to nominate another person as a nominated primary producer authorised to use the vehicle; or\napplies for registration of another heavy primary production vehicle and the other vehicle is to be concessionally registered; and\nthe application is granted.\nIn this section—\nformer , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.\ns&#160;258 ins 2023 SL&#160;No.&#160;83 s&#160;22\n(sec.258-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was the registered operator of a heavy primary production vehicle for which a concessional registration fee was paid under former section&#160;233(3)(a).\n(sec.258-ssec.2) The person is taken to be a recognised primary producer if— the person— applies under section&#160;228D to nominate another person as a nominated primary producer authorised to use the vehicle; or applies for registration of another heavy primary production vehicle and the other vehicle is to be concessionally registered; and the application is granted.\n(sec.258-ssec.3) In this section— former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.\n- (a) the person— (i) applies under section&#160;228D to nominate another person as a nominated primary producer authorised to use the vehicle; or (ii) applies for registration of another heavy primary production vehicle and the other vehicle is to be concessionally registered; and\n- (i) applies under section&#160;228D to nominate another person as a nominated primary producer authorised to use the vehicle; or\n- (ii) applies for registration of another heavy primary production vehicle and the other vehicle is to be concessionally registered; and\n- (b) the application is granted.\n- (i) applies under section&#160;228D to nominate another person as a nominated primary producer authorised to use the vehicle; or\n- (ii) applies for registration of another heavy primary production vehicle and the other vehicle is to be concessionally registered; and","sortOrder":324},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration fees","content":"# Registration fees","sortOrder":325},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Concessional registration fees","content":"# Concessional registration fees","sortOrder":326},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration fees for financial year starting on 1 July 2024—nationally regulated fees","content":"# Registration fees for financial year starting on 1 July 2024—nationally regulated fees","sortOrder":327},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration fees for financial year starting on 1 July 2025—nationally regulated fees","content":"# Registration fees for financial year starting on 1 July 2025—nationally regulated fees","sortOrder":328},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration fees—non-nationally regulated fees","content":"# Registration fees—non-nationally regulated fees","sortOrder":329},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Concessional registration fees","content":"# Concessional registration fees","sortOrder":330},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Nationally regulated plate fees","content":"# Nationally regulated plate fees","sortOrder":331},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other plate fees","content":"# Other plate fees","sortOrder":332},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees relating to vehicle registration","content":"# Fees relating to vehicle registration","sortOrder":333},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees relating to dealer plate registration","content":"# Fees relating to dealer plate registration","sortOrder":334},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous fees","content":"# Miscellaneous fees","sortOrder":335},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registered vehicle of any type","content":"# Registered vehicle of any type","sortOrder":336},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle","content":"# Registered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle","sortOrder":337}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears to be a comprehensive restatement and update of existing Queensland vehicle registration rules (replacing a prior regulation), covering the same core subject matter — vehicle registration requirements, procedures, fees, and enforcement — without evidence of significant scope expansion beyond the established framework. The inclusion of the Takata airbag recall grounds for refusal represents a targeted contemporary addition, but does not materially alter the overall scope of the regulation."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to other regulations and Acts (e.g., Heavy Vehicle National Law, Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994, Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021, Duties Act 2001, State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000)","Multiple vehicle categories (category 1, category 2, heavy vehicles, light vehicles, seasonal heavy vehicles, conditionally registrable vehicles) each with different rules and fees","Complex fee structures with multiple surcharges, administration fees, traffic improvement fees, and plate fees across multiple schedule parts","Detailed provisions for written-off vehicles (statutory write-offs vs repairable write-offs) with different registration pathways and inter-jurisdictional recognition","Conditional registration regime with multiple sub-types (limited access, zone access, unrestricted access) governed by external guidelines","Intricate renewal provisions including deferrals, pro-rata term calculations, overpayment/underpayment rules, and refund mechanisms","Multiple overlapping exemptions from the basic requirement to register, each with their own conditions and cross-references","Inter-jurisdictional elements — rules interact with registration systems of other Australian states and territories (corresponding laws)","Integration of Commonwealth recall notice (Takata airbag) into state registration refusal grounds","Heavy vehicle provisions operate alongside a separate national law framework, creating a dual-layer regulatory environment"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the rules for registering vehicles to use Queensland public roads, covering who must register, fees (including compulsory third‑party insurance), registration periods, number plates and the state vehicle register. It applies to virtually every Queensland vehicle owner or operator — private motorists, dealers, heavy‑vehicle operators and buyers/sellers of used or modified vehicles.\n\nIt matters because registration ensures vehicles meet safety and insurance requirements, enforces accountability for roadworthiness, and carries penalties (including large fines) for non‑compliance."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":733},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose of regulating vehicle registration in Queensland. The scope covers standard registration matters including application, renewal, transfer, cancellation, number plates, and related permits. No significant scope creep is evident in the provided sections."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to other regulations (Heavy Vehicle National Law, Vehicle Standards and Safety Regulation, Motor Accident Insurance Act)","Extensive defined terms requiring dictionary consultation (Schedule 8)","Nested conditional logic throughout — e.g., garage address determination depends on number of operators and their locations","Multiple registration categories (Category 1, Category 2, conditional registration) with different rules","Heavy interaction with corresponding laws of other States and foreign countries","Numerous exceptions and exemptions (Schedule 1 exempt vehicles, section 10 exceptions)","Detailed procedural requirements with strict timeframes (14-day transfer applications, 24-hour plate attachment)","Complex fee structures with multiple schedules and conditional surcharges","Written-off vehicle classification system with statutory vs repairable distinctions","Dealer plate rules with multiple permitted use cases and restrictions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation governs how vehicles are registered, renewed, transferred and cancelled in the state. It establishes the rules for using vehicles on roads, including when registration is required and when exceptions apply.\n\n**Key things this regulation does:**\n\n- **Sets registration requirements**: Most vehicles must be registered to be used on Queensland roads, with penalties for non-compliance (up to 80 penalty units). Exemptions exist for certain vehicles listed in Schedule 1, and for specific purposes like driving to inspection sites or under special permits.\n\n- **Defines who can register vehicles**: Vehicles must comply with applicable vehicle standards and have a Queensland garage address. \"Category 2 vehicles\" (heavy vehicles) can only be registered by corporations or adults over 18.\n\n- **Creates a registration system**: The \"chief executive\" (Transport Department) maintains a register of vehicles, assigns registration numbers, issues number plates, and handles applications. Registration terms are typically 1 or 6 months, with shorter terms available for certain commercial vehicles.\n\n- **Covers renewals and transfers**: Registered operators must renew before expiry (with a 3-month grace period). When vehicles are sold, the new owner must apply to transfer registration within 14 days.\n\n- **Provides for cancellation**: Registration can be cancelled for various reasons — by the operator's request, for non-payment, if the vehicle is written off, or by court order for heavy vehicles.\n\n- **Regulates number plates**: Standard, personalised, customised, and dealer plates are covered. Plates must be displayed correctly (front and rear for most vehicles), kept clean and legible, and returned when registration ends.\n\n- **Manages written-off vehicles**: Vehicles assessed as \"total losses\" must be classified as either \"statutory write-offs\" (cannot be re-registered) or \"repairable write-offs\" (can be re-registered after inspection). Using written-off vehicles on roads is prohibited.\n\n- **Allows temporary permits**: Short-term permits (up to 7 days) let unregistered vehicles be used for specific journeys, provided they meet safety standards and have insurance.\n\n- **Provides for dealer plates**: Motor dealers can register special plates to use on unregistered vehicles for demonstration, delivery, and preparation purposes.\n\n**Who it affects**: All vehicle owners, motor dealers, insurers, and anyone using vehicles on Queensland roads."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This 2021 regulation (and subsequent amendments cited in the text) expands and refines the vehicle‑registration regime beyond the simpler registration/plate rules in the prior instrument. Conspicuous scope additions include: a comprehensive written‑off vehicle reporting, labelling and inspection regime with audit powers for notifiers and licensing for examiners (sections 143–176, 163–164); data‑sharing and commercial access rules for the register (NEVDIS, public access providers, tolling entities — sections 202–206, 203–205); targeted disaster and drought relief measures enabling short‑term registrations and fee exemptions (sections 177–191, 184–190); a formalised concessional registration framework coupled with reassessment and recovery powers (sections 222–246); a dedicated scheme for LAM (learner approved motorbikes) and a public LAM list (sections 214–218); and more granular rules for personalised, customised and accessory number plates (sections 129–141). These additions increase regulatory reach into insurance/repair markets (reporting and auditing), data exchange and enforcement activities, and introduce new administrative authorisations and compliance obligations compared with the earlier, narrower 2010 regulation (see transitional provisions, sections 247–258). The text itself implements these expanded roles and associated compliance, enforcement and data‑sharing mechanisms."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive length (>250 sections plus multiple schedules) and many cross‑references to the Act and other regulations (Heavy Vehicle National Law, Vehicle Standards and Safety regulation).","Large number of defined terms and layered definitions (e.g. garage address, registered operator, vehicle law, vehicle-related information).","Multiple conditional paths and exceptions (e.g. permissions, conditional registration, disaster/drought relief, equivalently registered vehicles).","Nested decision points where the chief executive may grant/refuse and may impose conditions (frequent discretionary provisions: sections 14, 21, 74, 166, 193).","Several overlapping regulatory regimes (registration, dealer plates, personalised/custom plates, written‑off vehicles, LAM approvals, concessional registrations, disaster/drought relief) requiring cross-part compliance.","Numerous short timelines and notice windows (7 days, 14 days, 28 days) across different actors and duties (reporting, transfer, notification).","Multiple fees and schedules, with rounding and unit‑conversion rules (schedules referenced by s220, s220A, s231A).","Data‑sharing and access rules with varied recipients and conditions (NEVDIS, tolling entities, public access providers, specified persons) and limitations on personal information disclosure.","Transitional provisions and staged amendments (several insertions and repeals across 2021–2025) increasing interpretive complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanics first)\n\n- Requires vehicles used on Queensland roads to be registered and sets the core registration rules (who may register, what evidence and fees are needed, how long registrations run, how renewals, transfers and cancellations work) (see sections 10, 18–21, 26–36, 41–51, 52–66).\n\n- Specifies limited exceptions that allow unregistered vehicles on roads (examples: short movements to inspections or registration, authorised uses, unregistered vehicle permits, dealer plates) and sets the permit/authorisation process (sections 11, 13–17, 73–76, 96–100).\n\n- Creates a detailed dealer-plate regime: how dealers apply for, use, renew and must return dealer plates and the permitted commercial uses (sections 77–106, notably use restrictions at section 98).\n\n- Sets inspection and evidence rules for vehicle standards and the ability of the chief executive (the transport department) to require a vehicle be produced for inspection and to issue identification numbers where required (section 67, and related cross‑references to vehicle standards regulations).\n\n- Maintains and prescribes what must be kept in the central vehicle and number-plate register (what data is recorded and retention periods) and establishes how extracts may be provided to specified users (sections 111–116; data release: sections 201–207, 203 for public access providers, 204 for tolling entities, 205 for NEVDIS providers).\n\n- Sets detailed rules about number plates: assignment, how they must be attached and displayed, replacement when lost/damaged/stolen, special edition, personalised and customised plates, accessory plates and powers to require exchanges and returns (sections 117–142, 123–126, 125).\n\n- Introduces a written‑off vehicle regime that requires insurers, dealers, dismantlers, loss adjusters and others to report vehicles assessed as total losses, to label those vehicles, and imposes penalties for non‑compliance; creates approval and inspection processes for written‑off vehicle inspections and auditors for notifiers (sections 143–176, 146–164, 165–174).\n\n- Provides temporary relief measures for natural disasters and droughts: short-term (3‑month) registrations, fee waivers or deferrals and deferrals of renewal deadlines for eligible vehicles in affected areas (sections 177–191 and 184–190 for drought measures).\n\n- Specifies fees, concessional fees, exemptions and reassessment procedures (schedules referenced in section 220 and Part 14; exemptions and eligibility rules in sections 222–246). Concessions cover groups such as seniors, pensioners, primary producers, prescribed service persons and special interest vehicles (sections 232–241, 222–228).\n\n- Defines a scheme for approving \"learner approved motorbikes\" (LAM): tests, application, approval and a public LAM list (sections 214–218).\n\n- Creates offences and penalties around false, defaced or unlawful registration items, misuse of plates and misuse of registration benefits; also provides internal review rights for many decisions (sections 209–213, 211–212).\n\n\nWho decides and who pays\n\n- The chief executive (the departmental head) is the central decision‑maker for: granting or refusing registrations, permits, authorisations, inspection approvals, exemptions and requests for register extracts (see, e.g., sections 14, 21, 74, 166, 225, 202). Many decisions may be made with conditions and are subject to administrative review rights (section 213).\n\n- Costs fall to private parties for routine compliance: registration fees, plate fees, inspection fees, replacement‑plate fees and various administrative surcharges (schedules invoked by section 220). Applicants can also be charged for route assessment and infrastructure strengthening where an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle on the road requires it (section 14(3)).\n\n- Insurers, loss adjusters, dealers, dismantlers and auctioneers bear reporting duties and face substantial penalties for late or false reporting about written‑off vehicles (e.g. maximum penalties up to 50 or 80 penalty units for some offences — see sections 146–151, 154, 169–176).\n\n\nWhy this matters (purpose claims and the mechanisms they create)\n\n- Road safety and vehicle standards: the regulation ties registration to vehicle standards (see sections 8–9 and eligibility at section 18) and obliges inspections and evidence. The written‑off vehicle labelling and inspection regime (sections 143–164, 165–176) is explicitly designed to prevent unsafe or fraudulently repaired vehicles returning to the road without oversight.\n\n- Administrative control and enforcement: the register is the central tool for enforcing rules (sections 111–115). The regulation gives the chief executive discretion to grant/deny and to impose conditions (e.g. on conditional registrations at section 21, inspection approvals at section 166). Data sharing (NEVDIS, extracts to authorised entities and tolling operators — sections 202–206, 204–205) supports enforcement by other agencies.\n\n- Short‑term flexibility in exceptional circumstances: disaster and drought measures (sections 177–191 and 184–190) create lower‑cost, shorter‑term registration options, surcharge waivers and renewal deferrals to reduce compliance costs for affected vehicle owners.\n\n- Targeted taxpayer or fee relief: concessions and exemptions (Part 14; sections 222–246) shift registration cost from particular groups (seniors, pensioners, primary producers, charities) to the general revenue and the structure of fees. The regulation sets conditions, notification duties and reassessment powers to limit misuse (sections 225–228, 244–246).\n\n\nCosts, incentives, trade‑offs and implementation issues (mechanisms, not labels)\n\n- Who bears the compliance cost? Private parties pay the direct fees (schedules called by section 220), inspection costs, and the administrative burden of many short timelines (14 days for many notices — transfers, change‑of‑details, plate returns — see sections 42, 43, 68, 69, 123, 126). Insurers and repairers face reporting costs and potential audit costs (sections 146–151, 163–164).\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and conditionality: the chief executive has wide powers to accept evidence, approve conditional registrations, impose fees and conditions, and require infrastructure works (sections 9(2–3), 14(2–3), 21(3), 166(5)). That creates operational flexibility but also increases administrative decision points and compliance uncertainty for regulated parties.\n\n- Concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: concessions and special exemptions (sections 222–236) deliver concentrated, identifiable benefits to small groups (e.g., primary producers, seniors). The administrative costs of delivering and policing those concessions (recording in the register, reassessments s227–228, notice obligations s226, s243) are borne by the department and, indirectly, by the broader fee system.\n\n- Fraud prevention vs. administrative burden: the written‑off vehicle reporting, labelling and inspection regime (sections 143–164, 165–176) aims to reduce fraud and safety risks but introduces new reporting duties, audit powers and licensing requirements for examiners — increasing transaction costs for insurers, dismantlers and inspectors while centralising quality control.\n\n- Data flows and privacy trade‑offs: the regulation enables release of register extracts to courts, litigants, authorised statutory entities, toll operators, insurers and NEVDIS operators (sections 202–206, 204–205). That improves enforcement and recall capability but raises governance questions about access conditions, downstream disclosure limits and data security; the regulation addresses this by authorising conditions on extracts and by imposing limits on use (sections 202(4–5), 203(4–5), 204(5–6)).\n\n- Substitution effects and short‑term behaviour: temporary unregistered permits (sections 73–76), dealer plate uses (96–100) and short 3‑month registrations for disasters/droughts (sections 181,187) enable legitimate short‑term movements but can be substitutes for full registration; the regulation restricts these substitutes by narrowly defining permitted uses and attaching penalties for misuse (e.g. sections 96(2), 98, 99).\n\n- Implementation risks: successful operation depends on departmental capacity to process numerous applications, audits and reviews, operate the register and control authorised access. Accuracy of written‑off vehicle data and the timeliness of insurer and dealer notifications (sections 146–151, 159–161) are key operational risks.\n\n\nConcrete behaviour the law changes\n\n- Vehicle owners are obliged to register and maintain accurate records, to notify changes (14‑day windows) and to carry required certificates/plates when using roads (see sections 10, 31, 42, 68, 76, 109). Failure risks fines and plate removal (sections 211–212).\n\n- Insurers, loss adjusters, dealers and dismantlers must report written‑off vehicle information quickly (usually within 7 days) and attach or hand labels to vehicles; non‑reporting attracts sizable penalties (sections 146–151, 159–161, 154).\n\n- Dealers using dealer plates must restrict uses to sales, preparation and testing and must comply with plate attachment and return rules (sections 97–101, 94).\n\n- Entities that need register extracts (litigants, tolling entities, inspectors, safety recall agencies) must follow the application and conditions framework (sections 202–207, 203–206).\n\n\nKey sections to look at for a particular task\n\n- Registration eligibility and application: sections 18–21, 20 for evidence and fees.\n- Moving unregistered vehicles and permits: sections 11, 73–76, 96–100.\n- Written‑off vehicle reporting, labelling and inspections: 143–164 and 165–176.\n- Register extracts and data sharing: 202–207 (plus 203 for online providers and 205 for NEVDIS).\n- Disaster and drought relief measures: 177–190.\n- Fees, concessions and reassessments: 220 and subdivisions in Part 14 (notably 222–246 for exemptions and reassessments).\n\nIf you want, I can:\n- extract the exact reporting fields and timelines for insurers and dealers (to draft an internal compliance checklist); or\n- map the step‑by‑step application/appeal path for (a) an unregistered vehicle authorisation, (b) a dealer plate, or (c) a written‑off vehicle inspection approval; or\n- prepare a one‑page compliance calendar listing all 14‑day and 7‑day notice windows (useful for dealers, insurers and repair shops).\n"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021","history":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/transport-operations-road-use-management-vehicle-registration-regulation-2021/documents"}}