NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TAXIS)
REGULATIONS 1992
As in force at 21 January 2026
Table of provisions
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Citation ............................................................................................ 1
2 Commencement .............................................................................. 1
3 Interpretation ................................................................................... 1
Part 2 Duties of operator
4 Operator to maintain records ........................................................... 2
5 Identity card or approved form of identification ................................ 3
Part 3 Conduct of drivers and passengers
6 Police officer may require to be carried as passenger ..................... 4
7 Touting prohibited ............................................................................ 4
7A Preventing other drivers from obtaining hirings ............................... 4
8 Multiple hiring .................................................................................. 4
9 Separate hiring ................................................................................ 4
10A Hiring by passenger with wheelchair ............................................... 5
11 Hiring ............................................................................................... 5
11A Taxi fare pre-payment scheme ........................................................ 6
12 Passengers with infectious diseases etc. ........................................ 7
13 Hirer and passengers ...................................................................... 7
14 Re-hiring .......................................................................................... 7
15 Notification of arrival ........................................................................ 7
16 Fair dealing ...................................................................................... 8
18 Luggage........................................................................................... 8
19 Termination by taxi driver ................................................................ 8
20 Taxi ranks ........................................................................................ 9
21 Taxi not to be parked in a road ........................................................ 9
Part 4 Taximeters
23 Taximeters to be fitted ..................................................................... 9
24 Operation of taximeter ................................................................... 10
24A Appointment of testing officers ...................................................... 10
25 Maintenance of taximeter .............................................................. 10
26 Inspection of taximeter .................................................................. 11
27 Interference with taximeter prohibited ............................................ 11
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Part 4A Security camera systems in certain taxis
27A Definitions ...................................................................................... 11
27B Declaration for application of Part.................................................. 12
27C Onboard system to be fitted and functioning ................................. 12
27D Operator to ensure signage fitted .................................................. 13
27E Operator to ensure driver is competent to operate onboard
system ........................................................................................... 13
27F Driver to ensure onboard system is functioning ............................. 13
27G Interference with onboard system.................................................. 13
27H Only approved taxi security camera system to be fitted ................ 14
27J Authorised persons........................................................................ 14
27K Authorised purposes...................................................................... 14
27L Examining or copying recording .................................................... 15
27M Register of examination and copies of recordings ......................... 15
27N Authorised person to make copy when required............................ 16
27P Disposal of copy of recording ........................................................ 16
27Q Powers of Director ......................................................................... 16
27R Exemptions because of certain circumstances .............................. 17
Part 5 Miscellaneous
28 Eating or drinking in taxi ................................................................ 17
29 Driver not to purchase intoxicating liquor ....................................... 18
30 Fees .............................................................................................. 18
31 Plate to be displayed in taxi ........................................................... 18
32 Roof signs ...................................................................................... 18
34 Operator to supply information ...................................................... 19
35 Offences ........................................................................................ 19
Schedule Fees
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NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
As in force at 21 January 2026
COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT (TAXIS)
REGULATIONS 1992
Regulations under the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport
Act 1991
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Citation
These regulations may be cited as the Commercial Passenger
(Road) Transport (Taxis) Regulations 1992.
2 Commencement
These regulations shall come into operation on the commencement
of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991.
3 Interpretation
(1) In these regulations:
approved taxi security camera system, for Part 4A, see
regulation 27A.
authorised person, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
authorised purpose, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
determination means a determination made under section 26 of
the Act.
fee includes a charge and levy.
functioning, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
multiple hiring means the separate hiring of the same taxi by more
than one hirer with each hirer paying a separate fare.
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multiple purpose taxi means a standard taxi fitted to carry a
passenger seated in a wheelchair and in respect of which the
licence contains a condition that priority is to be given to carrying
passengers in wheelchairs.
Northern Territory Taxi Subsidy Scheme means the Northern
Territory Government scheme that provides for financial assistance
(using an electronic smartcard) to be given to residents who have
been assessed as having a disability or significant mobility
restriction that prevents them from being able to travel on public
transport.
officer, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
onboard system, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
operator does not include a person who is only a driver of a taxi.
Part 4A taxi, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
taxi area means an area declared as a taxi area under section 16
of the Act.
taxi fare pre-payment scheme means the scheme set out in
regulation 11A.
taxi rank means:
(a) a space or area in a road or place designated as a taxi rank
under the Traffic Act 1987; or
(b) a bus stop whenever a taxi is parked or standing in the bus
stop in accordance with section 26A(1) of the Act.
taxi security camera system, for Part 4A, see regulation 27A.
testing officer means a testing officer appointed under
regulation 24A.
(2) For these Regulations, the time a taxi is kept waiting by the hirer
may be included in the time of the hiring.
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4 Operator to maintain records
(1) The operator of a taxi must make and maintain a record of:
(a) the dates and times during which the taxi is operated for the
carriage of passengers; and
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(b) the full name and residential address of the driver of the taxi
during those periods and the number of the driver's licence
issued to him or her under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949; and
(c) every journey made by the taxi that is registered on the
taximeter fitted to the taxi; and
(d) any other matter that the Director requires as a condition of
the operator's licence.
Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units.
(1A) The operator of a multiple purpose taxi must maintain a record of
each journey made by the taxi entailing the carriage of a wheelchair
passenger.
Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units.
(2) The operator of a taxi must ensure that the record mentioned in
subregulation (1) or (1A), and any record returned to the operator
under regulation 11(5):
(a) is kept in a safe place at the principal place of business of the
operator; and
(b) is produced whenever required by an inspector.
Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units.
5 Identity card or approved form of identification
(1) For section 74 of the Act, a taxi is a prescribed class of commercial
passenger vehicle.
(2) An identity card issued under section 74(1)(a) of the Act to a taxi
driver is to:
(a) display the name of the driver; and
(b) display a recent photograph of the driver; and
(c) specify the expiry date of the card; and
(d) indicate that the holder of the card is authorised to drive a taxi.
(3) A taxi driver must display the driver's identity card mentioned in
subregulation (2) or other form of identification approved by the
Director under section 74(10) of the Act in a conspicuous place in a
taxi while driving the taxi.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
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Part 3 Conduct of drivers and passengers
6 Police officer may require to be carried as passenger
(1) A police officer acting in the course of duty may require a taxi driver
to carry the police officer as a passenger.
(2) A taxi driver must not refuse a request made under
subregulation (1) and the police officer:
(a) is not required to pay the fare on demand by the taxi driver;
and
(b) is not liable to pay any amount for any loss or damage
occasioned by the request that exceeds reasonable
compensation.
7 Touting prohibited
(1) A person must not tout or solicit for passengers for a taxi.
(2) A person does not commit an offence against subregulation (1) if
the person marshals passengers for taxis at an event or place, and
in accordance with conditions, approved by the Director.
7A Preventing other drivers from obtaining hirings
A taxi driver must not prevent, or attempt to prevent, by force or
otherwise another taxi driver from obtaining a hiring.
8 Multiple hiring
(1) A taxi driver must not use the taxi for the purpose of multiple hiring
unless the passengers for each hiring consent to the taxi being
used for the purpose of multiple hiring.
(2) Where a taxi is used on a multiple hiring basis the driver must
convey the passengers to the places specified under each hiring so
that the distance travelled under each hiring is the shortest
practicable having regard to the circumstances of the hiring.
9 Separate hiring
Except in the case of a multiple hiring referred in regulation 8, a taxi
driver must not demand or collect separate fares from passengers
who travel on the taxi together on the same hiring.
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10A Hiring by passenger with wheelchair
(1) The driver of a multiple purpose taxi must not refuse a request for a
hiring, allocated by a communications network or dispatch network,
entailing the carriage of a wheelchair passenger.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(2) However, a driver does not commit an offence against
subregulation (1) in circumstances permitted by any of the
following:
(a) these Regulations;
(b) a code of conduct applicable under the Act to taxis;
(c) the multiple purpose taxi licence applicable to the taxi;
(d) the approval under the Act to operate the communications
network or dispatch network.
(3) The driver of a multiple purpose taxi must:
(a) record all journeys entailing the carriage of a wheelchair
passenger while he or she was the driver; and
(b) provide the records to the operator of the taxi as soon as
practicable.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(4) Subregulation (3) does not apply if the hiring was booked through a
communications or dispatch network which itemises wheelchair
journeys in reports by the network.
11 Hiring
(1) Subject to these Regulations, a taxi driver must not refuse a hiring if
a prospective hirer demonstrates to the taxi driver his or her
capacity to pay the fare applicable in relation to the proposed hiring.
(2) Subject to these Regulations, a taxi driver must not demand a fare
in relation to a hiring that is in excess of the maximum fare payable
under a determination then in force.
(3) A taxi driver may refuse to accept a hiring for a journey that extends
beyond a taxi area unless the prospective hirer agrees to pay:
(a) in relation to any distance to be travelled inside a taxi area, the
amount payable under a determination then in force; and
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(b) in relation to any distance to be travelled outside a taxi area, a
negotiated fare.
(4) A hirer must on completion of a hiring pay to the taxi driver on
demand by the taxi driver the fare applicable in relation to the
hiring.
(5) If a taxi is equipped with a mobile telephone and the taxi driver
undertakes a hiring by that means and without the knowledge of the
operator the taxi driver must make a record of each such hiring and
return the record to the operator as soon as is practicable.
11A Taxi fare pre-payment scheme
(1) Despite regulation 11, this regulation applies to the hiring of a taxi,
other than the hiring of a taxi from an airport, that starts between
the hours of 7 pm and 7 am.
(2) Subject to subregulation (7), the taxi driver may, before the journey
starts, require the hirer to pay a deposit of not more than an amount
equal to the estimate of the fare for the proposed hiring determined
using a pre-payment scheme fare schedule approved by the
Director.
(3) If a deposit is paid, the taxi driver must, on the request of the hirer,
give the hirer a receipt for the deposit.
Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.
(4) Subregulations (5) and (6) apply at the end of, or on termination of,
the hiring if a deposit has been paid.
(5) If the total of the fare and any charges payable for the hiring is less
than the deposit paid, the taxi driver must refund the excess paid
for the hiring to the hirer.
Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.
(6) If the total of the fare and any charges payable for the hiring is more
than the deposit paid, the hirer must pay the balance outstanding
for the hiring to the taxi driver on demand by the driver.
Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.
(7) A taxi driver must not require payment of a deposit from a hirer if
payment of the fare for the hiring is to be made using a smartcard
issued under the Northern Territory Transport Subsidy Scheme.
Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.
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(8) A taxi driver may refuse a hiring if a person refuses to pay a deposit
in accordance with this regulation.
12 Passengers with infectious diseases etc.
A taxi driver may refuse to accept a hiring from a person:
(a) who is apparently:
(i) suffering from an infectious disease; or
(ii) under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or
(b) who is likely to:
(i) soil or damage the taxi; or
(ii) cause a nuisance.
13 Hirer and passengers
When accepting a hiring a taxi driver must allow all the passengers
requested by the hirer to accompany the hirer so long as the
permitted seating capacity of the taxi is not exceeded.
14 Re-hiring
If a hiring is terminated and the taxi driver is requested to return to
the place at which the hiring is terminated then unless the person
requesting the hiring otherwise agrees:
(a) a new hiring commences from the time the taxi driver returns
to that place; and
(b) the taxi driver must not charge for the interval between the
hirings;
but the taxi driver is not obliged to return for a new hiring unless the
driver has already accepted the new hiring.
15 Notification of arrival
On arrival at a place to accept a hiring a taxi driver:
(a) must immediately notify the hirer of his or her arrival; and
(b) must not set the taximeter to start before giving notification of
his or her arrival unless a time was specified for the
commencement of the hiring and then only at the time so
specified.
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16 Fair dealing
(1) A taxi driver must when conveying a passenger take the shortest
practicable route to the destination requested unless the passenger
specifies another route.
(2) A taxi driver must give a prospective hirer full and correct
information concerning the fare payable in relation to a proposed
hiring.
(3) The operator of a taxi must ensure that the maximum fares then
payable are displayed on a legible notice in a conspicuous position
inside the taxi.
(4) Before demanding the payment of the fare payable, or balance of
the fare payable, at the end of a hiring a taxi driver must allow the
passenger to see the amount payable as displayed on the taximeter
and must ensure that the taximeter is sufficiently illuminated, if
necessary, for this purpose.
18 Luggage
A person must not, without the consent of the driver bring into or
carry on the taxi any article or thing that in the opinion of the driver
would be likely to:
(a) cause inconvenience to or injure any person travelling in the
taxi; or
(b) damage the taxi.
19 Termination by taxi driver
A taxi driver may terminate a hiring , and require a person in the
taxi to alight from it, if the person while travelling in the taxi does
any of the following:
(a) uses profane, obscene, insulting or offensive language;
(b) interferes with the comfort or safety of the persons travelling in
the taxi;
(c) commits a nuisance.
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20 Taxi ranks
The following provisions apply to and in relation to the use of taxi
ranks:
(a) a taxi driver must not park or leave a taxi in a taxi rank unless
the taxi is available for hire;
(b) a taxi driver must remain in the vicinity of a taxi that is parked
in a taxi rank;
(c) except where otherwise directed by an inspector, a taxi driver
must park his or her taxi in a queue in the first position then
available in the taxi rank and must move the taxi up the queue
as space becomes available;
(d) where more than one taxi is parked in a taxi rank the taxi that
is in the first position in the taxi rank is entitled to accept any
hiring then offered unless the hirer selects another taxi in the
taxi rank;
(e) subject to these Regulations and any code of conduct
applicable to taxis under the Act, a taxi driver parked in a taxi
rank must not refuse a hiring.
21 Taxi not to be parked in a road
A taxi driver must not park or stand a taxi that is available for hire in
a road or public place except in a taxi rank unless the parking or
standing is for the purposes of:
(a) picking up or setting down passengers; or
(b) waiting under the instructions of a passenger; or
(c) by direction or with the consent of an inspector;
but only if the parking or standing of the taxi is otherwise lawful.
Part 4 Taximeters
23 Taximeters to be fitted
(1) A taxi driver must not drive a taxi on a road in a taxi area unless the
taxi is fitted with a taximeter:
(a) that conforms to the specifications determined by the Director
by Gazette notice; and
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(b) that is in good working order both generally and in relation to
every component; and
(d) that is so adjusted as to be capable of indicating the fare
payable in relation to a hiring in accordance with a
determination then in force.
(2) A taxi driver does not commit an offence against subregulation (1)
if:
(a) the taxi is driven during a period approved by the Director for
the purpose of enabling the taximeter to be repaired; and
(b) in accordance with such directions given by the Director for
the purposes of this subregulation.
(3) A taxi driver does not commit an offence against subregulation (1)
if:
(a) the taximeter fitted to the taxi does not indicate the fare
payable under a determination then in force but the fare
demanded by the taxi driver in relation to a hiring does not
exceed the maximum amount specified under a determination
then in force; and
(b) the taxi is operated only during the period approved by the
Director for the purposes of this subregulation.
24 Operation of taximeter
The driver of a taxi which is fitted with a taximeter must:
(a) as soon as a hiring commences – set the taximeter to operate;
and
(b) immediately on the completion or termination of the hiring –
stop the taximeter.
24A Appointment of testing officers
The Director may appoint a person to be a testing officer.
25 Maintenance of taximeter
The operator of a taxi to which a taximeter is fitted must:
(a) keep the taximeter in good order and condition and, for that
purpose, have the taximeter tested by a testing officer as often
as is necessary to ensure its accuracy but not less than once
in each 12 monthly period; and
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(b) where, owing to an alteration in the taxi, including its
equipment, or for another reason, the taximeter is not
registering correctly or is otherwise malfunctioning:
(i) immediately notify the Director; and
(ii) until that taximeter is properly adjusted and the taxi is
produced to the Director for a test of that taximeter, take
adequate precautions to prevent the taxi from standing
or being driven on a road in a taxi area for the purpose
of conveying passengers or luggage or other goods; and
(c) where the taximeter so fitted is not the taximeter originally
tested by a testing officer:
(i) immediately notify the Director; and
(ii) until the taxi is produced to the Director for a test of the
taximeter and a testing officer tests the taximeter, take
adequate precautions to prevent the taxi from standing
or being driven on a road in a taxi area for the purpose
of conveying passengers or luggage or other goods.
26 Inspection of taximeter
(1) The operator of a taxi must upon request made by the Director,
specifying the taxi in relation to which the request is made, submit
the taxi for the purpose of the inspection and testing of the
taximeter fitted to the taxi by a testing officer.
(2) If, after inspecting and testing a taximeter fitted to a taxi, a testing
officer is of the opinion that the taximeter is not operating so as to
give an accurate reading of the charge payable in relation to a
hiring, the testing officer must report that fact to the Director.
27 Interference with taximeter prohibited
A person, other than a testing officer or a person who is an
approved taximeter repairer, must not interfere with a taximeter.
Part 4A Security camera systems in certain taxis
27A Definitions
In this Part:
approved taxi security camera system means a taxi security
camera system approved under regulation 27Q(2).
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authorised person means a person authorised as mentioned in
regulation 27J.
authorised purpose means a purpose as mentioned in
regulation 27K.
functioning, in relation to a taxi security camera system, means
one or more visual indicators on the camera (or equipment
associated with the camera) indicate the system is working
correctly and is capable of recording images.
officer means an inspector, police officer or member of the
Australian Federal Police.
onboard system means an approved taxi security camera system
fitted to a taxi.
Part 4A taxi means a taxi that is licensed to stand and ply for hire
within a taxi area to which this Part applies.
Note
See regulation 27B for declarations about taxi areas to which this Part applies.
taxi security camera system means a system designed to be
fitted to a taxi to record images of persons in or near the taxi.
27B Declaration for application of Part
The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare this Part applies in
relation to a taxi area.
27C Onboard system to be fitted and functioning
(1) The operator of a Part 4A taxi must not cause or permit the taxi to
operate unless it has an onboard system.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
(2) The operator must ensure the onboard system is functioning when
the taxi is:
(a) carrying passengers for hire or reward; or
(b) available to carry passengers for hire or reward.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
Note for regulation 27C
There may be an exemption under section 20 of the Act or regulation 27R that
applies to the operator.
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27D Operator to ensure signage fitted
The operator of a Part 4A taxi that has an onboard system must
ensure signs are conspicuously placed inside and outside the taxi,
that advise persons they may be under surveillance when in or near
the taxi.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27E Operator to ensure driver is competent to operate onboard
system
The operator of a Part 4A taxi that has an onboard system must not
permit a driver to operate the taxi unless satisfied the driver is
competent to operate the system.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27F Driver to ensure onboard system is functioning
(1) A driver of a Part 4A taxi that has an onboard system must ensure
the system is functioning when the driver is operating the taxi.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) If the onboard system is not functioning, the driver must not accept
a hiring.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Note for regulation 27F
There may be an exemption under section 20 of the Act or regulation 27R that
applies to a driver.
27G Interference with onboard system
(1) A person must not interfere with, or cause or permit another person
to interfere with, an onboard system.
Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to an authorised person or officer:
(a) inspecting, maintaining, repairing or testing the onboard
system; or
(b) examining or copying a recording made by the system for an
authorised purpose.
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27H Only approved taxi security camera system to be fitted
A person must not fit a taxi security camera system in a Part 4A taxi
unless the system is an approved taxi security camera system.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27J Authorised persons
(1) The Director may, in writing, authorise a person to do either or both
of the following:
(a) inspect, maintain, repair and test onboard systems;
(b) examine and copy recordings from onboard systems.
(2) However, the Director may only authorise a person if satisfied the
person has the necessary technical knowledge and equipment for
performing the functions the person is authorised to do.
(3) Without limiting the conditions the Director may impose on an
authority under subregulation (1), it is a condition of each authority
that the authorised person must maintain all the person's equipment
for performing the functions the person is authorised to do.
27K Authorised purposes
The following are authorised purposes for which an authorised
person or officer may examine or copy a recording from an onboard
system:
(a) ensuring compliance by any of the following persons with
requirements that apply to the person under a law in force in
the Territory;
(i) the operator of a Part 4A taxi;
(ii) a driver of a Part 4A taxi;
(iii) a passenger of a Part 4A taxi with an obligation to pay
the fare for a hiring of the taxi;
(b) investigating an offence committed in the Territory or
elsewhere (including locating a person in connection with such
an offence) or otherwise enforcing a law in force in the
Territory;
(c) locating a missing person or furthering an investigation into
the safety or welfare of any person;
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(d) inspecting, maintaining, repairing or testing an onboard
system.
27L Examining or copying recording
(1) A person must not examine a recording taken by an onboard
system, or copy a recording from the system, unless the person is
an authorised person or officer or is under the direct supervision of
an authorised person or officer.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to a copy of a recording
taken by an onboard system that:
(a) forms, or is to form, part of evidence in court proceedings; and
(b) is examined by persons involved with or as part of the
proceedings.
(3) An authorised person or officer must not examine or copy a
recording from an onboard system, or supervise another person
who examines or copies a recording, unless the examination or
copying is for an authorised purpose.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27M Register of examination and copies of recordings
(1) An authorised person must maintain a register containing the
following details in relation to each examination or copying of a
recording from an onboard system:
(a) the registration number of the taxi in which the system was
fitted when the recording was taken;
(b) the date and time of the examination or copying;
(c) the purpose of the examination or copying;
(d) the location of any copy made;
(e) the name of the person who carried out the examination or
copying.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
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(2) The authorised person must make the register available for
inspection at any reasonable time on demand by an officer or the
Director.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27N Authorised person to make copy when required
If an officer asks an authorised person to do either or both of the
following, the authorised person must comply with the request:
(a) make a copy of a recording from an onboard system and give
the copy to the officer by a specified date;
(b) take other action in relation to the copy as specified by the
officer.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
Example for paragraph (b)
If the copy does not reveal evidence of any offence, the officer may direct the
authorised person to erase or destroy the copy.
27P Disposal of copy of recording
If a copy was made of a recording taken by an onboard system and
it is not required for use in court proceedings, the person in control
of the copy must ensure it is disposed of, within 30 days after the
copy was made, by:
(a) deleting, or recording over, an electronic record; or
(b) physical destruction of media containing an electronic record;
or
(c) physical destruction of a printed copy of a record; or
(d) any other approved way of deleting or destroying the copy.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
27Q Powers of Director
(1) The Director may publish, in a way the Director considers
appropriate, specifications about taxi security camera systems.
(2) The Director may, by Gazette notice, approve a make and model of
a taxi security camera system as a system that is an approved taxi
security camera system.
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(3) The Director may issue operational requirements in relation to
onboard systems, including, for example, requirements about any
of the following:
(a) management of complaints related to onboard systems;
(b) record keeping related to onboard systems;
(c) responsibilities of authorised persons.
27R Exemptions because of certain circumstances
(1) On application by the operator of a Part 4A taxi, the Director may, if
satisfied it is appropriate, exempt the operator and drivers of the
taxi from specified provisions of this Part if:
(a) the taxi is a Part 4A taxi that has an onboard system; but
(b) the system is not functioning and the operator cannot have it
repaired so it is functioning, or replaced, within a reasonable
period.
(2) An exemption under subregulation (1) must be in writing and must
specify each of the following:
(a) the taxi to which the exemption relates and the name of the
operator;
(b) the provisions of this Part from which the operator and any
driver or the taxi is exempted;
(c) the period for which the exemption applies;
(d) any conditions the Director considers appropriate.
Part 5 Miscellaneous
28 Eating or drinking in taxi
(1) In a taxi, a person must not consume or use intoxicating liquor or a
prohibited substance.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(2) A person, while travelling in a taxi as either a passenger or the
driver, must not consume food.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
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(3) A person must not carry any intoxicating liquor in a taxi unless:
(a) it is the property of a passenger; and
(b) it is in an unopened container.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
29 Driver not to purchase intoxicating liquor
A driver must not:
(a) accept a hiring under which the driver is required to purchase
intoxicating liquor for or on behalf of another person whether
or not that other person is a passenger; or
(b) in the course of a hiring purchase intoxicating liquor for or on
behalf of a passenger.
30 Fees
(1) The fees specified in Schedule 1 are payable in relation to the
matters specified in that Schedule.
(2) If a fee specified in Schedule 1 relates to a period of 12 months, the
fee to be paid for a period of less than 12 months is to be charged
on a pro rata basis.
31 Plate to be displayed in taxi
A taxi driver must not operate a taxi unless there is affixed in a
conspicuous position inside the taxi an approved plate indicating
the number of the taxi.
32 Roof signs
(1) A taxi must not be operated unless:
(a) the taxi is fitted with a roof sign that conforms to this
regulation; and
(b) the roof sign referred to in paragraph (a) is capable of being
illuminated in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The roof sign referred to in subregulation (1) must be:
(a) so constructed as to display to the front of the taxi the word
"TAXI" which is capable of being illuminated by the driver from
inside the taxi;
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(b) fitted with 2 tariff indicator lights that are capable of being
operated by the driver from inside the taxi that indicate the
tariff being charged through the operation of the taximeter in
relation to the hiring then being undertaken;
(c) fitted with a device that indicates to the driver when seated in
the normal driving position whether or not the relevant lights
referred to in this regulation are operating in accordance with
the requirements of this regulation; and
(d) in colours approved by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
(3) A taxi driver must not operate a taxi unless:
(a) the word "TAXI" in the roof sign:
(i) is illuminated while the taxi is not engaged on a hiring;
and
(ii) is not illuminated while the taxi is engaged on a hiring;
(b) the tariff indicator lights in the roof sign are illuminated to
indicate the tariff being charged through the taximeter in
relation to the hiring then being undertaken.
34 Operator to supply information
The operator of a taxi must whenever requested by the Director to
do so furnish to the Director within the time specified by the Director
full and correct information of any details specified in the request
relating to journeys undertaken by the taxi.
Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units.
35 Offences
(1) A person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the
provisions of these regulations commits an offence.
Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) The penalty in subsection (1) does not apply if a provision indicates
a penalty applicable for a contravention of that provision.
Schedule Fees
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Schedule Fees
regulation 30
1 The annual fee for a taxi licence to operate a taxi (other than a
multiple purpose taxi) in a taxi area specified in the table is the
amount specified opposite the taxi area.
Taxi area Fee
Darwin $5 000
Alice Springs $4 000
Katherine $2 500
Any other area $1 500
2 The annual fee for a taxi licence to operate a multiple purpose taxi
is $300.
3 The annual fee for a substitute taxi licence is $300.
4 The fee for an application for a refund on the surrender of a taxi
licence is $20.
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ENDNOTES
1 KEY Key to abbreviations
amd = amended od = order
app = appendix om = omitted
bl = by-law pt = Part
ch = Chapter r = regulation/rule
cl = clause rem = remainder
div = Division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired rep = repealed
f = forms s = section
Gaz = Gazette sch = Schedule
hdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision
ins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation
lt = long title sub = substituted
nc = not commenced
2 LIST OF LEGISLATION
Taxis Regulations (SL No. 58, 1992)
Notified 21 October 1992
Commenced 21 October 1992
Amendments of Taxis Regulations (SL No. 59, 1998)
Notified 23 December 1998
Commenced 1 January 1999 (r 1 and s 2 Commercial Passenger (Road)
Transport Amendment Act 1998 (Act No. 83, 1998))
Statute Law Revision Act (No. 2) 2001 (Act No. 62, 2001)
Assent date 11 December 2001
Commenced 11 December 2001
Amendments of Taxis Regulations (SL No. 10, 2003)
Notified 28 February 2003
Commenced 1 March 2003 (r 1, s 2 Commercial Passenger (Road)
Transport Amendment Act 2003 (Act No. 1, 2003) and Gaz
S3, 28 February 2003, p 3)
Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Consequential Amendments) Act 2003 (Act
No. 41, 2003)
Assent date 7 July 2003
Commenced 1 August 2003 (Gaz G30, 30 July 2003, p 2)
Statute Law Revision Act (No. 2) 2003 (Act No. 44, 2003)
Assent date 7 July 2003
Commenced 7 July 2003
Amendments of Taxis Regulations (SL No. 42, 2003)
Notified 1 August 2003
Commenced 1 August 2003 (r 1, s 2 Commercial Passenger (Road)
Transport Amendment Act (No. 2) 2003 (Act No. 40, 2003)
and Gaz G30, 30 July 2003, p 13)
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Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Taxis) Regulations 1992 22
Taxis Amendment (Wheelchair Passengers and Other Matters) Regulations 2008
(SL No. 4, 2008)
Notified 26 March 2008
Commenced 26 March 2008
Taxis Amendment Regulations 2010 (SL No. 14, 2010)
Notified 7 July 2010
Commenced 7 July 2010
Commercial Passenger Amendment (Security Cameras) Regulations 2010
(SL No. 21, 2010)
Notified 29 September 2010
Commenced 1 November 2010
Fees and Charges (Transport) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SL No. 45, 2012)
Notified 14 December 2012
Commenced 1 January 2013 (r 2)
Commercial Passenger Vehicle Legislation Amendment Regulations 2016
(SL No. 33, 2016)
Notified 6 July 2016
Commenced 1 October 2016 (r 2)
Commercial Passenger Vehicle Legislation Amendment Regulations 2017
(SL No. 34, 2017)
Notified 29 November 2017
Commenced 1 December 2017 (r 2)
Ridesharing Regulations (SL No. 35, 2017)
Notified 29 November 2017
Commenced pts 5 and 6: 1 February 2018; rem: 1 December 2017 (r 2)
Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2022 (Act No. 5,
2022)
Assent date 14 April 2022
Commenced pt 7: 25 May 2023 (Gaz G11, 25 May 2023, p 2);
rem: 25 May 2022 (Gaz G21, 25 May 2022, p 1)
Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (Act No. 23, 2025)
Assent date 12 September 2025
Commenced pts 2, 4, 5 and 6: 21 January 2026 (Gaz S5,
19 January 2026); rem: 18 November 2025 (Gaz S69,
17 November 2025)
Taxis Amendment Regulations 2025 (SL No. 14, 2025)
Date made 4 December 2025
Commenced 5 December 2025 (r 2)
3 GENERAL AMENDMENTS
General amendments of a formal nature (which are not referred to in the table
of amendments to this reprint) are made by the Interpretation Legislation
Amendment Act 2018 (Act No. 22 of 2018) to: rr 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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4 LIST OF AMENDMENTS
r 1 amd Act No. 23, 2025, s 25
r 3 amd No. 59, 1998, r 2; Act No. 62, 2001, s 3; No. 10, 2003, r 2; No. 42, 2003,
r 3; No. 4, 2008, r 3; No. 14, 2010, r 3; No. 21, 2010, r 11; No. 33, 2016, r 22;
No. 34, 2017, r 67; Act No. 23, 2025, s 26
r 3A ins No. 4, 2008, r 4
amd No. 33, 2016, r 23
rep No. 34, 2017, r 68
r 4 amd No. 59, 1998, r 3; No. 4, 2008, r 5; No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 69
r 4A ins No. 59, 1998, r 4
rep No. 34, 2017, r 70
r 5 sub No. 10, 2003, r 3
amd Act No. 44, 2003, s 6; No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 71; Act No. 5,
2022, s 77
r 6 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 7 sub No. 42, 2003, r 4
r 7A ins No. 42, 2003, r 4
r 8 amd No. 42, 2003, r 5; No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 9 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 10 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
rep No. 34, 2017, r 72
r 10A ins No. 4, 2008, r 6
r 11 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 11A ins No. 33, 2016, r 24
amd No. 34, 2017, r 73; No. 14, 2025, r 4
r 12 hdg amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 13 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 33, 2016, r 25
rr 14 – 15 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 16 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 33, 2016, r 26
r 17 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
rep No. 34, 2017, r 74
rr 18 – 21 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 22 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
rep No. 34, 2017, r 74
r 23 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 75
r 24 sub No. 4, 2008, r 7
r 24A ins Act No. 23, 2025, s 27
r 25 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 76
r 26 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 77
r 27 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
pt 4A hdg ins No. 21, 2010, r 12
rr 27A – 27F ins No. 21, 2010, r 12
r 27G ins No. 21, 2010, r 12
amd No. 34, 2017, r 78
rr 27H – 27R ins No. 21, 2010, r 12
r 28 sub No. 4, 2008, r 8
amd No. 34, 2017, r 79
r 29 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 30 amd No. 59, 1998, r 5
rr 31 – 32 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
r 33 amd No. 21, 2010, r 13
rep No. 34, 2017, r 80
r 34 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15; No. 34, 2017, r 81
r 35 amd No. 4, 2008, r 9; No. 21, 2010, r 14
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sch 1 sub No. 59, 1998, r 6
amd Act No. 41, 2003, s 6
sub No. 4, 2008, r 10; No. 14, 2010, r 4
amd No. 45, 2012, r 16
sub No. 35, 2017, r 34
sch 2 amd No. 21, 2010, r 15
rep No. 34, 2017, r 82