227Disposal and transfer of licensed vehicles

227 Disposal and transfer of licensed vehicles

(1)  In this regulation –

business transfer, in respect of a vehicle, means a transfer of the title to the vehicle as part of a transfer in ownership of the business in which the vehicle is used and is to continue to be used.

(2)  Within 21 days after transferring possession or otherwise disposing of a licensed vehicle (otherwise than by way of a business transfer) (the disposed vehicle), the person who holds the licence for the vehicle must give, to the licensing authority, notice of the disposal.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 30 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(3)  If the licence for the disposed vehicle is also valid for another vehicle, the person who holds the licence for the vehicle must attach the licence to the notice of the disposal.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 30 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(4)  If the licence for the vehicle is not valid for another vehicle, the person who holds the licence must –

(a) attach it to the notice of the disposal; or

(b) destroy it and, if required by the licensing authority, provide sufficient evidence to show that this has been done.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 30 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(5)  On receipt of a licence for a disposed vehicle, the licensing authority must –

(a) if the licence is also valid for another vehicle –

(i) amend the licence by omitting reference to the disposed vehicle; and