132Penalties involving vehicle registration

132 Penalties involving vehicle registration (1) This section applies if the registered operator of a vehicle is convicted or found guilty by a court of an offence against this Act in relation to the vehicle. (2) The court may order that the registration of the vehicle is— (a) cancelled; or (b) suspended for a stated period. (3) If the court makes an order under subsection (2), the court may also make 1 or more of the following orders: (a) that the registered operator is disqualified from registering the vehicle for a stated period; (b) if an associate of the registered operator is involved in the commission of the offence—that the associate is disqualified from registering the vehicle for a stated period. (4) If the court considers that someone else who is not present in court may be substantially affected if an order is made under this section, the court may issue a summons to the person to give reasons why the order should not be made. (5) An order under this section operates automatically and takes effect immediately or, if a later day is stated in the order, on the stated day.