147Notification to Director of returned number plates

147 Notification to Director of returned number plates (1) If the sheriff or a police officer returns removed number plates to the registered operator of a motor vehicle under section 145 or 146, the sheriff or police officer must notify the Director that the number plates have been returned. S. 147(2) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 186(Sch. 4 item 20.14). (2) If the Director is notified of the return of number plates under subsection (1), the Director must direct the Transport Secretary to cease the suspension of the registration of the motor vehicle. S. 147(3) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 186(Sch. 4 item 20.15). (3) If the Transport Secretary receives a direction under subsection (2), the Transport Secretary must cease the suspension of the registration of the motor vehicle.