53Devices to facilitate odometer tampering

53 Devices to facilitate odometer tampering

53 Devices to facilitate odometer tampering

(1) A person must not possess a device capable of rendering the odometer of a motor vehicle inoperative or inaccurate.

Maximum penalty—500 penalty units.

(2) A person must not fit to a motor vehicle a device capable of rendering the odometer of the motor vehicle inoperative or inaccurate.

Maximum penalty—500 penalty units.

(3) It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) if the defendant—

(a) holds a motor vehicle repairer’s licence, and

(b) lawfully repairs or replaces the odometers of motor vehicles in the course of carrying on a business as a motor vehicle repairer.

s 53: Subst 2023 No 28, Sch 1[36].