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\[36\].