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Motor Vehicles Act 1949
112Number plates not to be covered
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112 Number plates not to be covered
The owner of a motor vehicle must not use, or cause or permit to be
used, the motor vehicle if:
(a) the number plate allotted or authorised for the vehicle is not
securely affixed to the vehicle; or
(b) the number on the number plate is:
(i) not clearly legible; or
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(ii) obscured by an article or thing affixed to or carried on
the vehicle (other than a trailer that is attached to and
being pulled by the vehicle).