51Interpretation

51 Interpretation (1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears: bogie axle means a group of 2 or more axles fitted to a nonconforming vehicle and which are: (a) not more than 3 metres apart; (b) on a vehicle with 3 or more axles; and (c) not less than 3 metres from any other axle of the vehicle or a vehicle attached to the vehicle. nonconforming vehicle means a vehicle: (a) which was registered in the Territory on or before 1 January 1983 and which registration was in force on that date; (b) in respect of which the person who was the owner on 1 January 1983 has, on and from that date, remained the owner; and Division 2 Length, width, height and mass of nonconforming vehicles Motor Vehicles Act 1949 61 (c) which is subject to compliance with the requirements of this Part that are applicable to it but which does not comply with the like requirements of the Standards that would, but for this definition, be applicable to it. (2) A reference in Division 2 to: (a) a vehicle; (b) a motor vehicle; (c) an articulated vehicle; (d) a prime mover; or (e) a trailer, shall be read as a reference to: (f) a vehicle; (g) a motor vehicle; (h) an articulated vehicle; (j) a prime mover; or (k) a trailer, respectively, which is a nonconforming vehicle. Division 2 Length, width, height and mass of nonconforming