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Motor Vehicles Act 1959
81BConsequences of holder of learner's permit, provisional licence or probationary licence contravening conditions
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81B Consequences of holder of learner's permit, provisional licence or probationary licence contravening conditions
81BA Safer Driver Agreements
81BB Appeals to Magistrates Court
81BC Disqualification for certain offences relating to section 45C of the Road Traffic Act 1961
81C Disqualification for certain drink driving offences
81D Disqualification for certain drug driving offences
81E Circumstances in which licence will be subject to mandatory alcohol interlock scheme conditions
81F Mandatory alcohol interlock scheme conditions
81G Cessation of licence subject to mandatory alcohol interlock scheme conditions
81H Contravention of mandatory alcohol interlock scheme conditions
82 Vehicle offences and unsuitability to be granted or hold licence or permit
83 Consequences of certain orders or administrative actions outside State
84 Cancellation of licence or permit where issued in error
85 Procedures for suspension, cancellation or variation of licence or permit
91 Effect of suspension and disqualification
93 Notice to be given to Registrar
94 Administrative errors and notices of disqualification
96 Duty to produce licence or permit
97 Duty to produce licence or permit at court
97A Visiting motorists
98AAA Duty to carry licence when driving heavy vehicle
98AA Duty to carry licence when teaching holder of learner's permit to drive
98AAB Duty to carry probationary licence, provisional licence or learner's permit
98AAC Issue of duplicate licence or learner's permit
98AAD Licence or learner's permit falsely obtained is void
98AAE Licence or learner's permit unlawfully altered or damaged is void
98AAF Duty on holder of licence or learner's permit to notify illness etc
98AAG Exemptions for Aboriginal persons in remote areas
Part 3A—Motor driving instructors' licences
98A Instructors' licences
Part 3B—Demerit points scheme
98AB Interpretation
98B Demerit points for offences in this State
98BB Demerit points for offences interstate
98BC Liability to disqualification
98BD Notices to be sent by Registrar
98BE Disqualification and discounting of demerit points
98BF Effect of appeal or rehearing on disqualification and discounting
98BH Court not to take into account demerit points
98BI Notification of demerit points to interstate licensing authorities
Part 3C—Towtrucks
98D Certain towtruck drivers required to hold certificates
98E Applications for towtruck certificates
98F Entitlement to be granted towtruck certificates
98G Renewal of towtruck certificates
98H Conditions of towtruck certificates
98I Surrender of towtruck certificate
98J Suspension of towtruck certificate
98K Temporary towtruck certificates
98L Form of certificates
98M Duplicate certificates
98MA Return of certificates when cancelled or suspended
98MB Register of certificates
98MC Towtruck operators to notify Registrar of towtruck drivers in their employ
98MD Only persons directed by police to proceed to or be present at scene of accident for purposes related to removal, wrecking or repair
98ME Towing of vehicle at or from scene of accident
98MF Storage of vehicles by towtruck operators
98MG Removal of vehicle from place to which it was removed from the scene of an accident
98MH Contracts relating to the repair of certain motor vehicles
98MI Duty to surrender vehicle
98MJ Accident spotting
98MK Off the hook transactions
98ML Towtruck driver to carry and produce certificate
98N Trade plates not to be used for the purpose of a towtruck in certain circumstances
98O Persons who may ride in towtruck
98P Investigation powers
98PA Power to require production or attendance for investigations
98PC Cause for disciplinary action
98PD Complaints
98PE Hearing by Tribunal
98PF Appointment, selection etc of assessors
98PG Disciplinary action
Part 3D—Disability parking permits
98R Application for permit
98S Duration and renewal of permits
98T Permit contents, conditions and entitlements
98U Misuse of permit
98V Cancellation of permit
98WA Interstate permit holders have reciprocal entitlements
98X Interpretation
Part 3E—Rights of review and appeal
98Z Review by Registrar
98ZA Review by Tribunal
Part 4—Third party insurance
99 Interpretation
99A Insurance premium to be paid on applications for registration
101 Approved insurers
102 Duty to insure against third party risks
104 Requirements if policy is to comply with this Part
105 Policies to conform to amending Acts
107 Rights of persons named in policies
109 Liability of insurers where premium not paid
110 Liability of insurer to pay for emergency treatment
111 Liability of insurer to pay for hospital treatment
111A Liability of insurer in respect of burial at public expense
112 Liability of insurer when judgment obtained against insured
113 Liability of insurer where the insured is dead or cannot be found
113A Insurer not liable for aggravated damages or exemplary or punitive damages
114 Certain defences ineffective in actions against insurers
115 Claims against nominal defendant where vehicle not identified
116 Claim against nominal defendant where vehicle uninsured
116A Appointment of nominal defendant
117 Interpretation of expression in sections 113 and 115
118A Appointment of nominal defendant when approved insurer is wound up etc
118B Interpretation of certain provisions where claim made or action brought against nominal defendant
119 Scheme under which approved insurers indemnify liabilities incurred by nominal defendant
120 Satisfaction of judgment against nominal defendant where no scheme in force
121 Policy to bind all insured persons
122 Cancellation of policy
123 Right of insurer against unauthorised driver of vehicle
124 Duty to cooperate with insurer
124AA Limitation of liability in respect of foreign awards
124A Recovery by insurer
124AB Recovery of an excess in certain cases
124AC Credit for payment of expenses by insurer
125 Power of insurer to deal with claims against insured
125A Joinder of insurer as defendant to an action
125B Acquisition of vehicle by insurer
126 Duty of insured not to litigate or negotiate claim
126A Claim for compensation
127 Medical examination of claimants
127A Control of medical services and charges for medical services to injured persons
127B Liability of insurer to pay treatment, care and support costs
127C Control of legal costs
128 Duty of insurers to furnish information
129A Commissions and other financial benefits and inducements prohibited without Minister's approval
131 Insurance by visiting motorists
132 Power to disqualify on application of insurer
133 Contracting out of liability
134 Persons entitled to act in connection with claims
Part 4A—Trials of automotive technologies
134B Interpretation
134C Minister may publish or adopt guidelines
134D Minister may authorise trials of automotive technologies
134E Exemptions from this and other Acts
134F Revocation and suspension of exemption
134G Offence to contravene etc condition of exemption
134H Requirement for insurance
134I Offence to hinder authorised trial or interfere with equipment
134J Immunity relating to official powers or functions
134K Commencement of prosecutions
134L Confidentiality
134M Report to Parliament
Part 5—Supplementary provisions
135 False statements
135A Bribes
135B Applications made by agent
135C Proof of identity
136 Duty to notify change of name, address etc
137 Duty to answer certain questions
137A Obligation to provide evidence of design etc of motor vehicle
138 Obligation to provide information
138A Commissioner of Police to give certain information to Registrar
138B Effect of dishonoured cheques etc on transactions under the Act
139 Inspection of motor vehicles
139AA Where vehicle suspected of being stolen
139A Suspension of disqualification on appeal
139BA Power to require production of licence etc
139BB Issue of new licence or permit where licence etc cannot be endorsed
139BC Manner of endorsing licence etc
139BD Service and commencement of notices of disqualification
139C Service of other notices and documents
139D Confidentiality
139E Protection from liability
139G Offences by authorised officers
140 Evidence of registers
141 Evidence by certificate etc
142 Facilitation of proof
142A Evidence of ownership of motor vehicle
143 Causing or permitting offences
143B General defences
145 Regulations and fee notices
147 Financial provision
148 Duty of health professionals
Schedule 1—Evidence obtained by photographic detection device
1 Interpretation
2 Certain offences subsumed
3 Notice about photographic evidence
4 Evidentiary
Schedule 2—Prescribed circumstances (sections 75A, 75B and 81A)
1 Driving with immediate family members
2 Emergency workers
3 Driving to attend education or training
4 Driving to participate in activities
5 Driving for work purposes
Legislative history
The Parliament of South Australia enacts as follows: