National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
119Rear marking plates
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119 Rear marking plates
(1) In this rule:
rear marking plate means a rear marking plate complying with Vehicle Standards Bulletin VSB 12.
(2) Rear marking plates must be fitted to: (a) a motor vehicle with a GVM over 12 tonnes, except a bus fitted with hand grips or similar equipment for standing passengers to hold; and (b) a trailer with a GTM over 10 tonnes. (3) Subrule (2) applies to a vehicle even if it was built before the date stated in the VSB. (4) Rear marking plates may be fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM not over 12 tonnes or a trailer with a GTM not over 10 tonnes.
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