24Applications for exemptions etc

24 Applications for exemptions etc

(1) A person may apply for: (a) exemption of a particular vehicle or combination, or all vehicles or combinations for which the person is the operator, from a requirement of a provision of the Vehicle Standards; or (b) amendment or revocation of an exemption given by the Authority. (2) Each application must: (a) be made to the Authority in writing; and (b) be signed and dated by the applicant; and (c) state the applicant’s name and address. (3) An application for an exemption must: (a) state whether the exemption is sought for a particular vehicle or combination or all vehicles or combinations for which the applicant is the operator; and (b) for an exemption for a particular vehicle—state the vehicle and the applicant’s interest in the vehicle; and (c) for an exemption for a particular combination—state each vehicle forming part of the combination and the applicant’s interest in the vehicle; and (d) state the requirement and provision to which the application relates; and (e) state clearly the exemption sought by the application and outline why the exemption should be given. (4) If the application is for an exemption, the application may state the period for which the exemption is sought and any conditions to which the exemption is to be subject. (5) An application for amendment or revocation of an exemption must: (a) for an application for amendment of an exemption—state clearly the amendment sought; and (b) outline why the exemption should be amended or revoked; and (c) be accompanied by the exemption. (6) The Authority may, by written notice, require the applicant to give the Authority additional information necessary to decide the application.