29Status for class of vehicle

29 Status for class of vehicle

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that a class of road vehicle has one of the following: (a) type 1 vehicle status; (b) type 2 vehicle status; (c) exempt vehicle status.

Note: See also Subdivision B (making a determination) and Subdivision C (consultation requirements).

(2) A determination under this section may provide that a class of road vehicle containing any of the following vehicles has type 2 vehicle status or exempt vehicle status: (a) vehicles in the MA (passenger car) vehicle category; (b) vehicles in the MB (forward‑control passenger vehicle) vehicle category; (c) light off‑road passenger vehicles. (3) A determination under this section may provide that a class of road vehicle containing any of the following vehicles has type 1 vehicle status or exempt vehicle status: (a) vehicles in the NA (light goods vehicle) vehicle category; (b) vehicles in the NB1 vehicle subcategory of the NB (medium goods vehicle) vehicle category; (c) heavy off‑road passenger vehicles. (4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not limit subsection (1). Determination generally to be made at least 3 months in advance (5) A determination under this section must: (a) commence at the start of a year; and (b) be registered on the Federal Register of Legislation at least 3 months before it commences (unless it commences on 1 January 2025).