Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2026
15Modification or repair of vehicles with unauthorised temporary noise reduction packing
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15 Modification or repair of vehicles with unauthorised temporary noise reduction packing
15 Modification or repair of vehicles with unauthorised temporary noise reduction packing
A person must not cause or permit a motor vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle to be modified or repaired so that the motor vehicle has temporary noise reduction packing that—
(a) was not fitted by the vehicle manufacturer, or
(b) is not an equivalent replacement for the packing fitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for an individual—50 penalty units, or
(b) for a corporation—100 penalty units.