58Period of registration

58 Period of registration (1) A vehicle may be registered— (a) in the case of a heavy vehicle— (i) for a period of 3 months, 6 months or 12 months, as nominated by the applicant for registration; or (ii) for seasonal registration for a period or periods of not less than 3 months and not more than 9 months, as nominated by the applicant for registration; or (b) in the case of a light trailer, for a period of 12 months; or (c) in the case of a light motor vehicle, for a period of 3 months, 6 months or 12 months, as nominated by the applicant for registration. (2) An applicant for registration of a vehicle may nominate, and the Secretary may approve, a period of registration for the vehicle different from the period specified in subregulation (1) so that the expiry date for the vehicle's registration is the same as, or different from, the expiry date of registration for one or more other vehicles registered, or to be registered, in the name of— (a) the applicant; or (b) the applicant's spouse or domestic partner.