83BDefinitions for div 5.3

83B Definitions for div 5.3 total loss—see section 83C. vehicle identifier means— (a) for a vehicle manufactured before 1 January 1989— (i) if the vehicle has a chassis or engine number—the number; or (ii) in any other case—any number permanently marked by the vehicle’s manufacturer on the vehicle for its identification; or (b) for a vehicle manufactured after 31 December 1988— (i) if the vehicle has a vehicle identification number allocated in accordance with an Australian Design Rule—the number; or (ii) in any other case—any number permanently marked by the vehicle’s manufacturer on the vehicle for its identification; or

(c) if a number mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) has been replaced by the road transport authority or an entity of another jurisdiction that corresponds to the authority—the replacement number. written-off vehicle means— (a) a vehicle that is assessed by a person prescribed by regulation to be a total loss; or (b) a vehicle that a person prescribed by regulation begins to demolish or dismantle. written-off vehicles register means the written-off vehicles register under section 83D.