Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Registration) Act 1997
23Obligations of registered operator
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23 Obligations of registered operator
(1) This Act and the regulations do not affect the obligations of the registered operator of a heavy vehicle to comply with any applicable third party insurance legislation and stamp duty legislation. (2) The registered operator of a heavy vehicle must, in accordance with the regulations: (a) ensure that any devices, plates and documents issued by the registration authority are installed or displayed on the vehicle; and (b) while operating the vehicle, carry or cause the driver to carry, documents prescribed by the regulations; and (c) when required to do so by the registration authority, produce documents prescribed by the regulations; and (d) comply with any directions given by, and conditions imposed by, the registration authority about the registration of the vehicle; and (e) keep records required to be kept by the regulations about the registration of the vehicle.