155Allocation of component identification numbers by

155 Allocation of component identification numbers by authority (1) The road transport authority may allot an engine number (the number) for a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle if⎯ (a) there is no component identification number stamped on or attached to the part, or the component identification number stamped on or attached to the part appears to have been changed, defaced, removed or otherwise interfered with; and (b) the number is necessary to identify the part.

registered operator of the registrable vehicle, require the operator to have the number the authority has allotted to the vehicle part stamped on or attached to the part in the place stated in the notice. notice under subsection (2).