1A The device must comply with at least 1 of the standards mentioned in
the following table:
item
standard
category
1 International Electrotechnical Commission Publication IEC
61672-1 Ed. 1.0 (Multilingual 2002):
Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
Class 1/Class 2
2 Australian Standard AS IEC 61672.1 - 2004:
Electroacoustics - Sound level meters – Specifications
Class 1/Class 2
3 Australian Standard AS 1259.1–1990: Accoustics – Sound
level meters Part 1 Non-integrating
Type 1/Type 2
Note AS 1259.1–1990, IEC 61672-1 and AS IEC 61672.1 – 2004 do not need
to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) does not apply
(see Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The standards and IEC publications may
be purchased at www.standards.org.au.
1 The device must be capable of measuring noise across the range of
50 to 120dB within the A and C frequency rating characteristics.
2 The device may have 1 or more frequency range indicators that must
overlap by a minimum of 10dB.
3 The device must be capable of displaying the maximum noise reading
and maintaining that reading until reset. The display must be digital
in increments not more than 0.2dB.
4 The device must be accurate to + or - 1.5dB.
5 Over and under range indication is required at +10dB and -5dB.
Part 2.2.3 Noise testing equipment
6 Self calibration indication is required and adjustment must be
provided.
Note Calibration using an external noise generating device corrected to a sound
pressure of + or - 1dB immediately before each noise test is an acceptable
alternative to self calibration indication.
7 Calibration using an outside noise generating device corrected to a
sound pressure level of + or - 1dB must be carried out in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations or every 3 months if the
manufacturer does not provide recommendations for service or
calibration.
(see s 3)
Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to
this regulation.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
• contravene
• exercise
• daylight
• fire and rescue service
• found guilty
• function
• home address
• night
• rural fire service
• SES
• the Territory.
Note 3 Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in
the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999 (see Legislation Act,
s 148.) For example, the following terms are defined in the Road
Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999, dict:
• authorised person
• drive
• garage address
• gross combination mass (or GCM)
• gross vehicle mass (or GVM)
• heavy vehicle
• identification plate
• inspect
• RAV
• registered
• registered operator
• registrable vehicle
• registrable vehicles register (or register)
• trader’s plate
• unregistered vehicle permit.
Note 4 The Road Transport (General) Act 1999 contains definitions relevant to
this regulation. For example, the following terms are defined in the Road
Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary:
• bicycle
• combination
• driver
• jurisdiction
• MAI policy
• motor vehicle
• responsible person
• road
• road related area
• road transport authority (or authority) (see s 16)
• road transport legislation (see s 6)
• trailer
• taxi
• vehicle.
2nd edition ADR—see schedule 1, section 1.13.
3rd edition ADR—see schedule 1, section 1.14.
adopted standard—see schedule 1, section 1.21.
ADR (or Australian Design Rule)—see schedule 1 (Light vehicle
standards), section 1.10.
air brake means an air-operated or air-assisted brake.
alternative headlight means a headlight that is operated instead of
another headlight by a dipping device.
applicable vehicle standards—see section 103.
approval, of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
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approved corresponding WOVR—see the Road Transport (General)
Regulation 2000, section 31 (1).
approved premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
Australian Design Rule—see ADR.
authorisation, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
authorised examiner, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
axle means 1 or more shafts, positioned in a line across a vehicle, on
which 1 or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn.
axle group means a single, tandem, twinsteer, tri or quad axle group.
bicycle rack means a device designed or adapted—
(a) to be attached to the rear of a motor vehicle (other than a
motorbike or a motortrike); and
(b) to transport bicycles, wheelchairs, invalid chairs or, if approved
by the road transport authority, other apparatus or vehicles.
bicycle rack numberplate means a numberplate issued by the road
transport authority under this regulation to the registered operator of
a motor vehicle for display on a bicycle rack on the vehicle.
brake means a device for retarding or controlling the rotation of the
wheels of a vehicle and for bringing the vehicle to a stop.
braking system, of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and
all the components of the mechanisms by which they are operated.
British Standard means a standard approved for publication on
behalf of the British Standards Institution.
Note Copies of British Standards are available from offices of Standards
Australia.
British Standards Institution means the institution of that name
established under royal charter in the United Kingdom.
bus—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001,
section 10A.
business address, for a corporation, includes the address of the
corporation’s registered office.
car means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that—
(a) seats no more than 9 adults (including the driver); and
(b) has a body commonly known as a sedan, station wagon, coupe,
convertible or roadster; and
(c) has 4 or more wheels.
car derivative means a motor vehicle—
(a) that is of the kind known as a utility, station wagon or panel van;
and
(b) that is of the same make as a factory-produced car; and
(c) in which the part of the body form that is in front of the
windscreen, and most of the mechanical equipment, are the
same or substantially the same as in a factory-produced car.
centre-line, of an axle group, means—
(a) if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice
the number of tyres as the other axle⎯a line located 1/3 of the
way from the centre-line of the axle with more tyres towards the
centre-line of the axle with fewer tyres; or
(b) in any other case⎯a line located midway between the centre-
lines of the outermost axles of the group.
Centre-line of a tandem axle group fitted with an equal
number of tyres on each axle
Centre-line of a tandem axle group fitted with a different
number of tyres on each axle
certificate of approval, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
certificate of approved operations means a certificate issued or
accepted for a registrable vehicle under section 114 (Installation of
operations plates, modification of vehicles etc).
certificate of authorisation, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see
section 115.
certified to ADR 83/00, for schedule 1, division 1.10.3 (Noise
emissions)––see schedule 1, section 1.144.
clearance light means a light that, when operated, provides an
indication of the width of a vehicle, together with any load or
equipment on it, when viewed either from the front or from the rear
component identification number, for a vehicle part of a registrable
vehicle, for part 6.4 (Component identification numbers)—see
section 154.
converter dolly means a trailer with 1 axle group or single axle, and
a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semitrailer into a dog
Converter dolly
defect notice means a defect notice under the Act, section 25 (4) (a).
designated place means a place designated by the road transport
dipping device means a device by which the driver of a motor vehicle
can, from the normal driving position—
(a) if the vehicle has 1 headlight—dip the main beam of light
projected by the headlight, or turn off the headlight and
simultaneously turn on an alternative headlight; or
(b) if the vehicle has 2 headlights—dip the main beam of light
projected by each headlight, or turn off the headlights and
simultaneously turn on 2 alternative headlights; or
(c) if the vehicle has 4 headlights in sets of 2—turn off the high
beam in each set.
dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a
semitrailer and converter dolly) with—
(a) 1 axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by
connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and
(b) 1 axle group or single axle at the rear.
Dog trailer
drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semitrailer) connecting
the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes.
eligible vehicle means a vehicle eligible for registration under
section 26.
emergency brake means a brake designed to be used if a service brake
fails.
emergency vehicle means a vehicle driven, or intended to be driven,
by an emergency worker driving the vehicle in the course of his or
her duties as an emergency worker.
emergency worker—see the Road Transport (Road Rules)
Regulation 2017, dictionary.
examiners register, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating
element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semitrailer), used with
a prime mover, semitrailer or converter dolly, to allow quick coupling
and uncoupling and to provide for articulation.
fog light means a front fog light or a rear fog light.
front fog light means a light used to improve the illumination of the
road in case of fog, snowfall, heavy rain or a dust storm.
glazing means material fitted to the front, sides, rear or interior of a
vehicle, through which the driver can see the road, but does not
include a coating added after manufacture of the material.
GTM (or gross trailer mass) means the mass transmitted to the
ground by the axles of a trailer when the trailer is loaded to its GVM
and connected to a towing vehicle.
high-beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means
that the light is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on
level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the
low-beam position.
identification label, for a trader’s plate, means an identification label
for the plate issued under section 90 (Identification labels for trader’s
plates) or section 92 (Replacement identification labels).
implement means a motor vehicle that—
(a) is built—
(i) as an excavator, road grader, road-roller, bulldozer, forklift
truck or similar item of equipment; or
(ii) to perform a function that equipment mentioned in
subparagraph (i) can perform; and
(b) is not built on a chassis of a type normally used in the
construction of a truck.
infringement notice—
(a) means a notice served under the Road Transport (General)
Act 1999, section 24 (Infringement notices); and
(b) includes a notice (however described) served on a person under
the law of another jurisdiction that gives the person the option
of paying an amount for an offence instead of being charged
with the offence.
left, for a vehicle, means to the left of the centre of the vehicle when
viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing towards the front of
light combination means a combination of only light vehicles.
light motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is a light vehicle.
light trailer means a trailer that is a light vehicle.
light vehicle means a registrable vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle.
lost includes mislaid or unable to be found for any reason.
low-beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means
that the light is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is stopped on
level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is—
(a) not higher than the centre of the headlight or fog light, when
measured 8m in front of the vehicle; and
(b) not more than 1m higher than the level where the vehicle is
standing, when measured 25m in front of the vehicle.
A headlight in the low-beam position
major defect notice—see section 159 (1) (a) (Issue of defect notices
and formal warnings).
minor defect notice—see section 159 (1) (b).
moped means a motorbike or motortrike with an engine cylinder
capacity of not over 50ml and a maximum speed of not over 50km/h.
motorbike means any motor vehicle that has 2 wheels, and includes a
2-wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported
by a 3rd wheel.
motortrike means a motor vehicle with 3 wheels, but does not include
a 2-wheeled motorbike with a sidecar attached to it that is supported
by a 3rd wheel.
mudguard means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, that
is built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable,
catch or deflect downwards any stone, mud, water or other substance
thrown up by the rotation of the wheel to which the fitting or device
is fitted.
nominated configuration, for a registration period of a registrable
vehicle, means the configuration, nominated by the registered
operator, in which the vehicle will operate for the registration period.
non-standard registration number means a number that is
determined to be a non-standard registration number under
section 47.
number includes a letter of the alphabet.
numberplate means a vehicle numberplate or bicycle rack
operations plate means a plate installed on a registrable vehicle in
accordance with section 114 (Installation of operations plates,
modification of vehicles etc).
operator—
(a) of a light vehicle, for part 6.1 (General requirements)—see
section 105; and
(b) of a combination, for part 6.1—see section 106.
owner—
(a) of a prescribed right to a non-standard registration number, for
part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see section 46; and
(b) of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
plate-holder, of a numberplate, for part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see
section 46.
point of articulation means—
(a) the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel; or
(b) the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling; or
(c) the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable assembly; or
(d) the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle,
of a dog trailer; or
(e) the coupling pivot point of a semitrailer.
Point of articulation—fifth wheel coupling on a converter
dolly (forming the front axle group of a dog trailer)
Point of articulation—fifth wheel on a prime mover
Point of articulation—kingpin for fifth wheel
pole-type trailer means a trailer that—
(a) is attached to a towing vehicle by a pole, or an attachment fitted
to a pole; and
(b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, including, for example,
logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that can
generally support themselves like beams between supports.
Pole-type trailer
police vehicle means a vehicle driven, or intended to be driven, by a
police officer in the course of the police officer’s duty.
prescribed requirements, for premises and equipment on premises—
see section 115.
prescribed right, to a non-standard registration number, for part 3.5
(Numberplates)—see section 46.
proprietor, of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer.
public passenger vehicle—see the Road Transport (Public
Passenger Services) Act 2001, dictionary.
rear fog light means a light used on a vehicle to make it more easily
visible from the rear in dense fog.
rear overhang, of a vehicle, means the distance between the rear
overhang line and the rear of the vehicle.
rear overhang line, of a vehicle, means—
(a) if there is a single axle at the rear of the vehicle—the centre-line
of the axle; or
(b) if there is an axle group at the rear of the vehicle—the centre-
line of the axle group, decided without regard to the presence of
any steerable axle unless all axles in the group are steerable.
Rear overhang and rear overhang line—motor vehicle
Rear overhang and rear overhang line—semitrailer
registered vehicle means a registrable vehicle registered under the
Act.
registration certificate, for a vehicle, means a registration certificate
issued for the vehicle under section 40 (Registration certificates).
registration charge category means the vehicle’s category under the
current determination of the Minister under the Road Transport
(General) Act 1999, section 96 determining the fees, charges and
other amounts payable in relation to the registration of vehicles.
registration number, for a registrable vehicle, means the
distinguishing registration number given to the vehicle under
section 49 (1) (Vehicle numberplates).
registration provisions, for chapter 2 (Application of regulation)—
see section 6.
right—
(a) to a non-standard registration number, for part 3.5
(Numberplates)—see section 46; and
(b) for a vehicle—means to the right of the centre of the vehicle
when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing to the front
road train—see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), section 5.
Road train
seasonal vehicle means a vehicle of a kind declared to be a seasonal
vehicle under section 31 (Duration of registration) if the vehicle is
used during part of the year only.
seatbelt means a belt or similar device that is fitted to a motor vehicle
and designed to restrain or limit the movement of a person who is
seated in the vehicle and wearing the belt or device, if the vehicle
suddenly accelerates or decelerates.
semitrailer means a trailer (including a pole-type trailer) that has—
(a) 1 axle group or single axle to the rear; and
(b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that results in some of
the load being imposed on the prime mover.
service brake, for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to
decelerate the vehicle.
sidecar means any car, box or other receptacle attached to the side of
a motorbike and for the transport of which a 3rd wheel is provided.
side marker light means a light that, when operating, is visible from
the side of the vehicle where it is attached.
single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group.
single axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the
less than 1m.
station wagon means a car—
(a) in which the part of the body form adjacent to and in front of the
front seat or seats, and most of the mechanical equipment, are
the same or substantially the same as in a car of the same make;
and
(b) in which the body is carried without significant reduction in
height from the front seat or seats to, or substantially towards,
the rear of the vehicle; and
(c) that has an entrance at the rear suitable for loading and unloading
goods; and
(d) that is built with a rear seat or seats that can be folded or
removed readily to provide additional floor space for goods; and
(e) that, when the seat or seats immediately to the rear of the front
seat or seats are in position to seat people, the vehicle has a
substantial space for goods in proportion to the overall size of
the interior of the vehicle.
steerable axle, for a vehicle, means an axle the wheels of which are
connected to a steering mechanism for the vehicle.
tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the
at least 1m, but not over 2m.
tare mass, for a motor vehicle, means—
(a) for a motorbike or motortrike—the mass of the vehicle when
ready for use, unoccupied and unladen, with all fluid reservoirs
filled to nominal capacity (except the fuel tank which must be
empty) and with all standard equipment and any options fitted;
and
(b) for any other vehicle—the mass of the vehicle when ready for
use, unoccupied and unladen, with all fluid reservoirs filled to
nominal capacity (except for the fuel tank which must contain
10L of fuel) and with all standard equipment and any options
fitted.
tow truck means a truck that—
(a) is built or used for towing broken-down or damaged vehicles;
and
(b) includes, or has permanently attached to it, a crane or similar
apparatus for—
(i) lifting a vehicle partly clear of the ground; and
(ii) keeping it partly clear of the ground while towing it; and
(c) has no significant flat area on which goods can be carried.
tractor means a motor vehicle that—
(a) is built mainly to supply motive power for machinery or to haul
another vehicle; and
(b) cannot carry a load (other than tools, spare parts, fuel, water, oil,
or other accessories, necessary for use in connection with the
vehicle) or any part of the weight of a vehicle being towed or its
load.
transport enforcement vehicle means a vehicle used by authorised
persons to enforce the road transport legislation.
tri axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the
over 2m, but not over 3.2m.
truck means a motor vehicle (whether or not in combination with a
trailer) that is built mainly—
(a) to carry goods or merchandise or to carry materials used in a
trade, business or industry; or
(b) for use in work other than carrying people;
but does not include a motorbike or tractor.
turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads,
but does not allow quick separation of its upper and lower rotating
elements, and that is used to connect and allow articulation
between—
(a) a prime mover and a semitrailer; or
(b) the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of
the trailer; or
(c) a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted.
unleaded petrol motor vehicle means a vehicle required to be
manufactured to operate on unleaded petrol in accordance with the
requirements of an applicable ADR.
unregistered vehicle means an unregistered registrable vehicle.
vacuum brakes means vacuum-operated or vacuum-assisted brakes.
vehicle identifier—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999,
section 83B.
vehicle inspection station means a place operated by or for the road
transport authority to find out whether registrable vehicles comply
with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicles.
vehicle numberplate—
(a) for the Act generally, means a numberplate (other than a bicycle
rack numberplate) issued by the road transport authority under
this regulation; and
(b) for division 3.5.6 (Damaged, lost, stolen or destroyed
numberplates), includes a trader’s plate.
vehicle part, of a registrable vehicle, for part 6.4 (Component
identification numbers)—see section 154.
VIN, of a vehicle, means the vehicle identification number allocated
to the vehicle in accordance with the ADRs.
windscreen, of a vehicle, means the main front windscreen of the
vehicle, but does not include a wind deflector or other subsidiary
windscreen.
written-off vehicle—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999,
section 83B.
written-off vehicles register—see the Road Transport (General)
Act 1999, section 83B.
yellow includes amber.
About the endnotes 1
1 About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the
amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law
but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are
annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be
obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details
of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are
underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered
provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
This regulation was originally the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration)
Regulations 2000. It was renamed under the Legislation Act 2001.
SL2000-12
notified 29 February 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S6)
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 February 2000 (IA s 10B)
remainder commenced 1 March 2000 (s 2 and see Gaz 2000 No S5)
as amended by
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations SL2000-22 pt 3
notified 18 May 2000 (Gaz 2000 No 20)
commenced 18 May 2000 (s 1)
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulations Amendment 2001
SL2001-7
notified 28 February 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S10)
s 1 commenced 28 February 2001 (IA s 10B)
remainder commenced 1 March 2001 (s 1)
s 9, s 12 disallowed 29 March 2001
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2001 A2001-27 sch 4
notified 24 May 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 21)
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2001 (IA s 10B)
sch 4 commenced 24 May 2001 (s 2)
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 350
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 350 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001
No S65)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2002 SL2002-2
pt 7
notified LR 27 February 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 February 2002 (LA s 75)
pt 7 commenced 1 March 2002 (s 2 and see CN 2002 No 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2002 A2002-23 ss 15-25
notified LR 9 September 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2002 (LA s 75)
ss 15-25 commenced 28 January 2003 (s 2 (3) and CN2002-16)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002-30 pt 3.75
notified LR 16 September 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 3.75 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2002 (No 2)
SL2002-31 pt 6
notified LR 31 October 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 28 January 2003 (s 2 (2) and CN2002-16)
Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Services) Amendment Regulations
2003 (No 1) SL2003-32 pt 3
notified LR 22 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 23 September 2003 (s 2)
Emergencies Act 2004 A2004-28 sch 3 pt 3.21
notified LR 29 June 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.21 commenced 1 July 2004 (s 2 (1) and CN2004-11)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1)
SL2004-47 pt 6
notified LR 9 September 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 10 September 2004 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation (Hire Cars) Amendment Regulation 2005
(No 1) SL2005-4 sch 2 pt 2.6
notified LR 7 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.6 commenced 9 March 2005 (s 2 and see Road Transport
(Public Passenger Services) (Hire Cars) Amendment Act 2004
A2004-69, s 2 and LA s 79)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.60
notified LR 12 May 2005
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.60 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2005 (No 1)
SL2005-39 pt 5
notified LR 14 December 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 December 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 15 December 2005 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-26 pt 5
notified LR 14 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 2 July 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-12)
Road Transport Legislation (Accreditation and Licensing)
Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) SL2006-59 pt 5
notified LR 18 December 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 December 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 1 January 2007 (s 2 and CN2006-24)
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2007
(No 1) SL2007-2
notified LR 24 January 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 January 2007 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 25 January 2007 (s 2)
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2008
(No 1) SL2008-16
notified LR 17 April 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 18 April 2008 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 1)
SL2008-30 pt 3
notified LR 7 July 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 8 July 2008 (s 2)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.94
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.94 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2009 (No 1)
SL2009-6 pt 5
notified LR 11 March 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 March 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 16 March 2009 (s 2 and CN2009-7)
Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Amendment Act 2009
A2009-16 sch 3 pt 3.5
notified LR 30 June 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 5 July 2009 (s 2)
Road Transport (Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Act 2009 A2009-22
sch 1 pt 1.13
notified LR 3 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.13 commenced 3 March 2010 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 A2009-34 sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 28 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 2 April 2010 (s 2, CN2010-5 and LA s 77 (3))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.66
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.66 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Road Transport (Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation 2010
SL2010-4 sch 3 pt 3.3
notified LR 1 March 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 3 March 2010 (s 2 and see Road Transport
(Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Act 2009 A2009-22, s 2 and LA s 79)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 2)
SL2010-7 pt 6, sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 16 March 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6, sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 17 March 2010 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 3 pt 3.25
notified LR 13 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.25 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 1)
SL2011-2 pt 4
notified LR 27 January 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 January 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 28 January 2011 (s 2)
Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments)
Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.138
notified LR 30 June 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.138 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2011
(No 1) SL2011-28
notified LR 31 October 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 November 2011 (s 2)
Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2012 (No 2) A2012-16 sch 1
pt 1.5
notified LR 15 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 15 November 2012 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2012
(No 1) SL2012-21
notified LR 31 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 June 2012 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1)
SL2012-44 pt 7
notified LR 19 December 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 December 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 20 December 2012 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-13 pt 5
notified LR 17 April 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 24 May 2013 (s 2 (2) and see Road Transport
(General) (Infringement Notices) Amendment Act 2012 A2012-24
s 2 (2))
Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2013 A2013-16 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 22 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 23 May 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.47
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.47 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 2)
SL2013-14 pt 4
notified LR 17 June 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 June 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 1 July 2013 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2014 (No 1)
SL2014-2 pt 3
notified LR 7 February 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 February 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 10 February 2014 (s 2 and see Heavy Vehicle
National Law (ACT) Act 2013 A2013-51, s 2 (1) and CN2014-2)
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2014
(No 1) SL2014-33
notified LR 4 December 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 5 December 2014 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-30 pt 9
notified LR 21 August 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 9 commenced 22 August 2015 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) A2015-50 sch 3 pt 3.31
notified LR 25 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.31 commenced 9 December 2015 (s 2)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2016 A2016-33 sch 1 pt 1.18
notified LR 20 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.18 commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2)
Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment
Regulation 2016 (No 1) SL2016-20 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 26 July 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2017
(No 1) SL2017-12
notified LR 1 June 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 June 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 2 June 2017 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1)
SL2017-14 pt 4
notified LR 13 June 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 June 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
s 19 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2 (2) and see Road Transport
Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017-21, s 2)
pt 4 remainder commenced 1 July 2017 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-21 pt 12
notified LR 8 August 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 12 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2)
Road Transport (Road Rules) (Consequential Amendments)
Regulation 2017 (No 1) SL2017-44 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 21 December 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 and see Road Transport
(Road Rules) Regulation 2017 SL2017-43 s 2)
Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2018
A2018-19 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 17 May 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 24 May 2018 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2018 (No 1)
SL2018-11 pt 5
notified LR 28 June 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 June 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
s 11 commenced 1 July 2019 (s 2 (2))
pt 5 remainder commenced 1 July 2018 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2018 (No 2)
SL2018-16 pt 5
notified LR 6 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 7 September 2018 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018 A2018-42 sch 3 pt 3.32
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.32 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment Regulation 2018
(No 1) SL2018-26
notified LR 13 December 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 14 December 2018 (s 2)
Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 A2019-12 sch 3 pt 3.16
notified LR 31 May 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.16 commenced 1 February 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2019-13)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-21 pt 17
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 17 commenced 22 August 2019 (s 2 (4))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1)
SL2019-31 pt 4
notified LR 19 December 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 December 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 13 January 2020 (s 2 (2))
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment
Regulation 2021 (No 1) SL2021-18
notified LR 9 August 2021
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2021 (LA s 75 (2))
remainder taken to have commenced 1 July 2021 (s 2 (1))
Emergencies Amendment Act 2021 A2021-30 sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 10 December 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 December 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 11 December 2021 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (No 2) A2022-5 pt 9
notified LR 13 April 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 42-44, s 47, s 48, s 50 commenced 11 May 2022 (s 2 (2))
pt 9 remainder commenced 27 April 2022 (s 2 (1))
Road Safety Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (No 1)
SL2024-11 pt 6
notified LR 28 June 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 June 2024 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 6 commenced 1 July 2024 (s 2 (3))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.161
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 4 pt 4.161 commenced 5 January 2026 (s 2 (8))
Name of regulation
s 1 am R10 LA
Commencement
s 2 om A2001-27 amdt 4.33
Definitions—the dictionary
s 3 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 3 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3813
Diagrams—the dictionary
s 4 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4A ins SL2013-14 s 18
Notes
s 5 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 5 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3814; A2002-30 amdt 3.782
(2), (3) exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Disapplication of Legislation Act, s 47 (5) and s 47 (6)
s 5A ins SL2011-28 s 4
am SL2014-2 s 8; SL2021-18 s 4
Meaning of registration provisions
s 6 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 6 am SL2018-11 s 10
Suspension of exemptions
s 7 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 7 am SL2010-7 amdt 1.50; A2022-5 s 40
Application of Act, s 18 to pt 2.2 vehicles
s 8 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles on tow trucks
s 9 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles used for agricultural work
s 10 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles using roads or road related areas to a limited extent during primary
production
s 11 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Trailers used for road construction and other public works
s 12 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Golf and green keeping vehicles used on roads or road related areas
s 13 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles temporarily in the ACT
s 14 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 14 sub A2022-5 s 41
Vehicles registered in another jurisdiction by transferred defence force
member or eligible family member
s 15 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 15 om SL2018-11 s 11
ins A2022-5 s 41
Trailers exempt from registration in another jurisdiction
s 16 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles used to fight rural fires
s 17 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 17 sub A2004-28 amdt 3.63
am A2010-18 amdt 3.109; A2015-50 amdt 3.146; A2016-33
amdt 1.42; A2021-30 amdt 1.5
Police vehicles
s 18 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles being driven in the course of motor industry business
s 18A ins SL2013-14 s 19
Lawn mowers
s 19 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Bicycles with electric motors
s 20 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub A2015-30 s 44
s 20 am A2010-18 amdt 3.110, amdt 3.111; A2013-16 amdt 1.4;
A2015-30 s 45; SL2017-44 amdt 1.40; SL2021-18 s 5
Segways
s 20A ins SL2017-14 s 18
om SL2017-14 s 19
Vehicles used by certain people with disabilities
s 21 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles being driven to obtain registration etc
s 22 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 22 am SL2014-33 s 4; A2019-12 amdt 3.104
Vehicles being inspected
s 23 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 23 am SL2014-33 s 5; A2019-12 amdt 3.104
Self-propelled elevating work platforms
s 24 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Registered operator of registrable vehicle
s 25 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Eligible vehicles
s 26 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 26 am SL2010-7 amdt 1.51; A2019-12 amdt 3.105
Who may apply for registration?
s 27 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Information that may be required for registration application
s 28 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 28 am A2009-49 amdt 3.164, amdt 3.165; pars renum R22 LA;
A2012-16 amdt 1.18; pars renum R32 LA
Supporting evidence for registration application
s 29 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Giving authority registration application and supporting evidence
s 30 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Duration of registration
s 31 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 31 am SL2001-7 s 3, s 4; A2001-44 amdt 1.3815; A2013-19
amdt 3.470; A2025-29 amdt 4.162
Deciding applications for registration—general
s 32 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 32 am SL2002-2 s 38; A2002-23 s 16
sub SL2003-32 s 19
am SL2005-4 amdt 2.51; A2013-19 amdt 3.446, amdt 3.447;
SL2013-14 s 20; SL2019-31 s 38, s 39
Deciding applications for registration—written-off vehicles
s 32A ins A2002-23 s 17
am SL2002-31 s 26, s 27, s 32; SL2012-21 s 4; pars renum
R31 LA
Deciding applications for registration—public passenger vehicles
s 32AA ins SL2005-39 s 32
am SL2011-28 s 5; SL2013-14 s 21
sub SL2016-20 amdt 1.45
am A2018-19 amdt 1.18
Deciding applications for registration—taxis
s 32B ins A2002-23 s 17
om SL2002-31 s 28
ins SL2003-32 s 20
am SL2004-47 s 48; par renum R12 LA
sub SL2010-7 s 48
am A2010-18 amdt 3.112; SL2021-18 s 6
Deciding applications for registration—certain hire cars
s 32C ins SL2005-4 amdt 2.52
(2), (3) (defs original operator, private hire car, small bus),
(4) exp 1 July 2010 (s 32C (4))
ss renum R27 LA
om SL2013-14 s 22
Conditional registration
s 33 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 33 am SL2011-28 s 6, s 7; SL2021-18 ss 7-9; pars renum R57 LA
General information to be recorded in register
s 34 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 34 am A2009-49 amdt 3.166, amdt 3.167; pars renum R22 LA;
SL2014-33 s 6; A2019-12 amdt 3.106
Other information that may be recorded in register
s 35 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Recording of dealing restrictions
s 36 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Changes in description or configuration to be recorded
s 37 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Register to record information over previous 2 years
s 38 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Searches of registrable vehicles register etc
s 39 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 39 am A2013-19 amdt 3.448
Registration certificates
s 40 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 40 am SL2001-7 s 5
Recovery of lost or stolen registration certificates
s 43 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Registration labels—heavy vehicles
s 44 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub SL2013-14 s 23
s 44 am SL2011-28 s 8, s 9; pars renum R30 LA; SL2013-14
ss 23-25
om SL2018-11 s 12
Using a heavy vehicle without registration label etc
s 45 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub SL2013-14 s 26
s 45 am SL2007-2 s 4; SL2013-14 s 27, s 28; A2017-21 s 89
om SL2018-11 s 12
Streamlined registration procedures
s 45A ins SL2001-7 s 6
am SL2013-14 s 29, s 30; SL2018-11 ss 13-15; A2025-29
amdt 4.162
Definitions for pt 3.5
s 46 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Determination of non-standard registration numbers
s 47 sub A2001-44 amdt 1.3816
Application of pt 3.5 to trader’s plates
s 48 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicle numberplates
s 49 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 49 am SL2001-7 s 7
Bicycle rack numberplates
s 50 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Dimensions, layout etc of numberplates
s 51 sub A2001-44 amdt 1.3817
Authority may change registration number
s 52 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Nature of prescribed rights
s 53 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Selling rights to non-standard registration numbers
s 54 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Assignment of rights
s 55 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Display of numberplates
s 59 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 59 am SL2002-2 s 39; SL2014-2 s 9
Using vehicle without numberplate etc
s 60 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Swapping of numberplates
s 61 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Transfer of numberplate to another vehicle
s 62 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Exchange of numberplates
s 63 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Damaged numberplates
s 64 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Lost, stolen or destroyed numberplates
s 65 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Recovery of lost or stolen numberplates
s 66 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Notice of renewal for registration
s 67 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 67 am SL2001-7 s 8; SL2008-30 s 6
Renewal of registration
s 68 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 68 am SL2001-7 s 10, s 11
(2) sub SL2001-7 s 9
(2A) ins SL2001-7 s 9
(13) exp 31 March 2002 (s 68 (13))
am A2001-44 amdt 1.3818; A2002-23 s 18, s 19; SL2002-31
s 29; SL2003-32 s 21, s 22; SL2005-4 amdt 2.53; SL2013-14
s 31
Seasonal vehicles—maximum registration renewal period
s 68A ins SL2001-7 s 12
ins A2002-23 s 19
Obligation to notify change of name or address etc
s 69 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 69 am A2009-49 amdt 3.168, amdt 3.169
Obligation to notify if vehicle destroyed or written off
s 70 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 70 om A2002-23 s 20
Obligations in relation to changed vehicles
s 71 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Verification of register and monitoring of compliance
s 72 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 72 am A2009-49 amdt 3.170; pars renum R22 LA; A2013-19
amdt 3.449
Obligations of disposers
s 73 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Obligations of acquirers
s 74 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Interim entry about disposal of vehicle
s 75 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Repossession and restoration
s 76 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Transfer on death of registered operator
s 77 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Transfer of suspended registration
s 77A ins SL2008-16 s 4
When transfer of registration may or must be refused
s 78 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 78 am SL2001-7 s 13; A2002-23 s 21, s 22; SL2002-31 s 32;
SL2014-2 s 10, s 11
Action on approval of application for transfer
s 79 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Exemptions from pt 4.2
s 80 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Expiry of registration
s 81 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Return of numberplates if registration expires
s 82 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Surrender of registration by registered operator
s 83 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 83 am SL2011-2 s 11; SL2018-11 s 16; ss renum R49 LA
Suspension or cancellation of registration
s 84 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 84 am A2002-23 s 23; SL2002-31 s 32; SL2005-39 s 33;
SL2010-7 amdt 1.52; SL2014-2 s 12; SL2016-20 amdt 1.46;
A2018-19 amdt 1.19; SL2019-31 s 40, s 41; pars renum R55
LA
Procedures for suspension and cancellation of registration
s 85 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 85 am A2002-23 s 24; SL2002-31 s 32; SL2009-6 s 35; SL2010-7
amdt 1.53; SL2013-14 s 32, s 33; SL2018-11 s 17, s 18; pars
renum R49 LA; SL2019-31 s 42
Re-establishment of cancelled registration
s 85A ins SL2008-16 s 5
Issue of unregistered vehicle permits etc
s 86 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 86 am SL2024-11 s 15
Obligations of holder of unregistered vehicle permit
s 87 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Issue of trader’s plates
s 88 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 88 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3819; A2009-16 amdt 3.7; A2013-19
amdt 3.470; SL2018-16 s 53; A2019-12 amdt 3.107;
A2025-29 amdt 4.162
Identification labels for trader’s plates
s 90 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Replacement identification labels
s 92 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Recovery of lost or stolen identification labels
s 93 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Use of vehicles with trader’s plates on road or road related area
s 94 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Attaching of identification labels
s 95 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Authorised use of trader’s plates
s 96 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 96 am SL2009-6 s 36; ss renum R20 LA
Unauthorised uses of identification labels
s 97 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Trader to make, keep and produce records
s 98 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 98 am SL2009-6 s 37
Questions about use of plate to be answered
s 99 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Disposal or cessation of business
s 100 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Return of trader’s plate
s 101 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Meaning of applicable vehicle standards
s 103 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 103 sub SL2014-2 s 13
Road transport authority may exempt light vehicle etc from certain
provisions
s 104 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub SL2014-2 s 14
s 104 am SL2014-2 s 15
Meaning of operator of light vehicle—pt 6.1
s 105 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 16
s 105 am SL2014-2 s 17
Meaning of operator of light combination—pt 6.1
s 106 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 18
s 106 am SL2014-2 s 19
Light vehicles to be properly maintained
s 107 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 20
s 107 am SL2009-6 s 38; SL2014-2 ss 21-26
Emission control systems to be fitted and properly maintained
s 108 am SL2009-6 s 38; SL2014-2 ss 27-34
Light motor vehicles not complying with sch 1
s 109 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 35
s 109 am SL2014-2 s 36, s 37
Light trailers not complying with sch 1
s 110 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 38
s 110 am SL2014-2 s 39, s 40
Light combinations not complying with sch 1
s 111 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 41
s 111 am SL2014-2 ss 42-45
Evidence of compliance with applicable vehicle standards
s 112 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 112 sub SL2021-18 s 10
Noncomplying and non-standard vehicles
s 113 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 113 sub SL2021-18 s 10
Installation of operations plates, modification of vehicles etc
s 114 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 114 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3820, amdt 1.3821; SL2011-28 s 10,
s 11; A2013-19 amdt 3.470; A2025-29 amdt 4.162
Definitions for pt 6.3
s 115 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 115 def certificate of appointment om A2022-5 s 42
def certificate of authorisation ins A2022-5 s 43
Eligibility to apply for authorisation as examiners
s 116 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 116 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3822, amdt 1.3823; SL2006-59 s 32;
A2013-19 amdt 3.470; A2015-50 amdt 3.151; A2025-29 amdt
4.162
Application procedure for authorisation
s 117 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 117 am SL2003-32 s 23
When applications for authorisation can be refused
s 118 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 118 am A2001-27 amdt 4.34
Authorisation of examiners and certificates of authorisation
s 119 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 119 am A2022-5 s 50
Approval of application for additional class of vehicles
s 120 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 120 am A2022-5 s 50
Examiners register
s 121 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Change of name or address of authorised examiner
s 122 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 122 am A2022-5 s 50
Surrender of authorisation
s 123 am A2022-5 s 50
When authority may take action in relation to authorisation
s 124 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 124 am SL2000-22 s 6
sub SL2006-59 s 33
am A2015-50 amdt 3.151
Procedures for authority taking action in relation to authorisation
s 125 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 125 am SL2000-22 s 7; A2008-37 amdt 1.442
Return of certificate of authorisation on cancellation or suspension
s 126 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 126 am A2022-5 s 50
Eligibility for approval of premises
s 127 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub SL2006-59 s 34
s 127 am SL2006-59 s 35; A2015-50 amdt 3.151
Application procedure for approval of premises
s 128 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 128 am SL2003-32 s 24
Inspection of premises before approval
s 129 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Approval of premises and certificates of approval
s 131 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Approval of application for additional class of vehicles
s 132 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Automatic cancellation of approval of premises
s 134 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
When authority may take action in relation to approval of premises
s 135 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 135 sub SL2006-59 s 36
am A2015-50 amdt 3.151
Procedures for authority taking action in relation to approval of premises
s 136 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 136 am SL2000-22 s 8; am A2008-37 amdt 1.443; ss renum R19
LA
Return of certificate of approval on cancellation or suspension
s 137 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Certificate of approval to be displayed at approved premises
s 138 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Manuals and design rules to be kept at approved premises
s 139 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Notice to be displayed at approved premises
s 140 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Proprietor of approved premises to give notice on ceasing to be proprietor
s 141 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Change of name of proprietor of approved premises
s 142 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Inspection of vehicles
s 143 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Vehicles to be inspected on request
s 144 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Duties of authorised examiners inspecting and testing vehicles
s 145 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 145 am SL2009-6 s 39; A2022-5 s 50
Issue of certificates of inspection etc
s 146 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 146 am SL2013-14 s 34, s 35; SL2019-31 s 43, s 44
People by whom inspections may be carried out
s 147 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 147 am A2022-5 s 50
Fees payable on inspection
s 148 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 148 am A2022-5 s 50
Offences relating to unauthorised people and unapproved premises
s 149 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Review of decision of authorised examiner
s 150 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Inspections
s 151 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 151 om A2006-26 s 41
Inspection of approved premises and equipment
s 151A ins SL2000-22 s 9
s 151A om A2006-26 s 42
Issue of replacement certificates of authorisation and approval
s 152 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 152 am A2022-5 s 50
Minister may determine maximum fees for inspections
s 153 sub A2001-44 amdt 1.3824
Authorisation and approval of premises guidelines—relevant offences
s 153A ins SL2006-59 s 37
am A2025-29 amdt 4.162
Definitions for pt 6.4
s 154 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Allocation of component identification numbers by authority
s 155 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Stamping component identification numbers without authority etc
s 156 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Change or replacement of vehicle part
s 157 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Authority may authorise interference with component identification number
s 158 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
Defect notices for light vehicles
pt 6.5 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 46
Issue of defect notices and formal warnings
s 159 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 159 am SL2004-47 s 49; SL2014-2 s 47; SL2014-33 s 7, s 8
Recording, clearance and withdrawal of defect notices
s 160 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 160 am SL2014-2 s 48
Authorised use of vehicles with suspended registration
s 161 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
2 individuals may be recorded as registered operator of light vehicle
s 162 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 162 am A2012-16 amdt 1.19
Application of Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT)
s 163 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
sub SL2014-2 s 49
s 163 sub A2009-22 amdt 1.29
am SL2010-4 amdt 3.4; SL2014-2 ss 50-52
Special provisions about boat trailers
s 164 hdg bracketed note exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
s 164 am SL2018-11 s 19
Saving and transitional
ch 8 hdg exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Tracked vehicle—Act, dict, def vehicle, par (b)
s 165 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
ins SL2012-44 s 9
om A2013-19 amdt 3.450
Certain minors eligible to be registered operators of heavy vehicles
s 166 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Existing registered vehicles with interstate garage addresses
s 167 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Authorised examiners and certificates
s 168 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Approved premises
s 169 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Existing disqualifications
s 170 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Existing procedures for revocation of appointment or cancellation of
approval
s 171 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Existing offences in relation to authorised examiners and approved premises
s 172 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Certificates of inspection
s 173 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Display of registration labels on certain registrable vehicles
s 174 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Existing suspensions
s 175 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Rights in relation to previous approved numbers
s 176 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Rights in relation to previous special numbers
s 177 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Expiry of ch 8
s 178 exp 1 July 2001 (s 178 (1))
Light vehicle standards
sch 1 hdg bracketed notes exp 17 September 2002 (s 5 (3))
General
sch 1 pt 1.1 hdg note 2 sub SL2009-6 s 40
Object of sch 1
sch 1 s 1.1 am A2005-20 amdt 3.393
Diagrams—sch 1
sch 1 s 1.2 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Optional items
sch 1 s 1.3 om A2005-20 amdt 3.394
ins SL2014-2 s 53
Special requirements for vehicles used by people with disabilities etc
sch 1 s 1.4 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Application of sch 1
sch 1 pt 1.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Application of sch 1 to plant
sch 1 s 1.5 am SL2011-28 s 12
Vehicles to which sch 1 does not apply etc
sch 1 s 1.6 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am A2017-21 s 90
Non-application of sch 1 to ADR-compliant matters
sch 1 s 1.7 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Non-application of sch 1—exemption under other laws
sch 1 s 1.8 sub SL2011-28 s 13; SL2014-2 s 53
Non-application of sch 1—vehicles subject to particular approvals
sch 1 s 1.9 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 11
Australian Design Rules
sch 1 pt 1.3 hdg am SL2011-28 ss 14-16
Interpretation
sch 1 div 1.3.1 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 12
What is an ADR (or Australian Design Rule)?
sch 1 s 1.10 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 12
What is a 2nd edition ADR?
sch 1 s 1.11 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 12
What is a 3rd edition ADR?
sch 1 s 1.12 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 12
What is a 2nd edition ADR?
sch 1 s 1.13 sub SL2014-2 s 53
om SL2021-18 s 12
What is a 3rd edition ADR?
sch 1 s 1.14 sub SL2014-2 s 53
om SL2021-18 s 12
Compliance with ADRs
sch 1 div 1.3.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Compliance with 2nd edition ADRs
sch 1 s 1.15 am SL2011-28 s 17
Compliance with 3rd edition ADRs
sch 1 s 1.16 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Exception to compliance with ADRs—vehicles on RAV
sch 1 s 1.16A ins SL2021-18 s 13
Exception to compliance with ADRs—vehicles that are not road vehicles
sch 1 s 1.17 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 13
Exception to compliance with ADRs—vehicles with particular approvals
sch 1 s 1.18 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 13
Partial exception to compliance with ADRs—personally imported vehicles
sch 1 s 1.19 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2021-18 s 14
Alteration of specifications
sch 1 s 1.20 am SL2011-28 s 18
Adopted standards
sch 1 pt 1.4 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
What is an adopted standard?
sch 1 s 1.21 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2021-18 s 15
Exception to compliance with adopted standards
sch 1 s 1.22 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Reference to adopted standards
sch 1 s 1.23 sub SL2014-2 s 53
General safety requirement
sch 1 pt 1.5 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
All light vehicles
sch 1 div 1.5.1 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Steering
sch 1 s 1.24 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Turning ability
sch 1 s 1.25 am SL2011-28 s 19, s 20; SL2012-21 s 5
Ability to travel backwards and forwards
sch 1 s 1.26 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Protrusions
sch 1 s 1.27 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Oil and grease not to be dropped
sch 1 s 1.28 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Driver’s view and vehicle controls
sch 1 s 1.29 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Seating
sch 1 s 1.30 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Child restraint anchorages
sch 1 s 1.31 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Door latches and hinges
sch 1 s 1.32 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Mudguards
sch 1 s 1.33 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Horns, alarms etc
sch 1 s 1.34 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am A2015-50 amdt 3.147; A2018-42 amdt 3.109
Rear-vision mirrors
sch 1 s 1.35 am SL2011-28 s 21, s 22; ss renum R30 LA
Rear-vision mirrors—surfaces
sch 1 s 1.36 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Additional rear-vision mirrors
sch 1 s 1.37 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Automatic transmission
sch 1 s 1.38 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Diesel engines
sch 1 s 1.39 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Bonnet securing devices
sch 1 s 1.40 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Electrical wiring, components, connections and installations
sch 1 s 1.41 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Speedometers
sch 1 s 1.42 hdg sub SL2011-28 s 23
sch 1 s 1.42 am SL2011-28 s 24, s 25; ss renum R30 LA
Television receivers and visual display units
sch 1 s 1.43 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2019-31 s 45
Windows generally
sch 1 s 1.44 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Requirement for windscreen to be fitted
sch 1 s 1.45 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Requirement for windscreen to be fitted
sch 1 s 1.45A ins SL2011-28 s 26
Windscreens and windows
sch 1 s 1.46 am SL2011-28 s 27, s 28
am SL2021-18 s 16
Window tinting
sch 1 s 1.47 am SL2011-28 s 29, s 30
Windscreen-wipers
sch 1 s 1.48 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Wheels and tyres—size and capacity
sch 1 s 1.49 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Pneumatic tyres generally
sch 1 s 1.50 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Pneumatic tyres—carcass construction
sch 1 s 1.51 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Pneumatic tyres—size and capacity
sch 1 s 1.52 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Tyres—defects
sch 1 s 1.53 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Tyres—manufacturer’s rating
sch 1 s 1.54 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Retreads
sch 1 s 1.55 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Tyre tread
sch 1 s 1.56 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Additional requirements for motorbikes
sch 1 div 1.5.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Steering gear and handlebars
sch 1 s 1.57 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Maximum horizontal distance from midpoint between head stem bearings of
motorbike to centre of front wheel
sch 1 s 1.58 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Chain guards
sch 1 s 1.59 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Additional requirements for public passenger vehicles
sch 1 div 1.5.3 hdg sub SL2010-7 amdt 1.54
sch 1 div 1.5.3 ins SL2002-2 s 40
Public passenger vehicle must have fire-extinguisher
sch 1 s 1.60 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Public passenger vehicle must have fire-extinguisher
sch 1 s 1.60A ins SL2002-2 s 40
sub SL2003-32 s 25; SL2005-4 amdt 2.54; SL2005-39 s 34;
SL2011-28 s 31
Fire extinguisher must be in proper working order
sch 1 s 1.60B ins SL2011-28 s 31
Fire extinguisher must be in proper working order
sch 1 s 1.61 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Vehicle marking
sch 1 pt 1.6 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Vehicle and engine identification numbers
sch 1 s 1.62 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Identification plates on certain older light motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.63 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 17
White or silver band on certain light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.64 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Warning signs not to be displayed on light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.65 am A2009-22 amdt 1.30; SL2010-4 amdt 3.5
Light vehicle configuration and dimensions
sch 1 pt 1.7 hdg note am A2009-22 amdt 1.31
am SL2017-44 amdt 1.41
Axles
sch 1 div 1.7.1 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Axle configuration
sch 1 s 1.66 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Dimensions
sch 1 div 1.7.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
References to length etc—div 1.7.2
sch 1 s 1.67 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Width
sch 1 s 1.68 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Length of single light motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.69 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Length of single light trailers
sch 1 s 1.70 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Length of light combinations
sch 1 s 1.71 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear overhang
sch 1 s 1.72 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Trailer drawbar length
sch 1 s 1.73 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Height
sch 1 s 1.74 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Ground clearance
sch 1 s 1.75 am SL2011-28 s 32
Lights and reflector
sch 1 pt 1.8 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2017-44 amdt 1.42
General requirements for lights
sch 1 div 1.8.1 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Certain requirements apply only at night
sch 1 s 1.76 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Prevention of glare
sch 1 s 1.77 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Pairs of lights
sch 1 s 1.78 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Headlights
sch 1 div 1.8.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Headlights to be fitted to light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.79 sub SL2014-2 s 53
How headlights are to be fitted
sch 1 s 1.80 sub SL2014-2 s 53
How single headlights are to be fitted
sch 1 s 1.81 sub SL2014-2 s 53
How additional headlights are to be fitted
sch 1 s 1.82 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Performance of headlights
sch 1 s 1.83 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Effective range of headlights
sch 1 s 1.84 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Changing headlights from high-beam to low-beam position
sch 1 s 1.85 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Parking lights
sch 1 div 1.8.3 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Parking lights
sch 1 s 1.86 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Daytime running lights
sch 1 div 1.8.4 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Daytime running lights
sch 1 s 1.87 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Tail-lights
sch 1 div 1.8.5 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Tail-lights generally
sch 1 s 1.88 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Pattern of fitting tail-lights
sch 1 s 1.89 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Performance of tail-lights
sch 1 s 1.90 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Wiring of tail-lights
sch 1 s 1.91 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Numberplate lights
sch 1 div 1.8.6 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Numberplate lights
sch 1 s 1.92 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Clearance lights
sch 1 div 1.8.7 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Front clearance lights
sch 1 s 1.93 sub SL2014-2 s 53
External cabin lights
sch 1 s 1.94 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear clearance lights
sch 1 s 1.95 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Side marker lights
sch 1 div 1.8.8 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Light vehicles needing side marker lights
sch 1 s 1.96 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Location of side marker lights
sch 1 s 1.97 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Performance of side marker lights
sch 1 s 1.98 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Side marker lights and rear clearance lights
sch 1 s 1.99 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Brakelights
sch 1 div 1.8.9 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Fitting brakelights
sch 1 s 1.100 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Performance and operation of brakelights
sch 1 s 1.101 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Reversing lights
sch 1 div 1.8.10 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Reversing lights
sch 1 s 1.102 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Direction indicator lights
sch 1 div 1.8.11 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Direction indicator lights on light motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.103 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Direction indicator lights on light trailers
sch 1 s 1.104 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Location of direction indicator lights
sch 1 s 1.105 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Operation and visibility of direction indicator lights
sch 1 s 1.106 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Fog lights
sch 1 div 1.8.12 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Front fog lights
sch 1 s 1.107 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear fog lights
sch 1 s 1.108 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Interior lights
sch 1 div 1.8.13 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Interior lights
sch 1 s 1.109 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Reflectors generally
sch 1 div 1.8.14 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
General requirements for reflectors
sch 1 s 1.110 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear reflectors
sch 1 div 1.8.15 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear reflectors
sch 1 s 1.111 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Side reflectors
sch 1 div 1.8.16 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Compulsory side reflectors on pole-type trailers that are light trailers
sch 1 s 1.112 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Optional side reflector
sch 1 s 1.113 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Front reflectors
sch 1 div 1.8.17 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Compulsory front reflectors on light trailers
sch 1 s 1.114 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Optional front reflectors
sch 1 s 1.115 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Warning lights and signs on buses carrying children that are light vehicles
sch 1 div 1.8.19 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Application—div 1.8.19
sch 1 s 1.116 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Fitting of warning lights and signs
sch 1 s 1.117 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Operation and performance of warning lights
sch 1 s 1.118 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Specifications for warning signs
sch 1 s 1.119 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals
sch 1 div 1.8.20 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Other lights and reflectors
sch 1 s 1.120 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am A2015-50 amdt 3.147; A2018-42 amdt 3.110
Use of direction indicator lights as hazard warning lights
sch 1 s 1.121 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Rear marking plates
sch 1 s 1.122 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Signalling devices
sch 1 s 1.123 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Mechanical signalling devices
sch 1 s 1.124 am SL2011-28 s 33, s 34
Turn signals
sch 1 s 1.125 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Maintenance of lights
sch 1 div 1.8.21 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Lights to be maintained on certain vehicles
sch 1 s 1.126 am SL2011-28 ss 35-37; A2013-19 amdt 3.451
Light vehicles not required to have lights or reflectors
sch 1 div 1.8.22 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Certain vehicles used in daylight
sch 1 s 1.127 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Certain vehicles used for collection or exhibition purposes
sch 1 s 1.128 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Braking systems
sch 1 pt 1.9 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Brake requirements for all vehicles
sch 1 div 1.9.1 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Parts of a braking system
sch 1 s 1.129 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Provision for wear
sch 1 s 1.130 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Supply of air or vacuum to brakes
sch 1 s 1.131 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Performance of braking systems
sch 1 s 1.132 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Motor vehicle braking systems
sch 1 div 1.9.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
What braking system a light motor vehicle must have
sch 1 s 1.133 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Operation of brakes on light motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.134 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Air or vacuum brakes on light motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.135 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Trailer braking systems
sch 1 div 1.9.3 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
What brakes a light trailer must have
sch 1 s 1.136 am SL2011-28 s 38
Operation of brakes on light trailers
sch 1 s 1.137 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Air or vacuum brakes on light trailers
sch 1 s 1.138 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Additional brake requirements for B-doubles and long road trains
sch 1 div 1.9.4 hdg om SL2014-2 s 53
Control of emissions
sch 1 pt 1.10 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Crankcase gases and exhaust emissions
sch 1 div 1.10.1 hdg sub SL2011-28 s 39; SL2014-2 s 53
Crankcase gases––certain petrol-powered light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.139 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Visible exhaust emissions––light vehicles with internal combustion engines
sch 1 s 1.140 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Exhaust emissions––diesel-powered vehicles
sch 1 s 1.141 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2021-18 s 18
Exhaust systems
sch 1 div 1.10.2 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Exhaust systems
sch 1 s 1.142 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Noise emissions
sch 1 div 1.10.3 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
General
sdiv 1.10.3.1 hdg ins SL2011-28 s 44
Measurement of stationary noise levels
sch 1 s 1.143 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Meaning of certified to ADR 83/00—div 1.10.3
sch 1 s 1.144 sub SL2014-2 s 53; SL2021-18 s 19
Silencing device for exhaust systems
sch 1 s 1.145 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Noise levels applying to vehicles not certified to ADR 83/00 or later ADR
sdiv 1.10.3.2 hdg ins SL2011-28 s 45
Application—subdivision 1.10.3.2
sch 1 s 1.146 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Stationary noise levels—car-type vehicles and motorbikes and motortrikes
sch 1 s 1.147 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Stationary noise levels—other light vehicles with spark-ignition engines
sch 1 s 1.148 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Stationary noise levels—other light vehicles with diesel engines
sch 1 s 1.149 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Noise levels applying to light vehicles certified to ADR 83/00
sdiv 1.10.3.3 hdg ins SL2011-28 s 46
Stationary noise levels
sch 1 s 1.150 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Alternative fuel systems and unleaded petrol light motor vehicles
sch 1 pt 1.11 hdg sub SL2011-28 s 47; SL2014-2 s 53
LPG-powered light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.151 sub SL2014-2 s 53
am SL2019-31 s 46
Light vehicles powered by natural gas
sch 1 s 1.152 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Hydrogen-powered vehicles
sch 1 s 1.152A ins SL2018-26 s 4
Electric-powered vehicles
sch 1 s 1.152B ins SL2018-26 s 4
Unleaded petrol motor light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.153 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Mechanical connections between vehicles
sch 1 pt 1.12 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
General coupling requirements
sch 1 s 1.154 hdg sub SL2011-28 s 40
sch 1 s 1.154 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Drawbar couplings
sch 1 s 1.155 hdg sub SL2011-28 s 41
sch 1 s 1.155 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Exhaust emissions––diesel-powered vehicles
sch 1 s 1.155A ins SL2011-28 s 42
Other matters
sch 1 pt 1.13 hdg sub SL2014-2 s 53
Couplings on all types of vehicles
sch 1 div 1.13.1 hdg om SL2014-2 s 53
Additional coupling requirements for B-doubles and long road trains
sch 1 div 1.13.2 hdg om SL2014-2 s 53
Light vehicle equipment
sch 1 s 1.156 am SL2011-28 s 43
Measurement of stationary noise levels
sch 1 s 1.156A ins SL2011-28 s 44
Meaning of certified to ADR 83/00—div 1.10.3
sch 1 s 1.156B ins SL2011-28 s 44
Restored light vehicles
sch 1 s 1.157 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Application of rules in subdivision 1.10.3.2
sch 1 s 1.157A ins SL2011-28 s 45
Retractable axles
sch 1 s 1.158 (3), (4) exp 1 January 2001 (s 1.158 (4))
ss renum R10 LA
Measurement of distance between parallel lines
sch 1 s 1.159 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Interpretation of certain 2nd edition ADRs
sch 1 s 1.160 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Stationary noise levels
sch 1 s 1.161 am A2011-22 amdt 1.396
sub SL2011-28 s 46
LPG-powered vehicles
sch 1 s 1.162 sub SL2011-28 s 48
Vehicles powered by natural gas
sch 1 s 1.162A ins SL2011-28 s 48
Unleaded petrol motor vehicles
sch 1 s 1.163 om SL2014-2 s 53
Speed limiting
sch 1 s 1.164 am SL2009-6 s 41
Exemptions from speed limiting
sch 1 s 1.165 om SL2014-2 s 53
General coupling requirements
sch 1 s 1.166 om SL2014-2 s 53
Drawbar couplings
sch 1 s 1.167 om SL2014-2 s 53
Application of div 1.13.2 to road trains
sch 1 s 1.168 om SL2014-2 s 53
Couplings for B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.169 om SL2014-2 s 53
Selection of fifth wheel couplings for B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.170 om SL2014-2 s 53
D-value of a fifth wheel coupling
sch 1 s 1.171 om SL2014-2 s 53
Mounting of fifth wheel couplings on B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.172 om SL2014-2 s 53
Branding of fifth wheel couplings and turntables on
B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.173 om SL2014-2 s 53
Selection of kingpins for B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.174 om SL2014-2 s 53
Attachment of kingpins on B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.175 om SL2014-2 s 53
Branding of kingpins on B-doubles and road trains
sch 1 s 1.176 om SL2014-2 s 53
Selection of couplings and drawbar eyes for road trains
sch 1 s 1.177 om SL2014-2 s 53
Attachment of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains
sch 1 s 1.178 sub SL2011-28 s 49
Branding of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains
sch 1 s 1.179 om SL2014-2 s 53
Tow coupling overhang on road trains
sch 1 s 1.180 om SL2014-2 s 53
sch 1 pt 1.14 sub SL2014-2 s 53
Vehicle equipment
sch 1 s 1.181 om SL2014-2 s 53
Restored vehicles
sch 1 s 1.182 om SL2014-2 s 53
Retractable axles
sch 1 s 1.183 om SL2014-2 s 53
Measurement of distance between parallel lines
sch 1 s 1.184 om SL2014-2 s 53
Interpretation of certain 2nd edition ADRs
sch 1 s 1.185 om SL2014-2 s 53
sch 1 pt 1.15 ins SL2011-28 s 50
sch 2 am SL2011-28 s 51; SL2012-21 ss 6-11
dict am A2002-30 amdt 3.783; A2004-28 amdt 3.64; A2009-49
amdt 3.171; A2010-18 amdt 3.113, amdt 3.114; SL2011-28
s 52; A2013-19 amdt 3.452, amdt 3.453; SL2014-2 s 54;
A2015-50 amdt 3.148, amdt 3.149; A2016-33 amdt 1.43;
SL2017-44 amdt 1.43; A2019-21 s 112; SL2021-18 s 20;
A2022-5 s 45, s 46
def 2nd edition ADR am SL2014-2 s 55
def 3rd edition ADR am SL2014-2 s 56
def 50mm kingpin om SL2014-2 s 57
def 75mm kingpin om SL2014-2 s 57
def 90mm kingpin om SL2014-2 s 57
def administrator of vehicle standards om SL2021-18 s 21
def adopted standard am SL2014-2 s 58
def ADR (or Australian Design Rule) sub SL2014-2 s 59
def another jurisdiction om R10 LA
def approval ins A2013-19 amdt 3.454
def approved corresponding WOVR ins SL2002-31 s 30
def articulated bus om SL2014-2 s 60
def authorisation ins A2013-19 amdt 3.454
def Australian Transport Council om R10 LA
def authorised person om R10 LA
def B-double om SL2014-2 s 60
def bus sub SL2016-20 amdt 1.48
def business address ins A2009-49 amdt 3.172
def centre-line am SL2014-2 s 61
def certificate of appointment ins A2013-19 amdt 3.454
om A2022-5 s 47
def certificate of authorisation ins A2022-5 s 48
def certified to ADR 83/00 ins SL2011-28 s 53
am SL2014-2 s 62
def combination om A2010-18 amdt 3.115
def compliance plate sub SL2014-2 s 63
om SL2021-18 s 21
def component identification number am A2013-19
amdt 3.455
def controlled access bus om SL2014-2 s 64
def corresponding WOVR ins A2002-23 s 25
om SL2002-31 s 31
def CTP Policy ins SL2014-33 s 9
om A2019-12 amdt 3.108
def daylight om A2013-19 amdt 3.456
def dealer om SL2018-16 s 54
def dog trailer am SL2014-2 s 65
def drive a vehicle om R10 LA
def driver om R10 LA
def D-value om SL2014-2 s 66
def emergency worker sub A2005-20 amdt 3.395; SL2017-44
amdt 1.44
def garage address om R10 LA
def glazing sub SL2011-28 s 54
def GVM (or gross vehicle mass) om R10 LA
def heavy vehicle om R10 LA
def historic vehicle om A2015-50 amdt 3.150
def home address om R10 LA
def identification plate sub SL2021-18 s 22
om A2022-5 s 49
def infringement notice ins SL2003-32 s 27
am A2013-13 s 37
def inspector om R10 LA
def jurisdiction om R10 LA
def light combination ins SL2014-2 s 67
def light motor vehicle ins SL2014-2 s 67
def light trailer ins SL2014-2 s 67
def motor vehicle om R10 LA
def motor vehicle certification board om SL2021-18 s 23
def national standard sub SL2014-2 s 68
om SL2021-18 s 23
def night om SL2014-2 s 69
def operator ins SL2005-4 amdt 2.55
sub A2013-19 amdt 3.458
am SL2014-2 s 70
def owner sub A2013-19 amdt 3.459
def plate-holder sub A2013-19 amdt 3.460
def point of articulation am SL2014-2 s 71
def pole-type trailer sub A2013-19 amdt 3.461
am SL2014-2 s 72
def prescribed right sub A2013-19 amdt 3.462
def proprietor sub A2013-19 amdt 3.463
def public passenger vehicle ins SL2005-39 s 35
def public vehicle om A2001-27 amdt 4.35
def quad axle group om SL2014-2 s 73
def rear overhang line am SL2014-2 s 74
def register om R10 LA
def registered operator om R10 LA
def registrable vehicle om R10 LA
def registrable vehicles register om R10 LA
def registration charge category sub A2013-19 amdt 3.464
def registration label om SL2018-11 s 20
def relevant vehicle registration authority om A2013-19
amdt 3.465
def responsible person om A2015-50 amdt 3.150
def right am A2013-19 amdt 3.466
def road om R10 LA
def road related area om R10 LA
def road tank vehicle sub A2005-20 amdt 3.396; A2009-34
amdt 1.8
om SL2014-2 s 75
def road train om SL2014-2 s 75
ins SL2017-44 amdt 1.45
def road transport authority (or authority) om R10 LA
def road transport legislation om A2010-18 amdt 3.116
def seasonal vehicle ins SL2001-7 s 14
def taxi sub SL2002-2 s 40
om SL2003-32 s 26
def the Act om A2001-44 amdt 1.3825
def third-party policy om SL2014-33 s 10
def total loss ins A2002-23 s 25
om SL2014-2 s 75
def tow truck am SL2017-12 s 4
def trader’s plate om R10 LA
def traffic offence detection device om SL2014-2 s 75
def trailer om R10 LA
def twinsteer axle group om SL2014-2 s 75
def unregistered vehicle permit om R10 LA
def use om R10 LA
def vehicle om R10 LA
def vehicle identifier ins A2002-23 s 25
def vehicle numberplate sub A2013-19 amdt 3.467
def vehicle part sub A2013-19 amdt 3.467
def vehicle registration authority om A2013-19 amdt 3.468
def veteran vehicle om A2015-50 amdt 3.150
def vintage vehicle om A2015-50 amdt 3.150
def VSB ins SL2011-28 s 55
om A2013-19 amdt 3.469
def written-off ins A2002-23 s 25
def written-off vehicles register ins A2002-23 s 25
Earlier republications 5
5 Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk () in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
1 not amended 1 March 2000
2 A2001-44 12 September 2001
3 SL2002-2 1 March 2002
4 SL2002-2 1 April 2002
5 A2002-30 24 September 2002
6 SL2002-31 28 January 2003
7 SL2003-32 23 September 2003
8 A2004-28 1 July 2004
9 SL2004-47 10 September 2004
10 SL2004-47 1 November 2004
11 SL2005-4 9 March 2005
12 A2005-20 2 June 2005
13* SL2005-39 15 December 2005
14 A2006-26 2 July 2006
15 SL2006-59 1 January 2007
16 SL2007-2 25 January 2007
17 SL2008-16 18 April 2008
18 SL2008-30 8 July 2008
19 A2008-37 2 February 2009
20 SL2009-6 16 March 2009
21 A2009-16 5 July 2009
22 A2009-49 17 December 2009
5 Earlier republications
23 SL2010-4 3 March 2010
24 SL2010-7 17 March 2010
25 (RI) SL2010-7 6 April 2010
26 A2010-18 3 June 2010
27* A2010-18 2 July 2010
28 SL2011-2 28 January 2011
29 A2011-22 1 July 2011
30 SL2011-28 1 November 2011
31 SL2012-21 1 June 2012
32 SL2012-21 15 November 2012
33 SL2012-44 20 December 2012
34 A2013-16 23 May 2013
35 A2013-16 24 May 2013
36 A2013-19 14 June 2013
37 SL2013-14 1 July 2013
38 SL2014-2 10 February 2014
39 SL2014-33 5 December 2014
40 A2015-30 22 August 2015
41 A2015-50 9 December 2015
42 A2016-33 21 June 2016
43 SL2016-20 1 August 2016
44 SL2017-12 2 June 2017
45 SL2017-14 1 July 2017
46 A2017-21 15 August 2017
47 SL2017-44 30 April 2018
48 A2018-19 24 May 2018
49 SL2018-11 1 July 2018
Earlier republications 5
50 SL2018-16 7 September 2018
51 A2018-42 22 November 2018
52 SL2018-26 14 December 2018
53 SL2018-26 1 July 2019
54 A2019-21 22 August 2019
55 SL2019-31 13 January 2020
56 A2019-12 1 February 2020
57 † SL2021-18 9 August 2021
58 A2021-30 11 December 2021
59 A2022-5 27 April 2022
60 A2022-5 11 May 2022
61 SL2024-11 1 July 2024
† includes retrospective amendments by SL2021-18