88Issue of trader’s plates

88 Issue of trader’s plates (1) The road transport authority may issue 1 or more trader’s plates to a person if the authority is satisfied the person— (a) is a manufacturer, repairer or transporter of, or dealer in, registrable vehicles; and (b) has suitable premises for the purpose. Note If a person applies to the road transport authority for a trader’s plate, the person must also select an MAI insurer for an MAI policy for motor vehicles to which the trader’s plate may be attached and pay the MAI premium for the MAI policy (see Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019, s 300). (2) The road transport authority may determine the dimensions, layout and other characteristics with which trader’s plates must comply. (3) A determination is a notifiable instrument. dealer—see the Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977, dictionary.