137Release of information for searches

137 Release of information for searches

137 Release of information for searches

(cf 2007 reg cl 14E)

(1) Transport for NSW is authorised to release vehicle information as part of the operation of a service that allows any person to conduct a search of information about the registration of a motor vehicle, whether or not for payment, including, but not limited to, the following—

(a) the online service known as “Free registration check report” provided by Transport for NSW,

(b) the computer program designed to run on a smartphone or other mobile device known as the “Service NSW App”,

(c) the online service known as the “Vehicle history report” provided by Transport for NSW.

(2) In this clause—

CTP insurer means a licensed insurer under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017.

vehicle information, with respect to a registrable vehicle, means the following information—

(a) the registration number of the vehicle,

(b) the month and year of manufacture of the vehicle,

(c) the colour of the vehicle,

(d) the make and model of the vehicle,

(e) the variant of the vehicle,

(f) the shape of the vehicle,

(g) the last 4 characters of the vehicle identification number or chassis number of the vehicle,

(h) the tare weight of the vehicle,

(i) the gross vehicle mass of the vehicle,

(j) the registration status of the vehicle (that is, whether it is current, cancelled or suspended),

(k) the date on which the registration of the vehicle will expire,

(l) whether a registration concession applies to the vehicle,

(m) whether a registration restriction applies to the vehicle,

(n) the date of first registration of the vehicle in New South Wales,