25Display of number-plates

#### 25 Display of number-plates 25 Display of number-plates (cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 61) > > (1) The vehicle number-plate issued by Transport for NSW for a vehicle must be permanently affixed to the vehicle so that (assuming the vehicle to be on level ground)— > > > > > (a) the number-plate is at all times— > > > > > > > (i) in an upright position that is substantially parallel to the vehicle’s axles, and > > > > > > > (ii) not more than 1.3 metres above ground level, and > > > > > (b) the number-plate is not obscured, defaced or otherwise illegible, and > > > > > (c) the numbers on the number-plate are clearly visible from any point that is— > > > > > > > (i) up to 20 metres from the number-plate, and > > > > > > > (ii) within an arc of 45 degrees from the surface of the number-plate above or to either side of the vehicle, as shown in figures 1 and 2 of Diagram 1 (in relation to heavy vehicles) and figures 1 and 2 of Diagram 2 (in relation to light vehicles), and > > > > > (d) any cover on the number-plate— > > > > > > > (i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface, and > > > > > > > (ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent the successful operation of a device approved for use under a law relating to the detection of traffic offences, and > > > > > (e) in the case of a motor vehicle other than a motor bike—1 number-plate is affixed to the front of the vehicle and another to its rear, and > > > > > (f) in the case of a motor bike or trailer—at least 1 number-plate is affixed to its rear, and > > > > > (g) in the case of a motor vehicle for which number-plates of different sizes are issued—the larger of the number-plates is affixed to the rear of the vehicle. > > > > Diagram 1—Heavy vehicles > > > > %20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g1.gif) > > > > Diagram 2—Light vehicles > > > > %20AND%20(No%3D0451)%20AND%20(Year%3D2017)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g2.gif) > > > (2) Subclause (1)(a) does not apply to a vehicle number-plate of a registrable vehicle if— > > > > > (a) due to the construction of the vehicle it is not practicable to comply with that paragraph, and > > > > > (b) the number-plate is affixed in a manner that complies so far as practicable with that paragraph. > > > (3) Subclause (1)(b) does not apply to the rear vehicle number-plate of a registrable vehicle if— > > > > > (a) the rear number-plate of the registrable vehicle is obscured by a vehicle that is being towed by the registrable vehicle, and > > > > > (b) the towed vehicle displays a rear number-plate in accordance with subclause (1) or, when the towed vehicle is not required to display a rear number-plate, the registration number of the registrable vehicle is displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle in a manner that complies so far as is practicable with subclause (1). > > > (4) Subclause (1)(b) and (c) do not apply to the rear vehicle number-plate of a motor vehicle if an auxiliary number-plate issued for the motor vehicle is displayed, in accordance with clause 22(4), at the rear of the vehicle in a manner that complies (as far as is practicable) with subclause (1)(a)–(d). > > > (5) This clause does not apply to a tow truck that is towing a motor vehicle and displaying a number-plate issued under the [Tow Truck Industry Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-111) in accordance with the requirements imposed under that Act. > > > > Note. > > > > If the number-plate of a tow truck is likely to be obscured by a motor vehicle that is to be towed by the tow truck, the [Tow Truck Industry Regulation 2020](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0288), clause 79 requires that the driver of the tow truck display the number-plate at the rear of the towed vehicle or in such other manner that the number-plate remains clearly visible. > > > (6) Transport for NSW may exempt any particular vehicle or class of vehicle from the requirements of this clause. > > > (7) An exemption may be granted subject to conditions. > > > (8) Transport for NSW may amend or revoke an exemption or a condition made or imposed in accordance with subclause (6) or (7).