41Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW

41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW

41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW

(cf 2007 reg cl 36)

(1) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if—

(a) the registrable vehicle is the subject of a vehicle defect notice that—

(i) prohibits the use of the vehicle or imposes conditions on the use of the vehicle, and

(ii) has not been cleared in accordance with this Regulation or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), or

(b) the vehicle is registered on condition that it not be transferred, or

(c) the requirements of this Regulation relating to transfer of registration have not been complied with, or

(d) Transport for NSW reasonably believes that the ownership, possession, control or description of the registrable vehicle (or of any part of the registrable vehicle) is uncertain, or

(e) the person disposing of, or the person acquiring, the registrable vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of a law relating to inspection of registrable vehicles, or

(f) Transport for NSW would refuse an application to register the vehicle under this Regulation, or

(g) Transport for NSW has sought further information or supporting evidence in relation to the transfer and the information or evidence has not been furnished to Transport for NSW, or

(h) (Repealed)

(i) Transport for NSW is satisfied that the effective management of the vehicle has not changed.

(2) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle for which any special number-plate has been issued unless—

(a) the registration number has been altered in accordance with this Regulation, and

(b) any number-plate issued for the vehicle has been surrendered to Transport for NSW.

(3) Transport for NSW must refuse to register a transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if an order of a court in Australia prohibits the transfer of registration of the vehicle, and Transport for NSW has been notified of the order.