84IApproval of certain restricted hire vehicles

84I Approval of certain restricted hire vehicles

[Section 84I Inserted by No. 61 of 2011, s. 48, Applied:01 Jul 2013]

(1)  The Commission may approve a motor vehicle for use as a restricted hire vehicle for general rhv services if the Commission is satisfied that the motor vehicle –

(a) is a small passenger vehicle; and

(b) is a suitable vehicle; and

(c) meets the prescribed requirements, if any.

(2)  An application for the approval of a vehicle for use as a restricted hire vehicle for general rhv services is to be made in a form approved by the Commission.

(3)  A motor vehicle that is used for specific rhv services is not required to be approved by the Commission.

(4)  In this section –

suitable vehicle means –

(a) a motor vehicle that is unique, classic or customised and more than 30 years old; or

(b) a "street-rod", being a motor vehicle that has been modified for safe road use and –

(i) has a body and frame that were built before 1949; or

(ii) is a replica of a motor vehicle whose body and frame were built before 1949; or

(c) a veteran or vintage motor vehicle; or

(d) a motor cycle or tricycle; or

(e) a motor vehicle prescribed by the regulations (whether by reference to a particular motor vehicle or by reference to type, construction, capabilities, use or other criteria).