11Licence number plates

11 Licence number plates

(1)  If a licence number plate is issued under section 89 of the Act in respect of a licence, the licence number plate is to be fitted –

(a) to the vehicle that is specified in the licence or is being used to provide a service under the authority of the licence; and

(b) so that it displays to the front of the vehicle; and

(c) so that it is clearly legible from a distance of 20 metres at any point within an arc of 45 degrees from the surface of the licence number plate above or to either side of that vehicle.

(2)  A notice given to a person under section 90 of the Act is to specify the manner in which a licence number plate is to be returned to the Commission.

(3)  If a licence number plate is lost, stolen or damaged to the extent that it is unusable, the holder of the licence in respect of which the licence number plate was issued must, as soon as practicable after the holder discovers the loss, theft or damage –

(a) notify the Commission of the loss, theft or damage; and

(b) if damaged, return the damaged licence number plate to the Commission.