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Queensland regulation
**What this regulation does (mechanics first)
Requires vehicles used on Queensland roads to be registered and sets the core registration rules (who may register, what evidence and fees are needed, how long registrations run, how renewals, transfers and cancellations work) (see sections 10, 18–21, 26–36, 41–51, 52–66).
Specifies limited exceptions that allow unregistered vehicles on roads (examples: short movements to inspections or registration, authorised uses, unregistered vehicle permits, dealer plates) and sets the permit/authorisation process (sections 11, 13–17, 73–76, 96–100).
Creates a detailed dealer-plate regime: how dealers apply for, use, renew and must return dealer plates and the permitted commercial uses (sections 77–106, notably use restrictions at section 98).
Sets inspection and evidence rules for vehicle standards and the ability of the chief executive (the transport department) to require a vehicle be produced for inspection and to issue identification numbers where required (section 67, and related cross‑references to vehicle standards regulations).
Maintains and prescribes what must be kept in the central vehicle and number-plate register (what data is recorded and retention periods) and establishes how extracts may be provided to specified users (sections 111–116; data release: sections 201–207, 203 for public access providers, 204 for tolling entities, 205 for NEVDIS providers).
Sets detailed rules about number plates: assignment, how they must be attached and displayed, replacement when lost/damaged/stolen, special edition, personalised and customised plates, accessory plates and powers to require exchanges and returns (sections 117–142, 123–126, 125).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021.
This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2021.
The dictionary in schedule 8 defines particular words used in this regulation.
A vehicle mentioned in schedule 1 is an exempt vehicle .
In this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is— if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept. The garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept. (sec.5-ssec.1) In this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is— if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept. (sec.5-ssec.2) The garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept.
In this regulation, registered operator — of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered. To remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation. (sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, registered operator — of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered. (sec.6-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation.
A vehicle is a registered vehicle if— the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section 30 . A vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not— a registered vehicle; or a vehicle that is equivalently registered. (sec.7-ssec.1) A vehicle is a registered vehicle if— the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section 30 . (sec.7-ssec.2) A vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not— a registered vehicle; or a vehicle that is equivalently registered.
A vehicle law , in relation to a vehicle, is— if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—any of the following under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) — the heavy vehicle standards; the mass requirements; the dimension requirements; or otherwise—the light vehicle standards under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .
A vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of— an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 . The chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law— a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law; a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law; an entry for the vehicle in the RAV. In the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection (2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect. (sec.9-ssec.1) A vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of— an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 . (sec.9-ssec.2) The chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law— a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law; a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law; an entry for the vehicle in the RAV. (sec.9-ssec.3) In the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection (2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect.
A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. However, subsection (1) does not apply if the vehicle is— an exempt vehicle; or being driven or towed under section 11 ; or being used under an authorisation granted under section 14 ; or being used under a permit granted under section 17 ; or being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section 67 ; or being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section 96 ; or being used under section 108 or 110 . (sec.10-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. (sec.10-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the vehicle is— an exempt vehicle; or being driven or towed under section 11 ; or being used under an authorisation granted under section 14 ; or being used under a permit granted under section 17 ; or being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section 67 ; or being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section 96 ; or being used under section 108 or 110 .
A person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection (3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection (4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation. Also, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection (1) only if— a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and the certificate of insurance is carried— for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or for another vehicle—in the vehicle. For subsection (1) , the places are as follows— an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle; another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service a place for having an identifying number stamped a place for obtaining a gas compliance document a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket Also, for subsection (1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection (3) (a) . (sec.11-ssec.1) A person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection (3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection (4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation. (sec.11-ssec.2) Also, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection (1) only if— a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and the certificate of insurance is carried— for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or for another vehicle—in the vehicle. (sec.11-ssec.3) For subsection (1) , the places are as follows— an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle; another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service a place for having an identifying number stamped a place for obtaining a gas compliance document a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket (sec.11-ssec.4) Also, for subsection (1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection (3) (a) .
A person must not permit a conditionally registered vehicle to be used on a road unless the conditions for the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline allow the vehicle to be used on the road. Maximum penalty—30 penalty units.
A person may apply to the chief executive for an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— a particular unregistered vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. The application may be made even if the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle or class. However, a person may not make an application under subsection (1) in relation to an unregistered heavy vehicle, or a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes the heavy vehicle, if the vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law. (sec.13-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— a particular unregistered vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.13-ssec.2) The application may be made even if the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle or class. (sec.13-ssec.3) However, a person may not make an application under subsection (1) in relation to an unregistered heavy vehicle, or a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes the heavy vehicle, if the vehicle does not comply with a vehicle law.
The chief executive must, after considering an application made under section 13 — refuse the authorisation; or grant the authorisation, with or without conditions. The chief executive may grant the authorisation only if the chief executive is satisfied the use of the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle on the road would not adversely affect road safety or inconvenience other road users. Before granting, or as a condition of, the authorisation, the chief executive may require the applicant to pay the chief executive’s actual or estimated costs of any of the following the chief executive considers necessary in relation to allowing the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to be used on the road under the authorisation— assessing the vehicle’s route and preparing the relevant plans and estimates; preparing, strengthening, repairing, replacing or reconstructing road transport infrastructure on the vehicle’s route; ensuring compliance with a condition or proposed condition of the authorisation. Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— an unregistered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes a heavy vehicle. (sec.14-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering an application made under section 13 — refuse the authorisation; or grant the authorisation, with or without conditions. (sec.14-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant the authorisation only if the chief executive is satisfied the use of the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle on the road would not adversely affect road safety or inconvenience other road users. (sec.14-ssec.3) Before granting, or as a condition of, the authorisation, the chief executive may require the applicant to pay the chief executive’s actual or estimated costs of any of the following the chief executive considers necessary in relation to allowing the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to be used on the road under the authorisation— assessing the vehicle’s route and preparing the relevant plans and estimates; preparing, strengthening, repairing, replacing or reconstructing road transport infrastructure on the vehicle’s route; ensuring compliance with a condition or proposed condition of the authorisation. (sec.14-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an authorisation to use either of the following on a road— an unregistered vehicle that is a heavy vehicle; a class of unregistered vehicle to the extent the class includes a heavy vehicle.
If the chief executive decides to refuse the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal. The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section 213 . (sec.15-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal. (sec.15-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section 213 .
If the chief executive decides to grant the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant a written authorisation. The authorisation must state the following particulars— the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to which the authorisation applies; the road on which the vehicle or class of vehicle may be used under the authorisation; the term, of not longer than 5 years, for which the authorisation is granted; the conditions, if any, on which the authorisation is granted. (sec.16-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to grant the authorisation, the chief executive must give the applicant a written authorisation. (sec.16-ssec.2) The authorisation must state the following particulars— the unregistered vehicle or class of unregistered vehicle to which the authorisation applies; the road on which the vehicle or class of vehicle may be used under the authorisation; the term, of not longer than 5 years, for which the authorisation is granted; the conditions, if any, on which the authorisation is granted.
This section applies if an authorised officer— finds either of the following on a road— a stationary unregistered vehicle; an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section 31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and does either of the following in relation to the vehicle— gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section 10 ; completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section 10 at a later time. The authorised officer may grant a permit authorising the use of the vehicle on a road to move it to a stated place. The permit must— be in the approved form; and state the term, of not longer than 24 hours, for which it is granted; and state the conditions, if any, on which it is granted; and state— if subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or if subsection (1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section 10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 . In this section— infringement notice means an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 . notice to appear means a notice to appear under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . (sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if an authorised officer— finds either of the following on a road— a stationary unregistered vehicle; an unregistered vehicle that has been stopped under section 31 or 32 of the Act , the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; and does either of the following in relation to the vehicle— gives an infringement notice or notice to appear for a contravention of section 10 ; completes a report for dealing with a contravention of section 10 at a later time. (sec.17-ssec.2) The authorised officer may grant a permit authorising the use of the vehicle on a road to move it to a stated place. (sec.17-ssec.3) The permit must— be in the approved form; and state the term, of not longer than 24 hours, for which it is granted; and state the conditions, if any, on which it is granted; and state— if subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the number of the infringement notice or notice to appear; or if subsection (1) (b) (ii) applies—that the contravention of section 10 is to be dealt with at a later time either by giving an infringement notice or notice to appear or by taking a proceeding by complaint and summons under the Justices Act 1886 . (sec.17-ssec.4) In this section— infringement notice means an infringement notice under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 . notice to appear means a notice to appear under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .
A vehicle is eligible for registration if— the vehicle complies with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; and the vehicle’s garage address is in Queensland. Also, a vehicle that does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle is eligible for registration if the conditional registration guideline or a heavy vehicle standards exemption applies to the vehicle. (sec.18-ssec.1) A vehicle is eligible for registration if— the vehicle complies with the vehicle laws applying to the vehicle; and the vehicle’s garage address is in Queensland. (sec.18-ssec.2) Also, a vehicle that does not comply with a vehicle law applying to the vehicle is eligible for registration if the conditional registration guideline or a heavy vehicle standards exemption applies to the vehicle.
A person may apply to the chief executive to register a vehicle eligible for registration under section 18 in the person’s name. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. However, if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, the person may apply only if the person is— a corporation; or an individual who is at least 18. (sec.19-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive to register a vehicle eligible for registration under section 18 in the person’s name. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.19-ssec.2) However, if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, the person may apply only if the person is— a corporation; or an individual who is at least 18.
A registration application for a vehicle must state— the term of registration applied for; and if section 18 (2) applies to the vehicle—the type of conditional registration applied for. The registration application must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule 4 — the plate fee stated in schedule 4 , part 1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle; if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for processing the application; if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the type; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the vehicle; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 and the vehicle’s owner will be, if the registration application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if paragraph (d) does not apply to the vehicle—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle, unless— the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or both of the following apply— the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 69 ; or the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive; vehicle registration duty, if any, imposed on the application under the Duties Act 2001 , chapter 9 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the applicant is relying on section 187 or 188 in relation to the registration—the supporting material required under section 189 . Under sections 19J and 19L of the Act , an application for the registration of a vehicle must be accompanied by a statutory declaration in particular circumstances. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. s 20 amd 2021 SL No. 180 s 16 ; 2022 SL No. 56 s 53 ; 2022 Act No. 19 s 40 (sec.20-ssec.1) A registration application for a vehicle must state— the term of registration applied for; and if section 18 (2) applies to the vehicle—the type of conditional registration applied for. (sec.20-ssec.2) The registration application must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule 4 — the plate fee stated in schedule 4 , part 1 or 2 for the number plates for the vehicle; if the term of registration applied for is less than 1 year—the surcharge stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for processing the application; if the application is for a type of conditional registration—the registration administration fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the type; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (iii) does not apply—the registration administration fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (iii) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the vehicle; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 and the vehicle’s owner will be, if the registration application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if paragraph (d) does not apply to the vehicle—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle, unless— the vehicle is a motorised mobility device; or both of the following apply— the vehicle has never previously been registered in Queensland, another State or a foreign country; when the registration application is made, the vehicle’s odometer displays a distance of 500km or less; or the vehicle is a vehicle mentioned in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 69 ; or the application is for registration of the vehicle in the name of a dealer for the purpose of selling the vehicle; or the proposed garage address for the vehicle is in an exempt area for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 ; or the vehicle is a light vehicle that will be maintained under an alternative compliance scheme approved by the chief executive; vehicle registration duty, if any, imposed on the application under the Duties Act 2001 , chapter 9 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the applicant is relying on section 187 or 188 in relation to the registration—the supporting material required under section 189 . Under sections 19J and 19L of the Act , an application for the registration of a vehicle must be accompanied by a statutory declaration in particular circumstances. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications.
The chief executive must, after considering a registration application for a vehicle— refuse the application under section 22 or 23 ; or grant the application. Subsection (3) applies if the chief executive grants an application to register a conditionally registrable vehicle. The chief executive must impose 1 of the following conditions, as stated in the guideline or exemption for the vehicle, on the registration of the vehicle— a condition restricting the use of the vehicle to a stated area or stated purpose (a limited access registration ); a condition limiting the distance, for each stated zone, that a vehicle may travel on a single journey in the zone (a zone access registration ); a condition, other than a condition mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , for the vehicle (an unrestricted access registration ). The registration of a vehicle to which a condition applies under subsection (3) is a conditional registration . (sec.21-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering a registration application for a vehicle— refuse the application under section 22 or 23 ; or grant the application. (sec.21-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the chief executive grants an application to register a conditionally registrable vehicle. (sec.21-ssec.3) The chief executive must impose 1 of the following conditions, as stated in the guideline or exemption for the vehicle, on the registration of the vehicle— a condition restricting the use of the vehicle to a stated area or stated purpose (a limited access registration ); a condition limiting the distance, for each stated zone, that a vehicle may travel on a single journey in the zone (a zone access registration ); a condition, other than a condition mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , for the vehicle (an unrestricted access registration ). (sec.21-ssec.4) The registration of a vehicle to which a condition applies under subsection (3) is a conditional registration .
The chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if the chief executive reasonably believes— information given in the application is false or misleading; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle— that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation as a repairable write-off, unless there is— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or a person has committed an offence by giving, or purporting to give— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or an approved examiner has approved an inspection certificate for the vehicle in contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 85 (3) ; or there are unpaid fines or penalties resulting from the use of the vehicle in Queensland or another State; or the vehicle has been registered in another State and— the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or all of the following apply— the vehicle is a heavy vehicle; a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section 598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle; the court has also, under section 598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period; the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph (iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle. Also, the chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if— all or part of the vehicle is subject to the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles With Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare Parts) Recall Notice 2018 (Cwlth) (the recall notice ); and the ACCC gives the chief executive written advice that— the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and the chief executive reasonably believes that each affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice. (sec.22-ssec.1) The chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if the chief executive reasonably believes— information given in the application is false or misleading; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle— that is recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and for which there is no written-off vehicle inspection report; or the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation as a repairable write-off, unless there is— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle; or a report for the vehicle that is, under the corresponding law, equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report; or a person has committed an offence by giving, or purporting to give— a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under this regulation; or a report that is equivalent to a written-off vehicle inspection report for the vehicle under a corresponding law to this regulation; or an approved examiner has approved an inspection certificate for the vehicle in contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 85 (3) ; or there are unpaid fines or penalties resulting from the use of the vehicle in Queensland or another State; or the vehicle has been registered in another State and— the registration has been suspended or cancelled for a reason other than its expiry; and the reason for the cancellation or suspension still exists; or all of the following apply— the vehicle is a heavy vehicle; a court has made an order against a person under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) , section 598 (2) cancelling the registration of the vehicle; the court has also, under section 598(3) of that Law, made an order that the person, or an associate of the person, is disqualified from applying for the registration of the vehicle for a stated period; the applicant for registration is, under the order mentioned in subparagraph (iii) , currently disqualified from applying for registration of the vehicle. (sec.22-ssec.2) Also, the chief executive may refuse a registration application for a vehicle if— all or part of the vehicle is subject to the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles With Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare Parts) Recall Notice 2018 (Cwlth) (the recall notice ); and the ACCC gives the chief executive written advice that— the supplier of the vehicle is considered to have complied with its obligations to replace affected airbag inflators under the recall notice; and an affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice; and the chief executive reasonably believes that each affected airbag inflator fitted within the vehicle has not been replaced in compliance with the recall notice.
The chief executive must refuse a registration application for a vehicle if— the vehicle is not eligible to be registered under section 18 ; or the chief executive reasonably believes all or part of the vehicle is or may be stolen; or for a conditionally registrable vehicle— if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with a heavy vehicle standards exemption; or if the conditional registration guideline applies to the vehicle—the chief executive is not satisfied the vehicle complies with the guideline.
Sections 21 and 23 are subject to section 195 .
If the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal. The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and if the decision to refuse may be reviewed under section 213 —that the decision may be reviewed under that section. The decision may not be reviewed under section 213 if the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off. (sec.25-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must give the applicant written notice of the refusal. (sec.25-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and if the decision to refuse may be reviewed under section 213 —that the decision may be reviewed under that section. (sec.25-ssec.3) The decision may not be reviewed under section 213 if the vehicle’s chassis number or VIN is the same as the chassis number or VIN of a vehicle recorded in the register, or in a register kept under a corresponding law to this regulation, as a statutory write-off.
If the chief executive decides to grant a registration application for a vehicle, the chief executive must record in the register the details required for the vehicle under section 112 .
If the chief executive records details for a vehicle under section 26 , the chief executive must make a registration certificate for the vehicle available to the registered operator of the vehicle. The registration certificate must include each of the following details for the vehicle— the registered operator’s name; the day the registration expires; the vehicle’s registration number; the make of the vehicle; if the vehicle has a VIN—the VIN; if the vehicle does not have a VIN—the vehicle’s chassis number or engine number; the vehicle’s GVM; if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM; if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the charging code for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered heavy vehicle— the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle— the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions. The certificate of registration may include other information required to be kept in the register for the vehicle under section 112 . In this section— charging code , for a heavy vehicle, means the code, assigned by the chief executive, to the category of vehicle mentioned in schedule 3 to which the vehicle belongs. (sec.27-ssec.1) If the chief executive records details for a vehicle under section 26 , the chief executive must make a registration certificate for the vehicle available to the registered operator of the vehicle. (sec.27-ssec.2) The registration certificate must include each of the following details for the vehicle— the registered operator’s name; the day the registration expires; the vehicle’s registration number; the make of the vehicle; if the vehicle has a VIN—the VIN; if the vehicle does not have a VIN—the vehicle’s chassis number or engine number; the vehicle’s GVM; if the vehicle has a GCM—the GCM; if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—the charging code for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered heavy vehicle— the conditions stated in the heavy vehicle standards exemption that apply to the vehicle; and a code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions; if the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle, other than a heavy vehicle— the conditions for use applying to the vehicle stated in the conditional registration guideline; and a separate code, for example a letter of the alphabet, for each of the conditions. (sec.27-ssec.3) The certificate of registration may include other information required to be kept in the register for the vehicle under section 112 . (sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— charging code , for a heavy vehicle, means the code, assigned by the chief executive, to the category of vehicle mentioned in schedule 3 to which the vehicle belongs.
A vehicle may be registered for a term of— 1 year; or 6 months. Also, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 3 months if— the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; or the vehicle is used to provide a taxi service or a booked hire service within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ; or both of the following apply— the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer; the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection (5) . In addition, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 1 month if the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection (5) . Also, the chief executive may approve another term if— the applicant for registration of the vehicle asks to register the vehicle for a stated term of up to 14 months; and the chief executive considers that, because of extraordinary circumstances, it would be reasonable to register the vehicle for the stated term. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. For subsections (2) (d) and (3) , the matters are— any amounts payable by the applicant under this regulation in relation to the registration will be paid under a direct debit arrangement; and the applicant will receive all communication in relation to the registration electronically. s 28 amd 2024 SL No. 145 s 7 (sec.28-ssec.1) A vehicle may be registered for a term of— 1 year; or 6 months. (sec.28-ssec.2) Also, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 3 months if— the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle; or the vehicle is used to provide a taxi service or a booked hire service within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ; or both of the following apply— the registered operator of the vehicle is a dealer; the vehicle’s purpose of use is recorded in the register or nominated in a registration application as dealer purposes; or the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection (5) . (sec.28-ssec.3) In addition, a vehicle may be registered for a term of 1 month if the applicant for registration of the vehicle agrees to the matters mentioned in subsection (5) . (sec.28-ssec.4) Also, the chief executive may approve another term if— the applicant for registration of the vehicle asks to register the vehicle for a stated term of up to 14 months; and the chief executive considers that, because of extraordinary circumstances, it would be reasonable to register the vehicle for the stated term. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.28-ssec.5) For subsections (2) (d) and (3) , the matters are— any amounts payable by the applicant under this regulation in relation to the registration will be paid under a direct debit arrangement; and the applicant will receive all communication in relation to the registration electronically.
The term of registration of a vehicle starts— if an exemption under section 225 has been granted for the vehicle—on the day a certificate of registration for the vehicle is made available under section 27 ; or otherwise—on the day the chief executive gives the applicant a receipt for payment of the fees payable under this regulation for the registration.
The term of registration for a vehicle expires— if the registration is cancelled before the recorded expiry day for the registration—when the cancellation takes effect; or otherwise—at the end of the recorded expiry day for the registration.
The chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a vehicle’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to— if the registered operator of the vehicle has given the chief executive a direction to send the notice to another person—the other person; or See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. otherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle. The notice must state— the recorded expiry day for the registration; and that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the renewal. If the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect— the expiry of the registration; or if the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator’s obligation to renew the registration before the registration expires. (sec.31-ssec.1) The chief executive may, before the recorded expiry day for a vehicle’s registration, give a notice about renewing the registration to— if the registered operator of the vehicle has given the chief executive a direction to send the notice to another person—the other person; or See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. otherwise—the registered operator of the vehicle. (sec.31-ssec.2) The notice must state— the recorded expiry day for the registration; and that if the registration is not renewed on or before the recorded expiry day, the registration expires; and that if the registration is renewed after the recorded expiry day, the renewal application for the registration must be accompanied by the administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the renewal. (sec.31-ssec.3) If the chief executive does not send, or the registered operator does not receive, the notice, the non-receipt of the notice by the registered operator does not affect— the expiry of the registration; or if the registered operator intends to use the vehicle on a road after the recorded expiry day—the registered operator’s obligation to renew the registration before the registration expires.
A person may apply to the chief executive for renewal of a vehicle’s registration. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. The application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration. However, if the vehicle is a prescribed heavy vehicle for which a deferral for a period has been given by the chief executive under section 35 , 183 or 190 , the application must be made on or before the last day of the period. Also, the chief executive may accept a renewal application for a vehicle’s registration made other than when required under subsection (2) or (3) , if the chief executive considers it reasonable in the circumstances to do so. Nothing in this section has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle. (sec.32-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for renewal of a vehicle’s registration. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.32-ssec.2) The application must be made on or before the day that is 3 months after the recorded expiry day for the registration. (sec.32-ssec.3) However, if the vehicle is a prescribed heavy vehicle for which a deferral for a period has been given by the chief executive under section 35 , 183 or 190 , the application must be made on or before the last day of the period. (sec.32-ssec.4) Also, the chief executive may accept a renewal application for a vehicle’s registration made other than when required under subsection (2) or (3) , if the chief executive considers it reasonable in the circumstances to do so. (sec.32-ssec.5) Nothing in this section has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.
A person’s renewal application for a vehicle must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule 4 , part 3 — if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle; if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal; if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section 37 —the surcharge; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 whose owner will be, if the renewal application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if the applicant is relying on section 187 or 188 in relation to the renewal—the supporting material required under section 189 . The renewal application must state the term of registration applied for. (sec.33-ssec.1) A person’s renewal application for a vehicle must be accompanied by the following— the registration fee for the vehicle; the following fees stated in schedule 4 , part 3 — if the application is for the renewal of conditional registration—the registration administration fee for the conditional registration; if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (i) does not apply—the registration administration fee for the vehicle; if the vehicle is a category 1 vehicle, other than a trailer, and subparagraph (i) does not apply—the traffic improvement fee for the vehicle; if the application is made after the registration expires—the administrative fee for the renewal; if the applicant is required to pay a surcharge for processing the application under section 37 —the surcharge; an insurance certificate required under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 for the vehicle for the proposed term of registration or the insurance premium payable under that Act for the certificate; if the vehicle is a COI vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 whose owner will be, if the renewal application is granted, required to ensure a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle under that regulation—prescribed evidence that a certificate of inspection is in effect for the vehicle; if the applicant is relying on section 187 or 188 in relation to the renewal—the supporting material required under section 189 . (sec.33-ssec.2) The renewal application must state the term of registration applied for.
The chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a vehicle— refuse the application; or grant the application. Sections 21 , 22 and 23 apply to a renewal application for a vehicle as if a reference in those sections to a registration application for a vehicle were a reference to the renewal application for the vehicle. (sec.34-ssec.1) The chief executive must, after considering a renewal application for a vehicle— refuse the application; or grant the application. (sec.34-ssec.2) Sections 21 , 22 and 23 apply to a renewal application for a vehicle as if a reference in those sections to a registration application for a vehicle were a reference to the renewal application for the vehicle.
This section applies in relation to a seasonal heavy vehicle if the current term of the vehicle’s registration is 3 or 6 months. The chief executive may, on or before the recorded expiry day for the seasonal heavy vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than a year. This section does not limit a deferral of the seasonal heavy vehicle’s renewal of registration under section 183 or 190 . (sec.35-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a seasonal heavy vehicle if the current term of the vehicle’s registration is 3 or 6 months. (sec.35-ssec.2) The chief executive may, on or before the recorded expiry day for the seasonal heavy vehicle’s registration, defer the day by which a renewal application for the vehicle must be made for a period of not longer than a year. (sec.35-ssec.3) This section does not limit a deferral of the seasonal heavy vehicle’s renewal of registration under section 183 or 190 .
The day a renewed term of a vehicle’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on— if the registration is renewed during a deferral period mentioned in section 35 (2) , 183 (2) or 190 (2) for the renewal—the day the registration was renewed; or otherwise—the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration. Nothing in subsection (1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle. (sec.36-ssec.1) The day a renewed term of a vehicle’s registration expires must be worked out as if the term had started on— if the registration is renewed during a deferral period mentioned in section 35 (2) , 183 (2) or 190 (2) for the renewal—the day the registration was renewed; or otherwise—the day after the recorded expiry day for the registration. (sec.36-ssec.2) Nothing in subsection (1) has the effect of retrospectively registering a vehicle.
This section applies to a renewal application for a vehicle for a term of less than 1 year. Also, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and despite the requirement under section 33 (1) , the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if the registration fee payable under section 33 (1) (a) for the renewal were for 1 year’s registration. In addition, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— the registration fee payable under section 33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and the CTP insurance premium payable under section 33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration. The applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for processing the renewal application. (sec.37-ssec.1) This section applies to a renewal application for a vehicle for a term of less than 1 year. (sec.37-ssec.2) Also, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and despite the requirement under section 33 (1) , the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if the registration fee payable under section 33 (1) (a) for the renewal were for 1 year’s registration. (sec.37-ssec.3) In addition, this section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant underpays the registration-related amount for the renewal by more than $1 below what the registration-related amount would be if— the registration fee payable under section 33 (1) (a) for the renewal was for 1 year’s registration; and the CTP insurance premium payable under section 33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy covering 1 year’s registration. (sec.37-ssec.4) The applicant must pay the surcharge stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for processing the renewal application.
This section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— the registration-related amount for the renewal; a surcharge payable for processing the application under section 33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) . The chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting— the surcharge; and if an administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee. However, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section 33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal for the minimum available term of registration for the vehicle, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive— must not renew the vehicle’s registration under subsection (2) ; and must refund the amount paid to the applicant. Also, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive— may only renew the registration for 14 months; and must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant. If the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must— round the term down to the nearest whole day; and credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant. The chief executive must— if subsection (3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or otherwise, make available to the applicant a notice stating— the term of registration for the vehicle; and if subsection (4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant. In this section— minimum available term of registration , for a vehicle, means— if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—3 months; or otherwise—6 months. (sec.38-ssec.1) This section applies if— a renewal application for a vehicle is not accompanied by an insurance certificate mentioned in section 33 (1) (c) ; and the applicant overpays or underpays the total of the following amounts— the registration-related amount for the renewal; a surcharge payable for processing the application under section 33 (1) (b) (v) or 37 (4) . (sec.38-ssec.2) The chief executive may renew the registration for a term adjusted in proportion to the amount paid after deducting— the surcharge; and if an administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 is payable for the renewal—the administrative fee. (sec.38-ssec.3) However, if the amount paid is more than $1 below what the total of the registration-related amount and the surcharge would be if a CTP insurance premium, payable under section 33 (1) (c) in relation to the renewal for the minimum available term of registration for the vehicle, was the lowest premium set by a CTP insurer for a CTP insurance policy, the chief executive— must not renew the vehicle’s registration under subsection (2) ; and must refund the amount paid to the applicant. (sec.38-ssec.4) Also, if the amount paid is, on a proportionate basis, more than the registration-related amount for the renewal that would be payable if the registration were to be renewed for 14 months, the chief executive— may only renew the registration for 14 months; and must refund the difference between the amount paid and the registration-related amount for the 14-month renewal to the applicant. (sec.38-ssec.5) If the term of registration would, other than for this subsection, not be a whole number of days, the chief executive must— round the term down to the nearest whole day; and credit the difference between the amount paid and the total of the registration-related amount for the renewal and any surcharge payable for the renewal to the applicant. (sec.38-ssec.6) The chief executive must— if subsection (3) applies—notify the applicant that the amount paid is being refunded because it is below the minimum amount required to enable renewal of registration; or otherwise, make available to the applicant a notice stating— the term of registration for the vehicle; and if subsection (4) or (5) applies—the reason for any amount refunded or credited to the applicant. (sec.38-ssec.7) In this section— minimum available term of registration , for a vehicle, means— if the vehicle is a category 2 vehicle—3 months; or otherwise—6 months.
This section applies in relation to a renewal application for a vehicle if— before the recorded expiry day for the vehicle’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and the total amount payable in relation to the renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; and after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive. The applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the renewal. (sec.39-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a renewal application for a vehicle if— before the recorded expiry day for the vehicle’s registration, all or part of the total amount payable for the renewal is purportedly paid using a payment method other than a cash payment; and the total amount payable in relation to the renewal is not received by the chief executive on or before the recorded expiry day; and after the recorded expiry day, all, or the remainder of, the total amount payable is paid to the chief executive. (sec.39-ssec.2) The applicant for renewal must pay the administrative fee stated in schedule 4 , part 3 for the renewal.
The renewal of a vehicle’s registration takes effect— if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the registration—immediately after the expiry of the term of registration being renewed; or otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal. The chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires. (sec.40-ssec.1) The renewal of a vehicle’s registration takes effect— if all transactions relating to the renewal are completed on or before the recorded expiry day for the registration—immediately after the expiry of the term of registration being renewed; or otherwise—on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal. (sec.40-ssec.2) The chief executive must, on the completion of all transactions relating to the renewal, record in the register the day the renewed term of registration expires.
In this division— acquirer , of a registered vehicle, means a person who buys or otherwise acquires the vehicle. acquisition , of a registered vehicle, means the purchase or other lawful acquisition of the vehicle. disposal , of a vehicle, see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , schedule 4 . disposal notice see section 44 (1) (b) . disposer , of a registered vehicle, means a person who sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle.
This section applies to an acquirer of a registered vehicle, other than— a dealer; or an acquirer of a vehicle from a dealer for which section 47 applies; or an acquirer of a vehicle to whom section 49 (1) applies. The acquirer must— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. The application must be accompanied by the following— the fee stated in schedule 4 , part 5 for the application; if an amount relating to the vehicle’s registration is payable, or has become payable because of the acquisition, under this regulation—the amount; fee for renewing the vehicle’s registration the amount of an exemption from a fee in relation to the vehicle’s registration to which the acquirer is not entitled the duty payable in relation to the acquisition under the Duties Act 2001 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal. (sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies to an acquirer of a registered vehicle, other than— a dealer; or an acquirer of a vehicle from a dealer for which section 47 applies; or an acquirer of a vehicle to whom section 49 (1) applies. (sec.42-ssec.2) The acquirer must— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.42-ssec.3) The application must be accompanied by the following— the fee stated in schedule 4 , part 5 for the application; if an amount relating to the vehicle’s registration is payable, or has become payable because of the acquisition, under this regulation—the amount; fee for renewing the vehicle’s registration the amount of an exemption from a fee in relation to the vehicle’s registration to which the acquirer is not entitled the duty payable in relation to the acquisition under the Duties Act 2001 ; if there is a gas system in the vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.
A dealer who acquires a registered vehicle must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. If the dealer acquires the registered vehicle from another dealer (the disposing dealer ), subsection (1) does not apply if both dealers agree, in writing, that the disposing dealer will apply, or give notice, under section 44 within 14 days after the acquisition. (sec.43-ssec.1) A dealer who acquires a registered vehicle must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. (sec.43-ssec.2) If the dealer acquires the registered vehicle from another dealer (the disposing dealer ), subsection (1) does not apply if both dealers agree, in writing, that the disposing dealer will apply, or give notice, under section 44 within 14 days after the acquisition.
A disposer of a registered vehicle may— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer of the vehicle; or See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. give the chief executive a notice (a disposal notice ) of the disposer’s disposal of the vehicle. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. An application under subsection (1) (a) must be accompanied by the following— if there is a gas system in the registered vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal. (sec.44-ssec.1) A disposer of a registered vehicle may— apply to the chief executive to transfer the vehicle’s registration to the acquirer of the vehicle; or See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. give the chief executive a notice (a disposal notice ) of the disposer’s disposal of the vehicle. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. (sec.44-ssec.2) An application under subsection (1) (a) must be accompanied by the following— if there is a gas system in the registered vehicle—a gas compliance document for the system; if the acquisition involves a disposal to which the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , section 75 applies—prescribed evidence that an inspection certificate was in effect for the vehicle at the time of the disposal.
This section applies if an acquirer of a registered vehicle can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer of the vehicle in— an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section 42 ; or a notice of the acquisition under section 43 (1) . The acquirer must give a statement to the chief executive to the effect that the acquirer can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. (sec.45-ssec.1) This section applies if an acquirer of a registered vehicle can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer of the vehicle in— an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section 42 ; or a notice of the acquisition under section 43 (1) . (sec.45-ssec.2) The acquirer must give a statement to the chief executive to the effect that the acquirer can not state the full name and address, or include the signature, of the disposer. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications.
This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied an acquirer of a registered vehicle has not applied to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section 42 . The chief executive may, by written notice given to the acquirer, require the acquirer to comply with section 42 within 14 days after the notice is given. The acquirer must comply with the notice unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See also section 59 (1) (b) . (sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied an acquirer of a registered vehicle has not applied to transfer the vehicle’s registration under section 42 . (sec.46-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the acquirer, require the acquirer to comply with section 42 within 14 days after the notice is given. (sec.46-ssec.3) The acquirer must comply with the notice unless the acquirer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. See also section 59 (1) (b) .
This section applies if— an acquirer acquires a registered vehicle from a dealer; and the dealer accepts from the acquirer an amount mentioned in section 42 (3) (a) , (b) or (c) . The dealer must— apply to the chief executive on the acquirer’s behalf to transfer the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular customer applications. ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. Section 42 (3) applies to the application as if it were an application made under that section. (sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if— an acquirer acquires a registered vehicle from a dealer; and the dealer accepts from the acquirer an amount mentioned in section 42 (3) (a) , (b) or (c) . (sec.47-ssec.2) The dealer must— apply to the chief executive on the acquirer’s behalf to transfer the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer; and See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular customer applications. ensure the application is made within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the dealer has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. (sec.47-ssec.3) Section 42 (3) applies to the application as if it were an application made under that section.
Subsection (2) applies if the chief executive— receives an application to transfer a registered vehicle’s registration to an acquirer under section 42 , 44 (1) (a) or 47 ; or receives a notice about an acquisition of a registered vehicle under section 43 (1) ; or receives a statement given under section 45 (2) and is satisfied the information contained in the statement is correct. The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer and the date of the acquisition; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer; and make available to the acquirer an updated registration certificate for the vehicle. If the chief executive receives a disposal notice under section 44 (1) (b) , the chief executive may— record in the register the date of disposal; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer. If the chief executive acts under subsection (3) , the acquirer is taken to be the registered operator of the vehicle until the chief executive receives— another disposal notice for the vehicle; or an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration to another person. (sec.48-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the chief executive— receives an application to transfer a registered vehicle’s registration to an acquirer under section 42 , 44 (1) (a) or 47 ; or receives a notice about an acquisition of a registered vehicle under section 43 (1) ; or receives a statement given under section 45 (2) and is satisfied the information contained in the statement is correct. (sec.48-ssec.2) The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the acquirer and the date of the acquisition; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer; and make available to the acquirer an updated registration certificate for the vehicle. (sec.48-ssec.3) If the chief executive receives a disposal notice under section 44 (1) (b) , the chief executive may— record in the register the date of disposal; and substitute the name and address of the acquirer of the registered vehicle for those of the registered operator of the vehicle recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the acquirer. (sec.48-ssec.4) If the chief executive acts under subsection (3) , the acquirer is taken to be the registered operator of the vehicle until the chief executive receives— another disposal notice for the vehicle; or an application to transfer the vehicle’s registration to another person.
A person who acquires a registered vehicle under a legal process must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. A person who, by repossessing a registered vehicle that is not redeemed within 28 days after the repossession, acquires the vehicle must— give the chief executive— notice of the repossession; and details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice and details are given to the chief executive within a further 7 days, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. If a person mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) can not include the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator in a notice given under this section, the person must give the chief executive a statement to that effect with the notice. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. Subsection (5) applies if— a notice given to the chief executive under subsection (1) or (2) includes the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator; or the chief executive is satisfied— the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection (3) is correct; and the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle. The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the proposed registered operator of the vehicle, including the day of the acquisition stated in the notice; and substitute the name and address of the person for those of the existing registered operator recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the person; and make an updated registration certificate for the vehicle available to the person. Section 42 (3) applies to the notice as if it were an application made under that section. (sec.49-ssec.1) A person who acquires a registered vehicle under a legal process must— give the chief executive notice of the acquisition; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice is given to the chief executive within 14 days after the acquisition, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. (sec.49-ssec.2) A person who, by repossessing a registered vehicle that is not redeemed within 28 days after the repossession, acquires the vehicle must— give the chief executive— notice of the repossession; and details of the proposed registered operator of the vehicle; and See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. ensure the notice and details are given to the chief executive within a further 7 days, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—16 penalty units. (sec.49-ssec.3) If a person mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) can not include the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator in a notice given under this section, the person must give the chief executive a statement to that effect with the notice. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. (sec.49-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if— a notice given to the chief executive under subsection (1) or (2) includes the signature of the vehicle’s registered operator; or the chief executive is satisfied— the information contained in a statement given by a person under subsection (3) is correct; and the person has a lawful entitlement to the vehicle. (sec.49-ssec.5) The chief executive may— record in the register the transfer of the registered vehicle’s registration to the proposed registered operator of the vehicle, including the day of the acquisition stated in the notice; and substitute the name and address of the person for those of the existing registered operator recorded in the register; and amend the register to record the postal address, or lack of a postal address, for the person; and make an updated registration certificate for the vehicle available to the person. (sec.49-ssec.6) Section 42 (3) applies to the notice as if it were an application made under that section.
The chief executive may refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration if— both of the following apply— the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle; the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or the chief executive reasonably believes— there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or the chief executive would, if the vehicle were the subject of a registration application for a vehicle, refuse the application. If the chief executive is given a copy of a current order of an Australian court prohibiting the transfer of a vehicle’s registration, the chief executive must not record a transfer of the registration in the register. Nothing in this section limits the chief executive’s power to refuse to record a transfer of a vehicle’s registration. See also section 19M of the Act . (sec.50-ssec.1) The chief executive may refuse to record in the register a transfer of a registered vehicle’s registration if— both of the following apply— the vehicle is a conditionally registered vehicle; the conditional registration guideline or heavy vehicle standards exemption applying to the vehicle contains a condition that the registration is not transferable; or the chief executive reasonably believes— there is uncertainty about the ownership, possession or control of the vehicle; or the description of the vehicle as recorded in the register may be inaccurate; or the chief executive would, if the vehicle were the subject of a registration application for a vehicle, refuse the application. (sec.50-ssec.2) If the chief executive is given a copy of a current order of an Australian court prohibiting the transfer of a vehicle’s registration, the chief executive must not record a transfer of the registration in the register. (sec.50-ssec.3) Nothing in this section limits the chief executive’s power to refuse to record a transfer of a vehicle’s registration. See also section 19M of the Act .
If the chief executive decides to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a vehicle’s registration to a proposed registered operator, the chief executive must give the proposed registered operator written notice of the refusal. The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section 213 . (sec.51-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to refuse to record in the register a transfer of a vehicle’s registration to a proposed registered operator, the chief executive must give the proposed registered operator written notice of the refusal. (sec.51-ssec.2) The notice must state— the decision to refuse; and the reasons for the refusal; and that the decision may be reviewed under section 213 .
The registered operator of a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration if— the registered operator is a dealer and the vehicle is for sale; or the vehicle— has been stolen; or has been taken out of Queensland; or has stopped being used on roads; or is a total loss. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. If the application is made under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the application must include a statement by, or on behalf of, the registered operator stating the reference number for the police report about the theft. If the application is made under subsection (1) (b) (iv) , the application must be accompanied by the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off. If a person makes an application under subsection (1) on behalf of the registered operator of a vehicle, the application must be accompanied by written evidence of the person’s appointment as the registered operator’s agent. (sec.52-ssec.1) The registered operator of a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration if— the registered operator is a dealer and the vehicle is for sale; or the vehicle— has been stolen; or has been taken out of Queensland; or has stopped being used on roads; or is a total loss. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.52-ssec.2) If the application is made under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the application must include a statement by, or on behalf of, the registered operator stating the reference number for the police report about the theft. (sec.52-ssec.3) If the application is made under subsection (1) (b) (iv) , the application must be accompanied by the notifiable information for the vehicle, other than whether the vehicle is a repairable write-off or a statutory write-off. (sec.52-ssec.4) If a person makes an application under subsection (1) on behalf of the registered operator of a vehicle, the application must be accompanied by written evidence of the person’s appointment as the registered operator’s agent.
A person acting under the authority of a court to sell a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. The application must be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the authority. (sec.53-ssec.1) A person acting under the authority of a court to sell a vehicle may apply to the chief executive to cancel the vehicle’s registration. See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.53-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by written evidence, to the satisfaction of the chief executive, of the authority.
An application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under section 52 or 53 must be accompanied by— if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed— a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or otherwise—the number plates, other than special plates, for the vehicle. Subsection (1) does not apply to an application to cancel a category 2 vehicle’s registration if— the number plate for the vehicle is a national heavy vehicle number plate; and the vehicle is equivalently registered. (sec.54-ssec.1) An application to cancel a vehicle’s registration under section 52 or 53 must be accompanied by— if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed— a statement advising of the loss, theft or destruction; and any number plate for the vehicle, other than a special plate, that is not lost, stolen or destroyed; or otherwise—the number plates, other than special plates, for the vehicle. (sec.54-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an application to cancel a category 2 vehicle’s registration if— the number plate for the vehicle is a national heavy vehicle number plate; and the vehicle is equivalently registered.
The chief executive officer of a local government may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if— section 100 (3) to (11) of the Act applies in relation to the vehicle and a person has not obtained possession of the vehicle under section 100 (6) of the Act ; or the local government may dispose of the vehicle under a local law. The application must— include a statement that the chief executive officer of the local government has, in relation to the vehicle, complied with— section 100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was removed and detained under section 100 (3) of the Act . See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.55-ssec.1) The chief executive officer of a local government may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if— section 100 (3) to (11) of the Act applies in relation to the vehicle and a person has not obtained possession of the vehicle under section 100 (6) of the Act ; or the local government may dispose of the vehicle under a local law. (sec.55-ssec.2) The application must— include a statement that the chief executive officer of the local government has, in relation to the vehicle, complied with— section 100 (4) , (5) , and (6) (a) of the Act ; or a local law that provides for the disposal of the vehicle; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was removed and detained under section 100 (3) of the Act . See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications.
The commissioner may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if the vehicle— becomes the property of the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 74B(2)(a), 74F(2)(a) or 101(6)(a); or is, or is taken to have been, forfeited to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 118(3), 118A(3) or 766(4)(a). The application must— include a statement that the vehicle has become the property of, or has been or is taken to have been forfeited to, the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 ; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle became the property of, or was forfeited or taken to have been forfeited, to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications. (sec.56-ssec.1) The commissioner may apply to the chief executive to cancel a vehicle’s registration if the vehicle— becomes the property of the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 74B(2)(a), 74F(2)(a) or 101(6)(a); or is, or is taken to have been, forfeited to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 118(3), 118A(3) or 766(4)(a). (sec.56-ssec.2) The application must— include a statement that the vehicle has become the property of, or has been or is taken to have been forfeited to, the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 ; and be accompanied by any number plates for the vehicle, other than special plates, that were attached to the vehicle at the time the vehicle became the property of, or was forfeited or taken to have been forfeited, to the State under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . See part 9 , division 2 for requirements for particular applications.
This section applies if the chief executive knows a vehicle is equivalently registered. The chief executive may cancel the vehicle’s registration. If the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under this section, the chief executive must record the cancellation in the register. (sec.57-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive knows a vehicle is equivalently registered. (sec.57-ssec.2) The chief executive may cancel the vehicle’s registration. (sec.57-ssec.3) If the chief executive cancels a vehicle’s registration under this section, the chief executive must record the cancellation in the register.
Schedule 7 prescribes, for section 18 (1) (s) of the Act , grounds on which the chief executive may cancel the registration of a registered vehicle. If the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of a registered vehicle under section 19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground stated in schedule 7 , the chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and include, in the written notice about the decision given under section 19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ). The person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection (2) (b) within the return period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection (3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications. (sec.58-ssec.1) Schedule 7 prescribes, for section 18 (1) (s) of the Act , grounds on which the chief executive may cancel the registration of a registered vehicle. (sec.58-ssec.2) If the chief executive decides to cancel the registration of a registered vehicle under section 19 (2) (c)(iii) of the Act on a ground stated in schedule 7 , the chief executive must— record the cancellation in the register; and include, in the written notice about the decision given under section 19 (3) of the Act , a request that the person to whom the notice is given return the number plates for the vehicle to the chief executive within 14 days after the notice is given (the return period ). (sec.58-ssec.3) The person must comply with the request mentioned in subsection (2) (b) within the return period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.58-ssec.4) However, if a number plate for the vehicle has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the person does not contravene subsection (3) if the person gives the chief executive notice of the loss, theft or destruction within the return period. See part 9 , division 3 for requirements for particular customer communications.
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This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2021.
The dictionary in schedule 8 defines particular words used in this regulation.
A vehicle mentioned in schedule 1 is an exempt vehicle .
In this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is— if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept. The garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept. (sec.5-ssec.1) In this regulation, the garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept on a road or road-related area when not in use is— if there is only 1 registered operator of the vehicle—the address of the registered operator; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of 1 or more of the registered operators is in Queensland—the address of the registered operator in Queensland closest to the road or road-related area where the vehicle is normally kept; or if there is more than 1 registered operator of the vehicle and the address of each registered operator is outside Queensland—the suburb and road, or address of the road-related area, where the vehicle is normally kept. (sec.5-ssec.2) The garage address of a vehicle that is normally kept at a place other than a road or road-related area when not in use is the place where the vehicle is normally kept.
Introduces a written‑off vehicle regime that requires insurers, dealers, dismantlers, loss adjusters and others to report vehicles assessed as total losses, to label those vehicles, and imposes penalties for non‑compliance; creates approval and inspection processes for written‑off vehicle inspections and auditors for notifiers (sections 143–176, 146–164, 165–174).
Provides temporary relief measures for natural disasters and droughts: short-term (3‑month) registrations, fee waivers or deferrals and deferrals of renewal deadlines for eligible vehicles in affected areas (sections 177–191 and 184–190 for drought measures).
Specifies fees, concessional fees, exemptions and reassessment procedures (schedules referenced in section 220 and Part 14; exemptions and eligibility rules in sections 222–246). Concessions cover groups such as seniors, pensioners, primary producers, prescribed service persons and special interest vehicles (sections 232–241, 222–228).
Defines a scheme for approving "learner approved motorbikes" (LAM): tests, application, approval and a public LAM list (sections 214–218).
Creates offences and penalties around false, defaced or unlawful registration items, misuse of plates and misuse of registration benefits; also provides internal review rights for many decisions (sections 209–213, 211–212).
Who decides and who pays
The chief executive (the departmental head) is the central decision‑maker for: granting or refusing registrations, permits, authorisations, inspection approvals, exemptions and requests for register extracts (see, e.g., sections 14, 21, 74, 166, 225, 202). Many decisions may be made with conditions and are subject to administrative review rights (section 213).
Costs fall to private parties for routine compliance: registration fees, plate fees, inspection fees, replacement‑plate fees and various administrative surcharges (schedules invoked by section 220). Applicants can also be charged for route assessment and infrastructure strengthening where an authorisation to use an unregistered vehicle on the road requires it (section 14(3)).
Insurers, loss adjusters, dealers, dismantlers and auctioneers bear reporting duties and face substantial penalties for late or false reporting about written‑off vehicles (e.g. maximum penalties up to 50 or 80 penalty units for some offences — see sections 146–151, 154, 169–176).
Why this matters (purpose claims and the mechanisms they create)
Road safety and vehicle standards: the regulation ties registration to vehicle standards (see sections 8–9 and eligibility at section 18) and obliges inspections and evidence. The written‑off vehicle labelling and inspection regime (sections 143–164, 165–176) is explicitly designed to prevent unsafe or fraudulently repaired vehicles returning to the road without oversight.
Administrative control and enforcement: the register is the central tool for enforcing rules (sections 111–115). The regulation gives the chief executive discretion to grant/deny and to impose conditions (e.g. on conditional registrations at section 21, inspection approvals at section 166). Data sharing (NEVDIS, extracts to authorised entities and tolling operators — sections 202–206, 204–205) supports enforcement by other agencies.
Short‑term flexibility in exceptional circumstances: disaster and drought measures (sections 177–191 and 184–190) create lower‑cost, shorter‑term registration options, surcharge waivers and renewal deferrals to reduce compliance costs for affected vehicle owners.
Targeted taxpayer or fee relief: concessions and exemptions (Part 14; sections 222–246) shift registration cost from particular groups (seniors, pensioners, primary producers, charities) to the general revenue and the structure of fees. The regulation sets conditions, notification duties and reassessment powers to limit misuse (sections 225–228, 244–246).
Costs, incentives, trade‑offs and implementation issues (mechanisms, not labels)
Who bears the compliance cost? Private parties pay the direct fees (schedules called by section 220), inspection costs, and the administrative burden of many short timelines (14 days for many notices — transfers, change‑of‑details, plate returns — see sections 42, 43, 68, 69, 123, 126). Insurers and repairers face reporting costs and potential audit costs (sections 146–151, 163–164).
Bureaucratic discretion and conditionality: the chief executive has wide powers to accept evidence, approve conditional registrations, impose fees and conditions, and require infrastructure works (sections 9(2–3), 14(2–3), 21(3), 166(5)). That creates operational flexibility but also increases administrative decision points and compliance uncertainty for regulated parties.
Concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: concessions and special exemptions (sections 222–236) deliver concentrated, identifiable benefits to small groups (e.g., primary producers, seniors). The administrative costs of delivering and policing those concessions (recording in the register, reassessments s227–228, notice obligations s226, s243) are borne by the department and, indirectly, by the broader fee system.
Fraud prevention vs. administrative burden: the written‑off vehicle reporting, labelling and inspection regime (sections 143–164, 165–176) aims to reduce fraud and safety risks but introduces new reporting duties, audit powers and licensing requirements for examiners — increasing transaction costs for insurers, dismantlers and inspectors while centralising quality control.
Data flows and privacy trade‑offs: the regulation enables release of register extracts to courts, litigants, authorised statutory entities, toll operators, insurers and NEVDIS operators (sections 202–206, 204–205). That improves enforcement and recall capability but raises governance questions about access conditions, downstream disclosure limits and data security; the regulation addresses this by authorising conditions on extracts and by imposing limits on use (sections 202(4–5), 203(4–5), 204(5–6)).
Substitution effects and short‑term behaviour: temporary unregistered permits (sections 73–76), dealer plate uses (96–100) and short 3‑month registrations for disasters/droughts (sections 181,187) enable legitimate short‑term movements but can be substitutes for full registration; the regulation restricts these substitutes by narrowly defining permitted uses and attaching penalties for misuse (e.g. sections 96(2), 98, 99).
Implementation risks: successful operation depends on departmental capacity to process numerous applications, audits and reviews, operate the register and control authorised access. Accuracy of written‑off vehicle data and the timeliness of insurer and dealer notifications (sections 146–151, 159–161) are key operational risks.
Concrete behaviour the law changes
Vehicle owners are obliged to register and maintain accurate records, to notify changes (14‑day windows) and to carry required certificates/plates when using roads (see sections 10, 31, 42, 68, 76, 109). Failure risks fines and plate removal (sections 211–212).
Insurers, loss adjusters, dealers and dismantlers must report written‑off vehicle information quickly (usually within 7 days) and attach or hand labels to vehicles; non‑reporting attracts sizable penalties (sections 146–151, 159–161, 154).
Dealers using dealer plates must restrict uses to sales, preparation and testing and must comply with plate attachment and return rules (sections 97–101, 94).
Entities that need register extracts (litigants, tolling entities, inspectors, safety recall agencies) must follow the application and conditions framework (sections 202–207, 203–206).
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In this regulation, registered operator — of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered. To remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation. (sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, registered operator — of a vehicle—does not include a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a corresponding law; and for a dealer plate—is the person in whose name the dealer plate is currently registered. (sec.6-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a person in whose name a dealer plate is equivalently registered is not the registered operator for the dealer plate for this regulation.
A vehicle is a registered vehicle if— the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section 30 . A vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not— a registered vehicle; or a vehicle that is equivalently registered. (sec.7-ssec.1) A vehicle is a registered vehicle if— the vehicle is registered under this regulation in a person’s name; and the term of the vehicle’s registration has not expired under section 30 . (sec.7-ssec.2) A vehicle is an unregistered vehicle if it is not— a registered vehicle; or a vehicle that is equivalently registered.
A vehicle law , in relation to a vehicle, is— if the vehicle is a heavy vehicle—any of the following under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) — the heavy vehicle standards; the mass requirements; the dimension requirements; or otherwise—the light vehicle standards under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 .
A vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of— an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 . The chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law— a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law; a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law; an entry for the vehicle in the RAV. In the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection (2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect. (sec.9-ssec.1) A vehicle is taken to comply with a vehicle law if the vehicle complies with the requirements of the law, other than a requirement it is not required to comply with because of— an exemption under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) ; or a safe movement approval under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 . (sec.9-ssec.2) The chief executive may accept any of the following as evidence a vehicle complies with a vehicle law— a plate attached to the vehicle under the vehicle law; a written statement from the vehicle’s manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with the vehicle law; an entry for the vehicle in the RAV. (sec.9-ssec.3) In the absence of evidence mentioned in subsection (2) , the chief executive may, on inspecting the vehicle and being satisfied it complies with the vehicle law, give a certificate to that effect.
A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. However, subsection (1) does not apply if the vehicle is— an exempt vehicle; or being driven or towed under section 11 ; or being used under an authorisation granted under section 14 ; or being used under a permit granted under section 17 ; or being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section 67 ; or being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section 96 ; or being used under section 108 or 110 . (sec.10-ssec.1) A person must not use, or permit to be used, a vehicle on a road that is not a registered vehicle. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. (sec.10-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the vehicle is— an exempt vehicle; or being driven or towed under section 11 ; or being used under an authorisation granted under section 14 ; or being used under a permit granted under section 17 ; or being brought to the chief executive for an inspection under section 67 ; or being used under an unregistered vehicle permit; or being used with a registered dealer plate attached to it under section 96 ; or being used under section 108 or 110 .
A person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection (3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection (4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation. Also, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection (1) only if— a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and the certificate of insurance is carried— for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or for another vehicle—in the vehicle. For subsection (1) , the places are as follows— an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle; another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service a place for having an identifying number stamped a place for obtaining a gas compliance document a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket Also, for subsection (1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection (3) (a) . (sec.11-ssec.1) A person may drive or tow an unregistered vehicle on a road to any of the places mentioned in subsection (3) , or for the testing mentioned in subsection (4) , if the driving or towing is necessary for, or reasonably connected with, registering the vehicle under this regulation. (sec.11-ssec.2) Also, if the unregistered vehicle is required to be insured under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 , the person may drive or tow the vehicle under subsection (1) only if— a current certificate of insurance has been issued for the vehicle; and the certificate of insurance is carried— for a trailer—in the motor vehicle towing the trailer; or for another vehicle—in the vehicle. (sec.11-ssec.3) For subsection (1) , the places are as follows— an AIS, or a departmental inspection site, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the AIS or site for inspection for the purpose of obtaining an inspection certificate for the vehicle; a written-off vehicle inspection site, if the vehicle is— recorded in the register as a repairable write-off; and driven or towed to the site for the purpose of obtaining a written-off vehicle inspection report; the vehicle’s garage address, if an inspection certificate is in effect for the vehicle; a departmental service centre, if the vehicle is driven or towed to the centre to register the vehicle; another place, if the chief executive requires the vehicle to be taken to the place. a place for inspecting by the Queensland Police Service a place for having an identifying number stamped a place for obtaining a gas compliance document a weighbridge for obtaining a measurement ticket (sec.11-ssec.4) Also, for subsection (1) , the testing is any testing necessary to confirm the safe operation of the vehicle as part of an inspection mentioned in subsection (3) (a) .
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