sec.18Modification, other than compliant modification, of light vehicle prohibited

sec.18 Modification, other than compliant modification, of light vehicle prohibited

A person must not modify a light vehicle in a way stated in subsection (2) unless the modification is compliant. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. For subsection (1) , the ways are— modifying the light vehicle or a component of the vehicle in a way that— does not comply with the light vehicle standards; or may adversely affect the safety of the vehicle; or modifying the vehicle’s chassis; or modifying the vehicle’s exhaust system in a way that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the system; or fitting a light or reflector to the vehicle; or displaying a warning sign on the vehicle. Subsection (1) does not apply to a person if— the light vehicle is unregistered; and when the person modified the vehicle, the person reasonably believed the vehicle would not be used on a road. (sec.18-ssec.1) A person must not modify a light vehicle in a way stated in subsection (2) unless the modification is compliant. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.18-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the ways are— modifying the light vehicle or a component of the vehicle in a way that— does not comply with the light vehicle standards; or may adversely affect the safety of the vehicle; or modifying the vehicle’s chassis; or modifying the vehicle’s exhaust system in a way that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the system; or fitting a light or reflector to the vehicle; or displaying a warning sign on the vehicle. (sec.18-ssec.3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person if— the light vehicle is unregistered; and when the person modified the vehicle, the person reasonably believed the vehicle would not be used on a road.

• (a) modifying the light vehicle or a component of the vehicle in a way that— (i) does not comply with the light vehicle standards; or (ii) may adversely affect the safety of the vehicle; or
• (i) does not comply with the light vehicle standards; or
• (ii) may adversely affect the safety of the vehicle; or
• (b) modifying the vehicle’s chassis; or
• (c) modifying the vehicle’s exhaust system in a way that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the system; or
• (d) fitting a light or reflector to the vehicle; or
• (e) displaying a warning sign on the vehicle.
• (i) does not comply with the light vehicle standards; or
• (ii) may adversely affect the safety of the vehicle; or
• (a) the light vehicle is unregistered; and
• (b) when the person modified the vehicle, the person reasonably believed the vehicle would not be used on a road.