36Changes to registered vehicle, &c., affecting motor tax

### 36 Changes to registered vehicle, &c., affecting motor tax > > (1)  A person must not use, or permit the use of, a registered vehicle on a public street if there has been an alteration to the vehicle, or its configuration or use, that increases its liability to motor tax unless – > > > > > > (a) the registration of the vehicle has been upgraded in accordance with the regulations; or > > > > > > > (b) a temporary upgrade permit is in force authorising the use of the vehicle on public streets with the relevant alteration. > > > > Penalty:  In the case of – > > > > > > (a) a first offence – a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; and > > > > > > > (b) a second or subsequent offence – a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units. > > > (2)  The court may impose an additional fine on a person convicted of an offence against [subsection (1)](#GS36@Gs1@EN) not exceeding the amount of motor tax payable for registration of the vehicle or combination for a registration period of 12 months.