125Suspension or cancellation of trade plates

125 Suspension or cancellation of trade plates

(1)  The Registrar may, by written notice given to the holder of a trade plate, suspend the plate if a fee payable for the issue or renewal of the plate is not paid.

(2)  The Registrar may, by written notice given to the holder of a trade plate, cancel the plate if –

(a) the person ceases to carry on a business for which the trade plate was issued or ceases to be eligible to hold the trade plate; or

(b) the holder of the trade plate or a person who drives a vehicle to which the trade plate is affixed contravenes a provision of this regulation or a condition on which the trade plate was issued.

(3)  The Registrar may, on return of a trade plate, accept the surrender of the plate.

(4)  The holder of a trade plate must keep records containing details of the use of vehicles under the authority of the trade plate –

(a) in a manner and form acceptable to the Registrar; and

(b) for a period required by the Registrar.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.