141Notification of change of circumstances

141 Notification of change of circumstances

(1)  If a change of circumstance occurs affecting information recorded in the register of motor vehicles and trailers about a registered vehicle or its registered operator, the registered operator must, within 14 days after the change, notify the Registrar of the change.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(2)  Without limiting subregulation (1) , a change of circumstance occurs if –

(a) a vehicle that is not an affected vehicle is wrecked, demolished or dismantled; or

(b) an alteration is made to a vehicle, or its configuration or use (as recorded in the register).

(3)  If a change of circumstance occurs affecting information recorded in the register of motor vehicles and trailers about a vehicle for which a short term unregistered vehicle permit is in force, or about the holder of the permit, the holder of the permit must, within 14 days after the change, notify the Registrar of the change.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(4)  If a change of circumstance occurs affecting information recorded in the register of motor vehicles and trailers about the holder of a trade plate or the business carried on by the holder of a trade plate, the holder of the trade plate must, within 14 days after the change, notify the Registrar of the change.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(5)  Unless the Registrar requires written notification, a notification under this regulation need not be in writing.

(6)  The Registrar may require evidence in a form acceptable to the Registrar –

(a) verifying the correctness of information notified under this regulation; or

(b) if the information relates to a modification of a vehicle, verifying that the modification was lawfully made.

(7)  Where an alteration is made to a registered vehicle, or its configuration or use, that affects its liability to motor tax, this regulation does not affect the need to obtain an upgrade of registration (or a temporary upgrade permit) before the vehicle is again used on a public street.