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84 Conditional registration

(1)  The Registrar may register a vehicle on conditions regulating the operation or use of the vehicle, and on other conditions that the Registrar considers appropriate.

(2)  Conditions may be imposed –

(a) because the vehicle does not comply with the relevant vehicle standards; or

(b) for any other reason that justifies, in the Registrar's opinion, the imposition of conditions.

(3)  In determining if conditions are to be imposed on the registration of a vehicle that does not comply with the relevant vehicle standards, the Registrar must take into account the nature and extent of any failure to meet those standards.

(4)  The Registrar may, by written notice given to the registered operator, vary or revoke a condition of registration.

(5)  The Registrar may, by written notice to the registered operator of a vehicle that is conditionally registered, require the registered operator to comply with one or more of the following requirements:

(a) to install and keep installed on the vehicle a plate (an operations plate) indicating –

(i) the deficiencies in the vehicle's operating characteristics; and

(ii) the conditions imposed by the Registrar on the vehicle's registration, if any;

(b) to ensure that a certificate issued by the Registrar (a certificate of approved operations) is carried at all times in the vehicle when it is used on public streets indicating –

(i) the deficiencies in the vehicle's operating characteristics; and

(ii) the conditions imposed by the Registrar on the vehicle's registration, if any.

(6)  The registered operator must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement imposed by the Registrar under subregulation (5) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.