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ROAD TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 14)

- made under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Name of regulations  
   2.       Commencement  
   3.      Definitions—the dictionary (NSW cl 4)  
   4.      Notes (NSW cl 5)  

   PART 2--DRIVER LICENCES GENERALLY

   5.      Basic kinds of driver licence  
   6.      Conditional and public vehicle licences  
   7.      Driver licence classes, class codes and class short descriptions (NSW cl 26 (1), (14)-(15))  
   8.      Driver licence class hierarchy (NSW cl 27)  
   9.      Vehicles authorised to be driven by licence classes (NSW cl 26 (1)-(12))  
   10.     Multi-combination vehicle licence (class MC licence)  
   11.     Public vehicle licence codes and vehicles authorised to be ridden or driven  
   12.     Form of driver licences (NSW cl 22, cl 28 (2))  
   13.     Driver licence receipts (NSW cl 20 (1)-(2))  
   14.     Driver licence register (NSW cl 24)  

   PART 3--ISSUE AND VARIATION OF DRIVER LICENCES

           Division 3.1--—Interpretation

   15.     Meaning of disqualifying offence and required medical standards (NSW cl 31 (2))  

           Division 3.2--—Learner licences and heavy vehicle learners

   16.     Eligibility to apply for learner licence (NSW cl 10, MTA s 7A (2)-(3))  
   17.     Issue of learner licences (NSW cl 19 (1))  
   18.     Duration of learner licences (MTA s 7A (7))  
   19.     Learner driver logbook to be issued to learner car drivers (MTA s 7A (1A))  
   20.     Restrictions on learner motorcycle licence riders (NSW cl 12 (2), cl 13, MTA s 7A (9)-(10))  
   21.     Restrictions on learner car licence drivers (NSW cl 12 (1), (4)-(6), cl 13, MTA s 7A (8), (10))  
   22.     Learning to drive manual transmission vehicles  
   23.     Heavy vehicle learners (NSW cl 14, MTA s 176 (5))  
   24.     Unauthorised use of L-plates (MTA s 171A (1))  
   25.     Approval of learner driver logbook (MTA s 13R, MTR reg 12)  
   26.     Approval of learner rider and heavy vehicle driver training courses  

           Division 3.3--—Licence class eligibility requirements and provisional licence requirements

   27.     Purpose of div 3.3—eligibility to apply for provisional and full licences  
   28.     Eligibility requirements for licence classes (NSW cl 6, cl 7, cl 8 (1), (3), MTA s 7B (2)-(5), s 8 (6))  
   29.     Provisional licence requirement for motorcycle licences (NSW cl 15 (1), (3), MTA s 7B (1)-(3), s 8 (2), (4))  
   30.     Provisional licence requirement for car licences etc (NSW cl 15 (1), (3), MTA s 7B (1)-(3), s 8 (2)-(4))  

           Division 3.4--—Provisional licences, additional provisional classes and provisional licence restrictions

   31.     Eligibility to apply for provisional licence (MTA s 7B (1)-(3))  
   32.     Issue of provisional licences (NSW cl 19 (1))  
   33.     Duration of provisional licences (NSW cl 15 (2), MTA s 7B (8))  
   34.     When additional class to be included as provisional class (MTA s 7B (1)-(2))  
   35.     Duration of additional provisional classes (MTA s 7B (9))  
   36.     Provisional motorcycle licence restrictions (NSW cl 15 (4), (6), MTA s 7B (22), s 191 (3) (d), (4))  
   37.     Provisional licence restrictions for cars etc (NSW cl 15 (4), (6), MTA s 7B (21))  
   38.     Unauthorised use of P-plates (MTA s 171A (2))  

           Division 3.5--—Full licences

   39.     Eligibility to apply for full licence (MTA s 8 (2)-(4))  
   40.     Issue of full licences (NSW cl 19 (1), MTA s 8 (1))  
   41.     Duration of full licences (MTA s 105 (1A))  

           Division 3.6--—Additional licence classes

   42.     Eligibility to apply for additional licence class  
   43.     Issue of driver licence with additional class  
   44.     Duration of varied licence  

           Division 3.7--—Restricted licences

   45.     Eligibility to apply to Magistrates Court for order authorising issue of restricted licence (MTA s 11A (1), (4))  
   46.     Application for order authorising issue of restricted licence (MTA s 11A (2)-(3))  
   47.     Circumstances in which court may give order authorising issue of restricted licence (MTA s 11A (4)-(6))  
   48.     Authority by court to issue restricted licence (MTA s 11A (7)-(9))  
   49.     Issue of restricted licence by road transport authority  
   50.     Conditions of restricted licences (MTA s 11A (8))  
   51.     Evidence of application for restricted licence inadmissible (MTA s 11B)  

           Division 3.8--—Probationary licences

   52.     When probationary licence must be issued (MTA s 180V (1), (1A), (3)-(4))  
   53.     Duration of probationary licences (MTA s 180V (1A))  
   54.     Conditions of probationary licences (MTA s 180V (2))  

           Division 3.9--—Conditional licences

   55.     Issue and variation of driver licences subject to conditions (NSW cl 19 (2)-(3), MTA s 8B (5))  
   56.     Procedures for variation of driver licence conditions on authority's own initiative  
   57.     Driver licence condition codes and explanatory notices  
   58.     Duration of varied licence  
   59.     Duties of holders of conditional licences (NSW cl 28 (3), (4), cl 56, cl 57 (2), MTA s 8B (6))  
   60.     Conditional licence holders to comply with conditions  
   61.     Application of conditions when driving etc in other jurisdictions  

           Division 3.10--—Public vehicle licences

   62.     Eligibility to apply for public vehicle licence (MTA s 8 (3), (6), (16)-(17))  
   63.     Issue of driver licence that includes public vehicle licence  
   64.     Duration of driver licence that includes public vehicle licence  
   65.     Approval of public vehicle driver training courses  

           Division 3.11--—Eligibility to apply for issue and variation of licences generally

   66.     Eligibility to apply for licence if disqualified or licence suspended (NSW cl 9)  
   67.     Authority may exempt person from certain eligibility requirements (NSW cl 8 (2), cl 10 (4), MTA s 7A (4)-(5), s 7B (11)-(12), s 8 (8)-(9))  
   68.     Working out period a class or kind of licence has been held (MTA s 7B (23), s 8 (5), s 8A (4))  

           Division 3.12--—Applications to obtain or vary driver licences

   69.     Application procedure for issue and certain variations of driver licences (NSW cl 16, MTA s 7B (19), s 8 (16), s 10, s 94)  
   70.     When applications for issue and certain variations of driver licences can be refused (NSW cl 18, MTA s 7B (19)-(20), s 8 (16)-(17), (19))  
   71.     How certain applications may be dealt with  
   72.     Application must be approved if not refused  
   73.     Surrender of current driver licence and duration of replacement licence (NSW cl 17)  

   PART 4--OBLIGATIONS OF DRIVER LICENCE HOLDERS AND EXEMPT DRIVERS

   74.     Change of name or address (NSW cl 30 (1)-(2), cl 58, MTA s 97)  
   75.     Damaged, stolen, lost or destroyed licences (NSW cl 29 (2), cl 58)  
   76.     Authority may request suspended or cancelled licence to be returned (MTA s 100 (1), s 191Q)  
   77.     Medical condition or treatment affecting driving ability (NSW cl 30 (5))  
   78.     Tests and medical examinations of drivers etc (NSW cl 31 (1), (3), cl 58)  
   80.     Verification of driver licence register and monitoring of compliance (NSW cl 32, cl 57 (3))  

   PART 5--OTHER PROVISIONS ABOUT DRIVER LICENCES

           Division 5.1--—Surrender, expiry and renewal of driver licences

   81.     Surrender of driver licence (NSW cl 37, MTA s 98)  
   82.     Surrender of licence class or public vehicle licence  
   83.     When licences expire (NSW cl 33)  
   84.     Notice of renewal for driver licence (NSW cl 34)  
   85.     Application procedure for renewal of driver licence (NSW cl 35)  
   86.     Duration of renewed driver licences (MTA s 105 (1)-(3))  

           Division 5.2--—Variation, suspension or cancellation of driver licences

   87.     When authority may vary, suspend or cancel driver licences (NSW cl 38)  
   88.     Procedures for variation, suspension and cancellation of driver licences (NSW cl 39, cl 57 (1), MTA s 8B (3)-(4))  

           Division 5.3--—Replacement of driver licences

   89.     Procedure for issue of replacement driver licences (NSW cl 23)  

           Division 5.4--—Other matters

   90.     Damaged licences of no effect (NSW cl 29 (1))  

   PART 6--INTERSTATE DRIVERS, OVERSEAS DRIVERS AND OTHER EXEMPTIONS

           Division 6.1--—General

   91.     Meaning of automatic disqualifying circumstance (NSW cl 55 (2))  
   92.     Non-ACT licence holders to hold driver licence in certain circumstances  

           Division 6.2--—Exemptions

   93.     Exemption by authority from requirement to hold licence (NSW cl 54)  
   94.     Exemption of overseas drivers (NSW cl 55 (1))  
   95.     Exemption of drivers of vehicles used for agricultural work  
   96.     Exemption of drivers of certain vehicles used for primary production  
   97.     Exemption of drivers of self-propelled elevated work platforms  
   98.     Exemption of drivers of golf and green keeping vehicles (NSW cl 55A)  
   99.     Other exemptions from requirement to hold driver licence (NSW cl 55D, MTA s 176 (2))  
   100.    Production of English translation of foreign driver licence to police officer etc  

           Division 6.3--—When visiting interstate licence holders cannot drive

   101.    When holders of interstate licences cannot drive (NSW cl 55 (2))  

           Division 6.4--—Disqualification of interstate and overseas licence holders

   102.    When authority may disqualify interstate and overseas licence holders from driving in ACT (NSW cl 55 (2))  
   103.    Procedure to disqualify holders of interstate or external licences from driving  

   PART 7--ACCREDITATION OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

           Division 7.1--—Accreditation of driving instructors

   104.    Eligibility to apply for accreditation as driving instructor (MTA s 13B (1), (3))  
   105.    Application procedure for accreditation (MTA s 13B (2), s 13C))  
   106.    When applications for accreditation can be refused  
   107.    Accreditation and certificates of accreditation (MTA s 13B (1), s 13D, s 13E)  
   108.    Display and production of certificate of accreditation (MTA s 13F, s 13G)  
   109.    Surrender of accreditation (MTA s 13H (6))  

           Division 7.2--—Suspension, cancellation and other action in relation to accreditation

   110.    Automatic suspension or cancellation of accreditation (MTA s 13H (4))  
   111.    When authority may take action in relation to accreditation (MTA s 13H (1), (5), s 13J (1), s 13K)  
   112.    Procedures for authority taking action in relation to accreditation (MTA s 13H (1)-(2), (7), s 13J, s 13K, s 13N)  
   113.    Return of certificate of accreditation (MTA s 13M)  

           Division 7.3--—Driving instruction

   114.    Use of vehicle for instruction (MTA s 13P)  
   115.    Instructor to maintain liability insurance (MTA s 13Q)  
   116.    Completion of learner driver logbooks (MTA s 13S)  
   117.    Pretending to be accredited (MTA s 13T)  
   118.    Code of practice for driving instruction (MTA s 13U, s 13V, s 13W)  
   119.    Approval of learner driver standards  

           Division 7.4--—Other matters

   120.    Tests and medical examinations of driving instructors etc  
   121.    Authority may require instructor to undertake training  
   122.    Approval of driving instructors training courses (MTA s 13Y)  

   PART 8--DEMERIT POINTS IN RELATION TO SPECIFIC KINDS OF LICENCES

           Division 8.1--—Learner and provisional licences

   123.    Demerit points incurred by applicant for issue or renewal of learner or provisional licences  
   124.    Demerit points incurred by learner and provisional licence holders (NSW Act s 17, MTA s 180X, s 180Y)  
   125.    Notice of suspension of learner and provisional licences  

           Division 8.2--—Additional provisional class

   126.    Demerit points incurred by applicant for issue or renewal of additional provisional class  
   127.    Demerit points incurred by holder of licence with additional provisional class (MTA s 180ZA)  
   128.    Notice of suspension of additional provisional class  

           Division 8.3--—Restricted licences

   129.    Demerit points incurred by applicant for restricted licence  
   130.    Demerit points incurred by restricted licence holders (MTA s 180Z)  

           Division 8.4--—Probationary licences

   131.    Demerit points incurred by applicant for issue or renewal of probationary licence (MTA s 180V (5))  
   132.    Demerit points incurred by probationary licence holders (MTA s 180W, s 180WA)  
   133.    Notice of cancellation of probationary licence  

           Division 8.5--—Other matters

   134.    Notices in relation to demerit points  
   135.    Demerit points incurred but not taken into account for notice of licence suspension etc (NSW Act s 16 (11), s 16A (10))  
   136.    Demerit points not affected by licence suspension etc under another law (NSW Act s 18 (1)-(3))  
   137.    Issue of licence suspension notice etc (NSW Act s 18 (4))  
   138.    Inspection of demerit points register  

   PART 9--MISCELLANEOUS

   139.    Home address and addresses for service (NSW cl 30 (3)-(4))  
   140.    Acting through and for corresponding licensing authorities  

   PART 10--TRANSITIONAL

           Division 10.1--—Conversion of driving licences

   141.    Definitions for div 10.1  
   142.    Existing kinds of licences  
   143.    Existing licence classes (NSW sch 4 cl 1)  
   144.    Existing conditions on licences  
   145.    Existing public vehicles licences  
   146.    Expiry of div 10.1  

           Division 10.2--—Licensing of drivers

   147.    Definitions for div 10.2  
   148.    Pending applications for the grant, renewal or variation of driving licences  
   149.    Pending applications to Magistrates Court for special probationary licences  
   150.    Medical examinations  
   151.    Driving tests  
   152.    Residents with interstate licences  
   153.    Suspension or cancellation of licences  
   154.    Form of driver licences  
   155.    Expiry of div 10.2  

           Division 10.3--—Driving instruction

   156.    Interpretation for div 10.3  
   157.    Existing driving instructors  
   158.    Suspension etc of accreditation  
   159.    Pending applications for accreditation  
   160.    Direction to undertake further training  
   161.    Expiry of div 10.3  

           Division 10.4--—Demerit points

   162.    Interpretation for div 10.4  
   163.    Warning notices  
   164.    Notices of suspension etc of driving licences  
   165.    Expiry of div 10.4  
           DICTIONARY


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