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ROAD TRANSPORT (VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 12)

- made under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

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

   PART 2.1--GENERAL

   6.      Meaning of registration provisions (NSW sch 1 cl 1)  
   7.      Suspension of exemptions (NSW sch 1 cl 2)  
   8.      Application of s 18 of Act to pt 2.2 vehicles (NSW sch 1 cl 3)  

   PART 2.2--VEHICLES NOT SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION PROVISIONS

   9.      Vehicles on tow trucks (NSW sch 1 cl 4)  
   10.     Vehicles used for agricultural work (NSW sch 1 cl 5)  
   11.     Vehicles using roads or road related areas to a limited extent during primary production (NSW sch 1 cl 6)  
   12.     Trailers used for road construction and other public works (NSW sch 1 cl 7)  
   13.     Golf and green keeping vehicles used on roads or road related areas (NSW sch 1 cl 8)  
   14.     Vehicles temporarily in the ACT (NSW sch 1 cl 9, MTA s 165 (2) (b))  
   15.     Vehicles registered under Interstate Road Transport Act 1985 (Cwlth) (NSW sch 1 cl 10)  
   16.     Trailers exempt from registration in another jurisdiction (NSW sch 1 cl 11)  
   17.     Vehicles used to fight rural fires (NSW sch 1 cl 12)  
   18.     Police vehicles (NSW sch 1 cl 13)  
   19.     Lawn mowers (NSW sch 1 cl 14)  
   20.     Bicycles with auxiliary motors (NSW sch 1 cl 15)  
   21.     Vehicles used by certain people with disabilities (NSW sch 1 cl 16)  
   22.     Vehicles being driven to obtain registration etc (NSW sch 1 cl 17, MTA s 165 (2) (e))  
   23.     Vehicles being inspected (NSW sch 1 cl 18)  
   24.     Self-propelled elevating work platforms (NSW sch 1 cl 20)  

   PART 3.1--ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION

   25.     Registered operator of registrable vehicle (NSW cl 6)  
   26.     Eligible vehicles (NSW cl 7, MTA s 14, s 52)  

   PART 3.2--APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION

   27.     Who may apply for registration? (NSW cl 8)  
   28.     Information that may be required for registration application (NSW cl 9 (2), MTA s 94 (2))  
   29.     Supporting evidence for registration application (NSW cl 10, MTA s 94 (2))  
   30.     Giving authority registration application and supporting evidence (NSW cl 11)  
   31.     Duration of registration (NSW cl 12, MTA s 105)  
   32.     Deciding applications for registration (NSW cl 13, MTA s 104)  
   33.     Conditional registration (NSW cl 14, cl 84 (1))  

   PART 3.3--THE REGISTRABLE VEHICLES REGISTER

   34.     General information to be recorded in register (NSW cl 15 (1), MTA s 194 (1))  
   35.     Other information that may be recorded in register (NSW cl 15 (2))  
   36.     Recording of dealing restrictions (NSW cl 15 (9)-(11))  
   37.     Changes in description or configuration to be recorded (NSW cl 15 (3)-(4))  
   38.     Register to record information over previous 2 years (NSW cl 15 (5))  
   39.     Searches of registrable vehicles register etc (NSW cl 15 (6))  

   PART 3.4--REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

   40.     Registration certificates (NSW cl 16, MTA s 16 and s 98)  
   41.     Damaged registration certificates  
   42.     Lost, stolen or destroyed registration certificates  
   43.     Recovery of lost or stolen registration certificates (NSW cl 30)  
   44.     Registration labels (NSW cl 17)  
   45.     Using a vehicle without registration label etc (NSW cl 85 (1), (3))  

   PART 3.5--NUMBERPLATES

           Division 3.5.1--—General

   46.     Definitions for pt 3.5 (NSW cl 18, MTA s 26A, s 26H)  
   47.     Determination of non-standard registration numbers  
   48.     Application of pt 3.5 to trader's plates (NSW cl 19)  

           Division 3.5.2--—Issue of numberplates generally

   49.     Vehicle numberplates (NSW cl 20, MTA s 17A, s 17B)  
   50.     Bicycle rack numberplates (NSW cl 22)  
   51.     Dimensions, layout etc of numberplates  
   52.     Authority may change registration number (NSW cl 23)  

           Division 3.5.3--—Non-standard registration numbers

   53.     Nature of prescribed rights (MTA s 26K)  
   54.     Selling rights to non-standard registration numbers (MTA s 26L)  
   55.     Assignment of rights (MTA s 26Q)  
   56.     Storage of non-standard registration numbers  
   57.     Power to cancel right to non-standard registration number  
   58.     Hire of non-standard numberplates  

           Division 3.5.4--—Use of numberplates

   59.     Display of numberplates (NSW cl 24, MTA s 18, s 171)  
   60.     Using vehicle without numberplate etc (NSW cl 85 (1), (3))  

           Division 3.5.5--—Swapping, transfer and exchange of numberplates

   61.     Swapping of numberplates (NSW cl 25 (2))  
   62.     Transfer of numberplate to another vehicle (NSW cl 26, MTA s 23)  
   63.     Exchange of numberplates (NSW cl 27, MTA s 19)  

           Division 3.5.6--—Damaged, lost, stolen and destroyed numberplates

   64.     Damaged numberplates (NSW cl 28, MTA s 19)  
   65.     Lost, stolen or destroyed numberplates (NSW cl 29, MTA s 20)  
   66.     Recovery of lost or stolen numberplates (NSW cl 30)  

   PART 3.6--RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

   67.     Notice of renewal for registration (NSW cl 31)  
   68.     Renewal of registration (NSW cl 32 (1)–(7), MTA s 14 (1), s 105 (1))  

   PART 4.1--GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF REGISTERED OPERATORS

   69.     Obligation to notify change of name or address etc (NSW cl 33 (1)-(2), MTA s 97)  
   70.     Obligation to notify if vehicle destroyed or written-off (NSW cl 33 (3))  
   71.     Obligations in relation to changed vehicles (NSW cl 33 (3), MTA s 166)  
   72.     Verification of register and monitoring of compliance (NSW cl 33 (6))  

   PART 4.2--TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION

   73.     Obligations of disposers (NSW cl 35, MTA s 22, s 24)  
   74.     Obligations of acquirers (NSW cl 36, MTA s 22)  
   75.     Interim entry about disposal of vehicle (NSW cl 38 (5))  
   76.     Repossession and restoration (NSW cl 37, MTA s 22 (7))  
   77.     Transfer on death of registered operator (NSW cl 39)  
   78.     When transfer of registration may or must be refused (NSW cl 38 (1)-(4), MTA s 104 (1))  
   79.     Action on approval of application for transfer (NSW cl 39 (6))  
   80.     Exemptions from pt 4.2 (NSW cl 39 (7))  

   PART 4.3--EXPIRY OF REGISTRATION

   81.     Expiry of registration (NSW cl 40 (1))  
   82.     Return of numberplates if registration expires (NSW cl 32 (8), cl 40 (3)-(4))  

   PART 4.4--SURRENDER, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

   83.     Surrender of registration by registered operator (NSW cl 41, MTA s 209 (2), (6) and (7))  
   84.     Suspension or cancellation of registration (NSW cl 42, MTA s 104)  
   85.     Procedures for suspension and cancellation of registration (NSW cl 43, MTA s 100)  

   PART 5.1--UNREGISTERED VEHICLE PERMITS

   86.     Issue of unregistered vehicle permits etc (NSW cl 44 (1)-(5), (8), MTA s 216 (1), (3))  
   87.     Obligations of holder of unregistered vehicle permit (NSW cl 44 (7), MTA s 216 (1A))  

   PART 5.2--TRADER'S PLATES

   88.     Issue of trader's plates (NSW cl 45, MTA s 40)  
   89.     Recall of trader's plates  
   90.     Identification labels for trader's plates (NSW cl 46)  
   91.     Lost, stolen or destroyed identification labels  
   92.     Replacement identification labels (NSW cl 47 (1)-(2))  
   93.     Recovery of lost or stolen identification labels (NSW cl 47 (3))  
   94.     Use of vehicles with trader's plates on road or road related area (NSW cl 48, MTA s 42)  
   95.     Attaching of identification labels (NSW cl 49)  
   96.     Authorised use of trader's plates (NSW cl 50, MTA s 41, s 42)  
   97.     Unauthorised uses of identification labels (NSW cl 51)  
   98.     Trader to make, keep and produce records (NSW cl 52, MTA s 47)  
   99.     Questions about use of plate to be answered (NSW cl 53)  
   100.    Disposal or cessation of business (NSW cl 54, MTA s 43)  
   101.    Return of trader's plate (NSW cl 55, MTA s 45)  
   102.    Surrender of trader's plates  

   PART 6.1--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

   103.    What are the applicable vehicle standards? (NSW cl 56)  
   104.    Road transport authority may exempt vehicle etc from certain provisions (NSW sch 4 cl 10)  
   105.    Meaning of operator of a motor vehicle or trailer for pt 6.1  
   106.    Meaning of operator of a combination for pt 6.1  
   107.    Motor vehicles and trailers to be properly maintained  
   108.    Emission control systems to be fitted and properly maintained  
   109.    Motor vehicles not complying with sch 1  
   110.    Trailers not complying with sch 1  
   111.    Combinations not complying with sch 1  

   PART 6.2--STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

   112.    Compliance with applicable vehicle standards (NSW cl 58)  
   113.    Noncomplying and non-standard vehicles (NSW cl 59)  
   114.    Installation of operations plates, modification of vehicles etc (NSW cl 60)  

   PART 6.3--INSPECTIONS

           Division 6.3.1--—General

   115.    Definitions for pt 6.3 (MTA s 26AA)  

           Division 6.3.2--—Authorised examiners

   116.    Eligibility to apply for authorisation as examiners (MTA s 26AD (2))  
   117.    Application procedure for authorisation (MTA s 26AD (4))  
   118.    When applications for authorisation can be refused (MTA s 26AD (5) (a))  
   119.    Authorisation of examiners and certificates of appointment (MTA s 26AD (1), s 26AE (1), (3))  
   120.    Approval of application for additional class of vehicles (MTA s 26AE (2))  
   121.    Examiners register (MTA s 26AC)  
   122.    Change of name or address of authorised examiner (MTA s 26AZA)  
   123.    Surrender of authorisation  
   124.    When authority may take action in relation to authorisation (MTA s 26AF (1))  
   125.    Procedures for authority taking action in relation to authorisation (MTA s 26AF (2)-(8))  
   126.    Return of certificate of appointment on cancellation or suspension (MTA s 26AF (9))  

           Division 6.3.3--—Approval of premises

   127.    Eligibility for approval (MTA s 26AG (3))  
   128.    Application procedure for approval of premises (MTA s 26AG (1)-(2), (4))  
   129.    Inspection of premises before approval (MTA s 26AJ)  
   130.    When applications for approval of premises can be refused  
   131.    Approval of premises and certificates of approval (MTA s 26AH)  
   132.    Approval of application for additional class of vehicles (MTA s 26AE (2))  
   133.    Surrender of approval of premises  
   134.    Automatic cancellation of approval of premises (MTA s 26AL)  
   135.    When authority may take action in relation to approval of premises (MTA s 26AK (1))  
   136.    Procedures for authority taking action in relation to approval of premises (MTA s 26AK (2)-(8))  
   137.    Return of certificate of approval on cancellation or suspension (MTA s 26AK (9))  

           Division 6.3.4--—General duties of proprietors of approved premises

   138.    Certificate of approval to be displayed at approved premises (MTA s 26AV)  
   139.    Manuals and design rules to be kept at approved premises (MTA s 26AU)  
   140.    Notice to be displayed at approved premises (MTA s 26AX)  
   141.    Proprietor of approved premises to give notice on ceasing to be proprietor (MTA s 26AY)  
   142.    Change of name of proprietor of approved premises (MTA s 26AZ)  

           Division 6.3.5--—Inspections and tests of vehicles

   143.    Inspection of vehicles (NSW cl 61, MTA s 26AS, s 26AZE))  
   144.    Vehicles to be inspected on request (MTA s 26AM)  
   145.    Duties of authorised examiners inspecting and testing vehicles (MTA s 26AN)  
   146.    Issue of certificates of inspection etc (MTA s 26AP)  
   147.    People by whom inspections may be carried out (MTA s 26AQ)  
   148.    Fees payable on inspection (MTA s 26AS)  
   149.    Offences relating to unauthorised people and unapproved premises (MTA s 26AT)  
   150.    Review of decision of authorised examiner (MTA s 26AZB)  

           Division 6.3.6--—Miscellaneous

   151.    Inspections (MTA s 26AZC)  
   152.    Issue of replacement certificates of appointment and approval (MTA s 26AZD)  
   153.    Minister may determine maximum fees for inspections (MTA s 26AZE)  

   PART 6.4--COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

   154.    Definitions for pt 6.4 (NSW cl 72)  
   155.    Allocation of component identification numbers by authority (NSW cl 73)  
   156.    Stamping component identification numbers without authority etc (NSW cl 74)  
   157.    Change or replacement of vehicle part (NSW cl 75)  
   158.    Authority may authorise interference with component identification number (NSW cl 76)  

   PART 6.5--DEFECT NOTICES

   159.    Issue of defect notices and formal warnings (NSW cl 77, MTA s 108B, s 108C, s 108D, s 108F)  
   160.    Recording, clearance and withdrawal of defect notices (NSW cl 78, MTA s 108E)  
   161.    Authorised use of vehicles with suspended registration (NSW cl 84 (4))  
   163.    Application of the Road Transport (Dimensions and Mass) Act (NSW cl 90)  
   164.    Special provisions about boat trailers (NSW cl 91)  
   165.    Definitions for ch 8 (NSW sch 6 cl 1)  
   166.    Certain minors eligible to be registered operators of heavy vehicles (NSW sch 6 cl 3)  
   167.    Existing registered vehicles with interstate garage addresses (NSW sch 6 cl 5)  
   168.    Authorised examiners and certificates  
   169.    Approved premises  
   170.    Existing disqualifications  
   171.    Existing procedures for revocation of appointment or cancellation of approval  
   172.    Existing offences in relation to authorised examiners and approved premises  
   173.    Certificates of inspection  
   174.    Display of registration labels on certain registrable vehicles (NSW sch 6 cl 9)  
   175.    Existing suspensions  
   176.    Rights in relation to previous approved numbers  
   177.    Rights in relation to previous special numbers  
   178.    Expiry of ch 8  
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           SCHEDULE 2
           DICTIONARY


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