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1986 No. 291 INTERSTATE ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATIONS - REG 15

Inspection after alteration, &c., to vehicle
15. (1) Where it is intended to make any alteration or modification to a
registered motor vehicle or trailer as a result of which-

   (a)  the motor vehicle or trailer will not conform with its manufacturer's
        specifications for vehicles of the class in which the motor vehicle or
        trailer is included; or

   (b)  the accuracy of any particulars entered on the certificate of
        registration, or the registration label, issued in respect of the
        motor vehicle or trailer will be affected, the owner of the motor
        vehicle or trailer shall give notice of the intended alteration or
        modification to the relevant Registration Authority in relation to the
        motor vehicle or trailer.
Penalty: $500.

(2) A Registration Authority may, not later than 14 days after receiving a
notice under sub-regulation (1) in respect of an alteration or modification to
a motor vehicle or trailer, by notice in writing, require the owner of the
motor vehicle or trailer to produce the motor vehicle or trailer, at such
place and on such day (being a day after work in respect of the alteration or
modification has been completed) as are specified in the last-mentioned
notice, for inspection by the Registration Authority or an authorised person.

(3) A Registration Authority may, by notice in writing, require a person who
has, in accordance with sub-regulation (1), given notice of an intended
alteration or modification to a motor vehicle or trailer to submit to the
Registration Authority such details and information, and such reports by
qualified persons, regarding the alteration or modification, as are specified
in the first-mentioned notice and are necessary to enable the Registration
Authority to make a decision whether the motor vehicle or trailer, as modified
or altered, should be inspected by the Registration Authority or an authorised
person.

(4) A person who receives a notice issued by a Registration Authority in
accordance with sub-regulation (2) or (3) shall comply with the notice.
Penalty: $500. 


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