After regulation 15 of the Principal Regulations , the following regulation is inserted in Division 1:

15A.     Vehicles suitable for use as taxi – ANCAP rating

(1)  The responsible operator of a taxi licence must ensure that the vehicle that is being operated as a taxi under the authority of the licence has an Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) rating of 5 stars.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  Subregulation (1) does not apply in respect of –

(a) a vehicle that, on 30 December 2020, was being, or had previously been, operated as a taxi; or

(b) a wheelchair-accessible taxi.