(1) If the sheriff or a police officer returns removed number plates to the registered operator of a motor vehicle under section 145 or 146, the sheriff or police officer must notify the Director that the number plates have been returned.
(2) If the Director is notified of the return of number plates under subsection (1), the Director must direct VicRoads to cease the suspension of the registration of the motor vehicle.
(3) If VicRoads receives a direction under subsection (2), VicRoads must cease the suspension of the registration of the motor vehicle.