After regulation 52 of the Principal Regulations insert —
(1) If a vehicle modification results in a change of vehicle category code of a vehicle, a provider must ensure that the vehicle is not used to transport patients on a public road unless the provider has provided the Secretary with—
(a) a copy of the vehicle assessment signatory scheme approval certificate; or
(b) a photograph of the second stage of manufacture compliance plate.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) In this regulation—
"vehicle category code "has the same meaning as it has in the relevant Australian Design Rules within the meaning of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 .".