Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations For
section 13(3)(d), trade plates may be used on an unlicensed vehicle only
if —
(a) the
vehicle is driven by or in the presence of, the person to whom the plates were
issued (the holder ) or an employee of the holder, or is driven by a person
authorised by the holder; or
(b) the
vehicle is not, without the special authority of the Minister, used for the
purpose of being driven from place to place, for the purpose of seeking a
buyer, or advertising or of general demonstration; or
(c) the
vehicle is not used to carry goods other than —
(i)
goods essential for the operation of the vehicle; or
(ii)
goods for the comfort of the person or persons travelling
in the vehicle; or
(iii)
other vehicles in accordance with
paragraph (d)(vii); or
(iv)
goods belonging to the holder or a customer of the holder
of trade plates being transported to or from the holder or the customer;
or
(d) the
vehicle is being used for any of these purposes —
(i)
trial after completion or repair;
(ii)
delivery to or from a manufacturer, dealer or repairer or
their agent;
(iii)
being driven from the premises of a dealer to that of an
intending buyer for the purpose of trial mentioned in subparagraph (i);
(iv)
trial by an intending buyer or an agent of the buyer, for
an unbroken period not exceeding 24 hours;
(v)
delivery to a buyer after sale;
(vi)
being driven to or from an inspection station for the
purpose of being examined or tested;
(vii)
being driven to or from and, if the vehicles have the
same owner, carrying another vehicle or vehicles to or from an Agricultural
Show, an Agricultural Field Day or a Motor Show, for the purpose of exhibiting
the vehicle or vehicles;
(viii)
having its windows tinted;
(ix)
having graphics or signage applied;
(x)
having audio, security or communications equipment
installed or repaired;
(xi)
being detailed;
(xii)
being driven by a customs broker for the purpose of a
brokerage arrangement in relation to the vehicle.