Western Australian Current Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2014 - REG 141

141 .         Vehicle identification number

        (1)         The CEO may assign a VIN to a motor vehicle, trailer or semi‑trailer manufactured on or after 1 January 1989, if —

            (a)         the vehicle does not have a VIN and the CEO is satisfied that a VIN is necessary for identifying the vehicle; or

            (b)         the vehicle’s VIN has been or appears to have been, altered, defaced, obliterated or removed and the CEO is satisfied that a VIN is necessary for identifying the vehicle.

        (2)         If a VIN is assigned, the owner of the vehicle must ensure —

            (a)         that the number is marked on the vehicle in the location and in the manner directed by the CEO, having regard to the requirements of regulation 274; and

            (b)         that upon being stamped, the vehicle is produced to the CEO for inspection of the VIN.

        Penalty: for an offence under this subregulation:

            (a)         for a first offence, a fine of 4 PU;

            (b)         for a subsequent offence, a fine of 8 PU.

        Modified penalty for an offence under this subregulation: 1 PU.