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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (DRIVER LICENSING AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2021 - REG 33

Conditions on licences
(1)  A driver licence is subject to the conditions, if any, imposed by the Registrar.
(2)  In determining licence conditions, the Registrar –
(a) must have regard to the interests of road safety; and
(b) may attach, by way of condition, to a licence of a particular type or class a requirement that normally attaches to a licence of a different type or class.
(3)  Without limiting subregulation (1) , the conditions may include one or more of the following:
(a) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle unless it is fitted with an automatic transmission ( A );
(b) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor cycle unless it is fitted with an automatic transmission ( A1 );
(c) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a heavy vehicle unless it is fitted with an automatic transmission ( A2 );
(d) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a heavy vehicle unless it is fitted with a synchromesh transmission ( B );
(e) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor cycle other than a learner approved motor cycle ( E );
(f) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle except in accordance with Part 5 , as applicable ( I );
(g) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle unless wearing corrective lenses allowing distance vision in accordance with a relevant medical standard ( S );
(h) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is fitted with aids specified by the Registrar, or the vehicle has been modified as directed by the Registrar ( V );
(i) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle with a breath or blood alcohol concentration greater than zero ( Z );
(j) any other condition that the Registrar considers appropriate and notifies in writing to the holder of the licence ( X ).
(4)  The code for designating a particular licence condition is shown in subregulation (3) in parenthesis.
(5)  The Registrar is not to impose an I condition under subregulation (1) on a learner licence unless –
(a) the holder of the learner licence also holds a full licence, or a provisional licence, of another class at the same time as holding the learner licence; or
(b) the Registrar believes that it is appropriate in the circumstances.
(6)  A driver who holds an Australian driver licence that is subject to a condition referred to in subregulation (3)(j) , or the corresponding provision of a corresponding law, must carry while driving a notice explaining the condition issued by the Registrar under these regulations or by the authority responsible for administering the corresponding law.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(7)  In addition to any other condition that may be imposed, a probationary licence may be issued on one or more of the following conditions:
(a) a condition that the holder of the licence must not drive a motor vehicle with a breath or blood alcohol concentration greater than zero ( Z );
(b) a condition making the licence liable to suspension or cancellation if 2 or more demerit points are recorded against the holder of the licence.
(8)  A condition referred to in subregulation (7)(b) that is imposed on a licence does not affect, in respect of the licence, the operation of the demerit points scheme.
(9)  Subject to regulation 71 , the Registrar may, on the Registrar's own initiative, or on application by the holder of a driver licence, vary or revoke a condition of the licence.
(10)  A variation or revocation of a condition takes effect on the service of the notice of variation or revocation on the holder of the licence.



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