Surrogate vehicle identifiers and vehicle plates
140 Surrogate vehicle identifiers and vehicle plates
In this regulation – surrogate vehicle identifier means a number allocated to a vehicle under this regulation, or a corresponding law, in place of the VIN, engine number or chassis number for the vehicle.vehicle plate means a plate, that is capable of being fitted or affixed to a vehicle, that is – issued in relation to a vehicle under this regulation; or issued or approved, in relation to a vehicle, in accordance with a corresponding law.
If the Registrar is satisfied that the vehicle identifier of a vehicle is no longer a suitable means of identifying the vehicle, the Registrar may – allocate a surrogate vehicle identifier in respect of the vehicle; and issue a vehicle plate in respect of the vehicle, that bears the surrogate vehicle identifier so issued.
If the Registrar issues a vehicle plate in respect of a vehicle under subregulation (2)(b), the owner, or registered operator, of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle plate is affixed to the vehicle as specified by the Registrar.
A person must not, without the Registrar’s approval – alter, or deface, a vehicle plate fitted or affixed to a vehicle; or remove a vehicle plate fitted or affixed to a vehicle. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
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