Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATION 2000 - REG 32AA

    (1)     The road transport authority may refuse to approve an application for registration of a registrable vehicle as a public passenger vehicle if the applicant—

        (a)     is not the accredited operator of the vehicle; or

        (b)     has failed to comply with a requirement under a territory law about maintaining the condition of the vehicle, including––

              (i)     the cleanliness of the vehicle; and

              (ii)     the maintenance of fittings (internal and external) and equipment.

Note 1     A public passenger vehicle is a public bus, taxi, hire car or demand responsive service vehicle.

Note 2     The Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 , s 25, s 94, s 180 and s 249 are offence provisions relating to the condition of public passenger vehicles.

    (2)     In this section:

"accredited operator", of a public passenger vehicle—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 , dictionary.

Note     For other requirements for registration of taxis and hire cars, see s 32B and s 32C.