Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999 - SECT 303

Interpretation

303. Interpretation



(1) In this Division-

driving, in relation to a trailer, means towing it behind a motor vehicle and,
in the case of a boat trailer, includes towing the trailer with a boat on it;

eligible person means-

   (a)  a manufacturer of vehicles; or

   (b)  a dealer in vehicles; or

   (c)  a fleet owner; or

   (d)  a licensed tester; or

   (e)  a person or body of persons recognised by the Corporation as providing
        a service of inspecting and checking vehicles for mechanical condition
        and efficiency; or

   (f)  a person engaged in the business of-

   (i)  modifying vehicles; or

   (ii) repairing vehicles; or

   (iii) altering vehicles; or

   (iv) transporting vehicles-

before first registration;

fleet owner means an owner of more than 50 vehicles.

(2) For the purposes of section 7(1) of the Act general identification marks
and trade plates issued under this Division are registration permits.

(3) For the purposes of sections 16 and 80A of the Act, a trade plate is a
number plate.