ROAD SAFETY (VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2009 (SR NO 118 OF 2009) - REG 44 Registration numbers

ROAD SAFETY (VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2009 (SR NO 118 OF 2009) - REG 44

r. 44

    (1)     If the Corporation registers a vehicle, the Corporation must assign a distinguishing registration number to the vehicle.

    (2)     A registration number may consist of one or more numbers or letters or a combination of both.

    (3)     A person who is the registered operator of a vehicle, or who is seeking registration as the registered operator of a vehicle, may apply to the Corporation for the assignment to the vehicle of—

        (a)     a registration number that is or was the registration number of another vehicle that is or was registered in the person's name; or

        (b)     a registration number for which the person is the owner of the registration number rights.

    (4)     The Corporation may assign a number under subregulation (3), and do everything necessary to make the assignment effective, if the person—

        (a)     pays the relevant fee specified in item 7 of Schedule 5; and

        (b)     in the case of an assignment under subregulation (3)(b), is the owner of the registration number rights for the registration number.

    (5)     A person does not have to pay the fee referred to in subregulation (4)(a) if—

        (a)     the registration number to be assigned is in the series CC-000 to CC-999; or

        (b)     the vehicle is licensed under the Transport Act 1983 as a taxi-cab; or

        (c)     the vehicle is a licensed tow truck within the meaning of the Accident Towing Services Act 2007 .