Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 12) - REG 157

    A person who changes or replaces a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle must—

        (a)     within 14 days after the change or replacement, tell the road transport authority, by written notice, about the change or replacement, including ¾

              (i)     the date of the change or replacement; and

              (ii)     the registration number (if any) of the vehicle; and

              (iii)     the name and address of the registered operator of, or responsible person for, the vehicle; and

              (iv)     the make and component identification number of the vehicle part removed from the vehicle; and

              (v)     the make and component identification number of the vehicle part substituted for the original vehicle part; and

              (vi)     the name and address of the person from whom the substituted vehicle part was obtained; and

        (b)     keep a copy of the notice in the person's possession for 6 months; and

        (c)     produce a copy of the notice for inspection on request by a police officer or authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Note     Section 80 of the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 empowers police officers to enter premises carrying out vehicle repairs for the purpose of tracing stolen vehicles and vehicle parts.