(1) This regulation applies to the registered operator of a registered vehicle if the vehicle's registration is not renewed before the expiry of the registration.
(2) The road transport authority may, by written notice given to the registered operator, require the operator to return the numberplates issued for the vehicle.
(3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a notice given to the person under this regulation.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.