Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00629:clause:1_16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00629
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 16
Character Range: 16968–18118

16  Determination of applications
 (1) The registration authority may refuse an application for registration of a heavy vehicle if:
 (a) the vehicle is not eligible for registration; or
 (b) a provision of these Regulations prevents approval of the application; or
 (c) the applicant has not complied with a provision of the Act or these Regulations in relation to the registration of the vehicle; or
 (d) the authority reasonably believes that:
 (i) the vehicle or a part of the vehicle is or may be stolen; or
 (ii) information given in the application for registration is false or misleading; or
 (iii) there are unpaid fines or pecuniary penalties arising out of the use of the vehicle in Australia; or
 (e) the authority is not satisfied that the vehicle's garage address is in this jurisdiction; or
 (f) the applicant fails to comply with the requirements of a law in force in this jurisdiction relating to certificates of roadworthiness for, or inspection of, heavy vehicles.
 (2) If the registration authority approves an application it must register the heavy vehicle in the name of the proposed registered operator.

Part 5—Registration