s. 55C would comply with this Act if the vehicle were used on a highway. S. 55C(3) (3) A person must not use a vehicle during any period amended by when the use of the vehicle is prohibited by a Nos 86/1990 notice or label. s. 5(k), 49/2000 s. 3(15)(Sch. 60 penalty units. item (36)). (4) It is a defence to an offence under subsection (3) if the person charged proves that— (a) he or she did not know that there was a notice or label affecting the vehicle; or (b) he or she used the vehicle only for the purpose of making any repairs or adjustments to ensure compliance with this Act or to make the vehicle available for any further inspection, measurement or test. S. 55C(5) (5) A person must not sell any vehicle affected by a amended by notice or label in contravention of subsection (2). Nos 86/1990 s. 5(k), 60 penalty units. 49/2000 s. 3(15)(Sch. item (36)). (6) It is a defence to an offence under subsection (5) if the person charged proves that— (a) he or she did not know that there was a notice or label affecting the vehicle; or (b) the Authority gave its permission to the sale in writing. (7) Subsection (5) does not affect the validity of a contract of sale made in contravention of that subsection.
would comply with this Act if the vehicle were used on a highway. S. 55C(3) amended by Nos 86/1990 s. 5(k), 49/2000 s. 3(15)(Sch. item (36)). (3) A person must not use a vehicle during any period when the use of the vehicle is prohibited by a notice or label. 60 penalty units. (4) It is a defence to an offence under subsection (3) if the person charged proves that— (a) he or she did not know that there was a notice or label affecting the vehicle; or s. 55C (b) he or she used the vehicle only for the purpose of making any repairs or adjustments to ensure compliance with this Act or to make the vehicle available for any further inspection, measurement or test. S. 55C(5) amended by Nos 86/1990 s. 5(k), 49/2000 s. 3(15)(Sch. item (36)). (5) A person must not sell any vehicle affected by a notice or label in contravention of subsection (2). 60 penalty units. (6) It is a defence to an offence under subsection (5) if the person charged proves that— (a) he or she did not know that there was a notice or label affecting the vehicle; or (b) the Authority gave its permission to the sale in writing. (7) Subsection (5) does not affect the validity of a contract of sale made in contravention of that subsection.
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