Commencement: 1 October 1990

REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

THE ROAD TRAFFIC (CONTROL) (AMENDMENT) ACT
No. 11 OF 1990

Arrangement of Sections

1. Amendment of section 1 of Chapter 29.
2. Insertion of new Part IVA in the principal Act.
3. Commencement.

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REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

THE ROAD TRAFFIC (CONTROL) (AMENDMENT) ACT
No. 11 OF 1990

Assent: 10/9/90
Commencement: 1/10/90

An Act to amend the Road Traffic (Control) Act [CAP. 29] to make provision for the registration of foreign vehicles in Vanuatu.

BE IT ENACTED by the President and Parliament as follows:-

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 29

1. Section 1 of the Road Traffic (Control) Act [CAP. 29] in this Act referred to as the "principal Act" is amended by inserting after the definition of "common vehicle" the following definition:-

"foreign vehicle" means a vehicle which is registered in Vanuatu but remains overseas and does not physically enter Vanuatu;"

INSERTION OF NEW PART IVA IN THE PRINCIPAL ACT

2. The following new Part is inserted after Part IV of the principal Act:-

"PART IVA

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN VEHICLES

INTERPRETATION

40A. In this Part, "Minister" means the Minister responsible for finance.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

40B. (1) The following documents shall be submitted to the Minister prior to the registration of a foreign vehicle:-

(a) the original invoice from the vehicle manufacturer or selling agent;

(b) the former original vehicle registration certificate;

(c) original proof of valid third party insurance;

(d) original certificate of road worthiness issued by a reputable vehicle inspection garage;

(e) a colour photograph of the said foreign vehicle;

(f) a colour photograph of the registered owner;

(g) a photocopy of the registered owners driving licence; and

(h) a photocopy of the registered owners passport.

(2) The Minister may approve or reject any application for the registration of any foreign vehicle.

ANNUAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

40C. The following documents shall be submitted to the Minister to effect annual registration renewal of a foreign vehicle:-

(a) original proof of valid third party insurance; and

(b) original certificate of road worthiness issued by a reputable vehicle inspection garage.

EXEMPTIONS

40D. Foreign vehicles shall be exempt from:-

(a) the payment of the registration fee under section 33; and

(b) the payment of the annual tax under section 34.

FEES

40E. There shall be payable in respect of foreign vehicles the following fees:-

(a) Registration fee VT 10,000;

(b) Transfer of ownership VT 5,000."

COMMENCEMENT

3. This Act shall come into force on the day of its publication in the Gazette.

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