Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

MOTOR VEHICLES (DIMENSIONS AND MASS) ACT 1990 (NO. 13 OF 1990) - SECT 31

31. In deciding whether to issue a permit in respect of a vehicle, the Registrar shall have regard to—

        (a)     the extent to which use of the vehicle on a public street or in a public place in accordance with any conditions that may be specified in the permit is likely to cause—

              (i)     danger of the death of, or injury to, any person;

              (ii)     damage to the street, the place or any bridge, culvert, structure or installation; or

              (iii)     damage to any other property whatsoever;

        (b)     where the vehicle is required for a special purpose—the availability of another vehicle that would comply with Part II and sections 9, 10, 11, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 34 when being used for that purpose;

        (c)     where the vehicle is required for carrying a particular load—the practicability of dividing the load; and

        (d)     the extent to which use of the vehicle on a public street or in a public place is in the public interest.

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