(1)  The registration of a vehicle is to remain in force, subject to suspension, surrender or cancellation under these regulations, for a period fixed by the Registrar when granting or renewing the registration.

(2)  As a general rule, the registration period for a motor vehicle is to be 3 months, 6 months or 12 months.

(3)  The Registrar may make an exception from the general rule –

(a) to allow for seasonal registration (for 3 months or 6 months) of a vehicle of a class for which the Registrar has determined that seasonal registration is appropriate; or

(b) to allow for a common expiry date for all vehicles comprising a fleet of 2 or more vehicles registered in the name of the same registered operator; or

(c) if there is some other special reason for departing from the general rule.

(4)  Nothing in this regulation requires the Registrar to make an exception to the general rule unless the Registrar considers the exception appropriate and, conversely, nothing in this regulation prevents the Registrar from making an exception to the general rule if the Registrar considers the exception appropriate.