Republic of Nauru
20th Parliament

Motor Traffic (Fees) Regulations 2012

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The Motor Traffic (Fees) Regulations 2012 are made under the Motor Traffic Act 1937. 

Rationale 

The regulations are consequential to the enactment of the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act 2012. That Act removes fees from the Act and contemplates their inclusion in the regulations. 

The fees are also increased. The last time the fees were increased was in 1997. All fees have been increased by 50%. In addition, provision has been made for pro rata adjustment of the fees if a registration or licence is granted for a period that is less than or more than 1 year. 

Explanation 

Regulations 1 and 2 provide for the citation and commencement of the Regulations. 

Regulation 3 provides definitions for the purposes of the Regulations. The main definition is that of commercial motor vehicle. There is a higher fee for registration of a commercial motor vehicle. The term is defined to mean a prime mover, a hire car or a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle) that is used primarily for the carriage of goods. 

Regulation 4 sets out the fees payable for registration and licensing under the Act. It should be noted that a permit licence may not be issued for more than 1 month at a time. 

Regulation 5 exempts Government owned motor vehicles from any registration fee.