What is registration number NSW?

A series of numbers and/or letters that is assigned to a vehicle by the relevant road traffic authority upon registration of a motor vehicle. Often shortened to Rego. You cannot search the PPSR using a vehicle registration number as it can be changed.

What is a trade plate number?

A trade plate is a temporary number plate used by motor traders or vehicle testers to save them the cost and time to register and tax every vehicle temporarily in their possession.

What is a motor trade number licence?

A motor trade number is used by registered manufacturers, builders or importers, motor transport contractors, motor dealers or financial institutions to operate an unregistered and unlicensed motor vehicle on a public road in the course of their business.

What are standard NSW number plates?

The Australian state of New South Wales requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates. Current regular issue plates are to the standard Australian dimensions of 372 mm (14.6 in) in length by 134 mm (5.3 in) in height, and use standard Australian serial dies.

Who uses trade plates?

If you’re a motor trader or vehicle tester, trade licence plates allow you to carry out your business without registering and taxing every vehicle temporarily in your possession.

Where are trade plates displayed?

trade plates can be displayed anywhere on a vehicle providing they are both visible and vertical on both the front and rear; they cannot be displayed inside the vehicle as reflections from the glass will restrict visibility.

What is a motor trade?

the business of selling and buying cars and other road vehicles.

What are the rules for trade plates?

What are the rules around using trade plates? As described above, trade plates are strictly for motor trade business use only. You can only use them on one vehicle at a time, and you can’t keep a vehicle on the road if it is not in use (unless it has broken down, for example).