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TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2009
Arrangement of Sections
Regulation
1 Citation................................................................................................................... 5
2 Regulation 2 amended ........................................................................................... 5
3 Regulation 4 amended ........................................................................................... 6
4 Regulation 4(2) amended ....................................................................................... 6
5 Regulation 9(1) repealed and replaced .................................................................. 6
6 Regulation 9(3) amended ....................................................................................... 6
7 Regulation 10(3) amended ..................................................................................... 6
8 Regulation 11(5)(d) amended ................................................................................ 7
9 Regulation 19(7)(b) amended ................................................................................ 7
10 Regulation 19(7)(e) amended ................................................................................ 7
11 Regulation 20(2) amended ..................................................................................... 7
12 Regulation 20(4) amended ..................................................................................... 7
13 Regulation 20(8) .................................................................................................... 7
14 Regulation 37 amended ......................................................................................... 8
15 Regulation 39(3) amended ..................................................................................... 8
14 Regulation 40 amended ......................................................................................... 8
15 First Schedule amended ......................................................................................... 8
16 First Schedule amended ....................................................................................... 12
17 First Schedule amended ....................................................................................... 13
18 Third Schedule repealed and replaced ................................................................. 14
21 Fourth Schedule repealed and replaced ............................................................... 14
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TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2009
TRAFFIC ACT (CAP.156)
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 40 of the Traffic Act
(Cap.156), the Principal Licensing Authority with the consent of Cabinet,
makes the following Regulations and as amended by the Legislative Assembly
on the 19
th
October 2011 by virtue of section 9 of the Government Act
(Cap.3)-
16
th
March 2012
1 Citation
(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic (Amendment) Regulations
2009.
(2) The Traffic Regulations, as amended, are in these Regulations referred to as
the Principal Regulations.
2 Regulation 2 amended
Regulation 2 of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting the following in
the appropriate place:
“company nominee” means an employee of a company designated as responsible
for company vehicles;
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3 Regulation 4 amended
Regulation 4 of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting sub-regulation (1)
and replacing it with the following:
“(1) All applications for the registration of a motor vehicle or trailer shall be made
to the Principal Licensing Authority on Form 1A (if the owner is an
individual) or Form 1B (if the owner is a company) of the First Schedule.”
4 Regulation 4(2) amended
Regulation 4(2) of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words
“Form 1A” and replacing it with “Form 1C”.
5 Regulation 9(1) repealed and replaced
Regulation 9(1) of the Principal regulations is repealed and replaced with the
following:
“(1) All applications for a motor driver’s licence or the renewal thereof shall be
made on Form 5 of the First Schedule, and shall be accompanied by two
passport-size photographs showing the full-face view of the applicant.
Provided that such photographs may be taken by the licensing officer at the
place where the application is made.”
6 Regulation 9(3) amended
Regulation 9(3) of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words
“and have a passport-size photograph affixed to the inside front cover”.
7 Regulation 10(3) amended
Regulation 10(3) of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words
“Chief Police Officer” and replacing it with the words “Principal Licensing
Authority”.
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8 Regulation 11(5)(d) amended
Regulation 11(5)(d) of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting after the
words “Police Officer” the words “or any other person authorised by the Principal
Licensing Authority” .
9 Regulation 19(7)(b) amended
Regulation 19(7)(b) of the Principal Regulations is amended in the English version
only by deleting the word “the” before the words “Bus Depot” and replacing it with
the word “a”.
10 Regulation 19(7)(e) amended
Regulation 19(7)(e) of the Principal Regulations is amended by:
(i) inserting the words “or other bus stop” after the words “Bus Depot”; and
(ii) inserting the words “or other” before the word “Regulations”.
11 Regulation 20(2) amended
Regulation 20(2) of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting after the
words “Police Officer” the words “or any other person authorised by the Principal
Licensing Authority”.
12 Regulation 20(4) amended
Regulation 20(4) of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting after the
words “Police Officer” the words “, any person authorised by the Principal
Licensing Authority”.
13 Regulation 20(8)
Regulation 20(8) of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting after the
words “Principal Licensing Authority” the words “or a Police Officer”.
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14 Regulation 37 amended
Regulation 37 of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words “Police
Officer” and replacing it with the words “licensing officer”.
15 Regulation 39(3) amended
Regulation 39(3) of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting “$100” and
replacing it with “$500”.
14 Regulation 40 amended
Regulation 40 is amended by deleting the provision and replacing it with the
following:
“40. Notwithstanding any amendment made in these Regulations, the Principal
Licensing Authority may authorise the continued use of such forms for such
purposes as are being carried out immediately before the coming into effect of
the Traffic (Amendment) Regulations 2009, until such time as the traffic
computerisation process of the Ministry for Transport is completed for all
districts. Any such use shall continue to be lawful as if the relevant provisions
of the Traffic (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (except the amendment to this
Regulation) were not made.”.
15 First Schedule amended
The First Schedule of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting FORM 1
and Form 1A and replacing it with the following new FORM 1A, FORM 1B and
FORM 1C.
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“FORM 1A
Registered Individual
Entity Type Individual
Name
Title
First Name
Surname
Physical Address
Address
Village
Island
PO Box
Details
Gender
Date of Birth
Place of Birth - Town
Place of Birth - Country
Proof of Age - Document
Proof of Age - Country of
Issue
Resident
Email Address
Phone - Landline
Phone - Mobile
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FORM 1B
Registered Company
Type Company
Name
Company Name
Company Nominee
Company Address
Address
Village
Island
Postal Address
Address
Village
Island
Post Box
Details
Email Address
Phone - Landline
Phone - Mobile
Fax No.
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FORM 1C
Vehicle Registration Certificate
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
(Traffic Regulations – Regulation 4 (2))
District ……………………………………..
Motor Vehicle Registration No …………………………… the property of
.………………………………………………………………….…………
is hereby registered for use within the Kingdom of Tonga in accordance
with the provisions of the Traffic Act and Regulations.
Date …………………………………………
Details
1. Type of Vehicle
2. Colour
3. Make and Year of Manufacture
4. Engine No.
5. Chassis No.
6. No. of cylinders
7. Cubic Capacity
8. L.H/R.H Drive
9. Net Weight
10. Length in meters.
11. Breadth in meters.
12. 2/4 Door
13. Fuel
14. Purpose for which intended
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16 First Schedule amended
The First Schedule of the Principal Regulations is amended by deleting FORM 3A
and replacing it with the following:
“FORM 3A
VEHICLE LICENSE (QUARTERLY TAX) STICKER LAYOUT
EXPIRY DATE
THE MAKE, MODEL, AND
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
REGISTRATION NUMBER OF
VEHICLE
TONGA
MOT
LOGO
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17 First Schedule amended
The First Schedule of the Principal Act is amended by deleting FORM 5A and
replacing it with the following:
“FORM 5A
Driver’s Licence
Reverse side:
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18 Third Schedule repealed and replaced
The Third Schedule of the Principal Regulations is repealed and replaced with the
following:
“THIRD SCHEDULE
BUS STOP
(i) The areas on the northern side of Vuna Road –
(a) opposite the intersection with Fatafehi Road; and
(b) opposite Fa’onelua Park,
shall be reserved for the exclusive use of passenger buses for the purpose of
embarking and disembarking passengers and shall be marked BUS DEPOT.
(ii) Any other area designated and marked as a Bus Stop in accordance with the
Traffic (Signs) Regulations.”
21 Fourth Schedule repealed and replaced
The Fourth Schedule of the Principal Act is repealed and replaced by the following:
“FOURTH SCHEDULE
FEES
LAND TRANSPORT SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES Rate
1.PRIVATE VEHICLES
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing 1000 kg and less $25
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b) weighing 1001kg and less than 1500 kg $40
c) weighing 1500 kg and less than 3000kg $50
d) weighing 3000kg and less than 5000kg $60
e) weighing 5000kg and over $70
(ii) Motor Cycle $20
(iii) Motor Tricycle $30
(iv) Invalid Carriage FREE
2. PUBLIC/COMPANY/TAXI & RENTAL
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing 1000 kg and less $50
b) weighing 1001kg and less than 1500 kg $60
c) weighing 1500 kg and less than 3000kg $70
d) weighing 3000kg and less than 5000kg $90
e) weighing 5000kg and over $110
(ii) Motor Cycle $40
(iii) Motor Tricycle $40
3. GENERAL REGISTRATION
Transfer of Registration/Ownership $70
Transfer to outer Island $30
Reissue of Registration & Examination $20
B. ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
1.PRIVATE VEHICLES
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing 1000 kg and less $70
b) weighing 1001kg and less than 1500 kg $95
c) weighing 1500 kg and less than 3000kg $120
d) weighing 3000kg and less than 5000kg $160
e) weighing 5000kg and over $185
(ii) Motor Cycle $20
(iii) Motor Tricycle $20
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(iv) Invalid Carriage FREE
2.PUBLIC/COMPANY/TAXI & RENTAL
Motor Cycle $30
Motor Tricycle $20
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing 1000 kg and less $55
b) weighing 1001kg and less than 1500 kg $80
c) weighing 1500 kg and less than 3000kg $120
d) weighing 3000kg and less than 5000kg $145
e) weighing 5000kg and over $210
Examination of any vehicle involved in an accident $60
Penalty Fee (LATE EXAMINATION) $60
C. ANNUAL VEHICLE LICENCE
Motor Cycles (with or without sidecars) $30
Invalid Carriage FREE
Public Service Vehicle - including taxis, rental vehicle,
passenger buses
(i) not more than 5 passengers $130
(ii) more than 5 passengers $160
Goods Vehicle
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing less than 1000 kg $100
b) weighing between 1000 and 2000 kg $120
c) weighing between 2000 and 3000 kg $140
d) weighing more than 3000 kg $160
e) weighing over 5000kg $180
Private Motor Vehicle
(i) All Motor Vehicles
a) weighing less than 1000 kg $90
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b) weighing between 1000 and 1500 kg $100
c) weighing more than 1500 kg and less
than 3000kg $120
d) weighing 3000kg and less than 5000kg $150
e) weighing 5000kg and over $350
Miscellaneous
(i) Boat Trailers - non commercial $30
(ii) Agriculture Trailers FREE
(iii) All other Trailers $70
(iv) Tractors used for agricultural purposes(not
hire) FREE
(v) Tractors used for any other purposes, heavy
plant, specified
a) Weighing less than 1000 kg $120
b) Weighing between 1000 and 2000 kg $150
c) Weighing between 2000 and 3000 kg $200
d) Weighing more than 3000 kg $250
Reissue of Registration & Examination Certificate $30
Transfer of Licence $30
Dealers General Licence $1,000
Penalty Fee (LATE ANNUAL EXAMINATION &
LICENSE) $60
D.DRIVING LICENSE
Application for a learner drivers permit FREE
Issue of a learner drivers permit
(i) Theoretical Test $20
(ii) Practical Test $20
Issue of visitors' driving Licence $40
Application for a new Driver's License FREE
Licence for ALL PRIVATE VEHICLES $60
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Licence to drive a public service vehicle per annum $100
Licence to drive a motor cycle per annum $30
Licence to drive an invalid carriage per annum FREE
Issue of a duplicate licence- all classes $40
Duplicate/Renewal of Licence $60
E. BUS ROUTE PERMITS
Special Bus route permits (valid 24 hours) $20
Specified bus route permit per annum $100
Any other transport route per annum $100
F. REGISTRATION NUMBER PLATES
Registration Number Plates
(i) for Motor Cycles and Trailers- Initial issue or
replacement $60
(ii) for all other vehicles- Initial Issue or
Replacement $100
Special Registration Number Plates - Initial Issue or
Replacement $500
Made at Nuku’alofa this 16
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day of March 2012
Principal Licensing Authority
