MOTORING REMINDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The Norfolk Island community is reminded that Customer Care and the Registry office will be closed from 4pm Tuesday, 24 December 2024, re-opening Thursday, 02 January 2025.

Holders of Norfolk Island driver’s licences or owners of motor vehicles are encouraged to check their expiry dates and renew their licence or vehicle registration before the holiday period, if required.

Motorists are reminded that vehicles no longer in use and/or have expired registrations should have their number plates removed and returned to Customer Care.

Number plates of unregistered vehicles remain the property of Council and retaining them attracts a fee equivalent to the registration amount.

Returned plates may be held for safe keeping by Customer Care for the customer if required, otherwise they will be made available for re-issue.

RIDING ON THE BACK OF UTES

During the holiday season, families and friends get together for fun and celebration. Make sure your family Christmas is a safe one for everybody whether you’re out in or on the water or making memories around the island.

Riding in the back of utes is allowed on Norfolk Island, provided the following points are followed:

• Drivers must have a full Norfolk Island Driver’s licence to carry passengers on a ute tray.

• Drivers must pass a short, written test indicating that they understand the rules that apply to transporting passengers on the back of a ute and have their driver’s licence endorsed.

• Drivers must have ZERO blood alcohol when transporting passengers on a ute tray.

• Transport in a ute tray is limited to the hours of 6am to 8pm.

• Passengers must be at least 8 years of age to travel in a ute tray.

• The sides of the tray are closed and extend at least 150 millimetres above the floor of the tray.

The written test is available for completion at Customer Care and is free of charge.

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For more information contact:

comms@nirc.gov.nf

On successful completion, the Registrar will provide an endorsement on your Norfolk Island driver’s licence.

For any further enquiries about any of these motoring topics, please contact the staff at Customer Care on free call 0100, or email customercare@nirc.gov.nf