Section 20A: Vehicle identity checks

20A. Vehicle identity checks (1) The Commissioner may— (a) refuse to issue a new registration book in respect of a registered vehicle if he is not satisfied that the vehicle for which the document is being sought is the registered vehicle; (b) cause any vehicle for which a new registration book is being sought, to be examined for the purpose of ascertaining whether the vehicle is the registered vehicle concerned; (c) require any information in relation to any vehicle for which a new registration book is being sought, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the vehicle is the registered vehicle concerned. (2) The Commissioner may use— (a) information which has been obtained under subsection (1)— (i) to check the accuracy of relevant records; or (ii) where appropriate, to amend or supplement information contained in those records; (b) information contained in relevant records to check the accuracy of any information obtained under subsection (1). R27 – 23 [Issue 9] Road Traffic Act (3) In subsection (2)— “relevant records” means records maintained by the Commissioner in connection with any functions exercisable by him under or by virtue of this Act.