Section 15: Suspension of registration

15. Suspension of registration (1) The Commissioner may suspend the registration of a motor vehicle or trailer where— (a) he has reason to believe that the vehicle— (i) is in such condition that its use on a road would constitute a danger to the public; (ii) fails to comply with the requirements of this Act or any regulations made thereunder; (iii) has been, or is being, used for hire or reward without a valid licence for being used as such; (b) payment for any licence, or other transaction concerning that vehicle with the Authority has been made by means of a dishonoured cheque; (c) a tax or fee chargeable in respect of the vehicle has not been charged or has been undercharged, and the owner of the vehicle fails or refuses to pay the amount due within 15 days after having been requested to make good the payment due; (d) he has reason to believe that the vehicle or trailer is no longer insured. (2) Before suspending the registration of a motor vehicle or trailer under subsection (1), the Commissioner shall give the owner of the vehicle an opportunity to make any representation he may wish to make. (3) The suspension of the registration of a motor vehicle or trailer under subsection (1) shall last— (a) in any case falling under subsection (1) (a) (i), until the defects are rectified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner; (b) in any case falling under subsection (1) (a) (ii) or (iii) for a period not exceeding 3 months; (c) in any case falling under subsection (1) (b) or (c), until payment has been made; and [Issue 1] R (A3) – 8 Revised Laws of Mauritius (d) in any case falling under subsection (1) (d), until the owner of the vehicle presents a new insurance policy. (4) On suspension of the registration of the vehicle under subsection (1), the owner of the vehicle shall surrender the registration book and the motor vehicle licence of the vehicle to the Commissioner within 15 days of the suspension. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), the Commissioner may cause seals to be affixed to the vehicle upon suspension of the registration. (6) A registration book and a motor vehicle licence surrendered under subsection (4) shall be returned to the owner when the order suspending the registration is rescinded.