What is a registered operator?

• A registered operator is a person or body corporate we have recorded as being responsible for a motor vehicle or trailer (including caravans).
• A maximum of two individuals may be listed as joint operators of a light vehicle (please see below for more information). A heavy vehicle (over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass) can only be registered in one name
• To be a registered operator, individuals must be:
  • 16 years of age for light vehicles
  • 18 years of age for heavy vehicles
• To be a registered operator, body corporates must be  recognised by ASIC as:
  • A registered company with an ACN, or
  • An incorporated association with a certificate of incorporation

Note: being a registered operator does not prove ownership of the vehicle.