Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
- Number
- SL2002-3
- Made under
- Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, s 126
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Instruments
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R67 | 5 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
Legislative instruments
Current legislative instruments under this subordinate law.
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R67 | 5 January 2026 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
| 13 November 2025 - 4 January 2026 | HTMLPDFWord | R66 | 13 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-31 |
| 3 November 2025 - 12 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R65 | 3 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by SL2025-23 |
| 28 August 2020 - 2 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R64 | 28 August 2020 | Republication for amendments by SL2020-32 |
| 3 April 2020 - 27 August 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R63 | 3 April 2020 | Republication for amendments by SL2020-11 |
| 1 February 2020 - 2 April 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R62 | 1 February 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2019-12 |
| 18 September 2019 - 31 January 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R61 | 18 September 2019 | Republication for amendments by SL2019-15 |
| 22 August 2019 - 17 September 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R60 | 22 August 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-21 |
| 15 July 2019 - 21 August 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R59 | 15 July 2019 | Republication for amendments by SL2019-15 |
| 8 October 2018 - 14 July 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R58 | 8 October 2018 | Republication for amendments by SL2018-16 |
| 2 August 2018 - 7 October 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R57 | 2 August 2018 | Republication for expiry of transitional provisions (ch 11) |
| 24 May 2018 - 1 August 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R56 | 24 May 2018 | Republication for amendments by A2018-19 |
| 30 April 2018 - 23 May 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R55 | 30 April 2018 | Republication for amendments by SL2017-44 |
| 9 March 2017 - 29 April 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R54 | 9 March 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2017-4 |
| 2 February 2017 - 8 March 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R53 | 2 February 2017 | Republication for expiry of transitional provision (s 526 (3), (4)) |
| 2 November 2016 - 1 February 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R52 | 2 November 2016 | Republication for expiry of transitional provision (s 525) |
| 9 September 2016 - 1 November 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R51 | 9 September 2016 | Republication for amendments by SL2016-26 |
| 24 August 2016 - 8 September 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R50 | 24 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-49 |
| 1 August 2016 - 23 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R49 | 1 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by SL2016-20 |
| 27 April 2016 - 31 July 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R48 | 27 April 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-18 |
| 30 October 2015 - 26 April 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R47 | 30 October 2015 | Republication for amendments by SL2015-34 |
| 14 October 2015 - 29 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R46 | 14 October 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-33 |
| 16 April 2015 - 13 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R45 | 16 April 2015 | Republication for amendments by SL2015-11 |
| 2 March 2015 - 15 April 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R44 | 2 March 2015 | Republication for expiry of provisions (div 4.3.4A) |
| 17 November 2014 - 1 March 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R43 | 17 November 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-49 |
| 25 November 2013 - 16 November 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R42 | 25 November 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-44 |
| 1 July 2013 - 24 November 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R41 | 1 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by SL2013-14 |
| 14 June 2013 - 30 June 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R40 | 14 June 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-19 |
| 20 December 2012 - 13 June 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R39 | 20 December 2012 | Republication for amendments by SL2012-44 |
| 11 September 2012 - 19 December 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 11 September 2012 | Republication for amendments by SL2012-37 |
| 5 June 2012 - 10 September 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R37 | 5 June 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2012-21 |
| 1 March 2012 - 4 June 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R36 | 1 March 2012 | Republication for amendments by SL2012-1 |
| 1 February 2012 - 29 February 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R35 | 1 February 2012 | Republication for amendments by SL2011-32 |
| 12 August 2011 - 31 January 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R34 | 12 August 2011 | Republication for expiry of transitional provisions (pt 9.7) |
| 28 January 2011 - 11 August 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R33 | 28 January 2011 | Republication for amendments by SL2011-2 |
| 9 December 2010 - 27 January 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R32* | 9 December 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2009-51 |
| 1 December 2010 - 8 December 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 1 December 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2010-43 |
| 2 July 2010 - 30 November 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 2 July 2010 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 3 June 2010 - 1 July 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 3 June 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2010-18 |
| 7 April 2010 - 2 June 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 7 April 2010 | Republication for amendments by SL2010-7 |
| 17 March 2010 - 6 April 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 17 March 2010 | Republication for amendments by SL2010-7 |
| 15 March 2010 - 16 March 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 15 March 2010 | Republication for amendments by SL2010-5 |
| 17 December 2009 - 14 March 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 17 December 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-49 |
| 22 September 2009 - 16 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 22 September 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-20 |
| 2 February 2009 - 21 September 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-37 |
| 1 July 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 1 July 2008 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 October 2007 - 30 June 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R21* | 1 October 2007 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 11 March 2007 - 30 September 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 11 March 2007 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 January 2007 - 10 March 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 1 January 2007 | Republication for amendments by SL2006-59 |
| 4 October 2006 - 31 December 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 4 October 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 3 July 2006 - 3 October 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 3 July 2006 | |
| 2 July 2006 - 2 July 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 2 July 2006 | |
| 1 July 2006 - 1 July 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 1 July 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-30 |
| 11 March 2006 - 30 June 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 11 March 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 7 March 2006 - 10 March 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 7 March 2006 | Republication for amendments by SL2006-5 |
| 15 December 2005 - 6 March 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 15 December 2005 | Republication for amendments by SL2005-39 |
| 1 August 2005 - 14 December 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 13 December 2005 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 9 March 2005 - 31 July 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 9 March 2005 | Republication for amendments by SL2005-4 |
| 2 November 2004 - 8 March 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 | 2 November 2004 | Republication includes editorial amendments under Legislation Act |
| 10 September 2004 - 1 November 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 10 September 2004 | Republication for amendments by SL2004-47 |
| 2 July 2004 - 9 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 2 July 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 11 November 2003 - 1 July 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 11 November 2003 | Republication for amendments by SL2003-43 |
| 23 September 2003 - 10 November 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 23 September 2003 | Republication for amendments by SL2003-32 |
| 2 March 2003 - 22 September 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 2 March 2003 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 March 2003 - 1 March 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 1 March 2003 | Republication for commenced provision |
| 1 January 2003 - 28 February 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 1 January 2003 | Republication for commenced expiries |
| 1 March 2002 - 31 December 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 | 1 March 2002 | Republication for new regulation |
| 1 March 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 27 February 2002 |
Notification statement
The Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulations 2002 have been made and are notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
Notified: 27 February 2002 (Parliamentary Counsel)
Instrument as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2002 | 1 March 2002 | HTMLPDFWord |
Explanatory statement
| Version | Published | Files/Formats |
|---|---|---|
| As presented | 27 February 2002 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| reg 1, reg 2 | 27 February 2002 | LA s 75 (1) |
| reg 132 (4) | 1 March 2003 | reg 2 (2) |
| remainder | 1 March 2002 | reg 2 and see A2001-94, s 2 and CN2002-2 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| ch 11 | 1 August 2018 (midnight) | s 538 |
| s 525 | 1 November 2016 (midnight) | s 525 (3) |
| div 4.3.4A | 1 March 2015 (midnight) | s 154H |
| pt 9.7 | 11 August 2011 (midnight) | s 522 |
| pts 9.4, 9.6 | 30 June 2008 (midnight) | s 513, s 520 |
| s 82A (3), (4) and pt 9.5 | 30 September 2007 (midnight) | s 82A (4), s 518 |
| s 188 (4), (5) | 10 March 2007 (midnight) | s 188 (5) |
| s 30C (5), (6) and s 107 (4), (5) and s 261 (4), (5) | 3 October 2006 (midnight) | s 30C (6), s 107 (5), s 261 (5) |
| s 6A (2), (3) and s 18B (6), (7) and s 168 (2), (3) and s 186 (5), (6) and pts 8.2, 8.3 | 10 March 2006 (midnight) | s 6A (3), s 18B (7), s 168 (3), s 186 (6), s 509, s 511 |
| s 167 (7)-(9) and prev ss 248-252 and orig pt 8.4 hdg | 31 July 2005 (midnight) | s 167 (9), s 252 |
| s 30A (4), (5) | 1 July 2004 (midnight) | s 30A (5) |
| s 98 (2), (3) and prev ss 179-186 and orig ch 8 hdg | 1 March 2003 (midnight) | s 98 (3), prev s 186, prev s 186 |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL2020-11 | Motor Accident Injuries (Premiums and Administration) Amendment Regulation 2020 (No 1) | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 3 April 2020 |
| SL2020-32 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2020 (No 1) | ss 4-9 | 28 August 2020 |
| SL2025-23 | Road Transport (Road Rules) Amendment Regulation 2025 (No 1) | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 3 November 2025 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 4 pt 4.159 | 5 January 2026 |
| A2025-31 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Act 2025 | pt 3 | 13 November 2025 |
| SL2003-32 | Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Services) Amendment Regulations 2003 (No 1) | pt 2, sch 1 | 23 September 2003 |
| SL2003-43 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulations 2003 (No 1) | s 4 | 11 November 2003 |
| SL2004-47 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) | pt 4 | 10 September 2004 |
| SL2005-4 | Road Transport Legislation (Hire Cars) Amendment Regulation 2005 (No 1) | ss 4-17, sch 1 | 9 March 2005 |
| SL2006-5 | Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Licences) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) | ss 4-11, sch 1 pt 1.3 | 7 March 2006 |
| A2006-26 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | pt 3 | 2 July 2006 |
| A2006-30 | Administrative (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006 | amdt 1.87 | 3 July 2006 |
| A2006-30 | Administrative (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.11 (except amdt 1.87) | 1 July 2006 |
| SL2006-31 | Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Licences) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 2) | ss 4-18, sch 1 pt 1.3 | 2 July 2006 |
| SL2006-32 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) | ss 4-15, sch 1 pt 1.4 | 3 July 2006 |
| SL2006-59 | Road Transport Legislation (Accreditation and Licensing) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) | pt 4 | 1 January 2007 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.93 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2009-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 | sch 3 pt 3.66 | 22 September 2009 |
| A2009-49 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.64 | 17 December 2009 |
| A2009-51 | Smoking (Prohibition in Enclosed Public Places) Amendment Act 2009 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 9 December 2010 |
| SL2010-5 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 1) | pt 3 | 15 March 2010 |
| SL2010-7 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 2) | s 39, amdt 1.26, amdt 1.47 | 7 April 2010 |
| SL2010-7 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 2) | ss 37, 38, 40 and sch 1 pt 1.4 | 17 March 2010 |
| A2010-18 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 | sch 3 pt 3.19 | 3 June 2010 |
| A2010-43 | Liquor (Consequential Amendments) Act 2010 | sch 1 pt 1.19 | 1 December 2010 |
| SL2011-2 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 1) | pt 2 | 28 January 2011 |
| SL2011-32 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 2) | pt 3 | 1 February 2012 |
| SL2012-1 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1) | ss 4-6 | 1 March 2012 |
| A2012-21 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 | sch 3 pt 3.41 | 5 June 2012 |
| SL2012-37 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 2) | ss 4-16 | 11 September 2012 |
| SL2012-44 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1) | pt 5 | 20 December 2012 |
| A2013-19 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 | sch 3 pt 3.43 | 14 June 2013 |
| SL2013-14 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 2) | pt 3 | 1 July 2013 |
| A2013-44 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.20 | 25 November 2013 |
| A2014-49 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.20 | 17 November 2014 |
| SL2015-11 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1) | s 4 | 16 April 2015 |
| A2015-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.58 | 14 October 2015 |
| SL2015-34 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) (Exemptions) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1) | ss 4-6 | 30 October 2015 |
| A2016-18 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | sch 3 pt 3.40 | 27 April 2016 |
| SL2016-20 | Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1) | ss 4-151 | 1 August 2016 |
| A2016-49 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2016 | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 24 August 2016 |
| SL2016-26 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1) | s 4 | 9 September 2016 |
| A2017-4 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 | sch 3 pt 3.29 | 9 March 2017 |
| SL2017-44 | Road Transport (Road Rules) (Consequential Amendments) Regulation 2017 (No 1) | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 30 April 2018 |
| A2018-19 | Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2018 | pt 3 | 24 May 2018 |
| A2018-16 | Planning and Development (Lease Variation Charge Deferred Payment Scheme) Amendment Act 2018 | pt 4 | 17 May 2018 |
| A2019-12 | Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 | sch 3 pt 3.13 | 1 February 2020 |
| SL2019-15 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1) | ss 5-7 | 18 September 2019 |
| SL2019-15 | Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1) | s 4, ss 8-17 | 15 July 2019 |
| A2019-21 | Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 | pt 11 | 22 August 2019 |