57   Periodic inspections

(1)  Unless otherwise determined by the Authority, a registrable vehicle must be inspected by the Authority or by an authorised examiner:

(a)  except as provided by paragraph (b), at least once every year, or

(b)  in the case of a public passenger vehicle, at least twice every year.

(2)  In the case of a vehicle to be inspected by the Authority:

(a)  the fees to accompany an application for the registration or renewal of registration of the vehicle must include:

(i)  except as provided by subparagraph (ii), the applicable fee for one inspection of the vehicle, or

(ii)  in the case of a public passenger vehicle, the applicable fees for 2 inspections of the vehicle, and

(b)  the date, time and place for an inspection of the vehicle is to be as agreed between the Authority and the registered operator of the vehicle, and

(c)  unless otherwise determined by the Authority, if the vehicle is not presented for an inspection in accordance with such an agreement:

(i)  the inspection fee for that inspection is forfeited to the Authority, and

(ii)  if the vehicle is subsequently presented for inspection, a further inspection fee must be paid to the Authority before the vehicle is inspected.

(3)  An agreement referred to in subclause (2) (b) may be varied at the request of the registered operator of the vehicle so long as the request is made not later than 24 hours before the time currently agreed.