Section 234 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Vic)
authorised the Governor in Council to make regulations with respect to any
matter that by this Act is required or permitted to be prescribed or that is
necessary or convenient for carrying out or giving effect to this Act. The Road Traffic Rules 2018 (Vic) came
into effect on 3 March 2018. On 30 June
2024, section 234 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Vic) was repealed. What is the impact on the Road Traffic
Rules 2018 (Vic)?

Question

Section 234 of the  Road Traffic Act 2010  (Vic)
authorised the Governor in Council to make regulations with respect to any
matter that by this Act is required or permitted to be prescribed or that is
necessary or convenient for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.  The  Road Traffic Rules 2018  (Vic) came
into effect on 3 March 2018.  On 30 June
2024, section 234 of the  Road Traffic Act 2010  (Vic) was repealed.  What is the impact on the  Road Traffic
Rules 2018  (Vic)?

Answer

Nothing, as the Act is still in force.

Answer

The
Rules are no longer in effect, as there is no longer power under the Act to
make them.

Answer

The Rules are no longer in effect, as delegated legislation is
automatically repealed after 5 years.

Answer

Nothing, as the Rules are in force for until they are
repealed.

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