Is there a maximum number of attempts to become a RAW allowed for in the application fee paid?
No. The workshop application fee covers its processing and related activities up to and including the issue of a RAW approval except that there are separate fees for importing the sample vehicle and for plating it once becoming a RAW. However, if on inspection a RAW is found to have major deficiencies in their evidence, vehicle or other requirements for becoming a RAW, the Administrator would seek the RAW applicants response to his/her intent to reject the workshop application. If the Administrator is not satisfied with the response, the workshop application may be rejected. The RAW applicant will be advised of the decision and be provided with information on avenues available for appealing the decision. The workshop may make a new application and pay the corresponding fee for its processing. Q15. There is a perception that VSS responses to RAW applicant queries are not always timely, accurate and consistent. The departmental service charter specifies that a response be provided within
