The special interest vehicle concession

The Department of Transport and Main Roads understands that some street rods and vintage cars are rarely used.

Therefore, a registration concession scheme for special categories of vehicles including motor vehicles, motorbikes and trailers was developed based on limited road use.

The following types of vehicles with either right-hand or left-hand drive may be registered under the scheme:

• vehicles that are at least 30 years old
• historic ambulances and historic fire-fighting equipment
• street rods (hot rods) — vehicles that have been modified for safe road use and have a body and frame built before 1949
• replicas of a motor vehicle, the body and frame of which were built before 1949, that is fitted with a modification plate, code LH9.

Vehicles fitted with a modification plate, code LH10 are not eligible for a special interest vehicle concession.

Failure to comply with the conditions of the special interest vehicle scheme is an offence and serious consequences may result.

Download the special interest vehicle scheme guide (PDF, 112 KB) to view the conditions and requirements of the special interest vehicle scheme.