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The ACT Road Transport Authority (ACT RTA) has agreed to Concessional Registration (refer

Historic (V, V and H). The registration of these vehicles under these arrangements is also

conditions being those outlined in these guidelines.

V, V and H vehicle owners are represented by many different car clubs, which are affiliated with

the Council of ACT Motor Clubs Inc (Council).

Administration of the Concessional Registration Scheme for these vehicles is to be conducted

jointly between Road User Services (RUS) and the Council.

Members of clubs not affiliated with the Council will not be eligible to participate in the

Concessional Registration Scheme.

The following categories of vehicle qualify for concessional registration:

years of age.

The concessional registration of V, V and H vehicles is a concession granted at the ACT RTA

discretion. It is not your right and it is up to you to ensure that the concession is not brought into

disrepute by operating outside the set guidelines.

Remember it is not just your concession. Many other Club members will register vehicles under its

terms, and all depend on each other to observe these guidelines and to keep within the spirit of the

concession.

Outlined below are the duties and responsibilities of RUS, The Council, Motor Vehicle Clubs and

Vehicle Owners.

a) Provision of Registration labels and number plates.

b) Issue renewal reminder notices to vehicle owners.

c) Arrange for third party insurance for vehicles on concessional registration.

d) Inspect vehicles for roadworthiness.

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a) Co-ordination of the system.

b) Advise RUS of affiliated clubs participating.

c) Regulate clubs on the scheme.

d) Contact for RUS and clubs on policy.

e) Satisfy requirements of the Registrar of Incorporated Associations.

a) Affiliate with the Council.

b) Regulate the scheme.

c) Certification of financial members by the club Registrar.

d) Certification of age and authenticity of vehicle by the club Registrar.

e) Publish club activities which permit the use of members concessionally registered vehicles.

f) Issue members sufficient copies of the ‘Guidelines’.

a) Must be a financial member of a club affiliated with the Council.

b) Present vehicle/s for inspection when required.

c) Pay all fees for registration and third party insurance to RUS.

d) Operate the concessionally registered vehicle within the limits set out in these ‘Guidelines’.

The ACT RTA requires V, V and H vehicles to be inspected under the following circumstances:

a) Establish registration (i.e. first time registered in the ACT or re-registration where the earlier

registration has lapsed);

b) Transfer of ownership of a concessionally registered light vehicle;

c) Transfer of a concessional registered vehicle to ACT full (‘Y plated’) registration; and

d) When a vehicle over 4.5 tonnes GVM is an odd number of years old.

Inspection of vehicles exceeding 4.5 tonnes GVM can only be carried out at the RUS Dickson

Testing Station. For all other vehicles inspections can be carried out at any Authorised Inspection

Station or at the RUS Dickson Testing Station. In all cases a “Certificate of Inspection” will be

issued and this must accompany the “Application for Concessional Registration of a Motor

Vehicle” form.

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V, V and H vehicles not exceeding 4.5 tonnes GVM are not required to be inspected prior to

effecting annual registration renewal, providing there is no concurrent change of ownership.

However the RTA and Council strongly recommend that all such vehicles be checked annually by

club appointed examiners.

All V, V and H vehicles will be liable to random roadside inspection by RUS inspectors. Where a

defect notice is issued as a result of such an inspection, the vehicle must be further inspected in

accordance with the requirements outlined in such a notice.

These guidelines have been developed by the Council to clarify the obligations expected of the

owner/driver of a vehicle registered under the ACT Concessional Registration Scheme.

In granting the concession, the ACT Road Transport Authority requires the Council to ensure that

the spirit of the concession is observed and that a system of self-regulation operates through the

clubs affiliated with the Council. These guidelines fulfil part of that requirement.

The purpose or spirit of the concession, granted by the ACT RTA, is to provide a registration

scheme that enables older vehicles, which are used on a limited basis by their owners as a recreation

or hobby, to be maintained in a fit and roadworthy condition and to be driven on Australian roads in

a way consistent with their recreational or hobby status. Such a scheme is paramount in preserving

Australia’s automotive heritage.

To provide this capability ACT RTA has identified three main categories of use under the

concession:

a) Events organised or approved by clubs affiliated with the Council;

b) Occasional test runs of up to a 40 km radius; and

c) Specific occasions not related to Club use (see page 7) when permission is first obtained

from the appropriate club Registrar.

As the owner of a concessionally registered vehicle your first responsibility (after ensuring that your

vehicle is roadworthy) is to obtain a logbook and use it to keep an up-to-date record of all occasions

when your vehicle is on the road.

This logbook record serves two purposes:

a) It is a requirement of the concession granted by the ACT RTA.

b) It provides a record of when and where you have used your concessionally registered

vehicle.

the vehicle.

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Entries in the logbook should indicate:

a) The type of run you have undertaken and the distance travelled (where an odometer is fitted

to the vehicle); and

b) A record of the total annual mileage of your vehicle.

For a vehicle to be used in a manner consistent with the spirit of the concession, it has been

determined that the maximum distance travelled within the ACT should not exceed 3000kms or

2000 miles annually. This is consistent with the level of third party insurance premiums paid each

year under the concession.

Maximum Usage related to the Average Annual Usage, which under all normal circumstances is the

most you would likely do within the ACT each year. The Council regards such Maximum Usage

criteria as the ‘Dividing Line’ between normal Full Registration and Concessional Registration.

than 3000kms or 2000 miles in the ACT, you should not register your vehicle under this

concessional registration scheme.

The Council recognises that if you use your vehicle on a major event (such as a national or an

international rally) in Australia, the maximum mileage could easily be exceeded. In these cases

such occasional usage falls within the spirit of the concession.

Any event organised or approved by an affiliated Club constitutes a club event. In normal

circumstances, the event should be advertised in your Club’s newsletter or magazine, but an

impromptu event involving more than one vehicle may also qualify. In this latter case, the event

should be recorded in your logbook. Club events are not confined to the ACT.

The purpose of allowing test runs of up to a 40km radius under the concession is to provide a

satisfactory mechanism for you to run your vehicle frequently enough to maintain it in anticipation

of usage (i.e. battery charged, fuel and oil levels adequate, tyres correctly inflated etc.) and to

satisfy you that it continues to be roadworthy (i.e. brakes, steering, lights, etc. are working

efficiently).

The Council has determined that there are two aspects to usage under the test run category. These

are:

a) Mechanical – where you use your vehicle specifically to test its mechanical state or in order

to have work done on the vehicle; and

b) Private – where as part of your program of keeping your vehicle roadworthy you use the

vehicle for some private purpose such as a recreational outing or a visit to friends.

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There are other specific occasions when you are required to seek your Club’s approval before using

your vehicle. Normally these occasions are where you use your vehicle to participate in some

community, charity or non-Club event. In these cases it is important that the Club is aware of your

involvement and you should advise the relevant details to the Club’s registrar.

If you wish to use your concessionally registered vehicle for purposes of hire or reward, such as for

weddings, school formal (or similar functions) it is important that you familiarise yourself with the

relevant Road User Services requirements (including issue of permits and fees payable).

to meet your essential transport requirements.

The Council is concerned that any usage of a concessionally registered vehicle outside the spirit of

the Scheme could bring the Scheme into disrepute, leading to the possible withdrawal of the

concession.

The Council and its affiliated clubs will maintain a continuing watch on this particular issue and

clubs may be asked to justify and substantiate (through logbook entries) the use of concessionally

registered vehicles.

The Council’s position is that the use of your vehicle under the concessional registration scheme is

acceptable if:

a) You are operating within these guidelines; and

b) Your club is prepared to support you.

RUS has granted a realistic concession for the use of Veteran, Vintage and Historic vehicles. As

bring this concession into disrepute by operating outside the guidelines.

will register vehicles under its terms.

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ACT Mini Car Club 345

ACT Small Ford Owners Cub 341

ACT Street Machine Assoc 315

ACT Vintage Motor Club 283

ACTION Buses 339

American Car Club of Australia 288

Armstrong Siddeley Car Club 282

Australian Goldwing Association 352

Australian War Memorial 336

BMW Car Club of ACT 335

Canberra and District Historic Engine Club 338

Canberra Antique and Classic Motor Club 278

Canberra District Ducati Club 333

Canberra District P76 Club 327

Canberra Historic Automobile Club of ACT 285

Canberra Region Morris Minor Club 310

Canberra Rod and Kustom Klub 347

Canberra Torana Club 319

Chrysler Car Club of ACT 337

Classic Chevrolet Club 304

Club Vee Dub 351

Corvette Car Club of ACT 301

Datsun Sports Owners Club of Australia 346

EJ-EH Holden Club of ACT 209

FE-HR Holden Club 312

Ferrari Club of Australia 308

Fiat Club of the ACT 237

Fire Brigade Historical Society of the ACT 328

Friends of the National Museum Vehicle Club 332

FX-FJ Car Club of Canberra 293

Jaguar Drivers Club of Canberra 281

Landrover Club of the ACT 305

Mazda MX5 Club of NSW(Canberra Chapter) 314

Mercedes-Benz Club ACT 302

MG Car Club Canberra 277

Model 'A' Restorers Club ACT 287

Morris Owners Group Canberra Region 303

Mustang Club 349

National XK-XP Falcon Club 297

Peugeot Association of Canberra 279

Porsche Club Canberra 318

Queanbeyan Veteran and Vintage Restorers Club 331

Renault Owners Club of Canberra 296

Riley Motor Club ACT 280

Rolls Royce Owners Club of Australia ACT 298

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Rotary Enthusiasts of the ACT 306

Rover Owners Club 294

Southern Tablelands Heritage Automotive Restorers Club 329

Sydney Torana Club Southern Branch - Canberra 307

The Humber Car Club of NSW - Canberra 311

Triumph Car Club of ACT 317

Triumph Motorcycle Register of Australia Inc 308

Veteran and Vintage Car Club of Australia (ACT) 286

Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club. 284

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club 350

Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia 353

[As at 9 July 2008]