HISTORIC VEHICLE POLICY
APRIL 2002
1. BACKGROUND
1.1. This policy has been produced by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) in conjunction with the Council of Motor Clubs, the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW, the Old Motoring Club, the XW-XY Falcon Owners Club, the Classic Italian Motorcycle Club and the Velocette Owners Club.
1.2. The RTA registers historic vehicles under the Conditional Registration scheme, which provides the vehicle with limited access to the road network and Compulsory Third Party insurance cover. Historic vehicles registered under this scheme are exempt from the payment of stamp duty, motor vehicle tax and national charges.
1.3. Conditional registration is only an option for historic vehicles if the registered operator of the vehicle is a member of an RTA recognised historic vehicle Club and the vehicle’s use of the road network is restricted.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. An historic vehicle must be 30 years of age or older as from the year of manufacture.
2.2. Vehicles must be as close to original condition as possible, with NO alterations except for safety features such as seat belts and turn indicators or period accessories and options, if desired.
2.3. The registered operator must be a member of an RTA recognised historic vehicle Club. Proof of Club membership must be provided to the RTA prior to establishing or renewing conditional registration.
3. VEHICLE ROADWORTHINESS
3.1. A vehicle operating under the scheme must be declared roadworthy by:
 a Safety Inspection Report (pink slip) issued by an Authorised Inspection Station examiner; or
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3.2. If the Club is over 2 years old, the authorising member must hold relevant mechanical knowledge.
 a Club Declaration of Roadworthiness issued by a member of the Club
4. VEHICLE USE
4.1. Vehicles can only be used for events organised by their Club, another Club or recognised community organisations provided an official invitation has been received and documented by the Club in the official minutes, or the official ‘Day Book’.
4.2. Vehicles can also be used on a road or road related area for the following reasons:
 For servicing within a short distance from their place of garaging;
 For the inspection of the vehicle;
4.3. If a longer journey is necessary, the member must notify the Club Secretary so that they can enter the details in the Club’s official ‘Day Book’ or minutes.
4.4. Any Club member wishing to use their vehicles for the carriage of persons to or from a wedding or reception should first check their legal obligation under the Passenger Transport Act 1990 with the Taxi & Hire Car Bureau of the Department of Transport, Parramatta on (02) 9689 8888. The Club must also authorise the use of the vehicle for this purpose.
4.5. Vehicles must display conditional registration number plates and a current registration label.
4.6. Name bars may be affixed to the number plate provided the positioning of the name bar does not obscure the number plate.
5. CONDITIONS
5.1. Historic vehicles registered under the conditional registration scheme are subject to the following conditions of operation:
 “Registered operator must be a member of an authorised motoring club.”
 “Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance.”
5.2. Other conditions may be applied as required.
5.3. The Certificate of Approved Operations, detailing the conditions applicable to the operation of the vehicle, must be carried in the vehicle whenever the vehicle is used on a road or road related area.
6. GENERAL
6.1. Motor cars, tourers and limousines can only carry one person per seating position. Seat belts must be worn, where fitted. Buses can carry only 7 passengers except for special events and with specific approval from the RTA.
6.2. This policy applies to NSW Clubs. All members must be financial members and be NSW residents.
6.3. Vehicles registered under the scheme may operate temporarily in other states and territories, under the same conditions as apply in NSW. Temporarily is considered to be 3 months continuously.
6.4. Interstate vehicles (operating under a similar scheme in their home state/territory) may be driven in NSW if they legally comply with the rules and Regulations of their permit/registration.
TAKEN FROM
http://www.fefcholden.org.au/nsw/tmp/hist_veh_policy.doc
