CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION SCHEME
General
The Sydney Antique Machinery Club Inc. (SAMCI) is authorised by the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to administer the registration of historic vehicles under both the Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS) and the Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS).
The Club’s By-laws (By-law 6) details the administrative requirements for both schemes. Owners of vehicles should refer to this By-law prior to initial registration of a vehicle. A copy is provided to new members upon joining the Club, but is also available upon request. Registration is only available to those who have been members for 12 months or more.
Both schemes are available to members of one year’s standing who have attended at least two Club activities during that year. All vehicles must be a minimum of 30 years old, and new vehicles submitted for registration must first be approved by the Committee. Vehicles that do not comply with the aims of the Club will not be accepted. The Club has developed three Vehicle Assessment Guideline documents:
1. Historic Vehicles up to 3.5T GVM
2. Historic Vehicles over 3.5T GVM
3. Historic Vehicles – tractors.
The Committee will be guided by these guideline documents, and a member wishing to register a new vehicle should request a copy of the relevant document.
For new registrations, owners are required to submit details of their vehicle to the Club Registrar and will be asked to complete a Club Vehicle Assessment Questionnaire, the results of which will assist in determining whether the vehicle meets the originality guidelines for HVS, or otherwise CVS.
Historic Vehicle Scheme
The HVS covers those vehicles that comply with the originality guidelines as defined by RMS. See:
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/registration/get-nsw-registration/historic-vehicles/
SAMCI does not allow any latitude in interpretation of these guidelines.
Owners may opt for a 60-day logbook when registering their vehicle, which permits 60 days of use for any private purpose, but includes runs considered to be test runs, or for maintenance. This is in addition to runs associated with Club sanctioned events, which, however, must be logged in advance with the Club Vehicle Registrar.
Alternatively, they may elect to employ a Vehicle Logbook in which all runs must be recorded and notified to the Club Vehicle Registrar. Usage is restricted to Club sanctioned events and maintenance. Arrangements must be made for this logbook to be sighted annually by the Club Registrar.
Classic Vehicle Scheme
The CVS covers those vehicles that have been modified in any way rendering them not eligible for HVS, but is also available to un-modified vehicles if the owner chooses. Owners should familiarize themselves with the RMS guidelines on modifications to determine if a Compliance Certificate (Engineer’s Report) may be required. See:
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/standards/vsi-06-light-vehicle-modifications.pdf
The RMS issues owners of all vehicles registered under CVS with the 60-day logbook.
Travel Obligations
Owners must carry with them on any trip evidence of their authority to be travelling on public roads. This may be the 60-day logbook completed in advance, and the Certificate of Approved Operations. If the trip is for a Club sanctioned event, then evidence of the event in the form of an invitation, an event registration document, Club Newsletter showing the event listed, or a copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the event was sanctioned. Evidence of notification to the Club Vehicle Registrar should also be carried (copy of email, phone text message etc).
Registration requirements
HVS: For new registrations or renewals, a ‘Pink Slip’ safety inspection report is required for all vehicles except tractors. For tractors a self-declaration is required.
CVS: For new registrations, a ‘Blue Slip’ and if necessary a Compliance Certificate (Engineers Report).
For renewals, a ‘Pink Slip’ is required.
The Club Vehicle Registrar is required to forward documentation for all CVS registrations to the Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs (ACMC) with the required processing fee (payable by the owner), for their approval.
Additional Information
For all other information, reference should be made to the Club By-law 6, which details the full procedures and RMS documents required, or contact the Club Vehicle Registrar. Copies of the documents may be downloaded from the RMS website when required.
Message from the Club Vehicle Registrar.
Our Club Plate Registrar, Austin Vella, reminds those who have completed registration, whether new or renewal, to forward copies of registration and insurance documents to him without delay. The documents must show evidence of payment, and should be mailed to his home address (see By-law 6), or to the Club's address.
Failure to do this within the 6 week from renewal will result in notice given to RMS to proceed to cancel your Conditional Registration.
Important Note:
If a member fails to renew membership by the due date of 30 June, he is technically no longer eligible for conditional registration, and notice will be given to RMS to that effect.
Just a couple of important points for those wishing to register a vehicle for the first time:
1. Vehicle owners are not eligible until they have been members for 12 months.
2. You may specify the period of initial registration as less than 12 months if it suits.
Carrying of Loads
As of 27 July 2016, RMS removed the two-thirds load restriction on all historic vehicles.
The wording in the RMS Historic Vehicle Guide now simply reads under the heading :-
LOADS: Historic vehicles must meet the following requirements if carrying a load:
- Loads cannot be carried for commercial purposes.
- Loads must be the private property of the vehicle operator and/or carried as part of a club event.
- The load must be restrained to the standards detailed in the Load Restraint Guide (see RMS website).
There is no longer any reference to load carrying restrictions. This has been achieved through our active involvement with the NSW Southern Motoring Association.
Warning: The downloadable files related to HVS and CVS registration shown below should be confirmed against the RMS website as being up to date before use.
Our Club Plate Registrar, Austin Vella, reminds those who have completed registration, whether new or renewal, to forward copies of registration and insurance documents to him without delay. The documents must show evidence of payment, and should be mailed to his home address (see By-law 6), or to the Club's address.
Failure to do this within the 6 week from renewal will result in notice given to RMS to proceed to cancel your Conditional Registration.
Important Note:
If a member fails to renew membership by the due date of 30 June, he is technically no longer eligible for conditional registration, and notice will be given to RMS to that effect.
Just a couple of important points for those wishing to register a vehicle for the first time:
1. Vehicle owners are not eligible until they have been members for 12 months.
2. You may specify the period of initial registration as less than 12 months if it suits.
Carrying of Loads
As of 27 July 2016, RMS removed the two-thirds load restriction on all historic vehicles.
The wording in the RMS Historic Vehicle Guide now simply reads under the heading :-
LOADS: Historic vehicles must meet the following requirements if carrying a load:
- Loads cannot be carried for commercial purposes.
- Loads must be the private property of the vehicle operator and/or carried as part of a club event.
- The load must be restrained to the standards detailed in the Load Restraint Guide (see RMS website).
There is no longer any reference to load carrying restrictions. This has been achieved through our active involvement with the NSW Southern Motoring Association.
Warning: The downloadable files related to HVS and CVS registration shown below should be confirmed against the RMS website as being up to date before use.
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