Classic car enthusiasts are set to benefit from improvements to the ACT Government’s Vintage, Veteran and Historic Vehicle registration scheme.
“We’ve been working with the Council of ACT Motor Clubs to improve the registration scheme for owners of older cars that are of significance to Canberra’s motoring enthusiasts,” said Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel.
“Canberra has a passionate community of car lovers with around 2,400 vehicles currently registered under the VVH arrangements, with more types of vehicles to be included under the scheme we’re sure to see some interesting cars and motorbikes on our roads, including some previously registered interstate.
“The key purpose of this improved scheme is to support Canberra’s motoring community with discounted registration for older vehicles which are used on a limited basis by people as a hobby.
“This scheme recognises that these cars are not a daily drive and that we shouldn’t penalise enthusiasts who own additional VVH vehicles by charging full registration.”
Minister Steel called on vehicle owners to update their registration in light of the new scheme.
“It is illegal to have a car registered interstate when it is garaged in the ACT. Registration options available means that there is still no excuse to be deemed unregistered and voiding your insurance by driving on interstate plates,” said Minister Steel.
Changes to the scheme include:
More flexible driving limits
The distance-based limit that previously capped owners to travelling no more than 3,000km’s per year has changed to a day-based limit with up to 60 days of use per year.
This limit is in addition to attending any separate motor vehicle club activities.
More vehicles eligible
A new class has been introduced to include modified historic vehicles, both cars and motorcycles.
Retention of numberplates
Many owners like to express the love they have for their car through their numberplate.
Previously all VVH vehicles registered had to use specific ACT VVH numberplates but now they may use any valid ACT numberplate including custom plates.
Registration fees for VVH vehicles will continue to be significantly less than similar fully registered vehicles at a cost of $59 for the 12 month registration fee component.
Changes to the arrangements have been implemented following ongoing partnership and consultation with the Council of ACT Motor Clubs.
To support these changes all owners of registered vehicles must complete a logbook at the start of each day’s use including at club endorsed events.
