For more than 50 years CHMC has worked closely with the NSW Government's motor transport Departments on all matters related to the operation and registration of historic vehicles. Council monitors State and national transport legislation, regulations and trends that affect our member's vehicles, and responds to them on behal of its Clubs, their members and their vehicles. The CHMC has direct contact with TFNSW managers and is actively involved with them on historic vehicle policy, registration, standards and compliance matters.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS IN NSW

  • Unconditional (Full) Registration
  • Conditional HISTORIC Vehicle Scheme (HVS) Registration for original or restored vehicles 30 years and older
  • Conditional CLASSIC Vehicle Scheme (CVS) Registration for significantly modified or customised vehicles 30 years and older, and all vehicles that require Certification as defined in NSW VSI 6
  • BOTH Conditional HVS & CVS Schemes offer the 60 Day Log Book option. The table bottom of this page compares these options
  • HVS Historic Vehicle Scheme - the vehicle must be endorsed for HVS by a TFNSW accepted historic vehicle club. All CHMC clubs are accepted by TFNSW.
  • CVS Classic Vehicle Scheme - the vehicle must be endorsed for CVS by a TFNSW approved club AND authorised by a TFNSW Approved Organisation. CHMC is an Approved Organisation 
  • 60-day Log Book is available for vehicles on both Schemes

QUICKRESOURCES

TFNSW - Historic Vehicle Scheme period options, accessories and safety items

  • An authorised guide to assist in determining whether a vehicle is acceptable to the Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS) or should be in the Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS).
  • Historic vehicle clubs have the means to establish and enforce their own rules at their discretion, but within the guide's  framework.
  • Key reference documents are Vehicle Standards Information 06, 09 and 53.
  • NOTE: Options and accessories available at the build date or during the general operational life of the vehicle may be considered “in period”.
  • The installation of an item must not affect compliance with applicable vehicle standards.
  • This list is for light vehicles. It does not cover motorcycles and heavy vehicles.

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CLUB RUNS FACT SHEET

Developed by TfNSW with CHMC input, this Fact Sheet dispels some of the inaccurate information circulating about to Log Books and Club Runs.

All NSW historic and classic vehicle peak bodies have agreed to it 

The latest version of the Fact Sheet can be found online at TfNSW  

NOTES FROM CHMC'S REGISTRATION FORUM, OURIMBAH

 Matt Cafe, TFNSW Manager Partnerships, and Steve Richards, NSW Police, discussed conditional registration matters and developments, and answer delegates questions. Council's Liaison Officer to TFNSW, Peter Wright, Chaired the Foum. Valuable and accurate information was shared, and some of the furphies that circulate in the hobby, were crushed.

Notes from the Forum were circulated to all CHMC Clubs and are downloadable below:

HVS/CVS Quick Q&A

Q. Who can drive a HVS or CVS registered vehicle?  A. ANY PERSON WHO IS THE HOLDER OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENCE CAN LEGALLY DRIVE A CONDITIONALLY REGISTERED VEHICLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE THE OPERATOR/OWNER AND THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF A RECOGNISED HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB.

Q.  When should I use the Log Book?  A. USE FOR ALL VEHICLE MOVEMENTS EXCEPT CLUB ORGANISED or MINUTED EVENTS. Each day of general use must be recorded in the log book. USE THE LOG BOOK WHERE THERE IS ANY DOUBT REGARDING ELIGIBILITY OF A SECONDARY CLUB EVENT."If in doubt, fill it out". 

Q. Can HVS or CVS vehicles carry loads? A. LOADS MAY BE CARRIED BUT MUST NOT BE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR WORK USE. Drivers MUST comply with the relevant load restrictions and use appropriate load restraints.

Q. Can HVS or CVS vehicles be used for commerical purposes? A. NO these vehicles CANNOT be used for comercial puposes - i.e.related to a business or trade, including the transportation of goods or passengers for profit. Carrying passengers for remuneration requires compliance with the Point-To-Point regulations

Q. Can a historic unmodified TRACTOR go onto HVS registration? A.YES, histoprif tractors are eligible for HVS. NOTE: "Pink Slips" are not available for tractors. Clubs can process historic tractors on TFNSW's Form 1259 just as for other historic vehicles with an apropriately qualified club scrutineer's inspection. 

Q. Can an origianl or restored histpric ex-military or ex-service vehilce. eg. police, fire or ambulance go on to HVS registration?  A. YES, these vehicles, if they comply with HVS requirements and club eligibility, are eligible for for HVS.


To contact CHMC about HVS or CVS

COMPARISON OF HISTORIC & CLASSIC VehicleRegistration

Unconditional NSW motor vehicle registration. (Full Registration)

ALL CHMC Clubs accept fully registered vehicles that conform to the Club's criteria.

Eligible vehicles There is no age limit on vehicles eligible for unconditional registration, vehicles 100 years or older can be fully registered.

If you have questions concerning unconditional (full) registration for vehicles over 30 years old contact your local heritage or historic vehicle club or the Council's Registration Liaison Officer can also offer assistance.

Cost – TFNSW registration and renewal fees apply, plus weight tax, and compulsory insurance costs.

Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS) FOR original or restored vehicles 30 Years and older

ALL CHMC clubs are TFNSW Approved to offer HVS registration to their members.

Eligible vehicles - in as close to as practicable vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, either original or restored/repaired ("like for like"). Permissable features include turn indicators, period accessories and period options.  Left Hand Drive Historic vehicles converted from left to right-hand drive before 1999 can be conditionally registered, if they meet the requirements of the Historic Vehicle Scheme. LPG conversions are acceptable providing approved by the club and the relevant LPG certification is maintained.

Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved historic vehicle club.

Cost – approx. less than $50 p.a. includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance 

Annual renewal Inspections - some clubs have their own vehicle scrutineers for HVS and do not require an AIS (pink slip) report. Other clubs require a current safety check inspection AIS report. 

New registration and renewals must be completed in person at a SFNSW Centre

Number plates – blue on white, 5 numbers ending in a letter. 

Vehicle usage is subject to mandatory TFNSW requirements - Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance, plus up to 60 days general use per year if the vehicle has a Historic Vehicle Log Book.  Each day’s use must be recorded in a Log Book. Further details on the Log Book option

For more information on the HVS contact your local historic vehicle club

Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS) for modified, replica and ICV vehicles 30 years and older

ALL CHMC Clubs can offer CVS through the CHMC as an TFNSW Approved Organisation (AO).

Eligible vehicles - only vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes GVM and not a trailer or plant vehicle, and complying with the relevant NSW Vehicle Standards.

As a CVS Scheme Approved Organisation, CHMC will consider authorising the CVS registration of modified vehicles which generally look and perform a little differently to authentic vehicles of the same make and model. Details  for CVS registration - CHMC CVS Registration Application, Guidelines &  Forms.

Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved club that is affiliated with the CHMC 

Cost – approx. less than $50 p.a. includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance NOTE: CHMC does not charge to process CVS Registration Applications. 

Annual renewal Inspections - a current safety check inspection AIS report. Vehicles cannot be certified by club scrutineers.  

New registration and renewals must be completed at a SFNSW Centre

Number plates – green on white, 5 numbers ending in a letter 

Vehicle usage is subject to mandatory TFNSW requirements - Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance, plus up to 60 days if the vehicle has a CVS Log Book Further details on the Log Book option

For more information on the CVS contact your local CHMC club