The Concession for Classics scheme (C4C) is a voluntary concession which is available to owners of eligible street rods and all vehicles manufactured prior to 1990.

The scheme provides a:

• 75% reduction on the licence fee component of the vehicle licence and motor injury insurance policy (renewal);
• significant reduction in motor injury insurance premiums;
• maximum of 90 days vehicle use per calendar year, being up to 60 days to participate in approved motoring club events; and up to 30 days for personal use (includes road testing, repair and maintenance);
• requirement for vehicle owners to record vehicle use prior to commencing each journey in a log book (paper based or electronic);
• requirement to display the identifier of ‘Restricted Use’ affixed above or below the vehicle’s number plate(s) identifying that the vehicle has restricted road use.

Note that dutiable value is payable when a vehicle is licensed or its licence is transferred.  

To be eligible for the scheme the following criteria must be met:

• The vehicle must be a light vehicle e.g. GVM equal to or less than 4,500 kg and must be a street rod as defined in the National Guidelines for the Construction and Modification of Street Rods in Australia; or a vehicle manufactured prior to 1990.
• The vehicle licence holder must be a financial member of a DoT approved motoring club, in their own right.
• Vehicles licensed in the name of a DoT approved motoring club or association are also entitled to the concession.

All vehicle types complying with the weight limit are eligible for concession including cars, motorbikes, trailers and caravans and street rods.

The above is a summary of the requirements and not a comprehensive list.  Vehicle owners and approved clubs should be conversant with the detailed requirements and information in the C4C Code of Conduct attached below and the DoT C4C, Concessions for Classics scheme information.

DoT Concessions for Classics (C4C) Code_of_Conduct.pdf