Classic car enthusiasts will have to pay less registration for their vehicles under changes to the ACT Government’s Vintage, Veteran and Historic Vehicle registration scheme, Chris Steel, ACT Minister for Transport and City Services, announced today. 

“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,” Mr Steel said.

More flexible driving limits 

Owners could previously travel no more than 3,000 km per year. This distance-based limit has changed to a day-based limit: 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 express their love 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 remain significantly less than similar fully registered vehicles, at $59 for the 12-month registration fee.

Changes to the arrangements were 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.

“Canberra has a passionate community of car lovers,” Mr Steel said.

Around 2,400 vehicles are registered under the VVH arrangements, and more types of vehicles will be included under the scheme.

“We’re sure to see some interesting cars and motorbikes on our roads, including some previously registered interstate,” Mr Steel said.

Mr 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,” Mr Steel said. “There is still no excuse to be deemed unregistered and voiding your insurance by driving on interstate plates.” 

More information on the VVH arrangements, including the new guidelines and conditions, are available on the Access Canberra website.