Club Registration
A special interest vehicle registration concession is available if you are registering a classic or vintage car, based on the vehicle having limited road use.
Qualifying special interest vehicles
vehicles that are at least 30 years old
historic ambulances or historic fire-fighting equipment vehicles
street rods (hot rods)—vehicles that have been modified for safe road use and have a body and frame built before 1949
replicas of a motor vehicle, the body and frame of which were built before 1949, that is fitted with a modification plate (code LH9 or LH10).
The special interest vehicle scheme guide outlines where and how vehicles under this concession can be used. You and anyone driving your vehicle must follow these conditions at all times.
Acceptable use
Vehicles with this concession have limitations placed on their use. Events special interest vehicles can take part in include:
rallies organised by incorporated vehicle clubs
processions, displays, fetes and other similar events
ceremonies such as weddings or formals involving immediate family members, where no fee or reward is given.
How to apply
You need to complete the registration concession application (F3937).
You will also need to supply:
evidence of current club membership with a Queensland incorporated vehicle club (must be on club letterhead, include details of the vehicle to be registered and be signed by a club official)
certification from a dating officer to confirm the vehicle's authenticity and year of manufacture if unable to be verified at your nearest transport and motoring customer service centre.
Requirement to maintain SIV registration concession
Under section 242 of the Transport Operation Regulations, it is an offence to have a SIV registered vehicle without being a current member of an incorporated car club. Failure to maintain club registration attracts a fine of $2,757 (current April 2022) for vehicles under 4.5 tonnes.
The onus is on the club member (not the AMVCQ) to provide evidence of current club membership when required to do so. So, it becomes important to carry your membership card and if on an impromptu run, evidence supporting the impromptu run (see below).
AMVCQ members are issued with a membership card for each year. The club membership year runs from 1 July to the following 30 June.
Impromptu Events
An 'impromptu event' essentially allows an individual club member to initiate a club run at short notice. Consequently, an ‘impromptu event will be treated the same as a normal club run for those vehicles registered as a ‘special interest vehicle’ (‘SIV’), also known as being on club rego.
For information on ‘impromptu events’ please refer to the article “Is your Austin on club rego? Read this for new rules on ‘Impromptu Events’”.
AMVCQ members can register their ‘Impromptu Event’ by completing the Special Interest Vehicle (SIV) Licence Impromptu Run Notification form below (you can complete this form online and submit - the form will be automatically sent to the webmaster for inclusion on the club’s calendar of events). Please submit your form at least 24 hours prior to your impromptu event and also send a SMS text to 0400 193 821.
If there are any questions about your run, being a sanctioned club run, contact can be made with Mark Ellem (webmaster) on 0400 198 321.