Concessions 4 Classics

Concessions for classics scheme (C4C)

The Concession for Classics (C4C) scheme is a voluntary concession which is available to owners of eligible street rods and vehicles manufactured in a calendar year that will result in the vehicle being at least 30 years old at the start of the calendar year in which the discount would begin.

On January 1, 2025, a rolling 30-year vehicle eligibility was introduced to make the scheme available to more WA vehicle owners.

Vehicle must

– Be owned by the primary financial member of a Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) approved car club or
– Be owned by a DTMI approved motoring club or association.
– Be a light vehicle (i.e. a GVM equal to or less than 4500 kg.

Fit into one of the following descriptions:
|- Manufactured 30 years prior to application date, or
– A Street rod as defined in the National Guidelines for the Construction and Modification of Street Rods in Australia.

rate

75% exemption from vehicle licence fee.

Reduced rate on motor injury insurance.

Car clubs are also eligible for a 75% concession on club vehicles if the car club is a legal entity as defined as:
– A corporate body.
– An incorporated body; or
– Any other organisation that is recognised as being a legal entity.

conditions

Vehicles can only be used for a maximum of – 90 days per calendar year, being:
– 60 days to participate in approved motoring club events; and
– 30 days for personal use (includes road testing, repair and maintenance).

Vehicle owners to record the vehicle use in a logbook (a logbook template is provided
below), prior to commencing each journey.
Vehicles cannot be used for fee, hire or reward.

Must display one identifier label stating ‘restricted use’, either to the front or rear of the vehicle, which is to be affixed above or below the number plate without obscuring it, to identify that the vehicle has restricted road use.

notes:

Concession can be applied to cars, motorbikes, trailers, caravans, and street rods complying with the weight limit.
This concession cannot be applied to a vehicle that is licensed to an organisation that is not a DTMI Approved Motoring Club.
A vehicle licence with this concession is not transferable without the approval of Concessions Section.
The concession is applied from the date of application.

how to apply

Applicants must submit a Concessions for Classics Scheme (Form E116) for each vehicle they wish to apply the concession to, ensuring that the Motoring Club declaration has been completed by an authorised officer of the approved club.
this can be done once your are a member and via our online portal