Scraper: Registration, uses and equipment

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for scrapers.

Scrapers need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.

Conditional registration gives you limited road access to perform specific functions.

You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used to perform the same function.

See information about vehicle standards to see what standards apply.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a scraper.

Oversize vehicle operators

Vehicles that go beyond the dimension and weight limits must comply with the conditions of the relevant access notice or permit. To find out the conditions for:

NSW permits – contact Special Permits Unit on 1300 656 371
interstate permits – contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487.

Vehicle requirements

Scrapers must meet all the following vehicle conditions to apply for conditional registration:

These vehicles are not eligible for an oversize/overmass permit and travel under notice Ministerial Exemption (Oversized and Overmass Construction Vehicle) Order 2009.
These vehicles cannot operate on any culvert or bridge unless approved by the relevant road authority.
These vehicles must not engage in primary production.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

Condition	Code
Daylight / floodlit worksite use only	TD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving	SL1
Vehicle to be floated from site to site (except that it can operate in areas designated in LO7 and LO8 in accordance with LO6)	LO99
Operate under Ministerial exemption for construction vehicle	LO6
Only to cross a road or road related area between worksites	LO7
Operate under vehicle control plan approved by a roads authority	LO8
Use only within a worksite or construction zone	Free text
Steering failure warning device / sign required Note: Only applies to vehicles with hydraulic steering.	SL99
Restricted to a maximum speed of 45km/h. Maximum speed advisory sign required Note: Only applies to vehicles with hydraulic steering.	SP45

Equipment requirements

To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met.

Red reflective tape can only be used at the rear of the vehicle if rear red reflectors cannot be fitted or are not incorporated into the rear lamps. If clearance lamps are not fitted, overdimension vehicles must be equipped with delineators to indicate vehicle extremities.
Occupant restraint for operator/driver must be fitted.

Equipment	Daylight/floodlit use
Amber rotating beacon	Yes
Brake and turn lights	Yes
Headlights, tail and number plate lights	Yes
Rear reflectors	Yes
Side reflective tape	No
Rear vision mirror(s)	Yes
Horn	Yes

Lighting

All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:

Transport for NSW office use

Code Type	Code
Vehicle shape	RWP
Compulsory Third Party insurance class	Conditional registration - PLNT
Registration usage	Not applicable

Scraper: Registration, uses and equipment

What is a scraper?

Conditional registration for scrapers