Registration and vehicle codes
Find the codes that apply to your vehicle or registration. Condition codes are listed on your registration certificate and certificate of approved operations.
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Vehicle conditions
Conditions on how your vehicle can be used
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| V01 | Transport for NSW overdimension permit required |
| V02 | May travel from park to park if in close vicinity |
| V05 | Only to be used in daylight |
| V07 | Laden weight must not exceed tare of hauling motor cycle |
| V08 | Hauling unit's carrying capacity must be at least 1520kg |
| V09 | May travel between worksites not more than 5kms distance |
| V10 | May travel on unsealed roads between worksites not more than 5kms distance |
| V14 | No brakes needed if hauling unit is a tractor or has at least specified capacity |
| V16 | Loadweight to be approved by Transport for NSW or local government body |
| V23 | No compliance plate – registration to terminate on |
| V24 | No brakes needed if used in specified district |
| V27 | Not to be driven on freeways |
| V28 | Complete new heavy vehicle form if operating over 42.5T |
| V30 | Brakes not necessary if hauled by agricultural tractor in specified |
| V31 | Exempt brakes in stated district if hauled by tractor or lorry of at least specified capacity |
| V33 | Exempt brakes if tare of hauling unit at least |
| V38 | Only to be used in daylight except in an emergency |
| V39 | Towing motor cycle and side car must have 3 wheel brakes |
| V40 | Exempt brakes in area below if hauling unit has tare shown |
| V41 | Crane block sheave not to obstruct driver's vision |
| V42 | Operation restricted to |
| V43 | Taxi inspection report required means Transport for NSW HVIS taxi inspection |
| V50 | V50 Vehicle details (eg seating capacity) to be updated before next renewal |
| V51 | Only to be driven in left hand drive while collecting waste |
| V52 | No passengers to be carried in rear seat compartment |
| V5T | Truck with 5 or more axles |
| V61 | To be towed only by |
| V63 | Transport for NSW overdimension permit required |
| V68 | This registration is not transferable |
| V71 | Pillion passengers must not be carried |
| V72 | Do not proceed – Contact Regulatory Program Administration Offence Records |
| V73 | Vehicle to be floated to and from work site |
| V75 | Exempt brakes specified area provided laden weight does not exceed three times tare of hauling tractor and vehicle is driven at a speed not exceeding 25km/h |
| V78 | Exempt brakes if used exclusively on flat terrain and towed by a tractor of at least specified kg tare at a speed not exceeding 25 km/h |
| V82 | Transport for NSW permit required |
| V87 | Modified as per report number [enter the compliance certificate number as free text] |
| V88 | Modified for wheelchair transport as per [enter the compliance certificate number as free text] |
| V90 | Only to be used in daylight except in area below |
| V91 | Transport for NSW inspection required |
| V93 | Exempt brakes in area below if towed by tractor on flat terrain |
| V99 | Personal import – compliance conceded |
| VFL | Present inspection report within 60 days of renewal |
| VHE | HVIS exempt – HVAIS inspection required |
| VLA | LA [learner approved motorcycle] |
| VP3 | Refer to internal audit |
| VP4 | Tare weight to be established |
| VP5 | Full chassis number is |
| VP6 | Daylight/floodlit worksite use only |
| VP7 | Dual control vehicle sign required |
| VP8 | Steering failure warning device/sign required |
| VP9 | Left hand drive sign required |
| VQ1 | Operation restricted to worksite not accessible to public |
| VQ2 | Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving |
| VQ3 | Only to be driven in left hand drive when performing work |
| VQ4 | Left hand drive vehicle |
| VQ5 | Dual control vehicle |
| VQ6 | HVIS inspection to be completed within 1 month |
| VQ7 | HVIS inspection to be completed within 3 months |
| VR2 | May only drive the vehicle to/from and compete in CAMS permitted events |
| VR3 | May only participate in CAMS authorised parades and displays |
| VR4 | May only drive to/from essential maintenance, repairs and service |
| VR5 | May only drive to/from and officially set up or plan CAMS permitted events |
| VR8 | Lower/upper seat capacity – number of adult passengers (including driver) to be verified/recorded |
| VR9 | May only travel between sites when unladen |
| VS1 | Refer any transactions to the VINS unit |
| VS2 | Contact (02) 9712 0579 or (02) 9712 0581 re:vehicle inspection |
| VWO | Vehicle has been written off |
| VWV | Vehicle is recorded on the register of written-off vehicles |
When conditions are printed
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| RPU | Personal use only – pink slip inspection required |
| RLV | Pink slip inspection required every six months |
| RHV | Transport for NSW/HVIS inspection will be required by |
| RHR | Vehicle requires a Transport for NSW/HVIS inspection within the next 28 days |
| VHE | HVIS exempt – HVAIS inspection required |
Registration conditions
Conditions on how your vehicle is registered
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| R20 | May only be used on a vehicle being registered as a taxi or for disposal after being de-registered as a taxi |
| R46 | Inspection required |
| R47 | Specified engine fitted |
| R74 | NHVAS/HTMMAS – no inspection required/no inspection fee |
| R76 | NHVAS – mass management |
| R77 | Trader trailer plate – no CTP required |
| R79 | LWMMAS – livestock |
| R80 | NHVAS – fatigue management |
| R81 | Personally imported vehicle |
| R84 | Transfer not allowed until consular plates are surrendered |
| R89 | Visiting service personnel – no renewal after [enter the termination date on the Vehicle Import Approval as free text] |
| RHR | Vehicle requires a Transport for NSW/HVIS inspection within the next 28 days |
| RHV | Transport for NSW/HVIS inspection will be required by |
| RLF | Leased from: [enter the lessor’s name as free text] |
| RLT | Leased to: |
| RLV | Pink slip inspection required every six months |
| RPU | Personal use only – pink slip inspection required |
| R/RS | Ride-sharing |
Conditional registration and unregistered vehicle permits
Conditions for conditionally registered vehicles and UVPs
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| GO1 | Towing limitations (see Special Condition) |
| GO2 | Pilot vehicle(s) mandatory (see Special Condition) |
| GO3 | Passenger/observer required |
| GO4 | Escort with authority to direct traffic required |
| GO5 | Use only by shortest suitable route between depots and worksites |
| GO6 | Crash attenuation fixtures to be maintained on vehicle (see Special Conditions) |
| GO7 | Hazardous projections to be covered by rigid material/cage |
| GO88 | Couplings/safety chains must comply with ADR 62 |
| GO89 | Not to exceed manufacturers seating capacity |
| GO90 | Transport for NSW inspection required |
| GO91 | Must meet Transport for NSW Inspection requirements for Oversnow Vehicles |
| GO92 | Goods carried must be the property of the owner and not be for sale |
| GO93 | Use only for farming purposes |
| GO94 | Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance |
| GO95 | Pillion passengers must not be carried |
| GO96 | Modified as per report number (see Special Condition) |
| GO97 | Restriction on carriage of passengers |
| GO98 | Equipment fitted not to obstruct driver's vision |
| GO99 | Exempt brakes |
| L06 | Operate under Ministerial Exemption for construction vehicle |
| L07 | Only to cross a road or road related area between worksites |
| L08 | Operate under vehicle control plan approved by a roads authority |
| LO1 | Not to be used on formed portion of the roadway except when crossing |
| LO2 | Excluded from built up areas |
| LO3 | Restricted to designated areas/routes (see Special Condition) |
| LO4 | Not to be left standing on the paved part of any highway |
| LO5 | Use only within a defined area or construction zone |
| LO97 | Recreation vehicle restricted to designated area of Stockton Beach |
| LO98 | Restricted to essential purpose directly associated with registration |
| LO99 | Vehicle to be floated from site to site |
| OL3 | Registered operator must be a member of an authorised motoring club |
| OL99 | Must only operate in the area authorised by NP&WS |
| OM1 | Not to be driven over or used on any bridge or culvert |
| OM2 | Only to be used in accordance with the relevant published Notice(s) |
| OM3 | Only to be used in accordance with the relevant published Notice(s) |
| OS1 | Only to be used in accordance with the relevant published Notice(s) |
| OS2 | Only to be used in accordance with route specific permits |
| SL1 | Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving |
| SL2 | Special delineation of protrusions required (see Special Condition) |
| SL3 | Special delineation of over width or over length extremities required |
| SL4 | Special lights for travel between sunset and sunrise (see Special Condition) |
| SL5 | Slow vehicle sign |
| SL6 | Left-hand drive or "Dual control" sign |
| SL99 | Steering failure warning device/sign required |
| SP08 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 8 km/h |
| SP20 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 20 km/h |
| SP30 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 30 km/h |
| SP40 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 40 km/h |
| SP45 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 45 km/h |
| SP50 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 50 km/h |
| SP60 | Restricted to a maximum speed of 60 km/h |
| ST10 | Maximum speed of 10 km/h when towed |
| ST20 | Maximum speed of 20 km/h when towed |
| ST30 | Maximum speed of 30 km/h when towed |
| ST40 | Maximum speed of 40 km/h when towed |
| ST50 | Maximum speed of 50 km/h when towed |
| ST60 | Maximum speed of 60 km/h when towed |
| TD1 | Daylight/floodlit worksite use only |
| TD2 | Not to travel on any road when Clearway conditions apply |