Sweeper – compact

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for soil stabilisers, reclaimers and sweepers.

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Conditional registration for compact sweepers

Sweeper compact

Compact sweepers 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.

You need a Car (Class C) licence to drive a compact sweeper.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a compact sweeper.

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

Compact sweepers must meet the following vehicle condition to apply for conditional registration:

  • Only compact street sweepers intended for use in car parks, parks or on footpaths can be registered under conditional registration. Road sweepers built on a truck-based chassis are not eligible for conditional registration.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

Condition Code
Daylight / floodlit worksite use only
Not required if vehicle has headlights		 TD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving SL1
Slow vehicle sign required SL5
Restricted to designated areas / routes LO3 + free text
Not to travel on a road when Clearway conditions apply TD2
Steering failure warning device / sign required
Note: Applies only for vehicles with hydraulic steering		 SL99

Equipment requirements

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

Equipment Daylight/floodlit use 24 hour use
Amber rotating beacon Yes Yes
Brake and turn lights Yes Yes
Headlights, tail, number plate and clearance lights No Yes
Rear reflectors Yes Yes
Rear and side reflective tape No No
Rear vision mirror(s) Yes Yes
Horn Yes 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 INP
Compulsory Third Party insurance class Conditional registration - PLNT
Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN
Registration usage PLNT

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