Passenger tours and/or charters using specialised vehicles where it is considered that the nature of vehicle means that a ‘transport experience’ is provided to the passenger, such as motorbikes, Hot Rods or Tuk Tuks.
What are the requirements for getting a Novelty vehicle licence?
Vehicles should be a novelty vehicle with specialised limitations or requirements
Individual fares should not be charged for charter arrangements.
Vehicles shall not operate from taxi ranks or be used to ply for hire or tout on roads or other public places.
Information you will need to provide in your application
Year, make, model and registration of the vehicle to be licensed
Number of passenger seats
A brief outline of the services you intend to provide
Details of any tours to be provided, including fares and locations of pickups and stops, if touring is the purpose for which the licence is being sought
When the licence is initially applied for the vehicle must be brought to an Authorised Inspection Station for inspection. See the Licensing Services website for the location of your nearest inspection station.
As part of your application, a Vehicle Maintenance Program (VMP) and Fatigue Management Program (FMP) for drivers should be attached.
Further information