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.
Available concessions
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Car clubs are also eligible for a 75% concession on club vehicles if the car club is a legal entity as defined as:
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Vehicles can only be used for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year, being:
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. A label template is provided below. |
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 DoT 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 for a Concessions for Classics concession
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.
The Concessions for Classics Scheme is only available for licensed vehicles. If the vehicle is unlicensed refer to License a vehicle in Western Australia.
If the vehicle is currently licensed applications can be submitted to DoT via:
- Email: concessions@transport.wa.gov.au
- Post: Vehicle Services (Concessions), Department of Transport, GPO Box R1290, PERTH WA 6844
- In Person: At a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, DoT regional office or agent
Car Club responsibilities
DoT approved motoring clubs are required to:
- maintain a register of their financial members*, and notify DoT of any changes to membership status;
- maintain a register of the vehicles owned by club members*;
- maintain a register of approved club events, and
- notify the DoT should the club disband, or the Incorporation Status ceases.
On a scheduled and ad-hoc basis, DoT approved motoring clubs will be required to provide DoT with copies of the registers and information for auditing and compliance with the concession requirements.
Note: Clubs providing access to the Concessions for Classics concession should read the C4C Code of Conduct below and familiarise themselves with the rules of the scheme.
*A template C4C Financial Member Register can be found below.