Licensed Certification is essential
All vehicles in New South Wales need to conform to construction standards to ensure that drivers and passengers are provided with a minimum level of safety.
Vehicle Modifications
A vehicle with a significant modification must be assessed and certified before it can be registered. This must be done by a licensed certifier under the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS). They’ll make sure the modification and vehicle meet the standards and do not cause a safety risk.
Modifications may also affect your vehicle insurance and warranty cover. Some modifications can make your vehicle less stable and affect its performance.
Provisional P1 and P2 drivers must not drive vehicles with modifications that increase engine performance.
Certification of modified or non-standard vehicles
Know the certification requirements – speak to a licensed certifier before building or making any significant modifications to your vehicle.
They may ask you to take photos of the modification work, or bring the vehicle in for inspection at different stages of the modification process.
Exemptions from registration requirements for light vehicles can be requested, but there must be a valid reason. Generally, only exemptions for vehicles modified for disability and glider trailers are allowed.
Contact Technical Enquiries for more information on exemptions. Email technical.enquiries@transport.nsw.gov.au