Modified Vehicles
Modified vehicles require a Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) Approval Certificate to be presented along with the Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) when applying for a Club Permit. Modified vehicles are then issued with a plate ending in "M".
Examples of modifications for which a approval certificate will be required include:
- conversions of motor vehicles to motor homes
- engine changes where the engine is not an option offered for that model by the vehicle manufacturer
- installation of additional adult seats and seat belts
- structural modifications e.g. conversion to a limousine, truck chassis extension
- brake modifications (check VSI 8 - Modification Guide for acceptable modifications not requiring an approval certificate)
- left hand to right hand steering conversions
- vehicles modified to provide wheelchair access and restraint
- modifications or additions to heavy vehicles (check VSI 8 - Modification Guide for acceptable modifications not requiring an approval certificate);
- replacement frame for a motorcycle
- chassis replacement on a vehicle that has a separate chassis
- vehicle has been modified to a tow truck
For the official guide on what constitutes a modified vehicle, refer to the links below:
- VicRoads’ Guide to Modifications to Motor Vehicles (VSI8), or
- VicRoads’ Guidelines for modifications to vehicles operated under Victoria’s Club Permit Scheme (VSI33)