Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme guide

Number plates

Special interest vehicles are issued standard S series plates. You can choose either a standard S plate or USA style S plate for your vehicle. Motorcycles are issued a small S plate.

Special interest vehicle standard number plate examples

Plate imageDescription

Standard S plate

Standard S plate – For motor vehicles and large trailers

USA style S plate

USA style standard S plate – For motor vehicles and large trailers

Small S plate

Small standard S plate – For motorcycles

Previously issued special interest vehicle number plateWhite background and black lettering and numbers on a rectangular vehicle registration plate

Black background white lettering and numbers on a rectangular vehicle registration plate

Previously issued standard special interest vehicle square historic, veteran and vintage S plates – already attached to a special interest vehicle.

These plates cannot be reissued or replaced.

Black rectangular vehicle registration plate with large white 'Q' followed by 6 numbers 

Previously issued standard special interest Q plates – already attached to a special interest vehicle.

These plates cannot be reissued or replaced.

Other plates that may be used on a special interest vehicle

  • Standard green on white plates already fitted to the vehicle under the existing registration
  • Green on white plates that have been customised or personalised
  • Personalised plates, including traditional Q plates. Find out more on the PPQ website or call 136 356 for more information.

In this guide:

  1. Eligible vehicles
  2. Eligibility and how to apply
  3. Conditions of use for special interest vehicles
  4. What to carry in your vehicle
  5. Penalties and compulsory third party insurance
  6. Change of address
  7. Interstate recognition
  8. Number plates
  9. Removing a special interest vehicle concession

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