New South Wales RTA/Registration

I recall a recent post that dealt with the New South Wales RTA and Heavy Vehicle Inspections (HVIS).

Just thought I would post my experience for the benefit of others. I have a Land Rover Defender, with a seating capacity of five, as per the compliance plate.

My registration, with a note indicating that a HVIS was required, arrived a few days ago. On checking the RTA website, it appeared the only possible category that I could have been captured under was 10 seats or more, notwithstanding it only has five. The Defender has a modification that can be done to increase the seating in the rear, similar to other four-wheel drives such as the Troopy.

On my initial contact with the RTA I explained the situation and was told that I would need to get a Blue Slip advising of an adjustment of record. Not that I am a scrooge, however I could not see why I should pay to have something rectified in the RTAs computer system.

I called again and this time was informed that they would check the archives (wouldn’t tell me what for) and they would revert in 24 hours. This has occurred and I have been informed that no HVIS is required, no further action needs to be taken on my part and new registration papers would be forwarded

I seem to recall that someone else paid a fee for the adjustment slip. My advice is to contact the RTA on 1300 364 847 if similar occurs.

Cheers