Calculation Of Fees - Heavy Vehicles with GVM > 4.5t
- Definition
- How to Calculate Fees Payable
- Table 23. Calculation of Fees - Two axle truck with a GVM not exceeding 12t
- Table 24. Calculation of Fees - Prime Mover with 3 axles
- Table 25. Calculation of Fees - (2) axle Rigid bus with a GVM exceeding 12t
- Table 26. Calculation of Fees - Special Purpose Vehicles
- Table 27. Calculation of Fees - (3) axle trailer with an operating mass > 4.5t
- Table 28. Calculation of Fees - trailer with an operating mass >4.5 tonnes and <9.0t
- Table 29. Scales & Rates Of Motor Tax for Heavy Vehicles & Special Purpose Vehicles
- Fees Index
- Trucks >4.5t
- Prime Movers
- Buses >4.5t
- Trailers >4.5t
- Special Purpose vehicles
How to Calculate Fees
Rebates or exemptions
Determine if the client is eligible for any rebates or exemptions and adjust any calculations accordingly. See Vehicle Registration Rebates & Exemptions. Concessions do no apply to any vehicles >4.5t GVM
Registration Fee (includes Fire Levy)
- $61.15 + $15.00 = $76.15 normal rate.
- No concessions apply.
Road Safety Levy
- $20.00 normal rate
Motor Tax
Determine the GVM, number of axles, number of trailers towed and axles. Refer to Table 29
MAIB
Determine the MAIB Premium Paid (includes the Premium Paid Duty) from the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications
Inspection Fees for Registration
Include the Vehicle Inspection Fee if the vehicle has been inspected, by other than an Authorised Inspection Station. See Vehicle Inspection Fees.
Registration Plate Fee
Include the Registration Plate Fee for new registrations or if the vehicle is to be re-registered. Standard plates are $17.95 for motor vehicles and $15.25 for trailers (If retaining existing number plates then no plate fee will be applicable).
Duty
Duty is calculated on the market value of the vehicle. Applicable only for registration issue, re-issue & registration transfers.
See Duty Rates).
Note: Duty has not been included in any calculations below
Example Calculations Re-registrations, New Registrations and Renewals
Table 23. Calculation of Fees for Two axle truck with GVM not exceeding 12 tonnes (1R2)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $76.15 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $392.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $531.00 |
| Registration Plates | $17.95 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$1037.10 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$1019.15 |
Table 24. Calculation of Fees for Prime Mover with three axles (SP3)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $76.15 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $4056.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $531.00 |
| Registration Plates | $17.95 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$4701.10 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$4683.15 |
Table 25. Calculation of Fees for two axle rigid bus with GVM exceeding 12 tonnes (2B2)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $76.15 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $392.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $864.00 |
| Registration Plates | $17.95 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$1370.10 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$1352.15 |
Table 26. Calculation of Fees for Special Purpose Vehicle (Mobile Crane with 3 axles) with one (1) axle loaded in excess of limits (SV3)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $76.15 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $640.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $357.00 |
| Registration Plates | $17.95 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$1111.10 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$1093.15 |
Table 27. Calculation of Fees for three axle trailer with an operating mass > 4.5t (HT3)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $26.60 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $1254.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $104.00 |
| Registration Plates | $15.25 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$1419.85 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$1404.60 |
Table 28. Calculation of Fees for a trailer with an operating mass >4.5 tonnes and <9.0t (HTA)
| Fee | Rate |
| Registration Fee | $26.60 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
| Motor Tax | $171.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid | $104.00 |
| Registration Plates | $15.25 |
| Total: Renewal (no Inspection) |
$336.85 |
| Total: Renewal (no inspection & no plates issued) |
$321.60 |
Scales & Rates Of Motor Tax for Heavy Vehicles with GVM > 4.5t
Type of Vehicle
A heavy vehicle which has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes.
Table 29. Motor Tax for Heavy Vehicles & Special Purpose Vehicle
Two (2) Axle Trucks
| Number of Axles, GVM, No of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| A two (2) axle Truck with a GVM not exceeding (12) tonnes | $392.00 | $235.20 | 1R2 |
| A two (2) axle truck with a GVM exceeding (12) tonnes | $673.00 | $403.80 | 2R2 |
| A two (2) axle truck for use in a combination having one(1) trailer with up to six(6) axles in total operating up to 42.5 tonnes | $673.00 | $403.80 | SR2 |
| A two (2) axle truck nominated for use in a combination having one(1) trailer and more than six (6) axles or operating at over 42.5 tonnes | $6014.00 | $3608.40 | MR2 |
Three (3) Axle Trucks
| Number of Axles, GVM, No of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| A three (3) axle Truck with a GVM not exceeding (16.5) tonnes | $673.00 | $403.80 | 1R3 |
| A three (3) axle truck with a GVM exceeding (16.5) tonnes | $886.00 | $531.60 | 2R3 |
| A three (3) axle truck nominated for use in a combination having one (1) trailer with up to six (6) axles in total operating up to 42.5 tonnes | $886.00 | $531.60 | SR3 |
| A three (3) axle truck nominated for use in a combination having one (1) trailer and more than six (6) axles or operating at over 42.5 tonnes | $6014.00 | $3608.40 | MR3 |
Four (4) or more Axle Trucks
| Number of Axles, GVM an, No of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| A four (4) or more axle truck with a GVM not exceeding 20 tonnes | $673.00 | $403.80 | 1R4 |
| A four (4) or more axle truck with a GVM exceeding 20 tonnes | $886.00 | $531.60 | 2R4 |
| A four (4) or more axle truck nominated for use in a combination having one(1) trailer with up to six (6) axles in total operating up to 42.5 tonnes | $1644.00 | $986.40 | SR4 |
| A four(4) or more axle truck nominated for use in a combination having one (1) trailer and more than six (6) axles or operating at over 42.5 tonnes | $6496.00 | $3897.60 | MR4 |
Prime Movers (for single semi-trailer)
| Number of Axles, GVM an, No of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| A two (2) axle Prime Mover | $1032.00 | $619.20 | SP2 |
| A three (3) axle Prime mover | $4056.00 | $2433.60 | SP3 |
| A four (4) or more axle Prime mover | $4460.00 | $2676.00 | SP4 |
Prime Movers (for B-Double)
| Number of Axles, GVM an, No of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| A two(2) axle Prime Mover nominated for use in a combination having two(2) semi-trailers | $7276.00 | $4365.60 | MC2 |
| A three(3) axle Prime mover nominated for use in a combination having two(2) semi-trailers | $7276.00 | $4365.60 | MC3 |
| A four(4) or more axle Prime mover nominated for use in a combination having two(2) semi-trailers | $8003.00 | $4801.80 | MC4 |
Buses
| Number of Axles, GVM and Number of Trailers towed. | Motor Tax | Charge Code |
| A two(2) axle Rigid Bus with a GVM not exceeding 12 tonnes | $392.00 | 1B2 |
| A two(2) axle Rigid Bus with a GVM exceeding 12 tonnes | $392.00 | 2B2 |
| A three(3) or more axle Rigid Bus | $2154.00 | 2B3 |
| Any Articulated Bus | $392.00 | AB3 |
Trailers
| Number of Axles and GVM. | Number of Axles | Motor Tax | Less 40% Rebate | Charge Code |
| TRAILER with GVM >4.5t and <9t( axles on semi, dog, pig, low loader etc) |
1-4 |
$171.00 | $102.60 | HTA |
| TRAILER with GVM ≥9t(axles on dog, pig, low loader etc) |
1 2 3 4 |
$392.00 $784.00 $1176.00 $1568.00 |
$235.20 $470.40 $705.60 $940.80 |
TP,TY,TD TP,TY,TD TP,TY,TD TP,TY,TD |
| B DOUBLE LEADTRAILER with GVM > 4.5t |
1 2 3 4 |
$392.00 $2352.00 $3684.00 $4912.00 |
$235.20 $1411.20 $2210.40 $2947.20 |
TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 |
| SEMI TRAILER with GVM ≥ 9t |
1 2 3 4 |
$392.00 $784.00 $1254.00 $1672.00 |
$235.20 $470.40 $752.40 $1003.20 |
TS1 TS2 TS3 TS4 |
Special Purpose Vehicle
| Number of Axles and GVM. | Motor Tax | Charge Code |
| A plant based special purpose vehicle prescribed by the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Heavy Vehicle Charges) Bill 2000 Type 1 | No charge | PSV |
| A truck based special purpose vehicle with no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the limits as prescribed by the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Heavy Vehicle Charges) Bill 2000 Type 2 | $256.00 | TV1 - TV6 (dependant upon number of axles) |
| A special purpose vehicle with at least one(1) axle that is loaded in excess of the limits prescribed by the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Heavy Vehicle Charges) Bill 2000 Type 3 | $320 + $320 x number of axles in excess of two | SV2 - SV6 (dependant upon number of axles) |
