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Calculation Of Fees - Heavy Vehicles with GVM > 4.5t

Definition

  • Trucks >4.5t
  • Prime Movers
  • Buses >4.5t
  • Trailers >4.5t
  • Special Purpose vehicles


How to Calculate Fees Payable

1. Rebates or exemptions
Determine if the client is eligible for any rebates or exemptions and adjust any calculations accordingly. See Vehicle Registration Rebates & Exemptions. Pension Concessions do no apply to any vehicles >4.5t GVM

2. Registration Fee (plus Fire Levy)

  • $64.40 + $16.00 = $80.40 normal rate.

3. Road Safety Levy

  • $25.00 normal rate
  • $15.00 pensioner rate

4. Motor Tax
Determine the GVM, number of axles, number of trailers towed and axles. Refer below.

5. MAIB
Determine the MAIB Premium Paid (which includes GST and Premium Duty) from the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications Card, (refer to the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications Card).

6. Inspection Fees for Registration
Include the Vehicle Inspection Fee if the vehicle has been inspected, by other than an Approved Inspection Station. See Vehicle Inspection Fees.

7. Registration Plate Fee
Include the Registration Plate Fee for new registrations or if the vehicle is to be re-registered. Standard plates are $18.90 for motor vehicles and $16.10 for trailers (If retaining existing number plates then no plate fee will be applicable).

8. Duty
Duty is unique to each vehicle and is calculated on the market value. Applicable only for registration issue, re-issue & registration transfers.
See Appendix A. Duty Rates).

Calculations Re-registrations, New Registrations and Renewals

RIGID TRUCK (not nominated to tow a heavy trailer)

Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Rigid Truck
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Fees GVM 1R2
12t or less		 2R2
More than 12t		 1R3
16.5t or Less		 2R3
More than 16.5t		 1R4
20t or less		 2R4
more than 20t
Registration Fee $80.40 $80.40 $80.40 $80.40 $80.40 $80.40
Road Safety Levy $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Plate Fee $18.90 $18.90 $18.90 $18.90 $18.90 $18.90
Motor Tax $418.00 $718.00 $718.00 $945.00 $718.00 $945.00
MAIB $549.00 $549.00 $549.00 $549.00 $549.00 $549.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES $1091.30 $1391.30 $1386.3091 $1618.30 $1391.30 $1618.30
RENEWAL FULL FEES $1072.40 $1372.40 $1372.40 $1599.40 $1372.40 $1599.40
40% Motor Tax
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE $924.10 $1104.10 $1104.10 $1240.30 $1104.10 $1240.30
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE $905.20 $1085.20 $1085.20 $1221.40 $1085.20 $1221.40
Motor Tax cost with 40% saving $250.80
saving 167.20		 $430.80
saving 287.20		 $430.80
saving 287.20		 $567.00
saving 378.00		 $430.80
saving 287.20		 $567.00
saving 378.00

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100.00 or part thereof (1%)

Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Short Combination Truck

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Nominated to tow a heavy trailer where the s combination has no more than 6 axles in total operating up to 42.5 tonnes.

FeesSR2  SR3SR4
Registration Fee $80.40 $80.40 $80.40
Road Safety Levy $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Plate Fee $18.90 $18.90 $18.90
Motor Tax $718.00 $945.00 $1754.00
MAIB $549.00 $549.00

 $549.00

ESTABLISH FULL FEES $1391.30 $1618.30

 $2427.30

RENEWAL FULL FEES $1372.40 $1599.40

 $2408.40

 

 40% Motor Tax

ESTABLISH 40% REBATE $1104.10 $1240.30

$1725.70

RENEWABLE 40% REBATE $1085.20 $1221.40

$1706.80

Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings $430.80
saving $287.20		 $567.00
saving $378.00

$1052.40
saving $701.60

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100.00 or part thereof (1%)

 

Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Medium Combination Trucknull

Nominated to tow a heavy trailer where the combination had no more than 6 axles in total operating at over 42.5 tonnes.

Fees MR2  MR3 MR4
Registration Fee  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90
Motor Tax  $6417.00  $6417.00

 $6931.00

MAIB  $549.00  $549.00

 $549.00

ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $7090.30  $7090.30

 $7604.30

RENEWAL FULL FEES  $7071.40  $7071.40

 $7585.40

 

 40% Motor Tax
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $4523.50  $4523.50

$4831.90

RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $4504.60  $4504.60

$4813.00

Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $3850.20
saving 2566.80		  $3850.20
saving $2566.80

$4158.60
saving $2772.40

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)



Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Prime Mover for Single Semi-Trailer  null

Fees SP2 SP3 SP4
Registration Fee  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90
Motor Tax  $1101.00  $4327.00

 $4759.00

MAIB  $549.00  $549.00

 $549.00

ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $1774.30  $5000.30

 $5432.30

RENEWAL FULL FEES  $1755.40  $4981.40

 $5413.40

 

40% Motor Tax
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $1333.90  $3269.50

$3528.70

RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $1315.00  $3250.60

$3509.80

Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $660.60
saving $440.40

 $2596.20
saving $1730.80

$2855.40
saving $1903.60

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)

 

Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Prime Mover for B-Double

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Fees GVM
MC2MC3MC4
Registration Fee $80.40 $80.40 $80.40
Road Safety Levy $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Plate Fee $18.90 $18.90 $18.90
Motor Tax $7764.00 $7764.00

 $8539.00

MAIB $549.00 $549.00

 $549.00

ESTABLISH FULL FEES $8437.30 $8437.30

 $9212.30

RENEWAL FULL FEES $8418.40 $8418.40

 $9193.40

 

40% Motor Tax

ESTABLISH 40% REBATE $5331.70 $5331.70

$5796.70

RENEWABLE 40% REBATE $5312.80 $5312.80

$5777.80

Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings $4658.40
saving $3105.60

 $4658.40
saving $3105.60

$5123.40
saving $3415.60

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Vehicle - Busnull

Fees Axles 1B2
12t or less		 2B2
More than 12t		 2B3
More than 4.5t		 AB3
Articulated Bus (ABUS)
Registration Fee  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90
Motor Tax  $418.00  $418.00

 $2298.00

  $418.00
MAIB  $894.00  $894.00

 $894.00

  $894.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $1436.30  $1436.30

 $3316.30

  $1436.30
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $1417.40  $1417.40

 $3297.40

  $1417.40
 

3 Axle Bus Rebate

  
ESTABLISH REBATE    

$1436.30

  
RENEWABLE REBATE  

$1417.40

  
3 Axle Bus rebate Motor Tax Cost  

 

$418.00
saving $1880.00

  

No 40% tax rebate, Only 3 Axle Bus rebate available on Buses.
Application form for rebate to be completed each year.
Renewal notices are issued without rebate.  Need to attend a Service Tasmania to obtain rebate at time of renewal.

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Trailer - B Double Lead Trailer with a GVM>4.5t

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Fees GVM TL1 TL2 TL3  TL4
Registration Fee  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10
Motor Tax  $418.00  $4130.00

 $6525.00

  $8700.00
MAIB  $107.00  $107.00

 $107.00

  $107.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $594.10  $4306.10

 $6701.10

  $8876.10
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $578.00  $4290.00

 $6685.00

  $8860.00
 

40% Motor Tax

  
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $426.90  $2654.10

$4091.10

  $5396.10
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $410.80  $2638.00

$4075.00

  $5380.00
Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $250.80
saving $167.20

 $2478.00
saving $1652.00

$3915.00
saving $2610.00

  $5220.00
saving $3480.00

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fes for Heavy Trailer - Semi Trailer with GVM > 9t

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Fees GVM TS1 TS2 TS3  TS4
Registration Fee  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10
Motor Tax  $418.00  $836.00

 $1419.00

  $1892.00
MAIB  $107.00  $107.00

 $107.00

  $107.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $594.10  $1012.10

 $1595.10

  $2068.10
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $578.00  $996.00

 $1579.00

  $2052.00
 

40% Motor Tax

  
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $426.90  $677.70

$1027.50

  $1311.30
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $410.80  $661.60

$1011.40

  $1295.20
Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $250.80
saving $167.20

 $501.60
saving $334.40

$851.40
saving $567.60

  $1135.20
saving $756.80

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Trailer Dog TYPE 1 (1front axle) >9tnull

Fees GVM TD1 1 TD1 2 TD1 3
Registration Fee  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10
Motor Tax  $836.00  $1254.00

 $1672.00

MAIB  $107.00  $107.00

 $107.00

ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $1012.10  $1430.10

 $1848.10

RENEWAL FULL FEES  $996.00  $1414.00

 $1832.00

 

40% Motor Tax
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $677.70  $928.50

$1179.30

RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $661.60  $912.40

$1163.20

Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $501.60
saving $334.40

 $752.40
saving $501.60

$1003.20
saving $668.80

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Trailer - Dog Trailer TYPE 2 (2 front axles)null

Fees GVM TD2 2 TD2 3
Registration Fee  $28.00  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10  $16.10
Motor Tax  $1672.00  $2090.00
MAIB  $107.00  $107.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $1848.10  $2266.10
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $1832.00  $2250.00
 

40% Motor Tax

ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $1179.30  $1430.10
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $1163.20  $1414.00
Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $1003.20
saving $668.80

 $1254.00
saving $836.00

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Trailer - Pig & Converter/Low Loader # Dolly Trailers GVM > 9tnull

Fees TP1 & TY1 TP2 & TY2 TP3 & TY3 TP4 & TY4
Registration Fee  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10  $16.10
Motor Tax  $418.00  $836.00

 $1254.00

  $1672.00
MAIB  $107.00  $107.00

 $107.00

  $107.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $594.10  $1012.10

 $1430.10

  $1848.10
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $578.00  $996.00

 $1414.00

  $1832.00
40% Motor Tax  

 
 
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $426.90  $677.70

$928.50

  $1179.30
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $410.80  $661.60

$912.40

  $1163.20
Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $250.80
saving $167.20

 $501.60
saving $334.40

$752.40
saving $501.60

  $1003.20
saving $668.80

# Dolly Trailers can be either converter or low loader (refer to inspection report and select from drop down 'Body Type' field). If converter selected motor tax will be charged.  If low loader is selected the vehicle is motor tax exempt.
NOTE: Minimal converter dolly trailers operate in Tasmania.


Calculation of Fees for Heavy Trailer - Dog Trailer, Pig Trailer & Dolly Trailer (4.5t to less than 9t) nullnull

Fees GVM HTA 4.5t to less than 9t
Registration Fee  $28.00
Road Safety Levy  $25.00
Plate Fee  $16.10
Motor Tax  $182.00
MAIB  $107.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $358.10
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $342.00
40% Motor Tax  
ESTABLISH 40% REBATE  $285.30
RENEWABLE 40% REBATE  $269.20
Motor Tax Cost with 40% savings  $109.20 saving $72.80

Number of axles does not change price (can have up to 6)

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)


Special Purpose Vehicles

All Special Purpose vehicles require Vehicle Inspection Form and a Classification Form for registration or reclassification.

Calculation of Fees for Special Purpose Vehicle

Truck and trailer based vehicles over 4.5t that does not exceed the legal axle mass limit on any axle or axle group.

Under Axle Limit & Premium 3 (Heavy Vehicle)
Under Axle Limit & Premium 11 (Mobile Crane) 
Fees TV1, TV2, TV3, TV4, TV5 & TV6
Depending on number of axles		 FeesTV1, TV2, TV3, TV4, TV5 & TV6
Depending on number of axles
Registration Fee $80.40Registration Fee
 $80.40
Road Safety Levy $25.00Road Safety Levy
 $25.00
Plate Fee $18.90Plate Fee
 $18.90
Motor Tax $273.00Motor Tax
 $273.00
MAIB (Premium 3)
 $549.00MAIB (Premium 11)
 $369.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES $946.30ESTABLISH FULL FEES
 $766.30
RENEWAL FULL FEES $927.40RENEWAL FULL FEES
 $747.40

 PLANT BASED
Plant based vehicle over 4.5t Does not require inspection prior to registration		HV code   Charge
PSV         Nil

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NOTE: MRS does not require the recording of GVM for these types of vehicles so this HSV code is not used in Tasmania.

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)



Calculation of Fees for Special Purpose Vehicle - Over Axle Limit & Premium 11 (Mobile Crane)

Over Axle Limit & Premium 3 (Heavy Good Vehicle)

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Fees SV2 SV3 SV4 SV5  SV6
Registration Fee  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90
Motor Tax  $341.00  $682.00

 $1023.00

  $1364.00  $1705.00
MAIB
(Premium 3)		  $549.00  $549.00

 $549.00

  $549.00  $549.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $1014.30  $1355.30

 $1696.30

  $2037.30  $2378.30
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $995.40  $1336.40

 $1677.40

  $2018.40  $2359.40

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)

Over Axle Limit & Premium 11 (Mobile Crane)

Fees SV2 SV3 SV4 SV5  SV6
Registration Fee  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40  $80.40
Road Safety Levy  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00  $25.00
Plate Fee  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90  $18.90
Motor Tax  $341.00  $682.00

 $1023.00

  $1364.00  $1705.00
MAIB
(Premium 11)		  $369.00  $369.00

 $369.00

  $369.00  $369.00
ESTABLISH FULL FEES  $834.30  $1175.30

 $1516.30

  $1857.30  $2198.30
RENEWAL FULL FEES  $815.40  $1156.40

 $1497.40

  $1838.40  $2179.40

Above calculations do not include duty.  Duty needs to be paid when the vehicle is first registered or transferred.

PLUS DUTY - Price Paid or Market Value

$0 - $2000
$20.00
> $2001
$1.00 per $100 or part thereof (1%)

Truck or trailer based vehicles over 4.5t that exceed the legal axle limit on any axle or axle group formula = $341.00 + ($341.00 X No of axles in excess of 2).