Vehicle modifications can help people with a disability to drive safely and independently. As disabilities vary between people, vehicle modifications must be appropriate to the needs of the individual driver.
Occupational therapists specialising in driver assessment can advise what modifications or aids you may need and where the vehicle modifications can be fitted.
If you have a conditional licence that relates to the vehicle modifications, you are only able to legally drive a car or motorcycle with the modifications that are designed to accommodate your disability.
It is illegal to operate a vehicle that has been modified unless:
- the vehicle, as modified, complies with the relevant standards and ADRs Vehicle standards and
- the modifications meet our requirements.
If you wish to operate a vehicle that has been modified, you should contact Driver Licensing (dlu@stategrowth.tas.gov.au) to ensure your licence reflects the correct modifications.
If you have queries about modifications to a vehicle you need to contact Vehicle Modifications (avc@stategrowth.tas.gov.au).