Concrete agitator plant

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for concrete agitator plants.

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What is a concrete agitator plant?

A concrete agitator plant is a piece of heavy machinery used to transport and prepare concrete for pouring on construction sites.

You need a Car (Class C) licence to drive a concrete agitator plant.

Conditional registration for concrete agitator plant

 

Concrete agitator plant

Concrete agitator plant need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.

Conditional registration gives you limited road access to perform specific functions.

You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used to perform the same function.

See information about vehicle standards to see what standards apply.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a concrete agitator plant.

Oversize vehicle operators

Vehicles that go beyond the dimension and weight limits must comply with the conditions of the relevant access notice or permit. To find out the conditions for:

  • NSW permits – contact Special Permits Unit on 1300 656 371
  • interstate permits – contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487.

Vehicle requirements

Concrete agitator plant must meet all the following vehicle conditions to apply for conditional registration:

  • Concrete mixers on truck-based chassis are not eligible for conditional registration.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

ConditionCode
Daylight / floodlit worksite use onlyTD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle movingSL1
Vehicle to be floated from site to site (except that it can operate in areas designated in L05)LO99
Use only within a defined area or construction zoneLO5

Equipment requirements

To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met.

EquipmentDaylight/floodlit use
Amber rotating beaconYes
Brake and turn lightsYes
Headlights, tail, number plate and clearance lightsYes
Rear reflectors or reflective tapeNo
Side reflective tapYes
Rear vision mirror(s)Yes
HornYes

Lighting

All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:

Transport for NSW office use

Code TypeCode
Vehicle shapeCC
Compulsory Third Party insurance class

Conditional registration - PLNT

Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN

Registration usageNot applicable
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