Rock buggies: Registration, uses and equipment
Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for rock buggies.
What is a rock buggy?
A rock buggy is a mini site dumper or front tipper, used to transport small loads of earth or hard fill.
You need a Car (Class C) licence to drive a rock buggy.
Conditional registration for rock buggies
Rock buggies 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 rock buggy.
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.
Conditions of use
The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.
| Condition | Code |
|---|---|
| Daylight / floodlit worksite use only | TD1 |
| Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving | SL1 |
| Vehicle to be floated from site to site (except that it can operate in areas designated in LO3) | LO99 |
| Restricted to designated areas / routes | LO3 + free text |
| Steering failure warning device / sign required Note: Only applies to vehicles with hydraulic steering. The maximum speed 45 km/h advisory sign is required where practicable. | SL99 |
Equipment requirements
To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met.
| Equipment | Daylight/floodlit use |
|---|---|
| Amber rotating beacon | Yes |
| Brake and turn lights | Yes |
| Headlights, tail, number plate and clearance lights | No |
| Rear reflectors | Yes |
| Rear and side reflective tape | No |
| Rear vision mirror(s) | Yes |
| Horn | Yes |
Lighting
All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:
- Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017 for light vehicles, or
- Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW).
Transport for NSW office use
| Code Type | Code |
|---|---|
| Vehicle shape | DTP |
Compulsory Third Party insurance class Note: If FARM or UFRM, a must be presented with the . | Conditional registration - PLNT / FARM Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN / UFRM |
| Registration usage | PLNT / RDWK / PPG |