Skidoo

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for a skidoo.

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What is a skidoo?

A skidoo, also known as a snowmobile, skimobile, snowscooter or snowmachine, is used to transport people and tow goods in areas with heavy snowfall.

You need a Car (Class C) licence to drive a skidoo.

Conditional registration for a skidoo

Skidoo
 

A skidoo needs 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 skidoo.

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.

ConditionCode
Only to operate in the area authorised by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceOL99

Equipment requirements

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

Equipment24 Hour use
Amber rotating beaconNo
Brake lightsYes
Headlights and tail lightsYes
Rear reflectorsYes
Side reflective tapeYes
Rear vision mirror(s)No
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 shapeOSS
Compulsory Third Party insurance class

Conditional registration - MVEH

Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPAS

Registration usageNot applicable
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