{ "type": "article-standard", "settings": {}, "author": "Simon Blackburn", "blog_id": "", "body_html": "", "created_at": "15.12.2021", "content": "<h4 class="mt-0">What is a Skid Steer?</h4> <p>This may sound silly, but let’s define skid steers before we dive into the legal details.</p> <p>A skid steer is a small piece of machinery (in comparison to larger machines), used typically in construction, particularly for digging. Skid steers are light and easy to manoeuvre and are used in not only building but landscaping also.</p> <p>These machines wheels or tracks (dependant on the machine) cannot be turned, and therefore the only way to turn the machine is to increase the speed of the wheels on one side, meaning they will skid, turning the machine, hence the name, skid steer. They are often referred to as bobcats. However, this is just a brand name!</p> <h4 class="hr-2">Do I need to register my Skid Steer?</h4> <p>Yes. All off-road vehicles (which skid steers fall under) need to be registered with your State.</p> <p>However, you may only need to licence it if you are utilising any public roads.</p> <p>Typically, this is a strict rule. Even if you are only ever crossing a public road and not actually “driving on it”, you still need to have it licenced.</p> <h4>Registering off-road vehicles</h4> <p>Registering your skid steer is quite simple.</p> <p>You need to be 18 years of age and submit all required forms in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional agent. The forms requiring submission are;</p> <ul> <li>Off-road vehicle registration form including the make, year of manufacture, engine number and colour</li> <li>Proof of identity</li> <li>Payment of fees and charges</li> </ul> <p>There is also a process for renewing off-road vehicle registrations and when there is a transfer of ownership.</p> <h4>Licensing off-road vehicles</h4> <p>If you need to use any public roads with your skid steer, you must license the vehicle.</p> <p>There are four steps involved in this process:</p> <ul> <li>1 ) Have a roadworthiness inspection completed</li> <li>2 ) Complete the application</li> <li>3 ) Provide proof of identity</li> <li>4 ) Submit the application in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional agent</li> </ul> <p>Whilst we all know these processes can be inconvenient, it’s important that your machines are registered and/or licensed so that you protect yourself in the case of an accident or incident (insurance won’t cover vehicles not registered or licensed)!</p> <h4 class="hr-2">Important Links</h4> <p>To find out the exact guidelines for your State, select the relevant link below:</p> <ul> <li>Western Australia:<br><a href="https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/license-an-off-road-vehicle.asp">transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/license-an-off-road-vehicle</a> </li> <li>Northern Territory:<br><a href="https://nt.gov.au/driving/heavy/apply-to-register-your-heavy-vehicle">nt.gov.au/driving/heavy/apply-to-register-your-heavy-vehicle</a> </li> <li>Queensland:<br><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/conditional/construction">qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/conditional/construction</a> </li> <li>South Australia:<br><a href="https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/registration/conditional-registration/special-purpose-vehicles">sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/special-purpose-vehicles</a> </li> <li>New South Wales:<br><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/vehicle-registration/conditional-and-seasonal/vehicle-sheets/all-terrain-loader-skid-steer">nsw.gov.au/topics/vehicle-registration/all-terrain-loader-skid-steer</a> </li> <li>Victoria:<br><a href="https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/new-registration/register-non-compliant-vehicles/construction-vehicles">vicroads.vic.gov.au/register-non-compliant-vehicles</a> </li> <li>Tasmania:<br><a href="https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/registration/register_a_vehicle">transport.tas.gov.au/registration/register_a_vehicle</a> </li> </ul> <h5 class="hr-2"><strong>Sources</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://www.esmres.com.au/bobcat-vs-skid-steer/">esmres.com.au/bobcat-vs-skid-steer</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/register-an-off-road-vehicle.asp">transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/register-an-off-road-vehicle</a></p>", "excerpt": "All off-road vehicles (which skid steers fall under) need to be registered with your State. Read the complete article for details on documentation required and direct links for your area.", "excerpt_or_content": "All off-road vehicles (which skid steers fall under) need to be registered with your State. Read the complete article for details on documentation required and direct links for your area.", "handle": "the-himac-herald/do-i-need-to-register-my-skid-steer", "id": "557740261558", "image": { "alt": "Do I Need to Register My Skid Steer?", "src": "//himac.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/himac-attachments-blog-do-i-need-to-register-my-skid-steer_1x1.jpg?v=1639554096" }, "published_at": "25.11.2021", "summary_html": "", "tags": [ "license", "purchasing equipment", "registration", "skid steer" ], "template_suffix": "", "title": "Do I Need to Register My Skid Steer?", "updated_at": "2022-10-24 11:18:17 +0800", "user_id": "", "next_article": "", "previous_article": "" }