Register a Passenger Transport Vehicle

You can find Approved Inspection Stations (AIS) in the following map.

Not all AIS complete all types of inspections. Please filter the map and select the type of inspection you need.

For SPV and LPV inspections. An Operator Accreditation certificate must be available at the time of inspection.

Please refer to the  Public Passenger Vehicle Inspection Program for inspection requirements.

The inspections accepted for Public Passenger Vehicles (PPV) are:

• For Small Passenger Vehicles (fewer than 10 seats). A Small Public Passenger Vehicle Inspection (SPPV, SPV Report)
• For Large Passenger Vehicles (10 or more seats). A Large Public Passenger Vehicle Inspection (LPPV, LPV Report)
• For all driving instructor vehicles: a General Inspection (AB Report)

In summary, a small passenger vehicle is a motor vehicle with, fewer than 10 seats. Or a motor vehicle that is a wheelchair-accessible taxi. And a large passenger vehicle means, a motor vehicle with 10 or more seats.

The seating of a vehicle remains unchanged from its original design. Even if someone removes the seats afterward. If they add more seats, they then consider the vehicle to have a higher capacity.

For detailed definitions of small and large vehicles or determination of seating capacity. Refer to Passenger Transport Services Act 2011.

The system calculates the age of the vehicle from the date of manufacture.

For vehicles manufactured:

• Up until 1 July 2022.The manufacture date is as recorded on the Motor Registry System (MRS).

• After 1 July 2022. The manufacture date is as recorded on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

For more information. Refer to the information bulletin ‘Vehicle Manufacture Date for Registration Purposes’ (PDF 98.9 KB).

A vehicle used to carry goods, such as single-cab utilities, vans and trucks. Are not passenger vehicles (for their primary purpose). These vehicles do not need PPV inspections. And do not need registration as hire and drive vehicles. Even if hired or rented for hire and drive purposes. You must register these as goods carrying vehicles with MAIB premium 2.

A dual-cab utility with seating capacity of 5 or more, or a camper van, mobile home. Is deemed as having a primary purpose of carrying passengers. This includes vans used as camper vans that have not had the modifications certified. You must register these with MAIB premium 8 if used for hire and drive purposes. These vehicles need a PPV inspection.

Yes. These vehicles need a PPV inspection. You must register these with MAIB premium 8 if used for hire and drive purposes.

This does not exempt the vehicle from undertaking any required certified modification.

A caravan or camper trailer (non-self-propelled/trailer). Is not considered a public passenger vehicle and is not subject to PPV inspections or change to MAIB.

No. PPV Inspections and higher MAIB is not needed for Private Passenger Services.

A Private Passenger Service means a service:

• provided by a small passenger vehicle; and
• operated only by persons having a common affiliation; and
• not available to the general public.

If the vehicle is a large passenger vehicle. The vehicle is subject to PPV inspections and higher MAIB.

If you are unsure whether your passenger service is a private passenger service. Contact Passenger Transport Regulations Team Operator.Accreditation@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

To adjust registration from a PPV to a non-PPV.

For all small passenger vehicles.

• Visit Service Tasmania and request the change to your registration from a PPV to a non-PPV. You can also email tes@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

For large passenger vehicles.

• Where the registered operator is an individual or individuals. Visit Service Tasmania to complete a Personal Private Use (PPU) Declaration.
• Where the registered operator is a company. (Other group or body or agency, or incorporated association). A PPU is not applicable. The vehicle will need a PPV inspection, regardless of whether they use the vehicle as a PPV.
• Where the registered operator is an approved vehicle dealership. Visit Service Tasmania to adjust the registration.

You must register the vehicle with the higher MAIB.

For example. If you use the vehicle for hire and drive and ride-source. You must register the vehicle with the Hire and Drive MAIB as this is the higher MAIB.