Correction to definition of motorhomes eligible for 12-month CoFs
From today (1 September 2025) private heavy motorhomes only need to get a Certificate of Fitness (CoF) every 12 months, instead of every 6 months.
The definition for an eligible motorhome that we included in earlier messages stated it could not be registered to a commercial entity. That’s incorrect - it can be registered to a commercial entity. It can’t be used for hire or reward or be operated under a transport service licence (TSL).
The correct definition for private heavy motorhomes eligible for the 12-month change is:
- A vehicle with a gross mass of more than 3,500kg, not used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward and not operated under a transport service licence. It's primarily used as a mobile dwelling and must include at least one sleeping berth with cooking facilities and a toilet.
We've updated the previous news item with the correct information.
You can also view the definition in the amendment rule.
Vehicle Standards Compliance Amendment 2025
We're sorry for any confusion our error may have caused.