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The issue of Rec Reg and it's use inter-state was raised recently with regard to the Hollbrook/AMTRA NSW ride.

Someone asked if rec reg could be used, and the answer was no! 

A similar discussion has been raised on another forum, with much conjecture going back and forth.  I phoned the VicRoads Policy Analyist (who helps us with Rec Reg use on the HCR) and discussed it with him.  He said that as far as VicRoads are concerned, Vic Rec Reg can be used inter-state, provided that the conditions (as stipulated in Victoria) are conformed to in the State of operation.  He also confirmed that our TAC insurance will still apply inter-state.

He suggested that the inter-state equivalent of VicRoads be contacted to confirm this, but this may open the way for Rec Reg riders to partake in next years' "State of Origin" ride!

More as it comes to hand.

Interesting, this is an issue with the desert ride as we slip 5k into SA when we overnight in Pinnaroo.
We've never had an issue but I've always said that I didn't think it would be valid interstate.
I say this as I thought it was stated in the conditions of having Rec Reg.
I've had a quick look at the Vicroads site and nothing is said about using the bike interstate, it only talks about where you can ride in regards to the Vicroads directory, nothing about interstate! 

That seems to be the recurring problem!

Nothing that confirms or denies its ablility to be used inter-state.

I'll keep digging.

Vic roads and a unclear website and policy's?
Who would have thought.

I find it hard to believe
People from interstate would be rec reg,n there bikes here in droves
Adb mag have been running petitions for a long time to get rec reg approved in nsw , to no avail thus far

Just get full reg, then you can ride anywhere ;D

When you have more than 1 bike, full reg is a little pricey

I agree, BUT if you have only one Bike, you should run Full Reg, makes life a lot easier!!

And i totally agree with you.

I have 2 dirt bikes, my main bike has full reg, & my old 1988 dirt bike has rec reg.....If I was to ride it a lot then that bike would have full reg as well.

I agree that rec reg is a hell of a lot easier on the hip pocket, but for me it's a lot easier to have full reg.

I have 10 bikes, 2 of them are fully registered and 1 has rec reg, the others aren't registered because they hardly ever get ridden if at all, and when they do it's only on private property.
If all were to be registered i'd rather pay $700 per yer for Rec Reg for the lot of them as opposed to near on $5000 :o :o

This is good discussion.  Thanks guys for your input.  It has highlighted at least one thing.....Nathan has too many bikes!!

Seriously, the question is not wether to/or not use full reg.  The  issue is...what exactly can we do with rec reg?

Personally, I'll only have full reg on my main bike, but there are plenty of guys who have decided that rec reg is perfect for them.  I'd like to see that they know exactly what they are and aren't allowed to do with it.

a simple discussion on wheather or not rec reg can be used interstate and the three stooges have to go an turn it into the tired old get full reg blah blah blah debate
shame !shame ! shame ! start ya own bloody topic on full versus rec ,knuckle heads :(

Settle, big fella.

Who stuck a Rocket up your Ass ?? ;D ;D

get stuffed

you get stuffed too

At least i Can stay upright!! (Most of the time)

You can never have too many bikes!  ;D

thats easy ,when your on all the cruisy ,open trail, fair weather rides and your off topic again

Good call, Seano.

Lets keep it on topic.

Soon i will be whipping your ass on a 200 in all conditions ;D ;D ;D

I was thinking about riding the Cooka Vinduro and thought i would not be covered by TAC. Looks like i am now :) Got to get the bike on club plates asap. Cheaper than rec reg and you can ride anywhere ;D

Use the reg that suits you best, be it full, rec or club. No one reg is better than another, just different. If you only ride where rec reg is acceptable why spend more than you need to. If you want to go into towns for longer rides then have full reg. If you want to go into town on cheap reg get club plates on your old banger.

The important thing is to get out there and ride.

I can't seem to find the word Cruizy in my next Ride, open Trails Yes, with some snotty Narrow trails (optional), fair Weather " We can only hope" ;D ;D
(Still off Topic)

Its good to see some body some intelagance good on you Mat.
its all right for those who are self employed and can afford full reg. but have a thouhgt for those who still want to enjoy the sport but have a limited income and only use there bike 1/2 dozen times a year. ::) 

I've only got 6 bikes I will have to try harder. Would club plates be an option on lder bikes? Just over $100 and a logbook for 100 days has got to be good value

John,   No one is criticizing you on your choice of registration. If is suits your style of riding that is all that matters.
        However there is an unresolved question as to the validity of the registration interstate,  and this should be resolved with a written communication with both authorities.
        Perhaps Amtra could do that?.
Phil R.

it doesn't matter whether vic roads say your ok interstate or not, it comes down to will tac still pay up and will mr plod over the border book you. i'd be checking that before riding over the border

James, read my first post.....

TAC will cover you interstate, PROVIDED the rego iis accepted.
Yes, it does need to be investigated to confirm that inter-state jurisdictions accept our rec-rego.  I mentioned that earlier.



I sorta hoped that someone who had rec-rego, and who had an interest in this, might pick up the ball and run with it!

I will (eventually) make the necessary calls.

Hi Serge...I did check this out a bit myself a few months back and was told by Vic Roads that so long as the road is not a main arterial and posted at nothing under 100k's speed limit, then it would be ok to ride...but i think there's too many grey areas in that still....but then yes the big issue is if you pop over the border, what was ok 30 seconds ago in Vic may not be once over that line. Its just so hard to get clear and correct info...its all open to speculation it seems.

It would seem the real question should be - Am I going to risk not being covered by TAC if I crash and cannot work for ages for the sake of a few dollars?

You wouldn't have to worry about that would ya Ken, being at the end of ya working life like me lol

I spoke to the RTA in NSW today and as far as they are concerned they reconise the bike as having rego but they did say they could not verify if TAC cover you or not. But by all accounts others have answered that in earlier posts.

Thanx Steve.

If some of you are so worried about it for yourself.
Id say check yourself and get a letter from them.

Because if your in court or trying to do a TAC claim then saying i read it on a fourm aint going to work for you..

My two cents...



Heres one for you that im trying to find out at the moment..

Can i use my car trade plate on motorbikes?

rec reg is a pain in the arse for road testing bikes.
i just strap the trade plate to my back, hearsay sais its leagle but still waiting on vic roads to confirm.

I have rode road bikes with trade plates before and the only grief i hade was out the front of the Reefton pub on a Sunday arvo, it was hard to argue i was road testing.