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MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES

 

There are a number of miscellaneous tax classes which incur reduced rates of motor tax – these are based on specific usage of the vehicle and / or specific technical requirements associated with the body type of the vehicle.   Check the rates for the various classes of miscellaneous vehicles here.

CREW CABS

A crew cab is primarily a goods vehicle but permits the carriage of passengers provided they are employed by the registered owner, the carriage takes place during the course of their employment, and the vehicle is ordinarily used for the conveyance of goods in the course of the trade / business.  It comprises a cab with seating for a driver and a minimum of 3 passengers and a maximum of 6 passengers.  The cargo area to the rear of the cab must be completely separated from the cab by a partition which is permanently fixed.  The requirements for taxing purposes are:

  1. An Authorised Officer in the Motor Tax Office will inspect the vehicle to ensure it complies with the requirements for a Crew Cab. 
  2. RF100 for first time taxing or Tax Renewal Form RF100A fully completed and signed
  3. Confirmation of current Insurance details
  4. Crew Cab Declaration Form
  5. Certificate of Roadworthiness or Pass Statement from Authorised Test Centre if vehicle is 1 year or older
  6. It may also be necessary to provide a weight docket
  7. Appropriate fee and fee for CRW if applicable  

 

ISLAND VEHICLES

A reduced rate of motor tax is available for island vehicles on the basis that they are not used at any time on the mainland (if they are used on the mainland at any time, then the vehicle should be taxed at the private rate of motor tax).  The requirements for taxing purposes are: 

  1. An Island Vehicle Declaration Form  certified by the Garda Station nearest to the island concerned. 
  2. Tax Renewal Form RF100A or RF100B fully completed with insurance details
  3. Appropriate fee

 

MOBILE MACHINE / WORKSHOP / CONTRIVANCE

This taxation class includes vehicles that are constructed only for the carrying of a built-in machine, e.g. crane, well-boring machines, drain-cleaning machines, and are required in the course of a trade or profession.  The requirements for taxing purposes are:

  1. Tax Renewal Form RF100A or RF100B fully completed with insurance details
  2. Certificate of Roadworthiness if appropriate to the particular class of vehicle
  3. Appropriate fee
  4. Mobile machine delcaration form

 

MOTOR CARAVANS

The requirements for taxing purposes are:

  1. Motor Caravan Declaration Form
  2. RF100 for first time taxing or Tax Renewal Form RF100A fully completed and signed
  3. Confirmation of current Insurance details
  4. Appropriate Fee 
  5. DOE testing of motor caravans is compulsory by law from 1st March, 2012 with the following frequencies:
At 4 years First DOE test
4 - 10 years To be tested every 2 years (Certificate of roadworthiness will last 2 years)
10 years + To be tested annually

Note:  Motor caravans registered prior to 1st January, 1980 are exempt from testing

Note:  The fee for the Certificate of Roadworthiness for all motor caravans (regardless of weight) is €6

RECOVERY VEHICLE

Recovery vehicles are vehicles which are used exclusively in connection with the lifting, towing and transporting of a disabled vehicle, and must have:

The requirements for taxing purposes are: 

  1. RF100 for first time taxing or Tax Renewal Form RF100A fully completed and signed
  2. Confirmation of current Insurance details
  3. Recovery Vehicle Declaration Form
  4. Certificate of Roadworthiness or Pass Statement from Authorised Test Centre if vehicle is 1 year or older
  5. It may also be necessary to provide a weight docket
  6. Appropriate fee and fee for CRW if applicable

 

VINTAGE / VETERAN VEHICLE

A vehicle is classed as vintage / veteran once it is 30 years old from the year of manufacture.  The requirements for taxing purposes are:

  1. Registration documents clearly showing date of manufacture.  If these are not in the possession of the owner and no record exists in the Motor Tax Office or Department of Transport, the vehicle must be re-registered.
  2. Tax Renewal Form RF100A fully completed and insurance details entered
  3. Appropriate fee