Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 (Vic)

Version No. 010

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021

S.R. No. 116/2021

Version incorporating amendments as at

30 September 2025

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation  Page

Part 1—Preliminary

Division 1—Preliminary

1Objectives

2Authorising provision

3Commencement

4Revocation

Division 2—Interpretation

5Definitions

6Interpretation—vehicles, combinations and loads

7Interpretation—distance between parallel lines

Division 3—Powers of the Secretary

8Secretary may declare matters for the purposes of Regulations

9Secretary may make guidelines

10Authorised persons

11Secretary may authorise vehicle inspectors

12Secretary may give written directions to authorised vehicle inspectors

13Secretary may require authorised vehicle inspectors to comply with guidelines and written directions

14Secretary may revoke an authorisation

15Action on revocation of authorisation

16Approved application forms

17Information to be provided in or with approved application forms

18Incomplete applications

19Approved forms of notices, reports, labels and certificates

20Information to be included in notices, reports, labels and certificates

21Supply of certificates

Part 2—Vehicle registration

Division 1—Exemption from registration

22Exemptions from registration

Division 2—Eligibility for registration

23Registered operators

24Eligible vehicles

Division 3—Vehicle Standards and certification

25Compliance with standards for registration

26Secretary may require new vehicle identifiers and engine identification numbers to be stamped or displayed

27Duplicate vehicle identifiers and engine identification numbers on vehicles to be registered

28Duplicate vehicle identifiers on registered motor vehicles

29Duplicate engine identification numbers—engine substitution

30Offence to alter, deface, remove, substitute or tamper with a vehicle identifier or engine identification number

31Inspection of vehicle identifiers and engine identification numbers

32Non-complying and non-standard vehicles

33Installation of operations plate and issue of certificate of approved operations

34Vehicles equipped with camera mounts

35Requirements for modified vehicles

36Form and issue of VASS approval certificate

37Requirements for motor vehicles installed with alternative fuel systems

38Form and issue of AFSA certificate

Division 4—Application for registration

39Names in which vehicles must not be registered

40Who may apply for registration

41Form of application

42Supporting evidence

43Form and issue of certificate of vehicle identity

44Secretary may require certificates etc. to accompany application for registration

45Inspection of vehicles and verification of supporting evidence for registration

46Payment for application for registration

47Inspection of vehicles generally

48Decision about application

49Conditional registration

50Use of registered recreation motor cycles

51Dealer certification scheme

Division 5—Registration

Subdivision 1—Register

52Information to be recorded in the register

53Changes to be recorded in the register

54Power to correct an error or omission in the register

55Registered operator may search the register

Subdivision 2—Certificates

56Certificates of registration

57Replacement of certificate of registration

Subdivision 3—Registration period

58Period of registration

Subdivision 4—Registration numbers

59Registration numbers

Subdivision 5—Number plates

60Number plates

61Replacement of lost, stolen etc. number plates

62Number plates are property of the State

63Affixing and maintaining number plates

64Obligation if towing another vehicle

65Offence—use of vehicles and number plates

66Authority given by Secretary

Subdivision 6—Labels for vehicles with alternative fuel systems

67Label to be affixed to hydrogen-powered vehicle

68Label to be affixed to electric-powered vehicle

69Issue of labels for light vehicles with alternative fuel systems

Subdivision 7—Obligations

70Obligations of registered operators

Division 6—Registration number rights and non‑standard number plates

Subdivision 1—Registration number rights

71Sale of registration number rights

72Refusal to sell registration number rights

73Transfer of registration number rights

74Grounds for cancellation of registration number rights

75Notice of cancellation of registration number rights

76Compensation

Subdivision 2—Non-standard number plates and slimline number plates

77Non-standard number plates

78Issue of non-standard number plates for commercial passenger vehicles

79Slimline number plates

Subdivision 3—Authorised agents

80Authorisation of agents

Division 7—Renewal of registration

81Notice of renewal of registration

82Application for renewal of registration

83Period of renewal of registration

84Renewal of registration

85Return of number plates

Division 8—Transfer of registration

Subdivision 1—Requirements for transfer of registered vehicles

86Division not applicable in certain circumstances

87Certificate of roadworthiness not required for certain vehicles

88Certificate of roadworthiness not required in certain circumstances

Subdivision 2—Obligations of persons disposing of registered vehicles

89Obligations of persons disposing of registered vehicles

90Obligations of dealers disposing of registered vehicles to persons who are not dealers

Subdivision 3—Obligations of persons acquiring registered vehicles

91Obligations of persons acquiring registered vehicles other than under legal process

92Obligations of persons acquiring possession under court order or other legal process

93Repossession and restoration

94Application for transfer of registration by legal personal representative

95Mandatory refusal to record transfer

96Discretionary refusal to record transfer

97Notice of refusal to record transfer

98Secretary may make entry in register pending application for transfer

99Secretary may cancel transfer of registration in cases of fraud

Division 9—Written-off vehicles

100Application of Division

101Obligations of insurers and self-insurers in relation to write-offs

102Obligations of motor wreckers in relation to write‑offs

103Obligations of motor car traders in relation to write‑offs

104Obligation to disclose information to purchaser of written-off vehicle

105Obligation of insurer or self-insurer to affix notices or labels to write‑offs

106Obligation of motor wrecker or motor car trader to affix notices or labels on write‑offs

107Entering vehicles on the register of written‑off vehicles

108Register of written-off vehicles

109Information to be included if motor vehicle entered on the register of written-off vehicles

110Removal or amendment of entries on the register of written‑off vehicles

111Certified extract of information from the register of written-off vehicles

112Registration of written-off vehicles

113Form and issue of VIV certificates

114Renewal of registration of written-off vehicles

Division 10—Fees

115Fees for registration and renewal of registration of heavy vehicles

116Fees for registration and renewal of registration of motor cycles

117Fees for registration and renewal of registration of mobile plant

118Fee for registration or renewal of light trailers

119Fees for registration or renewal of registration of zero and low emission vehicles

120Concessional registration fees for registration and renewal of registration

120AFees for registration and renewal of registration of light motor vehicles for eligible veterans

121Fees for the transfer of registration

122Search and extract fees

123Refunds

124Reduction, waiver or refund of fees

125Application of certain fees

Division 11—Expiry, surrender, suspension and cancellation of registration

Subdivision 1—Expiry

126Expiry of registration

Subdivision 2—Surrender

127Surrender of registration

128Cancellation of registration following surrender of registration

Subdivision 3—Suspension

129Grounds for suspension

130Procedure for suspension

131Effect of suspension

Subdivision 4—Cancellation

132Cancellation of registration

133Obligation of registered operator if registration cancelled

134Cancellation of registration of written-off vehicles

Division 12—Review and appeal rights

Subdivision 1—Internal review

135Grounds for internal review

136When application for internal review must be made

137Who is to conduct internal review

138Decision about internal review

Subdivision 2—Internal review of decisions about written-off vehicles and tester's licences

139Who may apply for review

140When application must be made

141Who must consider application for internal review

142Decision about internal review

Subdivision 3—External review

143Application for external review

Subdivision 4—Appeals

144Appeal to the Magistrates' Court under section 12, 15A or 16E of the Act

Part 3—Use of unregistered vehicles

Division 1—Exemptions from registration

145Exemption for vehicles used for the purpose of obtaining registration

146Exemption for vehicles temporarily in Victoria

147Exemption by Secretary for purpose of moving vehicle

Division 2—Unregistered vehicle permits

148Application for unregistered vehicle permit

149Secretary may issue unregistered vehicle permit

150Authorisation given by permit

151Conditions of unregistered vehicle permit

152Variation, cancellation or expiry of permit

Division 3—General identification marks and trade plates

Subdivision 1—Preliminary

153Interpretation

Subdivision 2—General identification marks and trade plates

154Application for general identification mark and trade plates

155Assignment of general identification mark and supply of trade plates

156Renewal of assignment of general identification mark

157Annual fee for general identification mark and trade plates

158Persons who cease to be eligible for general identification mark and trade plates

159Cancellation of general identification mark and return of trade plates

160Misuse of general identification mark or trade plates

161Seizure of trade plates

Subdivision 3—Use of unregistered vehicles on a highway

162Attachment of trade plates

163Use of unregistered vehicle on highway without trade plates

164Use of unregistered vehicle with trade plates by manufacturer or dealer

165Use of unregistered vehicle with trade plates by prospective purchaser

166Use of unregistered vehicle with trade plates by fleet owner

167Use of unregistered vehicle with trade plates by certain eligible persons

168Unregistered vehicle with trade plates may be used to carry or tow another vehicle

Division 4—Club permits

169Application for club approval

170Secretary may approve vehicle club

171Conditions of vehicle club approval

172Revocation of vehicle club approval

Subdivision 2—Application for club permit

173Club permit is a registration permit

174Types of club permit

175Application for club permit

176Verification of application for club permit

177Secretary may issue club permit

178Temporary club permit

179Authorisation given by club permit

180Duration of club permit in a club permit

181Issue of club permit label and club log book

Subdivision 3—Club permit obligations

182Club permit label obligations

183Club log book obligations

184Offence to cause or permit non-compliance with club log book obligations

185General conditions of club permit

186Offence to use a club permit vehicle as commercial passenger vehicle service

187Operating conditions

188Offence for non-compliance with operating conditions

189Renewal of club permit

190Vehicle audits

191Suspension of club permit

192Cancellation of club permit

193Replacement club log book

194Club permit number plates

195Disposal of vehicles operated under club permits

196Notification regarding changes to club membership

197Surrender of club permit

198Reassignment of club permit

Part 4—General mass and dimension limits and other requirements for light vehicles

Division 1—Preliminary matters

199Non-application to heavy vehicles

Division 2—General mass limits for light vehicles

200General mass limits for vehicles

201General mass limits for wheels, axles and tyres

202General mass limit for trailers being towed by light motor vehicles

Division 3—General dimension limits

203Height limit for vehicles

204Width limit for vehicles

205Length limit for motor vehicles

206Length limit for trailers

207Length limit for combinations

208Rear overhang limit

209Trailer drawbar length limit

210Minimum ground clearance

211Front and side projection limits

Division 4—Warning signal requirements for light vehicles

212Warning signals for certain rear projections

Division 5—Offences and exemptions for light vehicles

213Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with the length limit

214Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with the rear overhang limit

215Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with the trailer drawbar length limit

216Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with the minimum ground clearance

217Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with the limit for front and side projections from a vehicle

218Offence to use on a highway a vehicle that does not comply with regulation 212

Part 5—Dimension limits and other requirements for class O vehicles

Division 1—Class O vehicles

Subdivision 1—Interpretation

219Class O vehicle

220Dimension limits do not apply to certain class O vehicles

Subdivision 2—Class O notices

221Exemption from Schedule 6 by class O notice

222Contents of class O notices

Subdivision 3—Class O permits

223Exemption from Schedule 6 by class O permit

224Application for class O permit

225Contents of class O permits

Subdivision 4—Offences

226Offence to fail to comply with a relevant requirement of Schedule 6

227Offences for failing to comply with certain pilot vehicle requirements

228Offences for failing to comply with number of pilot vehicles required

229Offences for failing to comply with pilot vehicle requirements contained in Part 6 of Schedule 6

230Failure of escort vehicle to comply with a relevant requirement set out in Schedule 6

Part 6—Testing of vehicles

Division 1—Licensing of testers

231Secretary may license persons and approve premises

232Application for tester's licence or approval of premises

233Secretary may issue tester's licence

234Approval of additional or replacement premises

235Tester's licence may be subject to conditions, etc.

236Duration of tester's licence

237Application for renewal of tester's licence

238Renewal of tester's licence

239Failure to pay renewal fee

240Replacement tester's licence

241Tester's licence not transferable

242Secretary to keep register of licensed testers

Division 2—Supervision of licensed testers

243Suspension and cancellation of tester's licence

244Action on expiry, surrender, suspension or cancellation of tester's licence

Division 3—Qualifications of persons employed in testing

245Qualifications of persons employed in testing

246Proof of qualifications

247Training

Division 4—Duties of licensed testers

248Display of signs

249General duties of licensed tester

250Duty of licensed tester to keep and provide records

251Secretary may give directions to licensed testers

252Licensed tester to operate at premises for which licensed

Division 5—Issue of certificates of roadworthiness and test reports

253Form of certificate of roadworthiness

254Form of test reports

255Supply of certificates of roadworthiness and test reports

256Security of certificates and reports

257Certificate and test forms not transferable

258Issue of certificates of roadworthiness

259Recording on a certificate of roadworthiness form and test report

260Record of incomplete examination and testing

261Cancellation of incomplete certificate of roadworthiness

262First and second examination and test

263Completing test reports

264Power to impound certificate of roadworthiness

265Offence to substitute equipment on tested vehicle

Part 7—Vehicle defect notices for light vehicles

266Non-application to heavy vehicles

267Type of vehicle defect notice

268What must be included in vehicle defect notice

269How vehicle defect notice to be given to driver or registered operator

270Driver of vehicle to give vehicle defect notice to registered operator

271What a vehicle defect label must contain

272Use of vehicles in breach of vehicle defect notice conditions

273Recording of vehicle defect notices

274Clearance of vehicle defect notices

275Form and issue of vehicle defect notice clearance certificates

276Withdrawal of vehicle defect notice

277Offence for unauthorised removal or defacement of vehicle defect label

Part 8—General offences and exemptions

Division 1—General offences that apply to all vehicles

278Altered number plates

279Altered club permit labels

280Incorrect number plates

281Representations of number plates

282Offence for travel by vehicle if a posted mass or dimension limit would be exceeded

283Offence for vehicle to travel where height restriction would be exceeded

284Offence for vehicle to travel where clearance restriction would be exceeded

Division 2—General requirements and offences that apply to light vehicles

285Load restraint requirement

286Towing offences—number of vehicles towed

287Towing offences—couplings

288Attachment of sidecar

289Noise

290Warning signs and warning lights must not be displayed if not required

291Other lights to be in working order

292Signs to be kept clean and unobscured

293Use of modified vehicles

294Use of vehicles not complying with standards

295Other use of vehicle offences

296Keeping documents

Part 9—Hazardous areas

297Definitions and application of this Part

298Declaration of hazardous areas

299Relevant vehicle not to be used in hazardous area without hazardous area authority

300Requirements for hazardous area authority

301Driver to carry hazardous area authority

302Relevant vehicle must be safe and roadworthy

303Requirements for relevant vehicles in hazardous areas

Part 10—Exemptions

304Exemptions in emergencies

305Person may be found guilty of offence only once in respect of the same circumstances

Schedule 1—Vehicle Standards

Schedule 2—Concessional fees for registration and renewal of registration

Schedule 3—Registration fees for heavy vehicles

Schedule 4—Miscellaneous fees

Schedule 5—Search and extract fees

Schedule 6—Dimension limits and other requirements for class O vehicles

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Endnotes

1     General information

2     Table of Amendments

3     Explanatory details

Version No. 010

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021

S.R. No. 116/2021

Version incorporating amendments as at

30 September 2025

PART 1—PRELIMINARY

Division 1—Preliminary

1Objectives

The objectives of these Regulations are—

(a)to establish a registration and permit system for motor vehicles and trailers used on highways that—

(i)ensures that motor vehicles and trailers are appropriately registered having regard to whether they meet standards for registration; and

(ii)records the identification details of registered vehicles and trailers and the names and addresses of the persons responsible for them; and

(iii)provides for the collection of associated fees and charges; and

(b)to ensure that when motor vehicles and trailers are used on highways they are safe for use and are used in a safe way; and

(c)to provide the general mass and dimension limits and other requirements for light motor vehicles and trailers; and

(d)to provide for uniform conditions under which light motor vehicles and trailers may safely exceed general mass and dimension limits; and

(e)to improve road safety; and

(f)to minimise the wear and damage caused by vehicles to roads and road infrastructure.

2Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986.

3Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 30 September 2021.

4Revocation

The Road Safety (Vehicles) Interim Regulations 2020[1] are revoked.

Division 2—Interpretation

5Definitions

In these Regulations—

administrative fee means a fee charged by the Secretary under section 97A of the Act;

adopted standard means a standard, other than an ADR, that is adopted, applied or incorporated by the Vehicle Standards;

Example

Clause 51(2)(c)(i) of Schedule 1 applies Australian Standard AS 1973–1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyre.

ADR 83/00 means the third edition ADR titled "Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 83/00—External Noise) 2005" made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act and published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

The ADR 83/00 is available from 13/00 means the third edition ADR titled "Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00—Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than
L-Group Vehicles) 2005" made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act and published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

The ADR 13/00 is available from (Definitions and Vehicle Categories) means the third edition ADR titled "Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule—Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005" made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act and published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

The ADR (Definitions and Vehicle
Categories) is available from certificate means an alternative fuel systems assessment certificate issued by an authorised vehicle inspector that—

(a)  specifies the components of the vehicle inspected; and

(b)  certifies that—

(i)the vehicle has been inspected; and

(ii)the vehicle complies with the applicable standards for registration;

agricultural combination means a combination that includes at least one agricultural vehicle;

agricultural implement means—

(a)a vehicle without its own motive power, not designed to carry a load and used exclusively to perform agricultural tasks; or

(b)an agricultural trailer;

agricultural machine means a vehicle with its own motive power, built to perform agricultural tasks;

agricultural task includes the following—

(a)the cultivation of land, including the growing and harvesting of crops;

(b)the rearing of livestock;

(c)commercial fishing;

agricultural trailer means a trailer designed to carry a load and used exclusively to perform agricultural tasks, but does not include—

(a)  a semi-trailer; or

(b)  a trailer to which regulation 22(g) applies;

agricultural vehicle means an agricultural implement or agricultural machine;

agricultural vehicle area of operation means an area declared under regulation 8(1)(a) as an agricultural vehicle area of operation;

air brake means an air-operated or air-assisted brake;

air storage tank, of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing compressed air;

Airservices Australia means the body called Airservices Australia established under section 7 of the Air Services Act 1995 of the Commonwealth;

annual adjustment factor means the factor calculated in accordance with clause 10 of Schedule 3;

annual registration fee, in relation to a vehicle to which Schedule 3 applies, means the fee which is payable in respect of a particular financial year for the registration or renewal of registration of the vehicle;

approved application form means a form approved by the Secretary under regulation 16;

approved body means a body declared under regulation 8(1)(e);

approved club means a vehicle club approved under regulation 170;

approved form means a form approved by the Secretary under regulation 19;

articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;

associationmeans an association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012;

ATM (aggregate trailer mass), of a trailer, means the total maximum mass of the trailer, as stated by the manufacturer, together with the trailer's load and the mass imposed on the towing vehicle by the trailer when the towing vehicle and trailer are on a horizontal surface;

Australian Border Force has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 of the Commonwealth;

Australian Border Force vehicle means a vehicle driven by an Immigration and Border Protection worker in the course of that person's work for the Australian Border Force;

Australian court means any court or tribunal of a State or a Territory;

Australian Design Rule (ADR) means national rules in relation to the design and construction of vehicles that are incorporated in a document described as an Australian Design Rule and includes—

(a)a second edition ADR; and

(b)a third edition ADR;

authorised officer has the same meaning as authorised officer for the purposes of this section has in section 13(6) of the Act;

authorised person means a person authorised under regulation 10;

authorised vehicle inspector means a person authorised under regulation 11;

axle group means—

(a)a single axle group; or

(b)a tandem axle group; or

(c)a twinsteer axle group; or

(d)a tri-axle group; or

(e)a quad-axle group; or

(f)an oversize tri-axle group;

B-double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;

B-double lead trailer means a semi-trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;

B-triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;

B-triple lead trailer means a semi-trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;

B-triple middle trailer means a semi-trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B-triple combination;

base fee means—

(a)in the case of a vehicle to which Schedule 3 applies, the annual registration fee (within the meaning of that Schedule) applicable to that kind of vehicle; or

(b)in the case of any other vehicle, the base registration fee imposed by section 9(2) of the Act;

benevolent organisation means—

(a)a benevolent or religious institution; or

(b)a charitable association or corporation—

the principal purpose of which is to provide assistance to the community or animals but does not include an organisation that operates for profit;

bicycle carrier means a device that can be attached to the rear of a motor vehicle to enable one or more bicycles to be carried by the vehicle, but does not include a trailer;

braking system, of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and all the components of the mechanisms by which they are operated;

British Standard means a standard approved for publication on behalf of the British Standards Institution;

Note

Copies of British Standards are available for purchase from Standards Australia at Standards Institution means the institution of that name established under Royal Charter in the United Kingdom;

busmeans a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people and that seats over 9 adults (including the driver);

bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;

bus (type 2) means—

(a)a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or

(b)a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;

car means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that—

(a)  seats not more than 9 adults (including the driver); and

(b)  has a body commonly known as a sedan, station wagon, coupe, convertible or roadster; and

(c)  has 4 or more wheels;

centre line, in relation to an axle, means—

(a)in the case of an axle consisting of one shaft, a line parallel to the length of the axle and passing through its centre; or

(b)in the case of an axle consisting of 2 shafts, a line that is in the vertical plane passing through the centre of both shafts and that passes through the centres of the wheels on the shafts;

centre of the axle group means—

(a)a line located midway between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group; or

(b)if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other axle—a line located one third of the way from the centre line of the axle with more tyres towards the centre line of the axle with fewer tyres;

Figure 1:Illustration showing the centre of a typical tandem axle group fitted with equal numbers of tyres on each axle.

Figure 2:Illustration showing the centre of a typical tandem axle group fitted with unequal numbers of tyres on each axle.

Figure 3:Illustration showing the centre of a tri-axle group.

certificate of approved operations means a certificate issued in respect of a vehicle in accordance with regulation 33 or 187;

certificate of roadworthiness means a certificate issued under Division 5 of Part 6;

certificate of vehicle identity means a certificate issued by an authorised vehicle inspector in respect of a vehicle—

(a)  certifying that the vehicle has been inspected; and

(b)  verifying the vehicle particulars for the vehicle;

class O field bin combination means a class O field bin that is being towed by a light vehicle or a tractor that has a GVM of less than 4×5 tonnes;

class O notice means a notice published by the Secretary under regulation 221;

class O permit means a permit issued by the Secretary under regulation 223;

class O vehicle has the meaning given in regulation 219;

club eligible vehicle means—

(a)a vehicle manufactured more than 25 years before the date of an application under regulation 175(2); or

(b)a replica of a vehicle described in paragraph (a);

club log book means a log book issued by the Secretary under regulation 181(b);

club member means a current member of an approved club;

club permit means a permit issued by the Secretary under regulation 177;

club permit label means a label issued by the Secretary under regulation 181(a);

club permit period means the period specified in regulation 180(1);

conspicuity marking has the same meaning as in ADR 13/00;

converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semi-trailer into a dog trailer;

corporation particulars, of a corporation, means—

(a)the name of the corporation; and

(b)the Australian Company Number or Australian Registered Body Number (if applicable); and

(c)the Indigenous Corporation Number (if applicable); and

(d)evidence of incorporation (if applicable); and

(e)the business address of the corporation; and

(f)the address for service of notices, if this is different from the business address; and

(g)the corporation's telephone number and email address;

corresponding registration authority means a person or body appointed under the law of another jurisdiction that has responsibility for the registration of vehicles in that jurisdiction;

Council means the Transport and Infrastructure Council (which consists of Ministers) or any successor body;

current certificate of roadworthiness means a certificate of roadworthiness issued not more than 30 days previously;

customer number, in relation to a registered operator, means a numeric identifier specified by the Secretary that uniquely identifies the registered operator;

daylight means the period in a day from sunrise to sunset;

dealer means a licensed motor car trader within the meaning of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986;

diesel engine means an engine that works on the compression-ignition principle, and which operates on automotive diesel fuel;

dog trailer means a trailer, including a trailer consisting of a semi-trailer and converter dolly, with—

(a)one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and

(b)one axle group or single axle at the rear;

drawbar means a part of a trailer, other than a semi-trailer, that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;

electric-powered vehicle means a vehicle that is powered by one or more electric motors or traction motors that are—

(a)the only propulsion system for the vehicle; or

(b)used in conjunction with another propulsion system for the vehicle;

electric vehicle means a motor vehicle that—

(a)uses one or more electric motors for propulsion; and

(b)is fuelled from an off-vehicle electrical power source, a battery or an electric generator; and

(c)is not fitted with an internal combustion engine that provides—

(i)propulsion; or

(ii)a fuel source for an electric propulsion system;

electronic identity credential has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Service Victoria Act 2018;

eligible beneficiary means a person who is an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004;

eligible veteran means a person who is—

(a)the holder of an electronic identity credential known as the Veterans Card—Victoria; or

(b)the holder of a Gold Card, being a card issued to a person who is eligible for treatment under Part V or section 104 of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 of the Commonwealth; or

(c)assessed pursuant to Part 2 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 of the Commonwealth as a veteran who has suffered an impairment resulting from one or more service injuries or diseases, the degree of which constitutes 40 impairment points or more;

emergency brake means a brake designed to be used if a service brake fails;

emergency vehicle means any of the following—

(a)a vehicle operated by or on behalf of and under the control of—

(i)an ambulance service created under section 23 of the Ambulance Services Act 1986 or listed in Schedule 1 to that Act; or

(ii)an ambulance service created under a law in force in another jurisdiction;

(b)a vehicle operated as an ambulance by the Australian Defence Force;

(c)a vehicle operated by or on behalf of and under the control of—

(i)Fire Rescue Victoria established under section 6 of the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958; or

(ii)the Country Fire Authority appointed under section 6 of the Country Fire Authority Act 1958; or

(iii)a fire service established under a law in force in another jurisdiction;

(d)a fire service unit under the control of—

(i)the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; or

(ii)the Australian Defence Force;

(e)a vehicle under the control of the Emergency Management Commissioner;

(f)a vehicle under the control of the Victoria State Emergency Service established by section 28 of the Victoria State Emergency Service Act 2005;

(g)a vehicle being used to convey a member of the Australian Army engaged in connection with emergency ordnance disposal procedures;

(h)a vehicle under the control of the Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad Inc. or the Echuca and Moama Search and Rescue Squad Inc.;

(i)a vehicle under the control of Airservices Australia;

escort vehicle means a motor vehicle that is being used for the purpose of—

(a)transporting an authorised officer, a police officer or another person authorised to direct traffic; and

(b)warning other highway users of the presence of a class O vehicle;

examining mechanic, in relation to a licensed tester, means a person employed, engaged or authorised by the licensed tester to examine and test vehicles under Part 6;

exempt vehicle, for the purposes of Schedule 1, means a light vehicle that is—

(a)a police vehicle; or

(b)an emergency vehicle; or

(c)being used to convey a person employed in Safe Transport Victoria, the Department or the Victorian Fisheries Authority or a member of staff of the Regulator engaged in connection with the enforcement of one or more of the following Acts, as applicable—

(i)the Accident Towing Services Act 2007;

(ii)the Bus Safety Act 2009;

(iii)the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017;

(iv)the Fisheries Act 1995;

(v)the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria);

(vi)the Road Safety Act 1986;

(vii)the Road Management Act 2004;

(viii)the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983; or

(d)an Australian Border Force vehicle; or

(e)a Victorian Fisheries Authority vehicle; or

(f)operating in accordance with a permit issued to a person under section 99B of the Act to conduct a non-road activity on a highway;

field binmeans a type of bulk bin used for the short-term storage of grain;

fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than an upper rotating element and a kingpin, used with a prime mover, semi-trailer or converter dolly to—

(a)permit quick coupling and uncoupling; and

(b)provide for articulation;

fleet owner means an owner of more than 50 vehicles;

45 day club permit has the meaning given by regulation 174(1);

front fog light means a light used to improve the illumination of the road in case of fog, snowfall, heavy rain or a dust storm;

general identification mark means a unique identifier issued by the Secretary under Subdivision 2 of Division 3 of Part 3;

ground clearance, in relation to a vehicle, means the minimum distance to the ground, measured with the vehicle fully laden, from a point on the underside of the vehicle, except a point on a tyre, wheel, wheel hub, brake backing plate or flexible mudguard or mudflap of the vehicle;

GTM (gross trailer mass) means the mass transmitted to the ground by the axles of a trailer when the trailer is loaded to its GVM and connected to the vehicle towing it;

GTMR means gross trailer mass rating;

guidelines means guidelines made by the Secretary under regulation 9;

heavy trailer means a trailer or semi-trailer which is a heavy vehicle;

high-beam, in relation to a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means the light is built or adjusted so that, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the low‑beam position;

hydrogen-powered vehicle means a vehicle that—

(a)is powered by a hydrogen fuel system; and

(b)has one or more hydrogen fuel containers fitted to the vehicle as part of the system;

illegally imported, in relation to a motor vehicle or vehicle part, means that the motor vehicle or vehicle part—

(a)is not permitted to be imported into Australia unless it has an approval under—

(i)the Motor Vehicle Standards Act (as in force before its repeal); or

(ii)the Road Vehicle Standards Act; and

(b)has been imported without that approval or in contravention of a condition of that approval;

Immigration and Border Protection worker has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 of the Commonwealth;

indivisible item means an item that cannot be divided without extreme effort, expense or risk of damage to it;

jinker means an axle or axle group that is—

(a)built to support part of a load; and

(b)connected to the vehicle in front of it by the load or a pole or cable;

jurisdiction means an Australian State or Territory;

large indivisible item means an indivisible item that cannot be carried on any vehicle without the vehicle exceeding a dimension limit relevant to the vehicle under Division 1 of Part 5;

lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;

left, for a vehicle, means to the left of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing towards the front of the vehicle;

legal personal representative means the executor original or by representation or administrator for the time being of a deceased person;

licensed tester means a person who holds a tester's licence;

light combination means a combination that does not include a heavy vehicle;

light motor vehicle means a motor vehicle with an MRC not exceeding 4×5 tonnes;

light trailer means a trailer with an MRC not exceeding 4×5 tonnes;

light vehicle means a light motor vehicle or light trailer;

load-carrying vehicle means a vehicle that is carrying, or is built to carry, a load;

loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;

local zone in respect of a vehicle means the area within a radius of 100 metres from the entrance of the vehicle's garage address on a public road (within the meaning of the Road Management Act 2004);

long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;

low-beam, in relation to a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means the headlight or front fog light is built or adjusted so that, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is—

(a)not higher than the centre of the headlight or fog light, when measured at a point 8 metres in front of the vehicle; and

(b)not more than 1 metre higher than the level on which the motor vehicle is standing, when measured at a point 25 metres in front of the vehicle;

Figure 4:Illustration of a low-beam headlight.

low loader means a semi-trailer with a loading deck that is no higher than 1 metre above the ground or, if the semi-trailer has more than one loading deck, with its longest loading deck no higher than 1 metre above the ground;

low loader dolly means a mass-distributing trailer that—

(a)is usually coupled between a prime mover and a low loader; and

(b)consists of a rigid frame; and

(c)does not directly carry any load on itself; and

(d)is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;

major road means a highway declared under regulation 8(1)(b) as a major road;

manufacturer has the same meaning as in the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria);

medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;

mobile plant means a motor vehicle with an MRC not exceeding 4×5 tonnes (including a tractor) that is—

(a)not designed solely for carrying passengers; and

(b)constructed for the incidental purpose of carrying a load (other than water in the case of concrete pumps and fire engines); and

(c)not a tow truck;

moped means—

(a)a motor cycle or motor trike with an engine cylinder capacity of not over 50 millilitres and a maximum speed of not over 50 kilometres per hour; or

(b)a motor cycle or motor trike with a power source other than a piston engine and a maximum speed of not over 50 kilometres per hour;

motor car trader has the same meaning as in the Motor Car Traders Act1986;

Motor Vehicle Standards Act means the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the Commonwealth;

Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations means the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 of the Commonwealth;

MRC (mass rating for charging), in relation to a vehicle, means—

(a)the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or

(b)if the vehicle has no compliance plate—its operating mass;

mudguard means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, that is built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable, catch or deflect downwards any stone, mud, water or other substance thrown up by the rotation of the wheel to which the fitting or device is fitted;

multi-combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;

national heavy vehicle number plate means a number plate assigned to a heavy vehicle;

National Transport Commission means the National Transport Commission established by the National Transport Commission Act 2003 of the Commonwealth;

nearer side of the vehicle, in relation to a light or reflector fitted to a vehicle, means the side of the vehicle that is closest to where the light or reflector is fitted;

nightmeans the period beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise;

90 day club permit has the meaning given by regulation 174(2);

operating condition means a condition imposed on a club permit under regulation 187;

operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load;

operations plate means a plate installed on a vehicle in accordance with regulation 33;

oversize tri-axle group means a group of 3 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of each axle is 1×8 metres;

parking brake, of a vehicle, means the brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary while the vehicle is parked;

passenger car (MA) has the same meaning as in the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories);

personal particulars has the same meaning as in regulation 5 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019[2];

pig trailer means a trailer—

(a)with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load-carrying surface; and

(b)that connects to the vehicle towing it by a drawbar;

pilot vehicle means a motor vehicle, other than an escort vehicle, being used to warn other highway users of the presence of a class O vehicle;

plug-in hybrid electric vehicle means a motor vehicle that—

(a)uses one or more electric motors for propulsion; and

(b)is fuelled from an off-vehicle electrical power source, a battery, a fuel cell or an electric generator; and

(c)is fitted with an internal combustion engine that provides—

(i)propulsion; or

(ii)a fuel source for an electric propulsion system;

point of articulation means—

(a)the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel; or

(b)the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling; or

(c)the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable assembly; or

(d)the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle, of a dog trailer; or

(e)the coupling pivot point of a semi‑trailer;

Figure 5:Illustration of point of articulation—fifth wheel coupling on a converter dolly (forming the front axle group of a dog trailer).

Figure 6:Illustration of point of articulation—fifth wheel on a prime mover.

Figure 7:Illustration of point of articulation—kingpin for fifth wheel.

pole-type trailer means a trailer that is—

(a)attached to the vehicle towing it by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and

(b)ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;

police vehicle means a vehicle driven by a police officer in the course of the officer's duty;

primary producer means a person—

(a)engaged solely or substantially in agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, dairying, pastoral or other like activities; or

(b)who is the holder of a licence under the Fisheries Act 1995 to take fish for sale;

primary producer vehicle means a vehicle referred to in item 4 of the Table in Schedule 2;

principal grooves, in relation to a tyre, means the wide grooves—

(a)positioned in the central zone of the tyre tread; and

(b)in which tread wear indicators are located;

public auction means an auction that is open to the general public;

quad-axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is more than 3×2 metres but not more than 4×9 metres;

RAV means the Register of Approved Vehicles kept under section 14(1) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act;

rear fog light means a light used on a vehicle to make it more easily visible from the rear in dense fog;

rear marking plates means rear marking plates that comply with VSB 12;

rear overhang has the meaning given in clause 60 of Schedule 1;

rear overhang line, in relation to a vehicle, has the meaning given in clause 60 of Schedule 1;

recreation motor cycle means a motor cycle with 2 wheels that—

(a)is generally constructed so that it will not cause, or be likely to cause, a danger to its driver or to any person on a highway; and

(b)is so constructed that its driver has a sufficient view of traffic to its front and rear and to both sides to enable the driver to drive it safely; and

(c)has a braking system comprising brakes fitted to both wheels of the vehicle; and

(d)has fixed to it—

(i)one headlamp; and

(ii)one rear red lamp; and

(iii)one rear red brake lamp; and

(e)if fitted with an internal combustion engine, has securely fixed to its engine a silencing device constructed so that—

(i)all the exhaust gases from the engine pass through the silencer in a manner which prevents undue noise; and

(ii)there is no attached cut-out or device capable of producing an open exhaust; and

(f)is not used to carry goods or passengers;

registered vehicle means—

(a)a vehicle registered under Part 2 of the Act; or

(b)a vehicle that is not currently registered under Part 2 of the Act but that was so registered—

(i)in the case of a heavy vehicle with seasonal registration, within the preceding 12 months; or

(ii)in any other case, within the preceding 3 months;

registration fee means the fee (if any) for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle as determined under section 9 of the Act or regulation 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 or 120A;

registration period means the period during which a motor vehicle is registered;

relevant date means—

(a)for a vehicle that is written off by an insurer or self-insurer, the date on which the insurer or self-insurer made a determination under section 16C(1)(b) of the Act in respect of the vehicle; or

(b)for a vehicle that is being demolished or dismantled by a motor wrecker, the date on which the motor wrecker began to demolish or dismantle the vehicle; or

(c)for a vehicle that is in the care, custody or control of a motor car trader, the date on which the vehicle came into the care, custody or control of the motor car trader;

relevant identification information, for a motor vehicle, means—

(a)the registration number of the vehicle (if any); and

(b)the vehicle identifier of the vehicle; and

(c)the make and model of the vehicle; and

(d)whether the vehicle is—

(i)a light motor vehicle other than a motor cycle; or

(ii)a motor cycle;

replicameans a light motor vehicle that is an individually constructed vehicle that resembles, as closely as practicable, the appearance and dimensions of the production vehicle on which its design is based;

Note

Individually constructed vehicle and production vehicle are defined in VSB 14.

right, for a vehicle, means to the right of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing towards the front of the vehicle;

Road Vehicle Standards Act means the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth;

Road Vehicle Standards Rules means the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 of the Commonwealth;

seasonal registration means the registration of a heavy vehicle for a period referred to in regulation 58(1)(a)(ii) or 83(2)(b);

second edition ADR means a national standard under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act (as in force immediately before its repeal) incorporated in the Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, originally published by the Commonwealth Department of Transport;

Note

The second edition ADR is available from brake, for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to decelerate the vehicle;

short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi-trailer;

short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination—

(a)the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and

(b)the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42·5 tonnes or less;

side marker light means a light fitted to the side of a vehicle indicating the presence and length of the vehicle when viewed on that side;

single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;

single axle group means a group of 2 or more axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is less than 1 metre;

slimline club permit number plate means a club permit number plate that has a height of not more than 120 millimetres and a width of not more than 375 millimetres;

slimline number plate means a number plate, other than one issued for a motor cycle or for affixing to a bicycle carrier, that has a height of not more than 120 millimetres and a width of not more than 375 millimetres;

special purpose vehicle means—

(a)a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory or a mobile billboard) built, or permanently modified, for a primary purpose other than the carriage of goods or passengers; or

(b)any of the following vehicles—

(i)a forklift;

(ii)a straddle carrier;

(iii)a mobile cherry picker;

(iv)a mobile crane;

special work vehicle means a motor vehicle that—

(a)is a light motor vehicle not constructed as a tractor; and

(b)is primarily constructed and used for off-road transportation; and

(c)is undertaking agricultural, maintenance or service tasks; and

(d)does not comply with an ADR;

specially constructed motor vehicle means a vehicle that is—

(a)not designed primarily for carrying passengers or goods on a highway; and

(b)determined by the Secretary to be a specially constructed motor vehicle;

sport device and associated equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following and any associated equipment—

(a)a glider;

(b)a yacht;

(c)a rowing shell;

(d)a dragon boat;

(e)surf skis;

(f)a canoe;

(g)a kayak;

sporting body means an association or corporation the principal purpose of which is to facilitate and coordinate the sporting activities of its members;

spring brake means a brake using one or more springs to store the energy needed to operate the brake;

standard number plate means a number plate that, at the time of issue, is of the design, size, colour and material of number plates generally issued by the Secretary;

standards for registration means—

(a)in relation to a heavy vehicle—the heavy vehicle standards within the meaning of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) and, if the heavy vehicle is a bus, Division 19 of Part 7 of Schedule 1; or

(b)in relation to any other vehicle—the Vehicle Standards, other than Division 19 of Part 7 of Schedule 1;

street rod vehicle means a vehicle that has been modified for safe road use and that—

(a)has a body and frame that were built before 1949; or

(b)is a replica of a vehicle the body and frame of which were built before 1949;

tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;

temporary club log book means a form for recording vehicle use issued by the Secretary under regulation 178;

temporary club permit means a permit issued by the Secretary under regulation 178;

tester's licence means a licence issued by the Secretary under regulation 233;

the Act means the Road Safety Act 1986;

third edition ADR means—

(a)a national standard under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act as in force before the repeal of that Act; or

(b)a national road vehicle standard made under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act as in force from time to time;

Note

The third edition ADR is available from vehicle, for a trailer, means the motor vehicle towing the trailer;

trade platemeans a plate supplied by the Secretary under Subdivision 2 of Division 3 of Part 3;

transfer fee means the fee (if any) for transfer of registration of a vehicle payable under regulation 121;

transport accident charge means a charge payable under Part 7 of the Transport Accident Act 1986;

tread wear indicators, in relation to a tyre, means projections within a groove of the tyre that indicate the degree of wear on the tyre's tread;

tri-axle group means a group of at least 3 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres but not more than 3×2 metres;

truck (type 1) means a truck that has—

(a)2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or

(b)3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16·5 tonnes; or

(c)4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;

truck (type 2) means a truck that has—

(a)2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or

(b)3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16·5 tonnes; or

(c)4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;

turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads (other than a bearing that allows quick separation of its upper and lower rotating elements) that is used to connect and allow articulation between—

(a)a prime mover and a semi-trailer; or

(b)the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of the trailer; or

(c)a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted;

twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles—

(a)with single tyres; and

(b)fitted to a motor vehicle; and

(c)connected to the same steering mechanism; and

(d)the horizontal distance between the centre lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;

unladen mass means the mass of a vehicle without any load;

unregistered vehicle permit means a permit issued by the Secretary under regulation 149;

urban area means an area declared under regulation 8(1)(c);

used, in relation to a vehicle referred to in regulation 44(g), means—

(a)previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere; or

(b)used in Victoria or elsewhere in circumstances in which it was not required to be registered, otherwise than in connection with the delivery and sale of the vehicle;

usual information means—

(a)the relevant identification information for the vehicle; and

(b)the relevant date for the vehicle; and

(c)any other information required by the Secretary by notice in writing; and

(d)the date on which the information in paragraphs (a) to (c) is given to the Secretary;

vacuum brakes means vacuum-operated or vacuum-assisted brakes;

vacuum storage tank, of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing air at low pressure;

VASS approval certificate means a vehicle assessment signatory scheme certificate issued by an authorised vehicle inspector—

(a)  specifying the components of the vehicle inspected; and

(b)certifying that—

(i)the construction of or a modification to the vehicle has been inspected; and

(ii)the vehicle complies with—

(A)the standards for registration; or

(B)the applicable Vehicle Standards; or

(C)an applicable VSB; or

(D)the applicable guidelines;

vehicle club includes a vehicle association but excludes a club or association which solely or primarily conducts its operations over the Internet;

vehicle defect label means a label affixed to a vehicle which has been issued with a vehicle defect notice;

vehicle defect notice means a notice issued under Part 7;

vehicle defect notice clearance certificate means a certificate issued by an authorised vehicle inspector, certifying that—

(a)the vehicle has been inspected; and

(b)the defects set out in the vehicle defect notice issued in relation to the vehicle have been rectified;

vehicle inspection centre means a place specified in an authorisation under regulation 11;

vehicle particulars, in relation to a vehicle, means the following details—

(a)the make, model and year of the vehicle;

(b)the registration number or registration permit number of the vehicle (if any);

(c)the vehicle identifier;

(d)the engine identification number of the vehicle (if any);

(e)the colour of the vehicle;

(f)the body type of the vehicle;

Vehicle Standards means the standards set out in Schedule 1;

Victorian Fisheries Authority means the Victorian Fisheries Authority established under Part 2 of the Victorian Fisheries Authority Act 2016;

VIV certificate means a vehicle identity validation certificate issued by an authorised vehicle inspector, certifying that—

(a)the vehicle is the original vehicle to which the relevant vehicle identifier was assigned; and

(b)any damage, condition or damaged part or component which caused the vehicle to be recorded on the register of written-off vehicles has been repaired, restored or replaced in accordance with—

(i)manufacturer standards for the vehicle; or

(ii)if there are no manufacturer standards for the vehicle, in accordance with industry standards; and

(c)any other damaged part or component which is safety related but did not form the basis for the vehicle to be recorded on the register of written-off vehicles has been repaired, restored or replaced in accordance with—

(i)manufacturer standards for the vehicle; or

(ii)if there are no manufacturer standards for the vehicle, in accordance with industry standards;

VSB means Vehicle Standards Bulletin;

VSB 14 means the VSB titled "VSB 14—National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification", as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

VSB 14 is available from 6 means the VSB titled "VSB 6—National Code of Practice for Heavy Vehicle Modifications", as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

VSB 6 is available from 12 means the VSB titled "VSB 12—National Code of Practice Rear Marking Plates for all motor vehicles over 12 tonnes GVM and all trailers over 10 tonnes GTM", as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

Note

VSB 12 is available from light means a light fitted to a vehicle designed specifically to warn road users of the vehicle's presence on a road;

wheelbase, in relation to a vehicle, means the distance from the centre line of the vehicle's foremost axle to the vehicle's rear overhang line;

yellow includes amber;

zero and low emission vehicle means any of the following that is not a mobile plant, a motor cycle or a heavy vehicle—

(a)an electric vehicle;

(b)a hydrogen-powered vehicle;

(c)a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

6Interpretation—vehicles, combinations and loads

(1)In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a vehicle includes a reference to a combination.

(2)In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a vehicle includes a reference to any load carried by that vehicle while on a highway.

7Interpretation—distance between parallel lines

In these Regulations, a reference to a distance between 2 lines that are parallel means the distance measured at right angles between the lines.

Division 3—Powers of the Secretary

8Secretary may declare matters for the purposes of Regulations

(1)The Secretary, by notice published in the Government Gazette, may declare the following—

(a)an area to be an agricultural vehicle area of operation for the purposes of these Regulations;

(b)a highway to be a major road for the purposes of these Regulations;

(c)an area to be an urban area for the purposes of these Regulations;

(d)a modification to a light vehicle to be an approved modification for the purposes of regulation 35;

(e)a body to be an approved body for the purposes of regulation 245(1)(b);

(f)the operating mass of a light vehicle for the purposes of these Regulations.

(2)A declaration under subregulation (1)(a) may designate an agricultural vehicle area of operation to be one of the following zones—

(a)Zone 1;

(b)Zone 2;

(c)Zone 3;

(d)Zone 4.

9Secretary may make guidelines

(1)The Secretary may from time to time make guidelines for the purposes of these Regulations.

(2)The Secretary may from time to time make guidelines for authorised vehicle inspectors for the purposes of the following regulations—

(a)regulation 25(2)—inspection and certification of vehicles for the purposes of verifying compliance with the standards for registration;

(b)regulation 35—inspection and certification of modified vehicles;

(c)regulation 37—installation and certification of alternative fuel systems;

(d)regulation 42(2)—inspection and certification of vehicles for the purposes of verifying the identity of vehicles;

(e)regulation 113—inspection and certification of written-off vehicles;

(f)regulation 275—inspection and certification for clearance of vehicle defect notices.

(3)The Secretary may from time to time make guidelines for licensed testers for the purposes of the following regulations—

(a)regulation 262—examination, testing and certification of vehicles;

(b)regulation 263—completion of test reports.

(4)The guidelines must not be inconsistent with—

(a)the Act; or

(b)these Regulations.

10Authorised persons

(1)The Secretary may authorise an eligible person to be an authorised person for the purposes of carrying out functions under the following regulations—

(a)regulation 244(3);

(b)regulation 246;

(c)regulation 264.

(2)For the purposes of subregulation (1), the following are eligible persons—

(a)an authorised officer;

(b)a person who is an authorized officer within the meaning of the Environment Protection Act 1970.

(3)If an authorised person is authorised to carry out inspections under subregulation (1), the Secretary must give the person a paper document that specifies the inspections that the person has been authorised to conduct.

(4)An authorised person may enter the premises of a licensed tester during business hours for the purpose of ensuring the licensed tester's compliance with these Regulations and the terms and conditions of the tester's licence.

(5)An authorised person who carries out a function in accordance with subregulation (1) must produce an identity card on request.

11Secretary may authorise vehicle inspectors

(1)The Secretary may authorise in writing a person to be an authorised vehicle inspector for the purposes of these Regulations.

(2)An authorisation under subregulation (1) is subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Secretary.        

(3)An authorisation under subregulation (1) may specify that a place is a vehicle inspection centre at which an authorised vehicle inspector may conduct vehicle inspections.

(4)The Secretary must ensure that the location of a vehicle inspection centre is published on an Internet website maintained by the Department.

(5)An authorisation under subregulation (1) is personal and cannot be transferred.

12Secretary may give written directions to authorised vehicle inspectors

(1)The Secretary may give written directions to authorised vehicle inspectors for the issue of—

(a)a certificate of approved operations; and

(b)a certificate of vehicle identity; and

(c)a VASS approval certificate; and

(d)an AFSA certificate; and

(e)a VIV certificate; and

(f)a vehicle defect notice clearance certificate.

(2)A written direction must not be inconsistent with—

(a)the Act; or

(b)these Regulations.

13Secretary may require authorised vehicle inspectors to comply with guidelines and written directions

The Secretary may require authorised vehicle inspectors to comply with guidelines and written directions for the issue of—

(a)a certificate of approved operations; and

(b)a certificate of vehicle identity; and

(c)a VASS approval certificate; and

(d)an AFSA certificate; and

(e)a VIV certificate; and

(f)a certificate of roadworthiness; and

(g)a vehicle defect notice clearance certificate.

14Secretary may revoke an authorisation

(1)The Secretary may revoke an authorisation under regulation 11 if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the authorised vehicle inspector has—

(a)been charged with or found guilty of an offence of dishonesty; or

(b)engaged in conduct that indicates—

(i)a pattern of incompetence; or

(ii)negligence in a particular matter; or

(c)not complied with the terms and conditions specified in the authorisation under regulation 11; or

(d)not complied with any relevant guidelines made under regulation 9; or

(e)not complied with a written direction given by the Secretary under regulation 12.

(2)Before the Secretary revokes an authorisation under subregulation (1), the Secretary must give the authorised vehicle inspector a written notice stating—

(a)the reasons for the decision to revoke; and

(b)the date on which the decision takes effect; and

(c)the authorised vehicle inspector's rights to an internal and external review of the decision under Division 12 of Part 2.

(3)If the Secretary gives a notice under subregulation (2), the authorisation is suspended from the date specified in the notice.

15Action on revocation of authorisation

(1)If a person's authorisation under regulation 11 is revoked, the person must advise the Secretary of any unused certificate serial numbers given to the person by the Secretary.

Penalty:5 penalty units.

(2)The Secretary must refund the fee paid by the person for each unused certificate serial number of which the Secretary is advised.

16Approved application forms

(1)The Secretary may approve application forms for the purposes of regulations 41, 71, 73, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 101, 102, 103, 148, 154, 169, 175, 189, 198, 224, 232 and 237.

(2)The Secretary must ensure that approved application forms under subregulation (1) are—

(a)available at the offices of the Department; or

(b)published on an Internet website maintained by the Department.

17Information to be provided in or with approved application forms

The Secretary may require the following information to be included in or to accompany an approved application form under regulation 16(1)—

(a)the vehicle particulars;

(b)the personal particulars or corporation particulars of the applicant;

(c)the customer number of the applicant, if known;

(d)evidence verifying the information in the approved application form;

(e)any additional information the Secretary considers necessary to enable the Secretary to decide whether or not to grant the application.

18Incomplete applications

(1)The Secretary may return an application to the applicant if—

(a)the information in the application is incomplete; or

(b)the evidence accompanying the application is—

(i)incomplete, or

(ii)inadequate; or

(iii)not in a form acceptable to the Secretary; or

(c)the Secretary requires additional information to decide the application or verify the information in the application; or

(d)the relevant fee or charge was—

(i)not paid; or

(ii)not paid in full.

(2)If the Secretary returns an application under subregulation (1), the Secretary must—

(a)advise the applicant of the reasons for returning the application; and

(b)return or refund any fee or charge that accompanied the application (if applicable).

(3)The return of an application to the applicant by the Secretary under subregulation (1) does not constitute a refusal of the application or give the applicant rights to an internal and external review under Division 12 of Part 2.

19Approved forms of notices, reports, labels and certificates

The Secretary may approve forms of—

(a)notices for the purposes of regulations 81, 147 and 268; and

(b)reports for the purposes of regulation 254; and

(c)labels for the purposes of regulations 67, 68, 69, 105, 106, 181 and 269 and clauses 144A and 144B of Schedule 1; and

(d)certificates for the purposes of regulations 25, 33, 36, 38, 43, 56, 113, 187, 253 and 275.

20Information to be included in notices, reports, labels and certificates

If the Secretary approves a form of notice, report, label or certificate under regulation 19, the Secretary may—

(a)specify information to be included in the notice, report, label or certificate; and

(b)require evidence to accompany and verify the information in the notice, report, label or certificate; and

(c)specify a number or range of numbers, or other relevant details, sufficient to identify the notice, report, label or certificate.

21Supply of certificates

(1)On the payment of the relevant fee specified in Schedule 4, the Secretary must give to an authorised vehicle inspector—

(a)original forms of certificate; or

(b)electronic forms of certificate.

(2)Forms given by the Secretary under subregulation (1) remain the property of the Secretary.

PART 2—VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Division 1—Exemption from registration

22Exemptions from registration

For the purposes of section 7(1) of the Act, the following motor vehicles and trailers are exempt from registration under Part 2 of the Act—

(a)a motor vehicle being towed;

(b)a trailer that is used exclusively—

(i)as an agricultural implement; or

(ii)to transport the combs of a grain header;

(c)a trailer that is a bulk bin used exclusively to hold grain;

(d)a trailer that is constructed and used exclusively to carry bulk fruit bins;

(e)a trailer towed by an agricultural machine operating as an agricultural machine;

(f)a trailer under tow by a tow truck;

(g)a trailer (other than a trailer specifically constructed to carry a boat) that is not used in the course of trade and that—

(i)weighs less than 200 kilograms unladen; and

(ii)is not wider than the width of its towing vehicle as produced by the manufacturer; and

(iii)is not more than 3 metres long, including its drawbar and any load;

(h)a trailer operated by Lifesaving Victoria Limited ACN 102 927 364 to transport inflatable rescue boats to the water's edge that is not intended for use on public roads.

Note

See also regulation 147, which provides for the Secretary to give an exemption from the requirement to be registered in certain circumstances.

Division 2—Eligibility for registration

23Registered operators

A person is eligible to be the registered operator of a vehicle if—

(a)the person is—

(i)an individual who—

(A)in the case of a heavy vehicle, is aged 18 years or older; or

(B)in the case of a motor cycle, is aged 18 years or older; or    

(C)in the case of any other vehicle, is aged 16 years or older; or

(ii)a corporation; and

(b)that person owns or manages the vehicle.

24Eligible vehicles

(1)A vehicle is eligible to be registered without conditions if—

(a)the vehicle complies with the standards for registration that apply to the vehicle; and

(b)the requirements of the Transport Accident Act 1986, the Duties Act 2000 and the Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge Act 2021 are complied with in relation to the vehicle.

(2)Despite subregulation (1), the Secretary may refuse to register a vehicle if the Secretary is satisfied that—

(a)the vehicle has been registered in another State or a Territory; and

(b)the registration in that State or Territory has been cancelled or suspended; and

(c)the reasons for the cancellation or suspension still exist.

(3)If the Secretary refuses to register a vehicle under subregulation (2), the Secretary must give the applicant for registration written notice of the applicant's rights to internal and external review of the decision under Division 12 of this Part.

Division 3—Vehicle Standards and certification

25Compliance with standards for registration

(1)The Secretary may accept as evidence that a vehicle complies with the standards for registration—

(1)If a class O agricultural vehicle exceeds the height dimension of 5 metres and will cross or travel under overhead powerlines during a journey, the vehicle must be accompanied by an escort vehicle that travels in front of the class O agriculture vehicle.

(2)Despite clause 39, if a class O agricultural vehicle exceeds the height dimension of 5 metres and any other maximum dimension limit described in column 2 of Table 3, that vehicle must be accompanied by—

(a)the greater number of pilot vehicles that applies in the column 3 of Table 3 for that vehicle; and

(b)an escort vehicle.

41Agricultural vehicles not to be used on freeways

A class O agricultural vehicle must not be used on the following—

(a)a freeway within the meaning of the Road Management Act 2004 other than the Princes Freeway at Orbost;

(b)the Link road within the meaning of section 3 of the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

(c)the Extension road within the meaning of section 3 of the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

(d)EastLink within the meaning of the EastLink Project Act 2004;

(e)the West Gate Tunnel tollway within the meaning of section 3 of the West Gate Tunnel (Truck Bans and Traffic Management) Act 2019.

42Agricultural vehicles that are agricultural implements not to carry loads

An agricultural vehicle that is an agricultural implement must not carry a load.

43Speed limits for agricultural vehicles that are agricultural implements that have no brakes

A vehicle towing a class O agricultural vehicle that is an agricultural implement that does not have brakes must travel at a speed at least 20 kilometres per hour less than the general speed limit that applies to the part of the highway on which the vehicle is travelling.

44Conditions applicable to certain areas or routes

(1)A requirement or restriction of this Schedule that is specified in column 2 of Table 4 does not apply to a class O agricultural vehicle of a type specified in column 1 of Table 4 if that vehicle is used—

(a)in the areas or routes specified in column 3 of that Table; and

(b)in accordance with the conditions specified in column 4 of that Table.

(2)The Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 areas of operation for class O agricultural vehicles listed in column 3 of Table 4 are as specified by the Secretary under regulation 8(2).

Table 4—Conditions applicable to certain routes and areas

Item No.	Column 1 Type of class O agricultural vehicle	Column 2 Provision of this Schedule not applying	Column 3 Areas or routes	Column 4 Conditions
1	Agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination	Requirement to display warning devices under clauses 6 and 38	Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4	The vehicle is only— (a)     crossing a road; or (b)     being used on a road‑related area beside the road.
2	Agricultural vehicle other than an agricultural trailer	Requirement to display a warning light under clauses 7 and 38	Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4	The vehicle is only— (a)     crossing a road; or
(b)     being used on a road‑related area beside the road.
3	Agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination	Requirement to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle under clause 39	Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4	The vehicle is only— (a)     crossing a road or being used on a road‑related area beside the road; and (b)     it is safe to travel without a pilot vehicle.
4	Agricultural vehicle that is a boom sprayer wider than 3·1m or longer than 22m	Travel restrictions at night under clause 18	Zone 4	(a)     The vehicle is no wider than 3·5m; and (b)     the combination is no longer than 25m when the vehicle is being towed; and (c)     the vehicle has a yellow rotating warning light conforming with clauses 8 and 9; and (d)     an OVERSIZE warning sign conforming with clause 14 is fitted to the rear of the vehicle; and (e)     a delineator conforming with clause 6 is attached to the rear of any rear‑projecting spray booms that project more than 2m from the body of the vehicle; and
(f)    the rear-projecting spray booms do not project more than 4·5m from the centre of the rear axle or axle group; and (g)     the vehicle complies with the lights requirements of Part 7 of Schedule 1; and (h)     if the spray booms project to the rear more than 1·2m past the stop, turn and brake lights, an additional red light is affixed to the end of each boom that can be seen from at least 200m; and (i)    the vehicle is not used on a prohibited major road as specified by the Secretary by notice published in the Government Gazette.
5	Agricultural auger or agricultural conveyor	Requirement for warning signs under clause 11	Zone 4	An OVERSIZE warning sign conforming to clause 14 is fitted on the rear of the vehicle.
6	A field bin (a trailer that is a bulk bin used exclusively for holding grain)	Requirement to display a warning light under clauses 6(7) and 38	Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4	The towing vehicle displays a warning light complying with clause 8.
7	Agricultural vehicle that is a combination which includes a field bin (a trailer that is a bulk bin used exclusively for holding grain)	Requirement to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle under clause 39	Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4	(a)     when travelling along a sealed road the combination is kept wholly to the left of the centre of the road except when overtaking or signalling an intention to turn; and (b)     it is safe to travel without a pilot vehicle; and (c)     the combination does not exceed a combination length of 25·0 metres.

45Class O field bin dimension limits and other matters

Clauses 46, 47 and 48 apply to a class O field bin combination.

46Exemption

A class O field bin combination is exempt from the dimension limits, travel restrictions and pilot vehicle requirements otherwise required by Parts 5 and 6 of this Schedule, provided that the class O field bin combination complies with—

(a)  all the requirements of this Division concerning dimensions and approved areas of travel; and

(b)  the operating conditions and general route restrictions specified by the Secretary by notice published in the Government Gazette under regulation 8(1)(a).

47Dimensions

(1)The overall combination length of a class O field bin combination must not exceed 20·0 metres.

(2)The length of a class O field bin combination must not exceed 11·0 metres.

(3)The width of a class O field bin combination must not exceed 5·0 metres.

(4)When fitted with an auger attachment, the rear projection of a class O field bin combination (measured from the edge of the field bin to the tip of the auger) must not exceed 90% of the bin's diameter. 

48Approved areas of travel

A class O field bin combination is only authorised to travel within the boundaries of the Zone 4 area of operation, as specified by the Secretary under regulation 8(1)(a).

Part 6—Pilot vehicles and escort vehicles that accompany class O vehicles

Division 1—Application

49Application of Part

This Part applies to a vehicle that is used as a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle in accordance with a requirement specified in—

(a)this Schedule; or

(b)a class O notice; or

(c)a class O permit.

Division 2—Requirements for pilot vehicles only

50Requirements for a pilot vehicle

(1)A pilot vehicle must have—

(a)4 or more wheels; and

(b)a GVM of 4·5 tonnes or less.

(2)A pilot vehicle must have a warning sign on its roof.

(3)A pilot vehicle must have one or 2 warning lights on its roof, attached only—

(a)above or below the warning sign; or

(b)at either side of the warning sign.

51Where must a pilot vehicle be driven?

(1)When one pilot vehicle accompanies a class O vehicle, the pilot vehicle must travel—

(a)behind the class O vehicle if they are on a highway that is divided; or

(b)in front of the class O vehicle if they are on a highway that is not divided.

(2)When 2 pilot vehicles accompany a class O vehicle, one pilot vehicle must travel in front of the class O vehicle, the other behind it.

(3)A pilot vehicle must travel far enough away from the class O vehicle it is accompanying to give adequate warning to other highway users of the presence of the class O vehicle.

52Characteristics of warning lights on pilot vehicles

When switched on, a warning light on a pilot vehicle must—

(a)emit a rotating, flashing, yellow-coloured light or a coloured light that is approved by the Secretary; and

(b)have a power of at least—

(i)if LED technology is used, 24 watts; or

(ii)if another technology is used, 55 watts; and

(c)not be a strobe light.

53Warning sign specifications for pilot vehicles

(1)The face of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must—

(a)be coated with yellow retro-reflective material that conforms with class 1 or 2 of Australian Standard AS 1906 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes; and

(b)have the manufacturer's name or trademark, and the brand and class of retro-reflective material permanently marked in block letters at least 3 millimetres but not more than 10 millimetres high; and

(c)have a black border at least 20 millimetres wide.

(2)The outermost edge of the border of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be set at least 10 millimetres in from the edge of the sign unless the warning sign has been made with a box edge.

(3)The marking referred to in subclause (1)(b) may appear in any visible location on the sign except in a bottom corner of the sign.

54Material for warning signs on pilot vehicles

A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be made of stiff, flat, weatherproof material.

55Size and shape of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle

(1)A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be at least 1200 millimetres long and at least 600 millimetres high.

(2)The warning sign on a pilot vehicle may have bottom corner cut‑outs not more than 150 millimetres wide and not more than 100 millimetres high if they are needed for mounting the warning lights.

56Faces of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle

(1)Both faces of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must show—

(a)the word "OVERSIZE", in black upper case lettering at least 200 millimetres high that conforms with typeface Series C(N) in Australian Standard AS 1744 Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs; and

(b)the words "LOAD AHEAD" in black upper case lettering at least 100 millimetres high that conforms with typeface Series D(N) in Australian Standard AS 1744 Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs.

(2)The bottom of the lettering of the word "OVERSIZE" must be at least 300 millimetres from the bottom of the sign.

(3)The bottom of the lettering of the words "LOAD AHEAD" must be at least 100 millimetres from the bottom of the sign.

Example

Figure 14:Illustration of a warning sign for a pilot vehicle.

57Keeping warning signs clean

A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be kept clean enough so that it can be easily read by other highway users.

58Mounting a warning sign on a pilot vehicle

A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be mounted in a manner that ensures it does not lean back more than 200 millimetres as measured horizontally from the top of the sign to a vertical line running through the bottom of the sign.

Example

Figure 15:Illustration of maximum slant of warning sign.

Division 3—Requirements for escort vehicles only

59Requirements for an escort vehicle

(1)An escort vehicle must have—

(a)4 or more wheels; and

(b)a GVM of 4·5 tonnes or less; and

(c)on its roof, a light that flashes or 2 lights that flash when switched on.

(2)A light referred to in subclause (1) must flash yellow or another colour approved by the Secretary.

Division 4—Requirements for both pilot vehicles and escort vehicles

60Visibility of warning lights on pilot or escort vehicles

(1)Subject to subclause (2), a warning light on a pilot or escort vehicle must be clearly visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions.

(2)If a warning light is not clearly visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions, it must be supplemented by one or more additional warning lights so that the light emanating from at least one of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions.

(3)In the case of a pilot vehicle travelling in front of a class O vehicle, a filter may be placed behind a warning light on the pilot vehicle to reduce the intensity of the light directed to the driver of the class O vehicle.

61When must warning lights on pilot or escort vehicles be switched on?

Any warning light that a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is required to have must be switched on—

(a)when the vehicle is travelling and accompanying a class O vehicle; or

(b)when the vehicle is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other highway users.

62Headlights on pilot or escort vehicles to be switched on when accompanying a class O vehicle

The low-beam headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying a class O vehicle during the daylight.

63What must a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle carry?

A pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must not tow a trailer or carry a load, but it may carry tools, equipment or substances for—

(a)use in connection with the class O vehicle that it is accompanying; or

(b)restraining the load carried on the class O vehicle that it is accompanying.

64Communication with driver

(1)A pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must have an electronic device that allows the driver of the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle to communicate with the driver of a class O vehicle that the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is accompanying.

(2)Subclause (1) does not apply if the class O vehicle is—

(a)an agricultural machine; or

(b)an agricultural combination that includes an agricultural machine.

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ENDNOTES

1   General information

See for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.

The Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, S.R. No. 116/2021 were made on 14 September 2021 by the Governor in Council under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986, No. 127/1986 and came into operation on 30 September 2021: regulation 3.

The Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 will sunset 10 years after the day of making on 14 September 2031 (see section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994).

INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)

Style changes

Section 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.

References to ILA s. 39B

Sidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided regulation, rule or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subregulations, subrules or subclauses the original regulation, rule or clause becomes subregulation, subrule or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original regulation, rule or clause.

Interpretation

As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:

•     Headings

All headings included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule.  Any heading inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; Orders; Parts into which an Order is divided; clauses; regulations; rules; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms. 
See section 36(1A)(2A)(2B).

•     Examples, diagrams or notes

All examples, diagrams or notes included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule.  Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Statutory Rule.  See section 36(3A).

•     Punctuation

All punctuation included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 forms part of that Statutory Rule.  Any punctuation inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
See section 36(3B).

•     Provision numbers

All provision numbers included in a Statutory Rule form part of that Statutory Rule, whether inserted in the Statutory Rule before, on or after
1 January 2001.  Provision numbers include regulation numbers, rule numbers, subregulation numbers, subrule numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs.  See section 36(3C).

•     Location of "legislative items"

A "legislative item" is a penalty, an example or a note.  As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of a Statutory Rule is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision.  For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision.  See section 36B.

•     Other material

Any explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of a Statutory Rule.  See section 36(3)(3D)(3E).

2   Table of Amendments

This publication incorporates amendments made to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.

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Road Safety (General) and (Vehicles) Amendment Regulations 2022, S.R. No. 47/2022

Date of Making:	21.6.22
Date of Commencement:	Reg. 6 on 21.6.22

Road Safety (Drivers) and (Vehicles) Amendment Regulations 2022, S.R. No. 51/2022

Date of Making:	30.6.22
Date of Commencement:	Regs 5–7 on 1.7.22: reg. 3

Road Safety (Drivers) and (Vehicles) Further Amendment Regulations 2022, S.R. No. 129/2022

Date of Making:	25.10.22
Date of Commencement:	Reg. 6 on 25.10.22

Road Safety (Vehicles) Amendment (Apprentice) Regulations 2022, S.R. No. 130/2022

Date of Making:	25.10.22
Date of Commencement:	1.3.23: reg. 3

Road Safety (Drivers) and (Vehicles) Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2023, S.R. No. 53/2023

Date of Making:	14.6.23
Date of Commencement:	Regs 5–7 on 1.7.23: reg. 3

Road Safety (Vehicles) Amendment (Heavy Vehicle Registration Fees) Regulations 2023, S.R. No. 54/2023

Date of Making:	14.6.23
Date of Commencement:	1.7.23: reg. 3

Road Safety (General) and (Vehicles) Amendment Regulations 2023, S.R. No. 67/2023

Date of Making:	27.6.23
Date of Commencement:	Regs 5–11 on 1.7.23: reg. 3

Road Safety (Drivers) and (Vehicles) Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2024, S.R. No. 43/2024

Date of Making:	4.6.24
Date of Commencement:	Regs 5–8 on 1.7.24: reg. 3

Road Safety (General) and (Vehicles) Amendment Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 36/2025

Date of Making:	27.5.25
Date of Commencement:	Regs 11, 12 on 27.5.25

Road Safety (Vehicles) Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 83/2025

Date of Making:	26.8.25
Date of Commencement:	1.9.25: reg. 3

Road Safety (Vehicles) Amendment (West Gate Tunnel) Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 101/2025

Date of Making:	30.9.25
Date of Commencement:	30.9.25

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3   Explanatory details

[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 96/2020 as amended by S.R. Nos 105/2020 and 75/2021.

[2] Reg. 5 def. of personal particulars: S.R. No. 100/2019 as amended by S.R. Nos 120/2019, 172/2019, 105/2020, 123/2020, 36/2021 and 75/2021.

[3] Reg. 59(5)(b): S.R. No. 84/2018 as amended by S.R. Nos 53/2019, 166/2019, 65/2020, 122/2020 and 146/2020.

[4] Sch. 1 cl. 130: S.R. No. 47/2021 as amended by S.R. Nos 82/2021 and 92/2021.

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Fee Units

These Regulations provide for fees by reference to fee units within the meaning of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The amount of the fee is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of that Act, by multiplying the number of fee units applicable by the value of a fee unit.

The value of a fee unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2025 is $16.81. The amount of the calculated fee may be rounded to the nearest 10 cents.

The value of a fee unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The value of a fee unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.

Penalty Units

These Regulations provide for penalties by reference to penalty units within the meaning of section 110 of the Sentencing Act 1991. The amount of the penalty is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of the Monetary Units Act 2004, by multiplying the number of penalty units applicable by the value of a penalty unit.

The value of a penalty unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2025 is $203.51. The amount of the calculated penalty may be rounded to the nearest dollar.

The value of a penalty unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The value of a penalty unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.

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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 116/2021 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2014.

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5 (definitions of ADR 13/00 and conspicuity marking)	Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00—Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 as published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Regulation 5 (definition of ADR 83/00) and clauses 136 and 142 in Schedule 1	Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 83/00—External Noise) 2005 made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the Commonwealth as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Regulation 5 (definitions of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories) and passenger car (MA)) and Note to clauses 44(8), 53(1A) and 81(1) and clauses 46(1) of Schedule 1	Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule—Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005 published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5 (definitions of Australian Design Rule and second edition ADR) and clauses 17, 21, 25(2) and 44(9), Example in clause 15(1) and Note to Part 3 of Schedule 1	Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Regulation 5 (definitions of Australian Design Rule and third edition ADR) and Example to clause 15(1) and clauses 21(3), 22, 25(2), 44(9), 111(6), 112(6) and 114(7) and (8), Note to Part 3 and clauses 81(4) and 96(3) in Schedule 1 and clause 28(1) in Schedule 6	Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Regulation 5 (definitions of rear marking plate and VSB 12) and Note to clause 115 of Schedule 1	Vehicle Standards Bulletin VSB 12—National Code of Practice Rear Marking Plates for all motor vehicles over 12 tonnes GVM and for all trailers over 10 tonnes GTM as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, hosted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator	The whole
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5 (definition of VSB 6) and regulation 35	Vehicle Standards Bulletin VSB 6—National Code of Practice for Heavy Vehicle Modifications as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, hosted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator	The whole
Regulation 5 (definitions of replica and VSB 14) and Note to Part 3 of Schedule 1	Vehicle Standards Bulletin VSB 14—National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification as published from time to time by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, hosted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator	The whole
Regulations 67 and 68	Vehicles Standards Guide 27—Labelling requirements for Hydrogen and Electric-powered vehicles published by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in December 2019	The whole
Regulation 285(d)	Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles 2018, published by the National Transport Commission	The whole
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Clause 25(2)(a) of Schedule 1	Third edition ADR 4 Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2596:2003: Seat belt assemblies for motor vehicles, published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 29 December 2003; and the relevant British standard for seat belts	The whole
Clause 25(2)(b) of Schedule 1	Australian Design Rule 5A for Seat Belt Anchorage Points, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 5B for Seat Belt Anchorages, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 5—Anchorages for Seatbelts, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
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Clause 25(2)(c) of Schedule 1	Australian Design Rule 5A for Seat Belt Anchorage Points, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 5B for Seat Belt Anchorages, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 34 for Child Restraint Anchorages, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 34A for Child Restraint Anchorages, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Australian Design Rule 5—Anchorages for Seatbelts, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 34—Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Clause 25(2)(d) of Schedule 1	Australian Design Rule 22 for Head Restraints, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Australian Design Rule 22A for Head Restraints, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The whole
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Australian Design Rule 22—Head Restraints, Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, published by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Clause 40(3)(a) of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS 2513–1982 Electrical connectors for trailer vehicles, published on 25 January 1982 by the Standards Association of Australia	The whole
Clause 40(3)(b) of Schedule 1	International Organization for Standardization ISO 1185:1997: Road Vehicles—Electrical connections between towing and towed vehicles with 24 V systems–7 pole connector type 24 N (normal), published in October 1997	The whole
Clause 40(3)(c) of Schedule 1	Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J560–1998: Seven Conductor Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable, published in July 1998	The whole
Clause 40(3)(d) of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS 4735–2003 Heavy road vehicles—Electrical connectors for articulated vehicles, published on 16 June 2003 by Standards Australia	The whole
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Clause 43(1) of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS R1–1965 Safety Glass for Land Transport, published on 1 January 1965 by Standards Australia Australian Standard AS R1–1968 Safety Glass for Land Transport, published on 2 February 2008 by Standards Australia Australian Standard AS 2080–1977 Safety Glass for Vehicles, published on 1 October 1977 by Standards Australia British Standard BS 857:1967 Specification for Safety Glass for Land Transport, published on 30 June 1967 by British Standards British Standard BS 5282:1975 Specification for Road Vehicle Safety Glass, published on November 1975 by British Standards British Standard BS AU178:1980 Specification for Road Vehicle Safety Glass, published November 1980 Japanese Industrial Standard JIS R 3211–1979 Safety Glasses for Road Vehicles	The whole

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American National Standard ANSI Z26.1–1980 Safety Code for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highway
Regulation 5 (Note to definition of adopted standard) and clause 51(2) of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS 1973–1993 Pneumatic tyres—Passenger car, light truck and truck/bus—Retreading and repair processes, published on 15 November 1993 by Standards Australia	The whole
Clause 51(2)	Australian Standard AS 1973–1976 Retreaded pneumatic passenger car and light truck tyres, published January 1976 by Standards Australia	The whole
Clause 51(2)	Australian Standard AS 1973–1985 Retreaded pneumatic passenger car and light truck tyres, published on 10 May 1985 by Standards Australia	The whole
Clauses 113(1)(b), 113(2) and 143(3)(c) of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS 1743:2018 Road Signs—Specifications, published on 26 March 2018 by Standards Australia	Image W6-3
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Clauses 113(3)(c) and 143(3)(c) of Schedule 1 and clauses 6(6)(b), 11(1)(a), 53(1)(a) of Schedule 6	Australian Standard AS 1906:2017 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes (Part 1: Retroreflective sheeting), published on 26 June 2017 by Standards Australia, as amended January 2020	The whole
Clause 135 of Schedule 1	National Stationary Exhaust Noise Test Procedures for In‑Service Motor Vehicles—September 2006 (ISBN: 1 921168 50 1) published by National Transport Commission	The whole
Clause 143 of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS/NZS 1425:2013 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines, published on 4 October 2013 by Standards Australia	The whole
Clause 144 of Schedule 1	Australian Standard AS/NZS 2739:2009 Natural Gas (NG) fuel systems for vehicle engines, published on 16 March 2009 by Standards Australia	The whole
Clauses 14(1) and 58 of Schedule 6	Australian Standard 1744–1975 Forms of Letters and Numerals known as Standard Alphabets for Road Signs (metric units), published on 20 January 1975 by Standards Association of Australia	The whole