The safest way to legally drive an unregistered vehicle is with an Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP).
You can only move an unregistered vehicle on the road when:
- driving with an Unregistered Vehicle Permit
- driving to VicRoads for a vehicle registration inspection
- towing – on a trailer or behind a registered vehicle.
An Unregistered Vehicle Permit allows you to drive an unregistered vehicle with some conditions.
When driving with an unregistered vehicle permit you are covered by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) charge. This charge pays for treatment and support services for people injured in transport accidents.
For more information and to buy a permit see Unregistered Vehicle Permit.
When driving to VicRoads for a vehicle registration inspection you don’t need a permit but you must:
- call us on 13 11 71 for an appointment to get your vehicle inspected
- take the most direct route to the VicRoads Customer Service Centre
- carry a current roadworthy certificate with you
- carry your appointment details with you.
If the vehicle isn’t registered at your appointment, you must purchase an Unregistered Vehicle Permit to drive home legally.
You can move an unregistered vehicle on a trailer or by using a towing company.
If you have a full licence or P2 probationary licence you can tow an unregistered vehicle behind a registered vehicle. When doing this you must:
- attach a flag (minimum 30cm square) to the rope, chain or wire
- maintain a maximum space of 4 metres between the vehicles, or 2.5 metres if one is a motorcycle
- if using a rope, chain or wire, ensure the towed vehicle’s brakes are working.
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Important
If you have a P1 probationary licence you cannot tow a vehicle unless:
- you are doing so as part of your employment and at the request of your employer, or
- you are doing so solely in connection with agricultural, horticultural, dairying, pastoral or other similar pursuits, or commercial fishing, or
- you have an experienced driver sitting beside you and have 'Driver under Instruction' plates displayed on the front and back of the vehicle
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