VicRoads can exempt you from the PPV restriction if you can prove that the restriction would cause you undue hardship because of your essential activities, occupation, employment or family circumstances.
When processing an application, we consider:
- the effect on safe, efficient and equitable road use in Victoria, and
- your driving history
What documentation do I provide?
To support your application, you can provide:
- education: a letter from an educational institution or course coordinator verifying your student status, dates and times of your attendance
- employment: a letter from your employer verifying your employment
- family circumstances: a letter from a relevant authority (medical practitioner, parish priest etc) describing the impact on your family.
How do I apply or an exemption?
We’ll contact you within 15 days of receiving your paperwork.
We’ll notify you in writing the outcome of your application.