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Tow truck driver accreditation - Queensland

Description

You will need this accreditation to drive a tow truck attending:

  • the scene of an incident (crash)
  • a vehicle seized by police from a road that is an off-street regulated parking area
  • remove vehicles from private property.

For crash towing, the role includes the preparation of a motor vehicle for towing, and to clean up the scene of the incident efficiently and safely.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this accreditation, you must:

  • be medically fit to drive to commercial standards
  • hold an open class of driver licence or have previously held an open class of driver licence and currently hold a restricted or probationary licence
  • have a suitable criminal history and traffic history.

You may drive a tow truck that corresponds to the highest class of driver licence you hold.

A current New Zealand driver licence with a vehicle recovery endorsement may be recognised and transferred to the equivalent Queensland tow truck driver accreditation for the same vehicle classes.

Duration

Up to 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Lodgement process

Lodge

Your application must be lodged in person at a Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre or authorised Queensland Government Agency Program Office.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division

Land Transport Safety and Regulation Branch

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.