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Accident Tow Truck Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate a tow truck. This licence is attached to a vehicle, not a person.

There are two types of accident tow truck licences:

  • regular tow truck licences
  • heavy tow truck licences.

With a regular tow truck licence you can provide accident towing services to vehicles of any gross vehicle mass that the tow truck can tow. This is subject to any conditions placed on the licence. 

With a heavy accident tow truck licence you can provide accident towing services to vehicles of a gross vehicle mass of four tonnes or more. Heavy tow trucks cannot tow cars, trucks or other vehicles under four tonnes.

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 licence, you must:

  • hold a full Victorian driver's licence
  • complete the required training and have the required skills
  • hold an Accident Tow Truck Driver Accreditation.

If you do not hold a current Accident Tow Truck Driver Accreditation, a current National Police Certificate must be provided.

Prerequisites

Might Need

National Police Certificate

Expiry

Tow truck licences do not expire. They remain active until cancelled, surrendered or suspended.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Act(s) name

Accident Towing Services Act 2007 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Accident Towing Services Regulations 2019 Victoria

Application process

Apply

There are a limited number of accident tow truck licences.

To get a licence, you must purchase it from an existing licence holder. Existing licences can be transferred to another person or company, with approval from the Department of Transport and Planning. 

Approval time

30 days, unless more information is required.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

Transport Victoria

Contact details

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