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Over Dimensional Light Vehicle Permit - Victoria

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to operate a light vehicle that exceeds the size limits. A light vehicle is a vehicle that is less than 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM). This permit is required if one of the following dimensions is exceeded:

  • 4.3 metres in height
  • 2.5 metres in width
  • 12.5 metres in length for a rigid vehicle
  • 19 metres in length for a combination vehicle.

Over dimensional heavy vehicles require a Mass or Dimension Exemption Permit.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

Use the contact details for information about eligibility requirements.

Duration

1 year

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $82.40

Fees for 2026-27

Act(s) name

Road Safety Act 1986 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 Victoria

Additional information

Over Dimensional Light Vehicles can travel on all roads in Victoria except:

  • Mountainous Areas and Otway Areas (if vehicle is over 2.5 metres in width and/or 19 metres in length)
  • Gippsland Ranges Areas and Colac-Surf Coast Areas (if vehicle is over 3 metres in width and/or 22 metres in length)
  • Main Roads (if vehicle is an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination vehicle)
  • Restricted routes.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

VicRoads

Contact details

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