DKT- Tell VicRoads within 14 days if your name, address, mobile number or email changes.
- Report a serious long-term illness, disability or injury that could affect safe driving.
- Never drive an unroadworthy or unregistered vehicle.
- Report a lost or stolen card to VicRoads straight away.
Carrying your licence
Carry your probationary licence or licence receipt whenever you drive. If you are under 26, carry your licence at all times when driving. Learner drivers must carry their learner permit or receipt at all times when driving. See carrying your licence and updating details, learner permit conditions and P1 licence rules.
Keeping VicRoads up to date
- Change of name: tell VicRoads within 14 days, in person at a Customer Service Centre, with original documents (such as a marriage certificate, divorce papers, change of name registration, guardianship order or adoption papers) plus a photo licence or identity documents.
- Change of address or contact details: within 14 days, online with a myVicRoads account, by calling 13 11 71 or at a Customer Service Centre.
- Medical condition or disability: if a serious permanent or long-term illness, disability or injury (or the effects of treatment) may impair your driving. You may need a medical report saying you meet the national fitness-to-drive standards.
- Lost or stolen card: report it straight away and apply for a replacement, because the card could be used for identity fraud.
Your vehicle
- You must not drive a motor vehicle that is unroadworthy or not currently registered.
- The vehicle must meet air and noise emission standards. The driver may be fined or taken to court, and the owner may be told to repair it.
- Before a long trip, check fuel, oil, water and tyre pressures (including the spare). Carry a high-visibility vest, safety markers and a torch.
Hoon driving
Police can impound or immobilise a vehicle for 30 days for offences such as excessive speeding and improper use of a vehicle, including causing loss of traction or excessive noise or smoke.
Penalties
Traffic offences bring penalties such as fines, loss of your licence or permit, court action and, in serious cases, prison. Many also carry demerit points. A suspended or cancelled licence or permit means you must not drive. See demerit points and suspension.
Based on the Victorian Road to Solo Driving handbook and the VicRoads learner and probationary pages. Rules change from time to time, so check vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest.
Quick answers
How long do you have to tell VicRoads about a change of address?
Within 14 days. The same 14-day limit applies to a change of name, mobile number or email.
Do you have to carry your licence in Victoria?
Yes. Carry your probationary licence or receipt whenever you drive. If you are under 26 you must carry your licence at all times when driving, and learners must carry their permit or receipt.