Do you need to register a trailer in Victoria?
Do you need to register a trailer in Victoria?
In Victoria, most trailers need to registered. However, small private trailers may be exempt. The VicRoads website offers a list of exempt trailers. If your trailer has a mass of more than 750kg, you will need to fill out the vehicle registration form and make a trailer inspection appointment.
Do you need a RWC for a trailer in Vic?
Trailers and other vehicles You won’t need a Certificate of Roadworthiness for these vehicle types: a brand new heavy trailer (a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) greater than 4.5 tonnes) a light trailer (a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of 4.5 tonnes or less) a recreational motorcycle.
Can I tow an unregistered trailer in Victoria?
You’re allowed to carry or tow a boat on an unregistered boat trailer as long as you obtain a UVP for the trailer and only use it for a single trip journey. You can’t tow or carry a load on any other unregistered trailer if it has been issued with a UVP.
Does a trailer need a RWC?
It is by law that if the trailer/ horse float is registered and being sold, that the seller must supply a Safety Certificate/ Roadworthy. A Safety Certificate/ Roadworthy is valid for 2 months or 2000kms (whichever comes first) when selling a trailer/ horse float privately.
What size trailers can be registered in Victoria?
If you’ve got a light trailer (other than a trailer specifically built to carry a boat) it will be exempt from registration in Victoria if it: weighs less (tare mass) than 200kg unladen. isn’t wider than the towing vehicle. is 3 metres or less in length, including the draw-bar.
How do I get a VIN number for a trailer in Victoria?
Visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre (External link), or call us on 13 11 71 to request a trailer VIN. VINs can be issued by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (External link) when you lodge a request for a Concessional RAV entry.
What size trailer Can I register in Victoria?
How do I transfer ownership of a trailer in Victoria?
To complete the form:
- The seller must complete the ‘seller details’ section.
- The buyer must complete the ‘buyer details’ section.
- Use the transfer fee calculator to determine the transfer fee and motor vehicle duty payable.
- Ensure both the buyer and the seller sign the completed transfer form.
How much does a UVP cost?
The cost of a UVP is around $30. You will be applying for your UVP on the basis that you are entering an event (the Sunny Corner Trail Bile Ride) and as such your bike will be treated as a rally vehicle. You will need to provide proof of the event as well as the applicable application forms.
What is required to roadworthy a trailer?
Roadworthiness and towing a trailer safely
- A registration certificate/licence disk.
- The speed limit when towing.
- Towing capacity of a specific vehicle.
- Required stopping distances / Brake requirements.
- Height and width/overhang restrictions.
How do I get a RWC in Victoria?
Roadworthy certificates can only be obtained from a tester authorised by VicRoads for the purpose. To find the location of the authorised roadworthy testers near you contact VicRoads, either at their website or at one of their offices around the state.
What is the maximum width of a trailer in Victoria?
2.5 metres in width. 12.5 metres in length for a rigid vehicle.
How do I Register my trailer with VicRoads?
Provide a completed and signed Vehicle Registration Form [PDF 209 Kb] . Book an inspection of your trailer at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. Ensure the vehicle VIN is stamped on the trailer, and a trailer plate is affixed. Complete a heavy trailer nomination form [PDF 219 Kb] except if you’ve got a pig trailer or semi-trailer.
How do I register a light trailer in Victoria?
Use the Light Trailer Registration Form [PDF 644 Kb] to apply. Book an appointment at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. Provide a completed and signed Vehicle Registration Form [PDF 209 Kb] . Book an inspection of your trailer at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre.
How do I pay my VicRoads vehicle registration?
Visit your closest VicRoads Customer Service Centre, bring your renewal notice and payment. *A card payment fee applies. Due to the current measures in place to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we request that you do not visit a Customer Service Centre to pay your registration.
How do I transfer a second hand trailer to VicRoads?
When you buy, sell, or gift a second hand Victorian registered trailer or caravan (to be referred to collectively as ‘trailer’), you must notify VicRoads of the transfer within 14 days of taking possession of the trailer. The process to transfer a trailer is the same as for a vehicle, more information can be found on the buy or sell pages.
