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VicRoads or the Roads Corporation of Victoria is a statutory corporation which is the road and traffic authority in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is responsible for maintenance and construction of the arterial road network, as well as driver licensing and vehicle registration. VicRoads has …
Do you need a license to drive a bus in Victoria?
Anyone wishing to operate a bus service in Victoria with seating positions for 10 or more adults (including the driver) must be either accredited or registered. This includes community and courtesy bus services provided free of charge. What is the legal definition of a bus?
How do I become a CPV or bus driver in Victoria?
We check if you are medically fit and have a good driving history, and we also check your criminal history. Once you have accreditation you can work as a CPV or bus driver across Victoria, including trips in border regions that start in Victoria.
How do I apply for a courtesy bus in Victoria?
Contact Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV), formerly the Taxi Services Commission, on 1800 638 802 to ascertain the relevant requirements. We are a social club and want to hire a minibus for a few months to use as a courtesy bus for our members and patrons. Do we still need to complete an application even though we don't own this bus?
How do I get my drivers license in Victoria?
Find out how you can prepare for and get your Ps. If you are new to Victoria and wish to obtain a licence and/or learner permit, you will need to make arrangements with VicRoads. Information about Victorian driver license testing – and what to bring to your testing appointment – in languages spoken in Victorian communities.
What licence do I need to drive a bus in Victoria?
To drive a truck or bus with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes or a bus which seats more than 12 adults you will need a Victorian heavy vehicle licence. Multi Combination (MC). These heavy vehicle licence categories have different eligibility requirements.
What license do I need to drive a bus in Australia?
To drive a bus in Australia you need a medium rigid (MR) or heavy rigid (HR) licence, there's no such thing as a 'bus licence'. The MR licence covers buses with a gross vehicle mass of more than eight tonnes and no more than two axles.
How much does it cost to get a HR licence in Victoria?
PricelistHeavy Rigid (Non Synchro)PriceIndustry Experienced (8 hrs) – One Day$1,250.00Novice (12hrs) – 12 hrs over 2 days (2 x 6 hrs) or 1 & half days (8hrs & 4 hrs) or 3 days (3 x 4 hrs)$1,650.00
What is a Mr licence Vic?
This VicRoads approved course is for people who want a Victorian Medium Rigid Synchromesh driver's licence. This licence allows you to drive a truck, bus or any other two-axle rigid vehicle—truck or bus—weighing more than 8 tonnes GVM.
Can you drive a bus on a car licence?
There are special licensing arrangements allowing you to drive minibuses and buses without holding the higher Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence entitlement. Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.
Is bus driving a good job?
“Working as a bus driver in London offers a rewarding career with competitive pay in relation to other roles. We encourage anyone who might be interested in this career path to get in touch with any of the ten bus operators to find out more.”
How much is a 3 year licence in Victoria?
Merchant fee examplesPaymentCostCard payment fee3 year licence renewal$84.00$0.4510 year licence renewal$287.80$1.55Registration renewal (3 months)^$214.00$1.16Registration renewal (6 months)^$425.45$2.304 more rows•Oct 6, 2021
How much does it cost to get a truck licence in Vic?
What to wear:CostsCourse costs (5 hours)$1190.00VicRoads Licence Fee (payable directly to VicRoads)$31.50Victorian Bus and Truck Handbook (Available for free in video's and downloads section)$25.00
How much is a learners test?
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Can I drive a 12 seater minibus on a car Licence?
Anyone with a normal licence can drive a minibus with up to 12 seats. For people who passed their test and got their driving licence before 1 January 1997, you are likely to have a Category D1 licence. This allows you to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats - but not for hire or reward.
What is Class C licence Vic?
Car (C class) licences allow you to drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) not greater than 4,500 kg and constructed or equipped to seat no more than 12 adults (including the driver). There is no experience required to upgrade your licence from an R-E or C-A licence.
Do you need a licence to drive a minibus?
You can legally drive drive a van so you can also drive a minibus on a normal car licence. The Driving Standards Agency has determined that your driving licence entitles you to drive a minibus with a maximum number of seats, not passengers. You are not entitled to drive certain vehicles.
How to organise a heavy vehicle licence test?
To organise your heavy vehicle licence tests contact an accredited provider. When making your booking you must advise the accredited provider if you: are currently disqualified from driving in Australia. are currently subject to a Fines Victoria (External link) sanction.
How long is a Vicroads driver's licence valid?
After successfully completing the assessments, the accredited provider will provide you with a Certificate of Competence that is valid for 12 months. Within 12 months of the issue date you must visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to endorse your driver licence with the heavy vehicle category. You must:
Where do you display driver under instruction plates?
When you are learning to drive a truck or bus, you must always display DRIVER UNDER INSTRUCTION plates at the front and back of the vehicle. These plates must meet the following requirements: Training to drive a bus. The bus industry has its own system for training bus drivers.
Can you help someone with a heavy vehicle licence?
If you know a person with a heavy vehicle licence, that person is allowed to help with your training, as long as that person has a current Australian licence for the type of vehicle that you are learning to drive.
Can you drive a vehicle in the category shown on your driver's licence?
You can only drive vehicles in the categories shown on your driver licence and vehicles in lesser categories. A heavy vehicle licence holder driving or in charge of a vehicle greater than 15 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) or a bus must carry their licence card or receipt at all times when driving.
How long do police checks take?
ACIC have advised they are currently experiencing a significant increase in National Police History Check (NPHC) volumes as many Australian’s look to return to the workforce following the effects of COVID-19. This may cause delays for new Driver Accreditation at this time.
Who needs driver accreditation?
You need driver accreditation if you want to drive a CPV for payment. CPVs include taxis, rideshare vehicles, hire cars and limousines.
How much does it cost to apply for driver accreditation?
For the current driver accreditation application fee see Fees and charges.
What happens next
We will assess your application and let you know as soon as possible if it’s been successful. We may also contact you for more information or documentation to support your application.
What we do with your data
Your personal information gets managed in line with industry standards. We only use your contact details to contact you about your driver accreditation and the industry.
Maintaining your driver accreditation
For information on how to stay accredited as a CPV driver, see Maintain your driver accreditation.
Want to drive wheelchair accessible vehicles?
You can apply to have the W-endorsement added to your driver accreditation. The W-endorsement gives you permission to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV).
How long do you have to have a heavy combination licence in Australia?
To apply for this category you must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 24 months, and an Australian driver licence to drive a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid licence for at least 12 months.
How old do you have to be to get a marine license in Victoria?
You can also have your marine licence endorsed to operate personal watercraft. You must be at least 12 years of age to apply for a restricted marine licence. Check how to get your marine licence.
How many categories of heavy vehicle licences are there in Australia?
There are five categories of Victorian heavy vehicle licence. These licences are recognised throughout Australia. However, if you move interstate, you will need to get a driver licence in that state – it’s best to check with the licensing authority interstate to find out how and when you need to do this.
What is a bus?
a bus consisting of more than one rigid section which are connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement and passenger access between the sections. any vehicle or combination of vehicles the holder of a medium rigid vehicle licence is authorised to drive.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit?
A car learner permit can be obtained from 16 years of age. A car driver licence can be obtained from 18 years of age. This is shown as 'Car' under licence type on a Victorian driver licence. Check how to get your learner permit or probationary driver licence.
Licence conditions and requirements
Licence conditions and requirements may be imposed on some driver licences and/or learner permits due to medical reasons, offences, and/or legal requirements.
Licence categories
Categories of motor vehicles for the purpose of licensing in Victoria.
Motorcycle licence and learner permit
How to get your motorcycle (including motor scooters) learner permit and licence.
Heavy vehicle licence
A heavy vehicle licence is required to drive any vehicle that exceeds 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM).
Authority to drive in hazardous areas
A Hazardous Area Authority is required for drivers of buses driving in areas of the Victorian Alpine region proclaimed as 'hazardous areas' during the snow season
Accident tow truck licence
Find out about tow truck accreditation for drivers and trainees, and operators and depot managers.
Marine licence
Find out what your responsibilities are and how to apply for a marine licence to operate a motorised boat or personal watercraft in Victorian waters.
What is the number to contact for taxis in Victoria?
However, other Victoria legislation, such as that applying to taxis and special purpose vehicle licensing, may apply and you should contact Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV), formerly the Taxi Services Commission, on 1800 638 802 to ascertain the relevant requirements.
What are the different types of bus services?
Commercial bus services are: 1 Route bus services 2 Demand responsive bus services 3 Tour and charter bus services 4 Courtesy bus services wherein the bus used to provide the commercial bus service is built with seating positions for 13 or more adults (including the driver).
What is an appropriate driver's license?
For a community and private bus service an "appropriate driver licence" for the category of motor vehicle means: A full driver licence for that category of motor vehicle; or. If the registered bus operator has been given approval under BSA section 22 (5A) to use drivers who hold a probationary driver licence – a probationary driver licence for ...
What is commercial bus service?
Commercial bus services are: Courtesy bus services wherein the bus used to provide the commercial bus service is built with seating positions for 13 or more adults (including the driver). Also of note – the requirement to hold a driver accreditation also applies to the driver of a minibus providing a commercial minibus service. ...
What is a minibus?
A commercial minibus service is a route service, a demand responsive bus service or a tour and charter bus service wherein the bus used in the service is built with seating positions for 10, 11 or 12 adults (including the driver).
Do bus operators have to provide a statutory declaration?
Yes. Bus operators who submit a National Police Certificate from a state other than Victoria may be asked to supply a statutory declaration stating that they have not committed any criminal offences in Victoria. The reason for this additional requirement is that the parameters governing police checks differ between some jurisdiction.
Can I drive a bus for a commercial bus service?
Yes, an accredited bus operator of a commercial bus service must not permit a person to drive a bus for a commercial bus service unless that person holds a driver accreditation under Division 6 of Part VI of the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983 (Vic).
Renew, replace or update
Do you need to renew, replace or update your personal details on your driver licence, marine licence or learner permit? Or are you new to Victoria? Find out more here.
Your Ls
Find out how to get your car learner permit and your responsibilities when learning to drive.
New to Victoria
If you are new to Victoria and wish to obtain a licence and/or learner permit, you will need to make arrangements with VicRoads.
Licensing information in other languages
Information about Victorian driver license testing – and what to bring to your testing appointment – in languages spoken in Victorian communities.
Licence and permit types
All you need to know about motorcycle, boat, heavy vehicle and other licences.
Health and driving
Your health can affect safe driving. Follow the links below to find out more, including what you can do to stay safe on the road and how to report medical conditions or disabilities to VicRoads.
Evidence of identity
Check the documents that are needed as evidence of identity when you apply for a Victorian learner permit, licence or VicRoads customer number, and register or transfer a vehicle in Victoria.
Taking a photo for your driver accreditation
If you’re renewing your driver accreditation, or your application’s just been approved, the CPVV might ask you to take a photo at VicRoads. Visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre with evidence of identity, and at least one of the following:
Replacement Driver Accreditation Photo ID
You can apply for a replacement Driver Accreditation Photo ID at the CPVV (External link) or a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. No fees apply.
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