Permit for recreational vehicles

Recreational Vehicles

You must have a Council permit to use a recreational vehicle on private land if any of the following apply:

  • The property is in a residential area;
  • The vehicle will be used within 500 metres of any neighbouring house;
  • You plan to use the vehicle between sunset and sunrise.

Without a permit, recreational vehicles cannot be used in these situations.

You will need a recreational vehicle permit to use any off-road motorised vehicles on land for recreational purposes. This includes: 

  • mini bikes 
  • trail bikes 
  • motor bikes
  • motor cars 
  • four-wheel drive vehicles 
  • motor scooters
  • go-carts 
  • any other vehicles propelled by a motor or by mechanical means.

You must consider local laws related to noise or odour associated with the activity. 

Fee

There are costs associated with this permit application.

Please visit the local law fees and charges page for current fees.

How to apply

Email

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download an application form from the panel on the right and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Submit your application via email to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Step 3.Payment

Once we receive your application, one of our customer service officers will give you a call to take payment over the phone.

In person

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download an application form from the panel on the right and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

You can submit and pay for your application at any of the following locations.

Ballan Office 
15 Stead Street, Ballan
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Darley Civic and Community Hub 
182 Halletts Way, Darley
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm  

Lerderderg Library 
215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
           Saturday 9am-2pm

Post

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download an application form from the panel on the right and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Mail your application to PO Box 18, Ballan, Victoria 3342

Step 3.Payment

Once we receive your application, one of our customer service officers will give you a call to take payment over the phone.

What happens next?

We will asses your application and be in touch within 10 business days.

For further information please contact us to speak with a member of the Community Safety team.

Application form

Local Law Permit - Recreational Vehicles.docx(DOCX, 141KB)

 

Local Law Permit - Recreational Vehicles.pdf(PDF, 424KB)

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