Highway Permits

Police conditions

For events like a fun run or bike ride you may need to obtain a Highway Permit for Victoria Police. The Victoria Police require 10 weeks notice prior to the event and applications to Victoria Police must be accompanied by a letter of approval from Council.

For more information or for the full conditions please contact Victoria Police or visit the Victoria Police website.

Highway Collections
Organisations wishing to undertake highway/street collections are required to obtain permission from Council.
Approval will be given for one collection per year per organisation.
Note : a permit must also be obtained from Victoria Police for intersection collections. Applications to the Police must include a copy of Council's approval.

Applications, in writing, should include:

• Name and full details of organisation
• Purpose of collection
• Proposed date/time and location
• Confirmation that intersection collections will be conducted in accordance with Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999. (A Police permit is required)
• Details of public liability and indemnity of Council in case of a claim or civil action (contact the Community Amenity and Health Unit for specific requirements).

Timeframe
Police require approximately 28 days notice, so applications to Council should be 14 days prior to this.

Costs
Council Permit - Nil

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Further information

Community Amenity
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5063
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Victoria Police
Policy and Education Division
Telephone 9247 5779
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Temporary road closures
For a fun run, walk-a-thon or bike ride
For a street party or non-profit fundraiser

External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Policy & Education Section - Victoria Police Issue permits for highway collections, nitrous oxide and road races (bikes and running).
VicRoads On-Road Cycling Events - A Guide to Obtaining Approval.

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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