Stock crossing guidlines
Find out what you need to do to get a permit to install stock crossing signs on a Victorian road.
The information on this page is for farmers, drovers and other people who have a stock crossing permit from a coordinating road authority - Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) or municipal council - or who are exempted by a local law from the need to have a permit to have stock on roads or road reserves in Victoria.
It will provide guidance on the application and assessment process for the installation of stock crossing signs on roads throughout Victoria.
Download the manual for traffic control at stock crossings (PDF).
Applying for a stock crossing permit
You need to determine who the coordination road authority is - DTP or your municipal council.
DTP managed roads
Use the map of DTP managed roads to find out what type of road you are proposing to cross stock on.
If the proposed stock crossing is going to be located on an arterial road, you need to discuss your application with the relevant officer detailed in the table below.
You'll need to complete the application for a stock crossing permit and consent for works on a road form (PDF).
Once done, lodge your form with the signing officer at the relevant VicRoads office
Within 21 days, you'll be notified as to whether:
- the application has been approved, including the reasoning for any conditions;
- the application has been rejected, including why;
- the application has been referred to other authorities for consideration; or
- additional information is required.
This flowchart will assist you in further understanding the process involved in applying for a stock crossing permit.
DTP contact list
| Region | Preferred officer contact details | Location and postal address |
|---|---|---|
| Metroplolitan North West region | Simon Basic Manager Traffic and Planning Call: 9313 1321 Fax: 93131175 | VicRoads Metro North West 499 Ballarat Road Sunshine Private Bag 4000 Sunshine VIC 3020 |
| Metropolitan South East region | Sameem Moslih Manager Traffic & Safety Call: 9881 8718 Fax: 98877590 | VicRoads Metro South East 12 Lakeside Drive Burwook East Private Bag 4 Mount Waverly VIC 3149 |
Municipal roads
If the proposed stock crossing is going to be located on a municipal road, you need to discuss your application with the relevant municipal council signing officer.
More information
Additional detailed information for stock crossings applicants is provided in additional information for stock crossings applicants (PDF). This additional information should be read in conjunction with the manual for traffic control at stock crossings (PDF).