Events and filming on roads

Events and filming FAQs

This page answers the most common questions we get asked about holding events and filming on Victorian roads.

General

The following FAQs apply to both events and filming on Victorian roads.

What information and documents do I need to provide when applying for a filming permit?

How do I know if an exemption from certain requirements of the Road Safety Act or associated regulations and rules is required?

When do I need to provide a Traffic Management Plan and a Memorandum of Authorisation application?

Who should I contact for filming on EastLink or City Link?

How much does a filming permit cost?

Do I need to contact local council and/or Victoria Police or will Department of Transport and Planning do this?

The following FAQs only apply to holding events on Victorian roads.

What permissions do I need to hold an organised race, test or speed trail?

How do I request a Race/Speed trail exception certificate from the Transport Accident Commision?

What happens if someone is injured by a motor vehicle during an event?

The following FAQs only apply to filming on Victorian roads.

When do I need to apply to Department of Transport and Planning for a filming permit?

Who should I contact for filming on a local road?

How do I know if a road is an arterial or local road?

Do I need a permit to conduct still photography on a road?

Which roads are available to film on and when?

How much notice do I need to give for a filming application?

How much does a filming permit cost?

What if there is a late change to my application and filming is scheduled to begin in 3-4 days?

If there will be a police escort present during filming, do I still need a permit from Department of Transport and Planning?

What should I do if filming is cancelled unexpectedly, for example, because of bad weather?

What if I don't receive my permit before filming is scheduled to begin?

Who can I talk to if I am unhappy with the outcome of my filming application?