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Requests for information

Learn about the data that the Department of Transport and Planning manage, and how to access it. 

The Department of Transport and Planning and VicRoads collect and hold a range of data relating to:

  • vehicle registration
  • vehicle safety
  • driver licensing

Some of this data is publicly accessible; other data may be provided upon request.

Open data

Some data managed by the Department of Transport and Planning and VicRoads is publicly available.  

Sources for publicly available data include:

  • annual reports, which include information and statistics about operations, achievements and financial position
  • our open data contributions, particularly at the DataVic website. This site includes statistical data on vehicle registrations, vehicle transfer and driver licensing.  

About open data

Open data is information that can be freely accessed and used.  

The Victorian Government introduced an open data policy in 2012. Called the DataVic access policy, it provides direction on the release, licensing and management of Victorian Government data so that it can be used and reused by the community and businesses. 

Visit the open data website to learn more about our freely available data.

Data requests

Information about a person

If you’re seeking access to a person’s record:

Other data you can request

You can submit a request for vehicle and driver statistics:

Download Data request application form - pdf [197Kb]

Download Data request application form - word [128Kb]

Entities with a specific legislative responsibility for law enforcement or transport may be able to access a wider range of data.  

We can’t grant all data requests. We assess each application against a range of legislative criteria before deciding whether to release the data.

Please allow some time for us to assess your request.

Depending on the request, you may need to enter into a formal data sharing agreement before we can provide the data requested.  

Costs  

Data requests are subject to a fee. The fee for each request is determined as part the request assessment process.  

How we provide data

Data security, especially when personal data is involved, is our primary concern when transferring data.  

If approved, we will determine specific requirements for data transfer when assessing your request. You must review these requirements and ensure you can comply with them.  

Freedom of Information requests

You have the right to apply for access to information held by ministers, Victorian Government departments, local councils, public hospitals, most semi-government agencies and statutory authorities.

We comply with the Freedom of Information Act and have a dedicated unit that can answer any questions you may have relating to freedom of information requests and the department.

You can make a freedom of information request here.

How we protect personal data

We collect, handle, store and disclose personal information in accordance with the: