Thread: Vehicle Identity Check - How long is too long to wait.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

Mick, That's what I thought (and read) too. Rang Vicroads when I sold the Series 3 enquiring to hand in the plates. They were the ones who told me I could give them to the new owner and he has 14 days to get RWC. (That was last year) . Yes, surprised me too. Of course he didn't get the RWC in time and I advised them on day 15 and they sent letter to new owner to tell them not to drive it. Not really how it reads on their website (or the transfer form) but 2 independent vicroads staff said that was kosha - provided they sign the transfer form.

When I registered the Fintail Merc., several Vicroads staff told me I didn't require an unregistered vehicle permit to drive it to the registration office. When I drew their attention to their website, and asked for their advice in writing, they recommended I purchase a permit.
When getting advice from bureaucrats, always get it in writing.

I've started a thread to post Vicroads answers to my questions.

Don't mean to highjack the thread, but I'm always amazed that we actually live in the same country. I mean are our mentalities or enviromental conditions so different in each state that we need so many different rules for such a simple transfer......don't get me started on the 3% levy...... I say we deserve better, I say let us again gather under the southern cross flag and let us.....deep breath need another beer.....you have your thread back.