News and media

Latest news, updates and announcements from VicRoads.

For all media enquiries relating to vehicle registration and driver licensing matters, VicRoads products, Custom Plates or customer service operations, please email the VicRoads media team on media@vicroads.com.au or call 0474 706 165. We will respond to your enquiry as soon as we can.

For all media enquiries relating to roads and road maintenance, road policies and legislation, traffic and road safety, contact the Department of Transport and Planning media team on (03) 9854 2160 or email media@transport.vic.gov.au.

20% off vehicle registration – via Service Victoria

Eligible Victorians can apply for 20% off light vehicle registration fees incurred between 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. To apply, go to the Service Victoria website.

Victoria’s first 7-character licence plates about to hit the road

Victorians will soon spot the state’s first 7-character plates on the road, after a $2 million-plus auction sell-out.

Helping families find their feet in Sunshine

VicRoads joined Sunshine College Expo, to help migrant and refugee families connect with local services and feel more confident settling into their new community.

Victorian Government 20% registration rebate

Customers can apply for the rebate through Service Victoria from 1 June 2026.

Seven Reserve: a prestige auction introducing Victoria’s first 7-character licence plates

Victoria is introducing 7 character licence plates for the first time — and it’s starting at the prestige end.

Pakenham’s new VicRoads takes shape

Modern, accessible services one step closer.

VicRoads and the Melbourne Cricket Club team up on a new custom licence plate range

VicRoads has partnered with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) to launch a new range of custom vehicle licence plates for MCC members.

VicRoads supports communities recovering from Central Victoria fires

VicRoads staff were on the ground following the Ravenswood and Harcourt bushfires.

Support for customers affected by Victorian bushfires

VicRoads advises customers impacted by the current bushfires in Victoria to call our customer service team for assistance with vehicle registration and licensing.

Some Customer Service Centres are temporarily closed

Due to local bushfire conditions, some VicRoads CSCs are closed today, including Seymour, Horsham and Cobram.

VicRoads Newsletter - Edition 4

VicRoads newsletter - November edition out now.

New security features on Victorian number plates

Did you get a fine for a trip you didn’t take, or discover your plates were missing? Here’s what we’re doing to stop this – and what you should do.

Custom Plates price increase 1 December 2025

From 1 December 2025 we're updating prices for some popular custom plate styles.

Non-personalised plates price increase 1 December 2025

From 1 December 2025 we're updating prices for some popular custom plate styles in our non-personalised range.

Make a more confident choice when buying a second-hand vehicle

VicRoads is helping you take some of the stress out of buying a second-hand vehicle.

Our new website is live

We’ve just launched our new website – and it’s ready for you. A fresh look and simplified navigation to make things easier.

Melbourne gears up for VicRoads' exclusive heritage licence plate auction

On Tuesday 2 September 2025, VicRoads and Heritage Only will shine a spotlight on Victoria's motoring legacy with a live auction of iconic Heritage plates at the Park Hyatt Grand Ballroom in Melbourne.

Passkeys launch for myVicRoads app

VicRoads launches passkeys for the myVicRoads app

VicRoads newsletter - Edition 3

VicRoads newsletter - June edition out now

VicRoads newsletter - Edition 2

VicRoads newsletter - second edition out now

Passkeys launch

VicRoads launches passkeys to enhance online security

Lunar New Year Heritage plates auction

VicRoads announces Lunar New Year Heritage plates auction

Custom plates price increase January 2025

From 13 January 2025, the prices of some of our Custom Plates products have increased

VicRoads telephone system updates

Upcoming improvements to our contact centre telephone system

Digital licence for Ls and Ps

Digital licence available for Ls and Ps

VicRoads newsletter - Edition 1

Introducing our VicRoads newsletter - registration and licensing news sent directly to your inbox

Numbers Only plate auction

13 eye-catching Numbers Only combinations in an online auction with Donington Auctions

Digital drivers licences hit million mark

More than one million Victorians have activated a digital drivers licence on their phone

Six-digit Heritage plates returning

The wait is over! Six-digit heritage plates returning 30 July

Custom plates price increase July 2024

Commencing from 1 July 2024, the cost of Custom Plate products will go up

Heritage plates

VicRoads to bring back six-digit heritage plates

Vehicle Report launch

New Vehicle Report to help Victorians buy second-hand vehicles

Digital driver licence launch

VicRoads gears up for statewide digital driver licence launch