Car bike racks
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The best way to carry your bike will depend on what sort of car you have, how many bikes you want to carry and how often.
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For safety reasons, stoplights, tail lights and vehicle indicators must not be obscured by the rack or bicycles and make sure the the rack and its attachment to the vehicle (usually the tow bar) are strong enough to carry the bicycle(s). Download the info sheet (right) for detailed information on bike racks. |
There are four main options:Bike rack number plates
The numbers and letters on your vehicle's number plate must be clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres. If you have a bike rack fitted to your vehicle and it obscures the rear number plate you can either:
- Obtain a bike rack number plate from VicRoads. See VicRoads brochure (right) for details. For the current price see VicRoads website link below.
- Attach the rear number plate from your car to your bicycle rack when it is in use and then return it to your vehicle when you are not using the bicycle rack.
Hand-painted number plates cannot be used.
You can be fined if:
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The vehicle number plate is obscured or illegible
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The rack is not removed when the vehicle is being driven without a bike being carried
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The bike rack is not illuminated at night and clearly visible from 20 metres away.
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To order a bike rack number plate phone VicRoads on 13 1171 and pay by credit card. Alternatively, you can place an order in person at a VicRoads office. For more information on how to order the bike rack number plate, go to the VicRoads website. A protective trim to cover the sharp edges of the number plate can also be purchased from VicRoads for $3.10 each (price subject to change so check the VicRoads website.) |