Apply for road event permit
You must apply for a permit to organise a:
- vehicle or bicycle speed trial or race on any public road
- parade or procession on a public road owned by the Northern Territory (NT).
Check roads managed by the NT Government.
Events held on roads not managed by the NT Government may need approval from the relevant road authority, such as a council or shire council.
Before you apply
Your application won't be accepted if you submit it more than three months or less than seven days before the event date.
You will need all of the following:
- approval from the road authority
- written consent from the NT Police
- a completed permit application:
The road authority is responsible for the care, control and management of the public road,
More than one road authority may need to grant their approval for an event.
Other requirements
The organiser may also be required to have some or all of the following.
Traffic management plan for events
Certain events may require temporary traffic management.
For events conducted on NT Government-controlled roads, a traffic management plan designed by a qualified NT traffic management plan designer is required.
Medical facility
The organiser may be required to provide appropriate aid, comfort or medical facility to anyone involved in an event. For larger events, emergency management plans may be required.
Litter and refuse
The organiser may be required to remove litter and refuse as a result of an event.
Public notice requirement
Public notice of the application must be made not less than seven days before the event. This is not a notice of approval for the event.
How to apply
Submit your completed application form to roadsdarwin.ntg@nt.gov.au.
More information
For more information, read the road event permit guidelines PDF (468.0 KB).
You can also contact the road authority:
DLI Road Operations
Level 2 Highway House
Palmerston NT, 0830
08 8999 4449
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