The father of former NSW police minister Troy Grant admitted being the owner of a car involved in a fatal hit and run that killed a 62-year-old man in Maitland in late November, court documents state.

Kenneth Wayne Grant, who is accused of running down a friend while drink-driving, had his bail varied on Wednesday so he no longer has to live with his son full time.

Kenneth Wayne Grant leaves Maitland Local Court on Wednesday. Credit:AAP

Mr Grant's lawyer Nick Dan applied successfully in Maitland Local Court for his client to be able to divide his time between his home at Rutherford, north-west of Maitland, and Troy Grant's home at Chiswick in Sydney.

Retired police officer Kenneth Grant, 70, will also be allowed to report to Maitland police station instead of Gladesville police station every Monday.