By
Rob Brereton

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49 - 59 Ford Customline Car Club of Victoria Inc. Australia Copyright 2007.

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Victorian Club Permit Scheme. VicRoads has proposed a 90 day Log Book scheme to replace the existing scheme. The AOMC and other peak Victorian Motoring bodies have submitted comments on the draft proposal. Representatives of VicRoads spoke on the proposed scheme at the Feb 06 Delegates meeting. A summary of the key points is available at the AOMC web site.

As at 28.2.06

Proposed Log Book Scheme

In a effort to simplify the operation of the Victorian Club Permit Scheme, VicRoads has proposed a new scheme based on the use of a log book. This would avoid the need to determine whether an event is authorised or not, carrying a Notice of Event or the need for a Special Use Voucher. It is claimed that the Log Book would also simplify the Victoria Police's management of the scheme.

VicRoads is consulting with a number of motoring bodies viz. AOMC, FV&CVC, CAMS, ASRF. Discussions are proceeding following submissions made by all parties. The AOMC has advised all member clubs of the draft proposal and the AOMC initial response.

NOTE. The VicRoads proposal is a draft and the following highlights are tentative and are subject to change.

• In essence, the new scheme will replace the present scheme.
• The scheme would be available to members of authorised clubs.
• Each vehicle on the new scheme would have a new log book each year containing 90 numbered pages.
• Up to 90 days of travel would be permitted per year per vehicle.
• The log books would be issued annually by an authorised Club.
• The vehicle may be used for ANY event other than commercial (hire or reward).
• Each day the vehicle is used on the public roads an entry must be made on a new page BEFORE travel and signed by the driver.
• A number of different trips may be made on any one day.
• Each trip would be entered and signed off before travel.
• There would be no need for any other notices, vouchers or authorisations to be carried.
• The log book must be carried in the vehicle together with the permit documents at all times.
• A new range of penalties for offences by the driver/owner consistent with fully registered vehicles will be introduced.
• An appeal process for dispute of offences would be available.
• The existing CH plates and numbers will be retained but additional numbers will be released.
• It is probable that the current fee structure will be revised (increased?) for the new scheme.
• Other fees may be applied eg. Log Book Fee and a fee for Number plates (currently free).
• Other Issues to be addressed in the proposed scheme include treatment of modified and replica vehicles.
• The date of implementation has not been specifically stated nor has a changeover process been determined.

- The overall cost of the new scheme per vehicle will probably increase but greater use will be available so maybe the $/mile-km will decrease.

Documents relating to the proposed scheme may be downloaded here:
The VicRoads letter outlining the proposed scheme as sent by the AOMC to member clubs Dec 05.
The AOMC response to VicRoads proposal Dec 05.
The AOMC letter to member clubs of Dec 05 with the above attachments.

The AOMC - FVV&CVC - VicRoads, Club Permit Scheme Handbook current issue is June 2005 (Blue Cover). Note that the changes from the previous issue (green cover - June 01 ) are minor and the green cover version is still valid.
Club Permit Holders are strongly advised to keep a copy in their vehicle.
Orders should be placed with the AOMC Office. Copies are $5.50 each (inc. post) or $3.85 ea for 10 copies or more as a bulk purchase by Clubs.
See latest VicRoads Notice on Permit use. (Below).

VICTORIAN CLUB PERMIT SCHEME

VicRoads has received a number of enquiries recently concerning the use of vehicles issued with Club Permits operating outside of the conditions of the Club Permit Scheme. The following information is provided for the interest of motoring club members.

The Club Permit Scheme allows the members of VicRoads approved clubs to use their vehicles for a low cost that reflects the limited use of their vehicles.

Vehicles issued with Club Permits can only be used on a highway in connection with official activities organised by or under the auspices of an approved club, and in preparing the vehicle for such club activities. There is also a provision for a club to issue a 'Special Use Authorisation' so that members can use their vehicles for 'one-off' activities such as a family wedding providing there is no commercial gain associated with this use.

Any use of a vehicle issued with a Club Permit outside of these conditions can lead to the vehicle operator being issued with an infringement notice for owning or using an unregistered vehicle which carries a fine of $500.00. Furthermore, it is also an offence for a person to knowingly pay the incorrect transport accident charge.

Where a veteran, vintage or classic and historic vehicle is intended to be used beyond that permitted under the conditions associated with the Club Permit Scheme, full road registration is required under the Road Safety Act 1986.

Further information concerning the Club Permit Scheme can be obtained from your respective motoring club official. Information relating to full road registration is available from VicRoads Telephone Information Service on telephone number 13 11 71.

VicRoads.

This article has been reproduced from the AOMC web site.

 PLEASE NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO PERSUE THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM VIC ROADS, AS THE INFORMATION THE CLUB HAS SUPPLIED IS A GUIDE ONLY.

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