Left Hand Drive

LEFT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES
Updated 21.2.12

(To be read in conjunction with the AOMC Handbook ‘The CLUB PERMIT LOGBOOK SCHEME (Victoria)’)

Left Hand Drive vehicles more than 25 years old may be issued with a Club Permit.

The vehicles must comply as set out in the Club Permit Logbook Scheme Handbook PLUS additional requirements as below:

Only clubs that are approved by VicRoads are permitted to authorise applications for club permits for left hand drive vehicles.

Provided they have NOT been MODIFIED. (If modified, an Engineer's Report* may be required).
If the left hand drive vehicle does not have all required lamps, (including dipping headlights suitable for right hand drive vehicles) it cannot be used at night.
Left hand drive vehicles that are approved for Club Permits may be used as for right hand drive vehicles as described in the Handbook:

Failure to comply with the Rules of the Club Permit Scheme could result in:

A fine for driving an unregistered vehicle, or
Loss of the individual Club Permit, or
Loss of the Club’s authority to operate the Club Permit Scheme, or
Cancellation of the Club Permit Scheme for all enthusiasts.

To obtain a Club Permit for a Left Hand Drive Vehicle.

You will require:
- a club permit application form from VicRoads,
- a vehicle inspection report from your authorised club, OR
- a current Road Worthy Certificate, and
-an endorsement from your club stating that you are a paid up member of the club - (this is on the permit application form).

Allow plenty of time to process the application – most Club Officials are volunteers.

Talk to the Club Permit Officer at your club to obtain details of your Club's requirements.

* An approval certificate issued by a member of the Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) on the conversion
For further information refer to Vehicle Standards Information sheet #18 at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

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