Club Permit Scheme

Club Permit Scheme

The Victorian Club Permit Scheme (Summary)

Full details of the Club Permit Scheme are contained in the CPS Handbook. Copies are available from the AOMC at $5.50 each posted, or $3.85 each (inc. GST) for 10 or more copies.

See also VicRoads web site and search for "Club Permit". (The location appears change with their updates)

Some answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" FAQs

Is NOT - Red Plates - (Personalised plates can also be red)

Is NOT - Club 'Rego' - (It is a Permit to use an UNREGISTERED VEHICLE)

Is NOT - Cheap 'Rego' for 'OLD' cars

The Club Permit Scheme -

is available to Victorian residents who are financial members of hobby vehicle clubs authorised by VicRoads.
is for basically unmodified vehicles. VicRoads interpretation of the term ‘manufactured’ means the state that the vehicle leaves the production line.
is a permit for the restricted use of an unregistered vehicle.
Is available for:

- Veteran Vehicles which are issued with 1 number plate and are manufactured before 1/1/1919.
- Vintage Vehicles which are issued with 1 number plate and are manufactured between 1/1/1919 and 31/12/1930.
- Classic & Historic Vehicles which are issued with 2 number plates and are manufactured after 31/12/1930 and include
- any RIGHT HAND DRIVE vehicle over 25 years old AND
- any LEFT HAND DRIVE vehicle over 25 years old

is also available for authorised club events held in other States & Territories. (WA is now included!)
has very limited private use available with a 'Special Use' Voucher issued by your authorised club.

The vehicle on the Club Permit Scheme :

must, when being driven, be 'safe to be driven on the roads' and the responsibility for this 'safe' condition rests wholly with the owner and/or driver.
must NOT be used on a regular non-club basis.

That means :
- do NOT drive the Club Permit vehicle to work,
- do NOT take the kids to school,

must NOT be used for profit or gain.
must not be used between sunset & sunrise unless fitted with electric lights (including dipping headlights, if fitted, suitable for right hand drive).
a trailer or caravan can be towed providing current regulations are followed.
may attend another authorised club's event providing :

- you are a financial member of that club,
- you or your club are invited to the event, or
- you have a Special Use Voucher.

may attend an event run by a non-authorised Club on the issue of a Special Use Voucher by your Club.
must carry:

- the VicRoads Club Permit, and should carry

- the Newsletter or Newspaper advertising the event, or
- the Special Use Voucher.

Special Use Vouchers can be used to allow REASONABLE travelling time to and from distant events.

The Club Permit is NOT transferable to another vehicle NOR is it transferable to another owner except where the new owner already holds a current Club Permit for another vehicle.

To be an 'authorised event' the event should be publicised by the authorising club or organisation.

To become 'authorised' to run Club Permit events a club must apply in writing to VicRoads and meet the conditions set by VicRoads.

Failure to comply with the rules of the Club Permit Scheme could result in -

1. Fine for driving an unregistered vehicle, or

2. Loss of your individual Club Permit, or

3. Loss of the Club’s authority to operate the Club Permit Scheme, or

4. Cancellation of the Club Permit Scheme for all enthusiasts.

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