AOMC News
Country Motor - Issue 44
Editor’s Entries: 2022 has begun and the long painful hot summer (at least in central Victoria) is slowly passing. It’s a very unproductive time of the year for us as it is too hot to garden or work in the garage….
Country Motor - Issue 43
Country Motor is an E-magazine created for and by country motor enthusiasts who have a passion for ancient motor vehicles, engines in fact any motor that is curious and old.
AOMC Newsletter December 2021
The latest AOMC Newsletter is available for download here.
From Your Editor
We proudly present this bumper December issue of the AOMC News as we hopefully look forward to a year in 2022 with the return of many of our normal events and activities.
In this issue you will find advertisements for several marques events, such as the RACV / AOMC British and European Motoring Show at Yarra Glen Racecourse on February 20th, the ever popular Picnic At Hanging Rock returns on February 13th, The Kalorama rally on March 20th, the Monaro State Titles on February 20th, the RACV Centenary Alpine Trial from 15 to 23 October and the Gippsland vehicle Collection Swap Meet and display theme…read more
2021 AOMC Annual General Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the AOMC Annual General Meeting Monday November 17th, 2021 at 8.45pm Venue: Austin Healey/Jaguar Clubrooms
Minutes of the AOMC Annual General Meeting Monday November 22th, 2021 at 8.45pm Venue: Austin Healey/Jaguar Clubrooms
Changes to the club permit scheme
On 30 September 2021, the Road Safety (Vehicles) Interim Regulations 2020 will be replaced by the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021. Find out what you need to know and do.
On 30 September 2021, the Road Safety (Vehicles) Interim Regulations 2020 will be replaced by the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021.
The new Regulations have been developed following extensive consultation with industry and community groups, including Club Permit Scheme associations, clubs and members.
The new Regulations include changes to the Club Permit Scheme and the introduction of new offences.
What changes are proposed to the Club Permit Scheme as part of the draft Regulations?
There are several regulatory reform proposals for the Club Permit Scheme aimed at further reducing red-tape and better aligning the scheme with the broader registration scheme. These changes include:
1. A range of new offences
The draft Regulations propose the introduction of specific offences. The proposed new offences relate to a range of items such as compliance with general conditions, failure to complete log book entries and failing to provide a vehicle for inspection.
2. An increase to eligible vehicle age
An increase in the age of vehicles in the Club Permit Scheme is proposed from 25 years to 30 years. This will go further to support the intent of the scheme and will align requirements in Victoria with that of some other jurisdictions.
3. Inclusion of a definition in relation to replica vehicles
The proposed inclusion of a definition for replica vehicles seeks to preserve the integrity of the club permit scheme and provide stakeholders greater clarity as to vehicles which are eligible.
More Information
Click button below to download the last information sheet from Vic Roads.
INCOMPLETE CLUB PERMIT APPLICATIONS
It is of concern to VicRoads that club officials are signing applications or eligibility declarations that are incomplete and handing them back to permit applicants.
VicRoads has been receiving an increased number of applications for club permits for which the Club permit application or Vehicle eligibility and standards declaration for Club Permit vehicles form was signed by the appropriate club official, but the permit applicant or vehicle details sections of the form were not completed. Because the form was not completed, VicRoads was unable to complete the club permit transaction.
It is of concern to VicRoads that club officials are signing applications or eligibility declarations that are incomplete and handing them back to permit applicants. Not only does this place clubs at considerable risk as incorrect or false details could be added after signature, but it also creates concern about the club’s processes and the ability of the club to uphold the integrity of the club permit scheme.
VicRoads is monitoring the submission of incomplete forms and should clubs continue to provide applications or forms that are signed but without all details being completed, the approval of clubs to participate in the club permit scheme may be revoked.
I trust clubs will ensure no further applications or forms are provided to members for submission to VicRoads without all details being completed.
John Lewis
Principal Practice Advisor – Registration and Licensing
VicRoads is part of the Department of Transport
NOTICE OF DECISION : Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021
Public Statement From The The Hon. Ben Carroll MP
I, Ben Carroll, Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister responsible for administering the Road Safety Act 1986, give notice in accordance with section 12 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 of my decision to make the proposed Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 (the proposed Regulations).
A regulatory impact statement in relation to the proposed Regulations was made available for public comment from 11 June 2021 until 8 July 2021 The Department of Transport received 1060 submissions.
After consideration of the submissions in accordance with section 11 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994, I have decided to proceed with the making of the proposed Regulations with the following amendments:
Maintaining the eligibility far club permit registration at 25 years (there was consideration of increasing the eligibility to 30 years).
Reinserting regulations relating to the Hazardous Area Authority. These requirements are to remain in the proposed Regulations until corresponding amendments are to be made to the Bus Safety Regulations 2020.
Amendment of penalty amounts for certain offences under the proposed Regulations.
Other minor, miscellaneous, and technical amendments.
The following regulatory requirements have also been omitted from the proposed Regulations. However, I intend to implement these reforms through amendments to the proposed Regulations after the proposed Regulations Commence:
Regulations which would have required vehicles over 15 years of age to be recorded on the written-off vehicles register when classified as a statutory write-off or a repairable write-off.
Requiring light vehicles or light trailers with a fixed gas fitting to present a gas certificate or gas compliance plate at the time of registration of that vehicle or trailer.
Amendment of the eligibility for registration concession by charitable or benevolent organisations.
Dated 8 September 2021
THE HON. BEN CARROLL MP
Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Department or Transport
Shannon’s American Motoring Show cancelled for 2021.
Given the current and foreseeable covid situation the AOMC has decided to cancel the Shannon’s American Motoring Show for 2021.
Given the current and foreseeable covid situation the AOMC has decided to cancel the Shannon’s American Motoring Show for 2021.
Date and details for the 2022 show to be advised
Guidelines for VicRoads on slimline plates
VicRoads is now making same number club permit replacement number plates and same number club permit slimline replacement plates available.
VicRoads is now making same number club permit replacement number plates and same number club permit slimline replacement plates available.
Because of systems limitations they are only available for order online for permit holders who have a myVicRoads account. Replacement and slimline club permit plates cannot be ordered at VicRoads’ Customer Service Centres (CSC) . Slimline club permit plates are only available for new issue club permits at CSCs.
For a quick summary, download the official letter from John Lewis, Principal Practice Advisor – Registration and Licensing, VicRoads.
How to order replacement plates online:
Replacement club permit number plates of any sort CANNOT be ordered at Customer Service Centres. To order you plates and for all the information you need on fees, renewals and how to order replacement plates online, please download the following information sheet:
Slimline Plates Q+As
Download some answers to possible questions to assist.
Club Permit Renewal online
For more information on Online Renewals and Extend a Club Permit, please visit VicRoads web page.