So, what is the Club Permit Scheme?
Also referred to as Club Plates, or Heritage Plates, the scheme allows members of vehicle clubs recognised by VicRoads to make limited use of Historic vehicles (for cars over 25 years) on the road network.
Members of the RRCV are eligible for this scheme; gaining the advantage of a reduced registration fee with reduced driving time. At April 2020 these are 90 days permits for $153.90 and 45 days permits for $79.60 per year.
These represent a significant discount in the usual $800+ registration fee, however you must fill out a log book every time you drive the vehicle, and if you are caught not doing so you are deemed to be driving an unregistered vehicle, which as several implications, including no insurance etc.
See the VicRoads website for further eligibility details and requirements. https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/limited-use-permits/club-permit-scheme/get-a-club-permit
New registrations
If you decide you want to obtain Club Permit Plates, there are several steps you need to follow
1. Check VicRoads website for up-to-date information and download relevant forms2. Book a time with the RRCV scrutineer to have the vehicle verified and documents signed
3. Get a roadworthy certificate organised once you have made contact with the scrutineer
4. Get the car checked by our scrutineer
5. Arrange to have documents signed by the club officials. These are either President, Treasurer or Secretary of the club. There are a couple of ways of doing this:
- By post – Call the Club Official in advance and confirm they are available to sign the document. Then agree to send a stamped self-addressed envelope. If it is urgent you can send an express post envelope.
- At a Meeting -Bring the documents to a meeting and they can be signed there
Renewals
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/limited-use-permits/club-permit-scheme/car-club-permits
To renew existing plates the following steps are required:
1. Check the VicRoads website for updates and to download relevant documents
2. Arrange to have documents signed by the club officials. These are either President, Treasurer or Secretary of the club. There are a couple of ways of doing this:
- By post – Call the Club Official in advance and confirm they are available to sign the document. Then agree to send a stamped self-addressed envelope. If it is urgent you can send an express post envelope.
- At a Meeting -Bring the documents to a meeting and they can be signed there
3. Submit Documents to VicRoads
Transfer from another club
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/limited-use-permits/club-permit-scheme/car-club-permits
To transfer plates from another club the following steps are required:
1. Check the VicRoads website for updates and downloads of all the documents. There is a specific VicRoads form which can be obtained from the VicRoads website
2. Contact the Club Permit Officer to get the transfer organised
3. You need a letter signed by a club official confirming you are a financial member of the Club. The Club Permit officer will arrange this for you.
4. The club scrutineer must view the car and sign it off to verify it is the car in the transfer documents
5. The owner of the vehicle must also write a letter to VicRoads confirming that they want to transfer the vehicle
6. Submit Documents to VicRoads
What can go wrong?
- Leaving things to the last minute - Allow a couple of weeks to get all the paper work done – our team are all volunteers and want to help but it’s difficult if you leave it to the last minute.
- RWC expires before you can get the car checked – Speak to the scrutineer before you get the RWC organised to arrange a time to meet – they may be away or busy with work. A RWC lasts 30 days and have a cost associated with them.
- The name on the form isn’t the member of the club - Remember that the car owner must be a RRCV member; it cannot be the partner of a member - the VicRoads registration must be the same as the membership information; however, we can re-organise your membership on our database for you.
- Relying on old information - The VicRoads rules change so don’t rely on our information – check the VicRoads website for up-to-date information
- Don’t post docs to the Club PO Box – It only gets checked once or twice a month – your time sensitive documents may go into a black hole! Contact one of the Club Officials directly or Club Permit Officer for advice.
For more information contact the Club’s Club Permit Officer, Sam Muston
Mob: 0407 701 109
E-Mail: sammuston@yahoo.com.au