A.O.M.C. Delegates Meeting. Monday 23rd August 2010.
This article is a report on the above mentioned meeting, which as your delegates, Ray Isles and I attended. Meeting begins at 7.30pm.
In amongst a packed agenda, there were 2 guest speakers; one on the forthcoming Peking to Paris Rally, the other on electric (conversion) cars and motorcycles. The P to P rally sounded exciting, provided money is no object! The presentation and discussion on electric vehicles led to some mention of electric powered motorcycles being demonstrated at the Isle of Man, at average speeds approaching 100MPH!!
There was also discussion on seat belts and child restraints in older vehicles, here in Victoria. It is believed that the South Australian road authorities have, or are about to, waive, or at least relax the need for “modern regulations” regarding seat belts and child restraints in older vehicles; in that state. Because this news was virtually hot off the press, and unsubstantiated (on the night) the A.O.M.C. is seeking more information on this.
Next, and of great interest to us all, was a review of the Club Permit Scheme. Rod Amos, the A.O.M.C’s rep to Vicroads gave a detailed and upbeat presentation, which I have outlined below in point form:
·The log book proposal has received official ministerial approval.
·Vicroads has appointed a project manager to oversee and guide the implementation of the log books to all participants.
·It is now anticipated that the new scheme will begin in early 2011, possibly February.
·The 25 year (vehicle age) entry rule remains, and the proposed 30 year rule has been thrown out.
·The log book will contain 90 pages at or very close to the current annual cost, and a 45 day book available at half cost. The log book itself will cost $10. Also, another 45 day book can be ordered (if you use up the first 45) but at additional cost.
·You will be able to legally move your vehicle for a distance up to 100 metres from the garaged address (front gate) without filling in the log book. This figure has increased from 50 metres.
·Log books will be issued by Vicroads, not the Club/s. It is looking like Vicroads will first send out a renewal application along the lines of what we get now, which the Club official has to counter sign. You send this completed form, together with your remittance, back to Vicroads, and receive your log book in the mail.
·Log books will be issued on an annual basis, That is, an existing log book will become nul and void on your particular anniversary date, whether fully used or partially unused.
·It is still the responsibility of the Club to keep an accurate register of members on the scheme. Vicroads will liase with all Clubs, by issuing a list annually from their computer, to Clubs, detailing registered members. This list will then have to be reconciled, thus ensuring no one “slips under the radar” Clubs will be audited on a random basis, and potential penalties applied may mean suspension from the scheme of offending individuals and/or Clubs.
·Loss of a log book will be looked upon as a serious matter by Vicroads, and reissue of that current log book will incur a hefty penalty.
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·Actual number plates will remain the same size shape and colour, with the exception on slim line plates (for cars) being made available. No extra cost for slim line plates was mentioned. Also the new scheme will use a window sticker similar to the one in use with full rego. So look out that spare plastic holder.
·No log book, or a log book incorrectly filled out, or a log book with no relevant entry will now be treated by the police as an unregistered vehicle being operated on the road; and the owner will be subject to the relevant substantial penalty.
Note: We believe that Victorian Police will have direct access to permit scheme data, on the road, due to the fact that, participants information which was held on a separate data base is now being transferred to the main system.
Lastly, on the C.P.S. Rod mentioned that he is actively involved in meetings to do with the smooth roll out of the scheme, and workshops regarding the final design of log books (motorcycle friendly) and window stickers.
He also made mention of the work in progress regarding a Code of Practice to help interpret what is or is not a replica classic vehicle. This is “a work in progress” with further news as it comes to hand; and will in no way interfere with the implementation of the log book scheme, as previously mentioned.
General business focused on questions of clarification regarding the C.P.S.
Meeting closed 10.00pm. The next delegates meeting is in November.
