The Victorian “club permit scheme” allows members of car clubs (including  motorcycle, trailer/caravan and machinery clubs), that are recognised by VicRoads, to make limited use of the road network in order to drive to club events, for “authorised special use” or in preparation for club events.

A club permit can be issued to the following vehicles in the following categories:

• Veteran vehicles - manufactured before 1 January 1919
• Vintage vehicles - manufactured after 31 December 1918 and before 1 January 1931
• Classic & Historic vehicles manufactured after 31 December 1930, but more than 25 years before the date of the application for a club permit.

These categories can include trailers and modified vehicles such as street rods. Vehicles which are replicas of vehicles in the above categories may also be issued with a club permit.

A club permit allows vehicles to be used:

• in connection with official activities organised by an association approved by VicRoads, such as car rallies, or in the preparation of the vehicle for such activities; or
• if authorisation for special private use has been granted.

Club Permits are issued for 12 month periods and vehicles are issued with a specific club permit number plate.

Note: From 1 February 2011 changes will be introduced to the club permit scheme to allow club vehicles to use the road for any purpose for up to 90 or 45 days within the permit period. Further details can be found in the Revised Club Permit Scheme brochure - November 2010 [PDF 356KB].

Applying for a club permit 
To apply for a Club permit you will need to complete a Club Permit Registration form together with:

• written verification by the club secretary (or person authorised by VicRoads) that the applicant for the club permit is a member of the car club
• in the case of a club historic vehicle that is not a street rod, a current certificate of roadworthiness or a letter from a scrutineer authorised by the club, stating that the vehicle is safe for use on the road
• in the case of a application made in respect of a street rod, that is a vehicle modified in excess of the level prescribed in the Vehicle Standards Information No.8. (VSI8) document [PDF, 1.06 MB, 6pp.], a Street Rod Inspection certificate issued by the Australian Street Rod Federation (ASRF), Technical Advisory Committee. Club scrutineers can assist in this requirement. ASRF can be contacted by calling (03) 9793 6258.
• Club Permit fee - refer to Permits (Club, Rally and Unregistered Vehicle Permits)

 
Refunds
Refunds are not available for Club Permits if the period for which the permit was obtained has commenced.