VicRoads Club Permit Scheme
The Victorian Club Permit Scheme is a log book based permit scheme that allows motoring enthusiasts to enjoy 45 or 90 days occasional use of historic and classic vehicles. The CPS enables VicRoads to issue permits to financial members of approved motoring clubs to drive cars, which comply with the relevant standards.
The Rover Car Club of Australia Inc is an approved club under the scheme and financial members may apply to have their eligible vehicles included in the scheme.
RCCA requirements for processing a Scheme Application are as follows:
- Club permit application (from VicRoads)
- Eligibility and standards declaration (from VicRoads)
- Valid certificate of roadworthiness (owner to supply)
- Copy of Club Permit Scheme Handbook (from RCCA)
- New permit holders must send a copy to the Club Permit Administrator of the new number plate paperwork when issued by VicRoads
- New permit holders must provide a series of snap shots, front, rear, side (door open) and of chassis/ID/ADR plate
- Note that for modified vehicles new guidelines VSI 33 (VicRoads) describe permitted changes for pre 1969 categories and VSI 8 describes modifications beyond VSI 33 that require inspection by a VicRoads certified engineer
- All relevant documentation needs to be sighted and signed by an approved Club Officer.
- For a Club Permit Scheme vehicle to be legal, the permit holder must continue to be a financial member of RCCA
RCCA will maintain an up to date register of CPS vehicles to be made available to VicRoads on request.
RCCA to hold dated photos of all cars under the Scheme.
For other details refer to the Club Permit Scheme Handbook available from RCCA from RCCA Regalia Officer.
The RCCA has a Club Permit Administrator for any questions about the operation of this Scheme – Mike Petryszyn, contact details are in VT/ST magazines. But for non members if you have any questions please phone Cub phone number 0431 858 582.
RCCA Guidelines effective January 2016:
Members please note that the following rules included in the RCCA Club Permit Scheme Handbook apply to the issuing of Club Permits.
5.2 Club Permits are to be available only to those who have been a member of the RCCA for a minimum of 3 months.
5.2.1 The Committee will however consider applications under the 3 month period based on their merit. Such special applications may include, but not be limited to, such reasons as returning lapsed members or people moving from interstate.
5.3 Club Permits will only be approved for Rover vehicles.
5.3.1 The Committee will however consider applications for a non-Rover to be granted a Club Permit if the owner already has, and continues to have, at least one Rover on a Club Permit.
New Permit Handbook:
A new AOMC Club Permit Handbook is now available. These can be purchased from Regalia Officer either at meetings or by post. It is important that if you have a Club Permitted car that you have a copy of the current Handbook in your possession.
The Club Permit Scheme is of great advantage to our club members and Permit Members must be aware of all the Rules, and their obligations.
Please NOTE in accordance with the Scheme, Vehicles are able to be used for any purpose EXCEPT FINANCIAL GAIN.
Further information relating to the Scheme:
Comprehensive details on any CPS matter can be seen here on VicRoads Website.
The Association Of Motoring Clubs has prepared some explanatory notes on the Regulations & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the new scheme are on the AOMC web pages here.
VicRoads Changes to CPS
The following is a release from VicRoads about changes to the Club Plate Scheme effective 4th October 2021.

