vic roads club permit scheme

 

Retro Classics Car & Bike Club is a fully VicRoads-approved incorporated club authorised to operate under the Victorian Club Permit Scheme (CPS).

 

Vehicles that are 25 years or older are eligible to apply for Club Permit registration through Retro Classics, subject to meeting VicRoads requirements.

 

The club ensures that all applications are assessed in accordance with VicRoads regulations and that vehicles presented for Club Permit are roadworthy and compliant with the applicable standards.

 

Retro Classics maintains appropriate governance, membership records, and vehicle registers as required under the Club Permit Scheme. The club is committed to upholding all responsibilities outlined by VicRoads, including:

 

  • Verification of vehicle eligibility.
  • Confirmation of current Roadworthy Certificate (where required).
  • RWC is only if Vehicle has current full rego and wishing to obtain club rego / or is not currently registered.
  • Sighted evidence of ownership.
  • Photos of Vehicle or Bike (Dirvers seat position, Left,Right, Front & Rear (Vin Numbers)
  • Accurate completion and endorsement of Club Permit application forms.

  • Ongoing compliance with Club Permit operational condition.

 

Retro Classics promotes responsible vehicle use under the Club Permit Scheme and ensures members are informed of their obligations regarding logbook use, permit conditions, and vehicle modifications.

 

NOTE: Key Details You need to Know.

Duration:


Permits are valid for 12 months, with the choice of:

 

  • 45 days of use per year.

  • 90 days of use per year.

 

Logbook Requirement:

 

  • A logbook entry must be completed before each trip.
  • The date of use must be recorded prior to driving.

 

Vehicle Eligibility:


The scheme applies to:

 

  • Historic vehicles
  • Classic vehicles
  • Modified vehicles

 

All vehicles must be 25 years or older.

 

Usage Conditions:


Vehicles may be used for general purposes, including social, recreational, and club activities.
They cannot be used for hire, reward, or commercial purposes.

 

Membership Requirement:


To obtain and maintain a Club Permit, you must be a current member of a VicRoads-approved car or motorcycle club, such as Retro Classics Car & Bike Club.

 

Let’s clear This up once and for all.

The Roadworthy Myth – Busted.

 

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the VicRoads Club Permit Scheme is that transferring your vehicle to a new authorised club requires a brand-new RWC.

 

This is not true.

 

If your vehicle:

 

  • Currently holds a valid club permit
  • Remains continuously registered under the scheme & Is simply changing its nominated authorised club. 

 

👉 You DO NOT need a new Roadworthy Certificate.

 

The reasoning is straightforward. Your vehicle has already been assessed and deemed safe for road use under the scheme.

 

You are not re-registering the vehicle — you are only changing the administrative body that endorses your eligibility.

 

There is no mechanical reassessment required in this situation.

When Is a Roadworthy Actually Required?

 

  • A Roadworthy Certificate is generally required only if:
  • The permit has expired and is not renewed in time.
  • The permit is cancelled.
  • The vehicle is newly entering the Club Permit Scheme.
  • Major modifications require reassessment.
  • Simply transferring between authorised clubs does not fall into these categories.

 

How the Transfer Process Works:

 

Changing clubs under the VicRoads scheme is largely an administrative process.

In most cases, it involves:

 

Becoming a member of a VicRoads-authorised club that aligns with your needs

Having the required eligibility documentation completed by the new club’s authorised officer.

 

Submitting the updated paperwork to VicRoads That’s it.

 

  • No RWC.
  • No full re-registration process.
  • No unnecessary stress.

 

Your Permit Belongs to You — Not the Club

 

This is the key point many enthusiasts don’t realise.

 

Under the VicRoads Club Permit Scheme, the permit is issued to the vehicle owner, with an authorised club acting as the endorsing body. You are not “locked in” to a club for life.

You have the right to choose a club that:

 

  • Matches your passion for classic and retro vehicles.
  • Respects your time and other commitments.
  • Encourages driving and enjoyment whenever you wish.
  • Promotes a positive, welcoming culture.

 

A car club should add value to your ownership experience — not take away from it.

 

Why This Matters:

 

The Club Permit Scheme was designed to keep historic and classic vehicles on Victorian roads. It exists to support enthusiasts, preserve automotive heritage, and encourage responsible enjoyment.

 

  • Car culture is about connection.
  • It’s about preservation.
  • It’s about community.
  • And above all, it’s about driving.

 

 

We Roll With You

 

Because your classic deserves to be driven — and enjoyed — on your terms.

 

For all Club Permit enquiries, documentation requirements, or compliance matters, members are encouraged to contact the club directly for guidance.