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VIC Club Permit News
from VJMC #154
VJMC VICTORIA CLUB PERMIT NEWS
THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 600 CURRENT VJMC VICTORIAN CLUB PERMITS ON OUR REGISTER.
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During 2020 we processed 520 renewals and 47 new applications. VJMC members with Victorian club permits hold between 1 to 14 each.
Model years range from 1946 to 1995, the majority being Japanese motorcycles plus a few Japanese cars and non-Japanese motorcycles.
The proportions of makes are: - 39% Honda - 21% Suzuki - 18% Kawasaki - 18% Yamaha - 4% others. Note that this is not a complete list of all motorcycles Victorian club members own, as others may have full registration, a club permit with another club or not registered.
The Victorian club permit scheme is quite cost effective. An annual motorcycle permit costs approximately $80 for 45 days log book usage, roughly 1/8th the cost of full registration.
Our VJMC Victorian club permit system is run by 2 registrars. We also have 11 scrutineers based in the areas of metro Melbourne, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, West Gippsland and Central, Western, North Eastern & North Western Victoria.
Please read the detailed information of the scheme listed on the VJMC website ‘Club Rego’ page (see Victoria section near the bottom) and if required we can also provide printed copies to members who do not use the internet, just call us on the numbers listed below. Some additional tips for members: 1. For new applications - roadworthy certificates, scrutineering forms and engineering certificates (if required) are only valid for 30 days. 2. For renewals – a club permit must be renewed before 90 days after its expiry date, otherwise
VicRoads will cancel the permit. 3. Australia Post deliveries can be slow, use their
Express Post option if time is limited. 4. Track when your club permit renewals are due and contact VicRoads if you have not received a renewal notice from them in time. 5. Check that your bike’s details are correct, including VIN/frame number and engine number, on all documentation and get this corrected if required. 6. Our system is run by unpaid volunteers in their spare time. We do our best to work with the VicRoads dictated rules & procedures and the requirements of our club members and volunteers. Constructive feedback is welcome, arguments are not.
The highlight of our voluntary work is seeing many different types of older Japanese motorcycles getting back on the road, being ridden and enjoyed by our members and also enjoyed by many of the public who see these nice old motorcycles out and about.
VJMC Victoria Club Permit Registrars: John Doward – phone 0467 280 425 Trev Whitty – phone 0419 807 212
