Ulysses Club Melbourne Branch 

The VicRoads Victorian Club Permit Scheme [ CPS ] now allows members of the Victorian Ulysses Club Branches to make limited use of their historic motorcycles on the road network.

 

A Ulysses club permit can only be issued to the following motorcycles in these categories:

  

Veteran vehicles – manufactured before 1 January 1919.  

Vintage vehicles – manufactured after 31 December 1918 and before 1 January 1931.  

Classic and Historic vehicles – manufactured after 31 December 1930, but more than 25 years before the date of the application for a club permit.                                                            

 

Club permits are issued for 12 months periods and motorcycles are issued with a specific club permit plate. { Red and White }. From 1 February 2011, new conditions of use for club permit motorcycles applied. Under these conditions of use, permit holders are no longer restricted to club sanctioned activities when using their motorcycles.  Club Permit motorcycles can be used at any time for any purpose other than for the carriage of goods or passengers for hire or reward.

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Logbooks

 

A logbook is issued to permit holders to record the use of the motorcycles over the permit period.  A log book entry must be made each day that the motorcycle is used (unless the vehicle is within 100 metres of the garaged address). A logbook must be carried in the motorcycle, or on the rider at all times the motorcycle is in use.

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Log Book Enforcement.

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It must be noted here that if the vehicle is used with out the log book being filled in for that day, if you are approached by the police, you could be fined for riding an unregistered vehicle. You also could or will loose points from your licence.

 

Further to this and more importantly it will be a black mark against the Ulysses Club Inc. It will then be up to VicRoads to decide what penalty the club will be imposed with. Please remember it has taken a considerable effort for the club to be able to achieve this privilege for all Victorian Ulysses members, so let’s not spoil it for everyone.

 

CPS Interstate State Restrictions

 

Updated March 2019 Club permit vehicles may be driven throughout all states and territories provided that the vehicle complies with Victorian requirements for the holding of the club permit.​Club Members' Obligations.

 

Only financial members of the Ulysses Club are able to apply for either a 45 of 90 day permit depending on how much use they expect to make of the motorcycle over a 12 month period. If a person obtains a 45 day permit but later decides that this is not enough, another 45 day permit may be purchased later on. However, no-one will be able to obtain a permit to ride their motorcycle for more than 90 days in each 12 month registration period.

 

Other features of the scheme include:

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VicRoads may suspend or cancel a permit if the permit holder fails to comply with the permit conditions or engages in conduct which threatens public safety or undermines the integrity of the permit scheme. Clubs are required to sign an agreement with VicRoads that they meet certain obligations, including that they notify VicRoads if they become aware or reasonably suspect a pattern of incorrect use of a logbook by a  member.  If this is not done, VicRoads will be able to revoke the club’s approval to be part of the scheme.

 

How to Apply for a Ulysses Club Permit

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To apply for a club permit you will need to email the club scrutineer Paul Butler. All Club Plate Scheme enquiries should be directed to Paul – Email ulyssescps@gmail.com (link sends e-mail) for the postal address. The scrutineer will advise you of all requirements and documents needed. You will then receive written verification by the scrutineer, in the form of a signed club permit application if you are a financial member of the Ulysses club and that you are permitted to register the vehicle, and that it is safe for use on the road.

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Number Plates

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If you submit your Club Permit application at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre, you will receive your number plates on the spot if you go to a Customer Service Centre that has plates on hand, at others you may have to wait. Click this link for details of VicRoads Customer Service Centres

 

Changing the address on your Club Permit

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To change the address on your Club Permit, simply provide the following details:.  Club Permit number/s.  Drivers licence number.  Name.  Address.  Vehicle details (make, model) and send to VicRoads by Mail: VicRoads GPO Box 1644 Melbourne Vic 3001Or Fax (03) 9854 2316.

 

Refunds

 

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

 

CLUB PERMIT SCHEME AGREEMENT WITH VICROADS

Ulysses Club Inc. Has now a signed agreement in place with VicRoads stating that:

1.      The Club will not endorse an initial application for a club permit by one of its members, unless it is satisfied that the motorcycle included in the application is an eligible motorcycle, and is safe for use on a highway, and complies with any relevant safety standards notified to the Club by VicRoads.  (In each case, the Club must  sight a current Certificate of Roadworthiness for the motorcycle.)

2.        The Club will maintain a Register of club permit motorcycles operated by its members, and will, within 14 days after a written request to do so by VicRoads -

    a)     provide a current copy of the Register to VicRoads; or

    b)     cross-check the Register against records provided by VicRoads and notify VicRoads of any discrepancies.

3.    If the Club becomes aware that a club permit motorcycle operated by one of its members may not be safe to use on a highway,  the Club will promptly notify that member of the suspected safety issue(s) and require that any such issues be rectified within 14          days. 

4.  The Club will promptly notify VicRoads if it becomes aware of or reasonably suspects –     

    a)     a pattern of incorrect use of a club permit log book by one of the members; or   

    b)     that a motorcycle operated by one of the members under club permit is not an eligible motorcycle; or          

    c)     that one of the members has ceased to be a financial member of the Club; or   

    d)     that one of the members has failed to restore a motorcycle to safe condition following a notification under paragraph 3, in                  accordance with the terms of that notification; or   

    e)     that a motorcycle operated by one of the members under a club permit has been sold or otherwise disposed of and the club                permit log book and club permit were not destroyed on disposal as required by the Regulations, and/or the club permit                      number plates were not removed; or     

    f)     that a motorcycle operated by one of the members under a club permit has been disposed of ,with the intention of              undermining the Scheme (that is, the motorcycle has been “sold” to a friend or relative so that another club permit log book can be obtained, but the motorcycle continues to be ridden by the previous owner).​Please check with Vic Roads regarding current fees. Details may be found via this link to VicRoads

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A message from Paul Butler #17758 Victorian Club Scrutineer

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Club Plate Scheme:

Those of you who have a vehicle that is 25+ years old and you drive/ride it for less than 90 days (also a 45 day permit) per year you might consider putting it on Club Plates for cheaper registration.

Check out the requirements at VicRoads

 

PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY:

• If your membership has expired, your Club Permit is invalid.

• If your permit has expired, it is invalid.

• Your membership expiry date is on your membership card, keep it handy.

• Your permit expiry date is on your label attached to your bike.

• If either of these are expired, you will have no insurance cover.

• You are notified by Vicroads at least 6 weeks before your permit expires.

• You are notified by NATCOM at least 90 days before your membership expires.

• Make sure your email address is updated if you have changed it.

• My job is to keep all details correct on a database so that members can enjoy the benefits of Club Permits.

• When renewal is required, send your permits to me in an 'Express Post' envelope, also enclosing another for its return. In the past there have been letters lost due to incorrect postage stamps, the 'Express Post' envelopes stop this happening, and also return to you far quicker than snail mail.

• Your job is to keep your details up to date, and your membership, and your permit.

• It is not my job to chase you up.

I am required to tell VicRoads when your membership expires. That is a requirement of VicRoads allowing us to keep the permit scheme functional. Let's not let this scheme be taken off us due to not following their rules.

Paul Butler #17758"

ulyssescps@gmail.com