VASS now required for lhd classics

[Jack91]

Hi all,
Just thought id ask if anyone has gone through or even knows about this sneaky and ridiculous new rule that came in about a year ago. Based on my discussion with vicroads today, they/police are well within their rights to defect any vehicles without a mod plate.
If the car community was ever going to stand up for something it should probably be this. Victoria now require engineering cert ($2k+) to certify an unmodified vehicle.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...TBcpIoZtCrtK4K

[MrEL]

It's only if you want to register a vehicle that is less then 30 years old as a left hand drive.

[Jack91]

Originally Posted by MrEL

It's only if you want to register a vehicle that is less then 30 years old as a left hand drive.

No, its not, youre very wrong and you should read it. Required from 69 onwards.

[jpd80]

Also looks to apply to people wanting to acces Club Permit Scheme

Left Hand Drive Vehicles on the Club Permit Scheme (CPS)
Left hand drive vehicles with a date of manufacture 25 years or older may be issued with a permit authorised by
an approved motoring club, under the Club Permit Scheme. This will allow members of vehicle clubs
that are recognised by VicRoads to make limited non-commercial use of eligible vehicles on the road network.


To be eligible to access the CPS and to ensure vehicle safety and compliance items are addressed, these vehicles will require a VASS Approval Certificate and a blue modification plate/label issued by
a signatory authorised under the Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS). For left hand drive vehicles with a date of manufacture 25 years or older but less than 30 years, the blue modification plate/ label will be clearly marked
“Club Permit Use Only”.

[simon varley]

ok, that's a rort pure and simple

[Jack91]

I did also notice a new clause in the unregistered vehicle permits which is equally as dumb.
If you are driving a lhd car on a uvp, they require a fully competent driver in the right hand front seat to help observe traffic.
Once its registered though (once you have your vass cert of course, cos safety first) then the backup person isnt required.
Is this even real? Who the hell comes up with this crap?

[fordomatic]

Originally Posted by Jack91

I did also notice a new clause in the unregistered vehicle permits which is equally as dumb.
If you are driving a lhd car on a uvp, they require a fully competent driver in the right hand front seat to help observe traffic.
Once its registered though (once you have your vass cert of course, cos safety first) then the backup person isnt required.
Is this even real? Who the hell comes up with this crap?

Victoria

[Franco Cozzo]

Is the VASS only required for the club permit scheme? Just chuck it on full rego.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Is the VASS only required for the club permit scheme? Just chuck it on full rego.

Perfect for Dennis garbage trucks.

[bartaxr8]

Vehicles manufactured before 1969 only require a VASS if the vehicle has modifications requiring an approval certificate. Fine for me as I don't think there would be too many people who would want a post 1969 L/H/D Ford anyways?
As stated above, if a VASS in not required for full registration, there is always that option available.