Rules and regulations pertaining to the use of vehicles fitted with Veteran and Vintage Motor Vehicle Permits and the issue of Club Plates.

Definitions and Abbreviations used in the Rules Below

1. The Club is "American Cruisin' " Inc.

2. A Club event is an event conducted by American Cruisin' Inc.

3. A permit  is a Vintage and Veteran Motor Vehicle Permit issued
          by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
4. Club Plates refers to plates owned by American Cruisin'' Inc.
     and used by the club under delegated authority from the NSW
      Roads and Traffic Authority.

PART 1     ELIGIBILITY.
  (A) All vehicles must be a minimum of 30 years old. The onus of
       proof of age shall be with the applicant for Club Plates.
       However the final arbitrator shall be the club committee.
  (B)All applicants for club plates shall be handed a copy of
        these regulations and rules.
       Applicants shall read and sign the form attached indicating
       that they fully understand their responsibilities and agree
       to abide with these regulations before Club Plates are issued.

PART 2    CLUB EVENTS.

• Vehicles covered by permits shall only be used for club events, excepting as set out in PART 3 Servicing of Vehicles.
• Club events shall be; Events as set out in the American Cruisin'' Inc., Club events calendar. Events conducted by another Club, provided an official invitation has been received and documented by the Club in the official minutes, or the official "Day Book".
• Vehicles can be driven on public roads for short journeys for the following reasons only:

1. For servicing within a short distance from their place of garaging,
2. For the report and upkeep of the vehicles (i.e. mechanical,paint and upholstery work etc.).
3. To check brakes and other running gear.
4. To take part in processions,static displays,etc. and for weddings (with the clubs approval) provided NO money or remuneration is received by the vehicle owner, the club, or its members.

• If a longer journey is necessary, the member must notify the club secretary so that he/she can enter the details in the official club "Day Book"or official minutes.

Vehicles must display a registration label and special club plates and name bars that have been approved by the RTA and in accordance with this, for each particular rally.

PART 4         RESPONSIBILITY of PERMIT HOLDERS.

1. All inquiries must be directed to the Club Registrar ,Individual approaches to the RTA are not permitted.
2. Plates are only issued to a financial member of the Club and are not transferable , either to another vehicle or person in the event of the vehicle on which they are issued being sold.
3. Two number plates and two Club name plates are issued with each permit . These must be displayed together on the front and rear of each vehicle.

Plates must be immediately returned to the club, if:

1. In the event of the vehicle on which they were issued being sold.
2. Upon the members resignation from the Club.
3. Upon the members failure to remain a financial member within the meaning of the constitution of the Club or on the failure to pay any levy that may be constitutionally approved by a duly constituted Club meeting.
4. At the directive of a club committee meeting.
5. If the club inspecting officer considers the vehicle has been made unsafe or altered after it has been inspected.

NOTE 1
Club plates are issued in the belief that the members prime intended use is for club outings and events. The committee retains the right to reconsider eligibility for issue or removal should this cease to be the case, or if the vehicle does not attend club outings or events during the year without good cause

NOTE 2
Failure to return club plates will result in immediate notification to the POLICE DEPARTMENT that an unregistered vehicle is being used from your address . Legal action will follow.

PART 5   ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION .

• All vehicles must be inspected on a designated club inspection day, unregistered vehicles must be trailered to and from the place of inspection as plates will not be issued on the spot.
• Official persons will be designated as inspectors for the inspection and issue of club plates and permits. Such inspectors are the only persons authorised to certify vehicles roadworthy under these regulations as required by the RTA.
• The current inspection fee will be paid to the club by the applicant
• Money payable for permits shall be paid to the club treasurer on or before the first registration day so that all permits are processed at the same time.
• By special arrangement the Club Registrar may process Permit renewals through the RTA on the authority of the RTA inspector Report Pink Slip . The issue of the permit to the member shall however be withheld until the vehicle is inspected and passed by the Club Inspection Officer.
• Permits will be renewed with the RTA in bulk by the end of December by the plates registrar
• No member will be issued with Club Plates or Permit Renewal if their vehicle is found to be unroadworthy.
• Chassis , body and engine numbers will form part of the identification of a vehicle issued with Club Plates. Any changes must be notified in writing to the plates registrar.
• Left hand Drive Vehicles

1. Sign to read Left Hand Drive in lettering 50 mm high affixed to rear of vehicle and be clearly visible.
2. Blinkers to be fitted
3. External mirror to be fitted to right hand side.
4. Brake lights to be fitted.

PART 6           INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

A minimum Insurance cover of Third Party Insurance is required proof of cover must be provided to the plates registrar before permit is issued.

NOTE
It is strongly recommended that full insurance be obtained as a policy on a vehicle as a restricted registration is approximately the same cost as the minimum Third Party Insurance.

PART 7

(A) A deposit of $60.00 is required upon issue of each set of Club Plates and name bars by the Club . Deposit is refundable upon the return of the plates and name bars in good order to
            the club plates registrar.

(B) An annual levy is payable each year upon renewal of permit. This levy is to provide funds for plate and name bar renewal and may be varied periodically by the executive committee.

PART 8           ISSUE of PERMITS to NEW MEMBERS

New members are required to attend a minimum of (3) club outings or events before they will be considered for the issue of permits. Any registered and roadworthy vehicle can be used  for these outings, a club vehicle is not necessary.

FURTHER NOTES ON CLUB REGISTRATION

It is well to remind members that it is the intent and spirit of these rules and regulations to promote the orderly use and preservation of our vehicles and they are not intended to hinder us in the use and enjoyment they give us all.

These Permits are a privilege and not a right and they are granted to the club by the RTA who makes the rules and it behooves us all to obey these rules to ensure the continued  enjoyment of our vehicles for years to come.

The Club Plates scheme operated within the club is administered by the Registration ,Dating and inspection Committee under the chairmanship of the Club Plates Registrar. This is a Subcommittee of the club and reports to the executive committee.

If you have any questions on the rules pertaining to club regulations then the person to
          see first is the club registrar. If you have any questions regarding inspection or eligibility of your vehicle then any one of the club inspecting officers would only be to willing to help advise.

If you need to know about club rules and they are not in the good oil then the club captain is the one to contact.

FOR REGO DAY

You must . . .

• Pay your club fees for next year before the rego day or bring your fee money with you to pay on the day.
• Have money for permits and third party insurance with you.
• Have your proof of insurance with you . Third Party Comprehensive  Policy will need to be sighted and signature required to abide by club rules
• Have the levy money with you
• Arrange for vehicle to be inspected for roadworthiness by one of the club's inspecting officers.
• Arrange dating of vehicle with club dating officer. Supply as much information and documentation as available to assist in establishing vehicle eligibility and make the club inspectors life a lot happier.