CLUB PLATE RORTS

(Re Faine’s Permissionto Drive column in issue 430, on people rorting the club permit system.)

I don’t totally agree with all that is written in your article. For every one person doing the wrong there are many more doing the right.

Let’s focus on one point you raise in your article, If I bring my car into work it’s because during the cold wet winter periods we don’t get a chance to take our cars out that often so my vehicles sit around for months on end without being started.

So if during the week the weather is fine why wouldn’t I take my classic into work. My car is not being used for work purposes apart from the drive in to work and back home. I’m not a tradie and even if I was why would that matter, I use my car with caution as it’s my pride and joy so whilst the vehicle remains at work it is being parked in an underground car park.

The frequency of this is obviously limited and in my entire time I have been on this system I have never completed an entire 45 day book in any one year. The system allows me to rotate my cars around in between car events to ensure they remain in roadworthy condition.

So, my theory is promote the great cause this system allows and for those that don’t obey by the rules, let the authorities fine them $1200. Joe Galea

“FOR THOSE THAT DON’T OBEY THE RULES, LET THE AUTHORITIES FINE THEM $1200”

ED: I’m pretty much with you on this one, Joe. The club permit schemes deserve our full support. The rules for using our vehicles on club permits are well understood and the authorities have the resources to deal with the few who choose to break the rules.