From the Secretary:

At our January meeting the Committee discussed the possibility of logging Impromptu Runs on consecutive days. We have since been advised that Impromptu (spur of the moment or not planned) Runs are for one day ONLY and do not allow an extra day for travel.

I have attached a copy of a recent letter, dated 1st February 2022, from Tony Ford, Secretary, Council of Motoring Clubs of WA (Inc) addressed to all Club Registrars/Secretaries of DoT Approved Clubs, clearly outlining the rules for Impromptu Runs.

“The CMC has recently received queries from some member Club Registrars on the ability of Code 404 vehicle owners to log Impromptu Runs on consecutive days, as a means to drive or ride to an overnight destination and return the following day. Section 8 of the Concessional License Code 404 Information Booklet describes the conditions of restricted use for a vehicle licenced under the Veteran/Vintage/Post Vintage/Invitation Class Concessional Licensing Scheme, including an 'impromptu event' involving one or more vehicles over a one day period that is not a recorded club event but which must be recorded in the club's run log. A clarification issued by the Department of Transport on the recording requirements for such 'Impromptu Runs' was forwarded to member Clubs on 29th November 2021. This reiterated that Impromptu Runs are a one day event, meaning that the run must commence and end on the same day. The Department of Transport considers that logging Impromptu Runs on consecutive days for the purpose of engaging in a motoring activity that is in effect a multi-day event is inconsistent with the intent of the Code 404 scheme and is not an acceptable practice. The CMC has been advised that the Department's auditing processes will include reviewing club run logs to identify any such unacceptable vehicle use. The CMC Technical subcommittee is currently revising the Code 404 Information Booklet to update and clarify the scheme provisions and the revised version will be made available on approval by the Department of Transport.”

For Code 404 licencing, my suggestion would be to log as many events as possible in the AVVVA Club Events Calendar. So, if anyone knows of an event in advance, please let me know and I can make sure that it is included in the AVVVA Events Calendar. Some members may find that the Code C4C licencing scheme better suits their needs.

From Fred Singleton AVVVA Club Secretary:

Logging a Code 404 Impromptu Run Prior to commencing an impromptu run, the individual must contact their DoT approved motoring club to request the run. An impromptu run can involve one or more vehicles and the club must record the impromptu run in the clubs ‘Run Log’ with the following details: ( Send to AVVVA Club Secretary ) or log using website .

• Date of run
• Approximate start and finish time of run
• Starting address • Destination • Finishing address
• Names of all participating club members

• Number Plates of all vehicles participating in the impromptu run.

Please note: Impromptu runs are a one-day event, meaning the run must commence and end on the same day.

Impromptu runs are not club events and therefore must be recorded as an impromptu run.