Year of the Tracked Vehicle (Corowa 08)

[Lang]

Those with an ability to travel through Victoria at some stage (or fudge a detour over the river!) can get a temporary registration permit on line on the Vic Roads web site. Pay by credit card - why don't all states have this?

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Lang

Those with an ability to travel through Victoria at some stage (or fudge a detour over the river!) can get a temporary registration permit on line on the Vic Roads web site. Pay by credit card - why don't all states have this?

Because, Lang, we in NSW have the RTA.
You have never ever ever come across a collection of special people formulated by government specifically to cause as much grief to as many people drawn out over the longest possible period of time...
If you should make it to Corowa this or next year, I will be only too happy to tell you of my last two or three dealings with this amazing institution...
Dealing with this Authority causes this->

Wow folks, it's almost that time again!!! Amazing how time flies.

I hope you'll all have a great time at Corowa 2008 and that some of you will take lots of photos when there this year and post them and stories about the event/activities in here. I'm still so sorry to have missed out on last year but please know that I'll definately be there in spirit with all you folks!!!

Yappy!

[Lang]

Alex,

You really have been working hard to get the RTA system operational for us.

Those who are trailering/trucking their vehicles for Corowa area travel should thank you for your efforts.

Those driving from Qld,Vic or SA in their unregistered machines will have to have Temporary Permits from their departure state. I have driven all over Australia on Temporary Permits and have a number of times been checked by police (in another state) with no problems.

You will note on the RTA/Vic Roads etc web sites that they all say the temporary permit is for their state but that they are recognized by other states under reciprocal arrangements. They normally run for 28 days and have displays such as ours as one of the specific reasons for their existence.

I think there should be no problem with genuine travelers doing Corowa with Temporary Permits from their own state. If say, Queenslanders decided the Vic Roads permits are so quick and easy on line they got one and stuck it on their windscreen they are certainly asking for trouble.

I am not trying to upset your arrangements but I feel if people arrive with genuine Temporary Permits from their own state issued to travel to and from Corowa they won't get a hard time from NSW police. It should not be necessary to get an RTA permit to drive in official Corowa events on top of their home Corowa specified permits.

lang

[alexmacca30]

Gents and ladies,

What I have done is mainly for the AFVs which are tracked and therefore shouldn't be driven through other states.

If you are driving an unregistered wheeled vehicle, a permit from the state of departure is sufficient for the entire event.

I hope this clears things up. I have been mostly concentrating on the heavier side of things re the tanks which is what I have been referring to in previous posts. Those with unregistered wheeled vehicles I am sure you are all capable of handling the permit side on your own.

best of luck to those dealing with difficult departments.

NSW RTA at Corowa region is administered by Parks Department apparently....go figure that one out!!

[Ian Pullen]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the event is almost upon us and your committee is working hard to make this happen for you. At this stage, the accommodation is virtually booked out at the airfield but there are still a few sites left.

It is at this stage however I wish to remind everyone that the Airfield is only an annex to the event and is NOT taking over. I have spoken to the van park owners and they are happy with this. Remember we have to keep the big toys out of the main part of town.

Just to settle a few concerns that I have been fronted with. The Airfield DOES have showers and toilets despite what some have been told. For those who are staying at the Jump Shack there is even a swimming pool. The staff there are also cooking meals at reasonable prices. This includes breakfast, lunch & tea upon request.

Those who are hoping to bring pets though, I am sorry but state and Federal laws prevent animals at Airfields.

Any further questions can be forwarded to myself or the committee and we will be more than happy to dispel any rumours.