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Dear Members, To view the latest update: login using your member login details, then click ‘MEMBERS’ tab, then select ‘DOCUMENTS’ and scroll down to read the latest update.   Regards ADTAV Council

Dear Members, This is the official notification received from the CPVV Wednesday 13 May, 2020. We can now advise that CPVV’s position on resuming driving instructor led lessons is as follows: The new Stay At Home Direction  permits a person to leave home to ‘attend a lesson to operate a vehicle, or to practise for the purpose of obtaining a licence to operate a vehicle’. It also permits a person to leave home to attend work. The following are some frequently asked questions: Can driving instructors continue to work? Under the Stay at Home Directions that took effect from 11:59pm on Tuesday 12 May 2020, there are no limits on…

Dear Members, Thank you for your patience.  At 4.30 this afternoon, the President received confirmation from the CPVV that Professional Driver Trainers may return to work. It is important to note that with the easing of the isolation restrictions, some trainers may have concerns about returning to work.  It is your decision to make that call. When you return to work there is a checklist to follow: Wearing of masks and gloves is optional No shaking hands Ask your client have they been in contact with anyone from overseas, do they have a cough, sore throat, are they feeling unwell? If your client has any of the above,…

Dear Members, At 4:30 pm this afternoon we were notified by the regulator, the CPVV, that we cannot resume driver training tomorrow. DHHS, CPVV and VicRoads have all received numerous communications from our Association seeking clarification as the messages from DHHS were misleading. These three departments are not in agreement about the status of driver trainers and were unable to reach a unanimous decision by this afternoon.  We have been advised that clarification will be given to us tomorrow.  You will be informed as soon as we receive the notification from the CPVV. Regards ADTAV Council

Dear Members, After the Premiers’s announcement yesterday, the DHHS made a decision that places our Industry under the recreational banner. Information released from VicRoads on Facebook yesterday was premature. VicRoads has advised us that the following link relates to learners being allowed to begin driving lessons with their instructor tomorrow. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-cultural-and-recreational-activities-restrictions-coronavirus-covid19#can-i-go-for-a-drive-or-a-motorbike-ride-as-a-recreational-activity We are in the process of putting together the appropriate procedures for sanitising your vehicle and every Member is expected to adhere to these guidelines. At this present moment, we are awaiting advice from our Insurance company and also waiting on the CPVV as our authorising body for more information. We will endeavour to keep you informed once…

Dear Members, While we are all in unchartered times, would you please check that your contact details are up to date.  Go to the Member login on the website and make any alterations to your profile that are necessary.  If you need assistance, please call the office on 03 8393 9387. Regards, ADTAV Council

The ADTAV is saddened to hear of the four Police Officers whose lives were lost last night in Melbourne. Our condolences to their families and members of Victoria Police.

Dear Members, We do hope that you and your families are coping with the isolation rules.  The ADTAV continues to follow Coronavirus, COVID-19 advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer and, should anything change, we will review the information given to you. Regards, ADTAV Council

Notice to Members, The Association is endeavouring to pass on the correct advice regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis.  We are aware of the information being presented by the Premier’s Office and the CPVV. One of our roles is to represent you, a valued member of the ADTAV.  Many of you will now be aware that the Keys2Drive, L2P and RoadSmart programs have all suspended training and most of you have as well. Unfortunately, there are still those questioning our recommendations and sad to say, there are unscrupulous trainers who are still advertising their availability at this time.  Not only has general driver training continued by some but…