Club Permits

[Dredd]

Hi all,

Hoping someone can provide me with some info on the Vic Roads club permits. I've got a XP ute that it not getting driven much because of a work car i've been provided with. Instead of paying full rego i thought i'd join the local car club then go onto the club permit scheme here: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...lubPermits.htm
The ute still has the original number plates on her, and i know i have to put on the club plates, but i still want the keep the original plates. I was told by a friend to just not hand them in, ignore the letters they send me and that they won't use that plate letter/number combo.
Has anyone does this, or know another way that i can keep my plates if i decide to go back to full rego in the future?

Thank, Jason