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2010/02/12 09:00:32
smallvan

Scary stuff that the rta nsw is doing

Found this on another site. :shock: it affects all 4wds/cars/ect



.The new laws are supposed to come into effect in 2011. My understanding is that if a vehicle is modified (eg install a 400) in June 2011 then the new production date for that vehicle will be June 2011 and will have to comply with 2011 ADR's to get full rego otherwise it will be considered an ICV (Individually Constructed Vehicle) and only allowed club (restricted) rego. Same goes for hot rods. If I had a stock 34 Coupe and put 40 model brakes on it in June 2011 it will then be considered to be a 2011 model.
Some folk in the RTA have way too much time on their hands and have absolutely no f***in idea what they are doing.....or why they are doing it.
In the end, I think the RTA's ultimate goal is to get old cars off the road to reduce the age of the Australian fleet.....and I dont know who they are trying to impress with that tactic[:u]
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muzza
can you post a link to where you saw it
2010/02/12 16:36:27
smallvan
It was on a panel van site that i'm on
2010/02/12 16:56:53
Scott
What the... the other states better not do that. But how does this get old cars off the road as it only affects modified ones?
2010/02/12 18:32:43
smallvan
Its becoming a national law,as the federal government wants it to happen
2010/02/12 18:36:42
Wattsy
Parts of what have been writtent sren't quite the same as what my engineer has explained to me.

NSW is working toward adopting their own version of the light code of practice which is already in place in QLD and VIC.

If your vehicle has minor mods it won't need to be engineered or will be able to be engineered by a current engineer like now. eg - brakes.

If the vehicle has major modifications then the RTA is pushing to have the vehicle classed as an individually constructed vehicle (ICV). This includes things like chassis modifications or more extreme mods. This is already the system in place but the code of practice allows far less modification to be classed as an ICV.

If your vehicle is deemed an ICV then it must comply with the current ADRs and will be issued a new registration. If your car doesn't meet the ADR'ss then there is NO rego .. at all. No club rego .. no nothing. If you need to pass this years ADRs then you will need to have side intrusion bars, 2011 lighting, crumple zones, airbags, explosive tensioning lap-sash seatbelts, collapsible steering column, dual speed wipers, 2011 emission controls. Good luck with that.

Historic rego (H plate) is supposedly for unmodified vehicles. Hot Rodders cut a deal for themselves only, thanks bumholes, and will be able to have an R plate for pre-49 modified vehicles that do not qualify for full registration to go on club sponsored events.

I was in discussion with one of the 4 ASRF representatives who are vehemently trying to stop the scheme being adopted in NSW. The ASRF is also trying to float the idea of an M plate for modified vehicles. It will work along the same scheme as the H plate with club sponsored events only but with a greater breadth for modification. This is just a concept at the moment so by no means think this is any kind of sure thing.

Now just to throw some oil on the water .... No firm date has been set on the introduction of the light code of practice. it keeps getting pushed back due to political reasons. My engineer says that he hasn't heard what is supposed to happen with the changes and also whether current engineers will be re-licensed under the new scheme as when it is adopted all their RTA engineering licenses are no longer valid.

The RTA is also trying to introduce that they have final approval on vehicles even after they have been passed by an authorised engineer. What's the point of having the authorised engineer in the first place then? Good question. Furthermore why would I pay to have my vehicle passed by an engineer if the RTA have the approval?

Personally I am poo pooting myself until my car is passed and registered. I keep hearing that the code isn't close yet as they keep changing their minds but elements of it have already been passed into law such as the ride height rules introduced earlier this year.
2010/02/12 19:10:21
spanner
This an email the club sent out a couple of weeks ago, I think it's about this topic


Dear ****

Thanks to your efforts, we have made the Keneally Labor Government scrap its plans to introduce harsh vehicle modification laws (VSI-50).

This is a win for all 4WDers and car enthusiasts.

I will keep you updated on any further ill-conceived Labor plans, but please contact me with any other NSW roads issues.

Thank you and please remember to drive safely as we approach the festive season.

Kind Regards


Andrew Stoner MP
Leader of The Nationals
Shadow Minister for Roads
2010/02/12 20:54:19
smallvan
Bad news for the guys importing cars
http://www.asrf.org.au/docs/Import-Bulletin-001.pdf
2010/03/12 11:47:26
Guff73
Another pot hole idea from the RTA.
The current ICV rules don't actually allow you to (individual construct vehicle), this i no as i own a ICV RS2000, and has just passed another rego with the guidelines required for a pink slip under current laws, and is in compliant with approved mods from 1995,
I'm able to drive on full NSW rego, but i know there was talk of club rego, being bought in.
Before the air heads look at anything, they mite need to see what the term ICV means (in there words)and while there doing that, educate the whole police force as well, as im sick of explaining the RTA laws on ICV to the police.

2011/01/01 20:33:22
laurie
Just make Police out of guys who know
2011/02/01 16:53:01
Phil
The RTA has a similar issue as the Tafe Automotive system...a lack of new blood and skills. That has a lot to do with why they get things wrong when they roll these new idea's out
2011/02/01 22:10:50

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