So it seems in the next bid to outlaw our cars, having air cond is now a roadworthy requirement, at least in Vic.
As of start Aril, any vehicle needing a RWC must be fitted with AC, existing fan is not sufficient.
First it was banning 13"rims, now this..
 
 
 
(Hey, it's tradition ;))

April 1st, also heard that airbags will be compulsory

deano
So it seems in the next bid to outlaw our cars, having air cond is now a roadworthy requirement, at least in Vic.
As of start Aril, any vehicle needing a RWC must be fitted with AC, existing fan is not sufficient.
First it was banning 13"rims, now this..
 
 
 
(Hey, it's tradition ;))

Hi Deano, I presume RWC refers to a roadworthy certificate? Does this air con requirement cover all vehicles? EG if I had a 1926 Oldsmobile with two wheel cable brakes, wooden wheels no indicators etc etc would I have to fit air con to get it licenced? Air con just wasn't available in most Australian cars until probably the 70's and I would think just couldn't be fitted to a lot of cars, although I saw a Mk1 Cortina with air con fitted in Thailand, but it had a 1400cc Nissan engine as well.

Hey Timmo,
good questions, I'm not sure the answers though.
 
Weird stuff seems to come up April 1st every year.

I heard the new a/c requirement is to improve safety by ensuring efficient demisting of windows. Seems reasonable to me!

Hmm, seems April 1st is cropping up in the thread a bit too regularly!! Below is an extract from Vic roads website,
 

What is not inspected

The roadworthiness test is not a check of the mechanical reliability or general condition of the vehicle.
The certificate does not mean:

• that the vehicle is in top condition without any wear or deterioration
• non-safety related accessories such as the air conditioner, rear window demister, electric windows and rear-window wipers are working
• that the items checked during the roadworthy inspection will continue to function after the inspection e.g. a brake light can stop functioning at any time after the inspection.

The roadworthiness test is not a complete assessment of a vehicle’s compliance with the Standards for Registration, which in most cases are the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). The ADRs are set a set of minimum standards for the construction of motor vehicles and trailers. Compliance with these standards cannot be assessed by inspection alone.

woo, heavy man.
 
I thought I was just being the regular smart a*se.
What do they say, life imitating art?
 
Rego on my capri wont lapse.
I'm not planning on needing another rego inspection on the capri at least until I hit the big traffic jam in the sky

I’m preempting NSW following suit. Just sourced an air con NOS from a dealer that had an a/c left over. Charged the original price on the setup. £85.00. Can any one lend me an old pound or two.

I’m preempting NSW following suit. Just sourced an air con NOS from a dealer that had an a/c left over. Charged the original price on the setup. £85.00. Can any one lend me an old pound or two.

Hi Wiggy,
I can't lend you an old pound but I can lend you a new 2.2kg. (as long as you return it when you are finished with it)