Jon
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So if you buy a suspension kit online and fit it yourself after 1 august all you need to tell them if you get pulled over is that it was installed before that date. I don't know how they can police this. I'm confused.
New Modification laws in NSW
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joshy
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probably only applies to me on here, but just in case
Dan is the principle policy manager, light
I told him i had being modifying my 4wd for the last 6 months and only now is it ready for enigineering and what i could do?
here is his response,
As discussed it is appreciated that the relase of VSI 50 may impact on work already in progress and the RTA is prepared to allow you defer registering your modified vehicle after the 1 august deadline. In order to do so, please provide me with the following information:
* your name and address as they appear on your current rego papers
* the make model and rego number of the subject vehicle
* the nature of the work being undertaken
* the reasons why the vehicle is being modified outside the 50mm limits specifeid in VSI 50 and
* the likely completion date of the modifications.
Once i receive this information i will ensure you are granted an extension to the july deadline and to allow the modifed vehicle to be registered without conditions.
best wishes
Dan Leavy
Principle Policy Manager, Light
I URGE ANYONE OUT THERE TO EMAIL / CALL THIS PERSON AND APPLY FOR THE SAME BNEFITS.
When i spoke to him he said that they are in the process of preparing a press relase to extend the deadline to allow vehicles to be engineered as they were un aware how many vehicles would be affected.
feel free to copy this to any other forums you are part of as this needs to be shared!!!
[email protected]
Dan is the principle policy manager, light
I told him i had being modifying my 4wd for the last 6 months and only now is it ready for enigineering and what i could do?
here is his response,
As discussed it is appreciated that the relase of VSI 50 may impact on work already in progress and the RTA is prepared to allow you defer registering your modified vehicle after the 1 august deadline. In order to do so, please provide me with the following information:
* your name and address as they appear on your current rego papers
* the make model and rego number of the subject vehicle
* the nature of the work being undertaken
* the reasons why the vehicle is being modified outside the 50mm limits specifeid in VSI 50 and
* the likely completion date of the modifications.
Once i receive this information i will ensure you are granted an extension to the july deadline and to allow the modifed vehicle to be registered without conditions.
best wishes
Dan Leavy
Principle Policy Manager, Light
I URGE ANYONE OUT THERE TO EMAIL / CALL THIS PERSON AND APPLY FOR THE SAME BNEFITS.
When i spoke to him he said that they are in the process of preparing a press relase to extend the deadline to allow vehicles to be engineered as they were un aware how many vehicles would be affected.
feel free to copy this to any other forums you are part of as this needs to be shared!!!
[email protected]
maddogrc
Member
thankgod this aint in WA...
...yet
...yet
justdrinkbeer
Member
Getting mine lifted on Friday, scrape in by 1 day! (only 50mm but engineering just sounds like a pain in the arse)
Avenger4x4
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Dingo
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I read Athol's blog last night. Well thought out. I emailed the Minister for Roads this mornig and my local member (Jodi Mckay), no response yet:
"Dear Ms Mckay and Mr Daley
I am writing to you both (to Ms McKay, because I am a concerned resident of Newcastle, and to Mr Daley as Roads Minister) regarding the press release on the 16th of July and the release of VSI 50 on the RTA website on the 17th of July.
It appears under the new regulations, that I will soon become a 'hoon.' I own both a 1964 EH Holden, which is in need of new suspension to make it safer to drive (and as a result, will be lower) and a 2002 Nissan Navara 4wd.
The former vehicle has been restored to stock standard original. It has a 149 cubic inch motor and an original 3 speed gearbox. The vehicle is hardly a hoon's vehicle. Even if I wanted to spin its wheels, it doesn't generate enough power to let me.
The latter vehicle has been lifted to allow both a greater carrying capacity, and to allow my family and I to get to some of the more remote parts of this great country, in addition to being able to access rural properties of family and friends. I also have further plans for the suspension of this vehicle to make it even safer and more able when travelling off the beaten track, whilst not compromising its on road safety.
All suspension parts are readily available on the open market, can be installed by licensed and qualified technicians and presumably already comply with applicable safety standards, otherwise should not be for sale in the first place.
When the end of this week rolls around, I will have a number of problems to deal with:
1. I have no idea if I will be legally able to make the safety and performance upgrades to the suspension of both vehicles without falling foul of the law; and
2. I am not confident either vehicle will be insurable with my insurers due to the possibility that they will both be in breach of your new regulations.
It is possible that the modifications that I have carried out and that I intend to carry out in the future can be certified by an engineer. I do not know if that is a certainty. What is certain is that either way, it will cost me to find out.
I am but one of many, many responsible drivers and vehicle owners of Newcastle (and New South Wales for that matter) that will be affected by these laws but who do not participate in street racing, burnouts, and up until this Friday, did not participate in the illegal modification of vehicle suspension.
Perhaps you could take the time to read the following blog from a local consulting engineer, someone who should know better than you and me. His article is well thought out and easy to read:
You have to be kidding: The "Car Hoons" news release
I implore both of you to reconsider the implementation of these new regulations and instead give full consideration to the real effect of the regulations on the majority of the voting public. It appears that the regulations are more of a knee jerk reaction than carefully planned legislation involving community, industry and other stakeholder consultation. To that end, along with many other voters, I am truly disappointed.
Regards,..."
Let you know if they bother to respond.
"Dear Ms Mckay and Mr Daley
I am writing to you both (to Ms McKay, because I am a concerned resident of Newcastle, and to Mr Daley as Roads Minister) regarding the press release on the 16th of July and the release of VSI 50 on the RTA website on the 17th of July.
It appears under the new regulations, that I will soon become a 'hoon.' I own both a 1964 EH Holden, which is in need of new suspension to make it safer to drive (and as a result, will be lower) and a 2002 Nissan Navara 4wd.
The former vehicle has been restored to stock standard original. It has a 149 cubic inch motor and an original 3 speed gearbox. The vehicle is hardly a hoon's vehicle. Even if I wanted to spin its wheels, it doesn't generate enough power to let me.
The latter vehicle has been lifted to allow both a greater carrying capacity, and to allow my family and I to get to some of the more remote parts of this great country, in addition to being able to access rural properties of family and friends. I also have further plans for the suspension of this vehicle to make it even safer and more able when travelling off the beaten track, whilst not compromising its on road safety.
All suspension parts are readily available on the open market, can be installed by licensed and qualified technicians and presumably already comply with applicable safety standards, otherwise should not be for sale in the first place.
When the end of this week rolls around, I will have a number of problems to deal with:
1. I have no idea if I will be legally able to make the safety and performance upgrades to the suspension of both vehicles without falling foul of the law; and
2. I am not confident either vehicle will be insurable with my insurers due to the possibility that they will both be in breach of your new regulations.
It is possible that the modifications that I have carried out and that I intend to carry out in the future can be certified by an engineer. I do not know if that is a certainty. What is certain is that either way, it will cost me to find out.
I am but one of many, many responsible drivers and vehicle owners of Newcastle (and New South Wales for that matter) that will be affected by these laws but who do not participate in street racing, burnouts, and up until this Friday, did not participate in the illegal modification of vehicle suspension.
Perhaps you could take the time to read the following blog from a local consulting engineer, someone who should know better than you and me. His article is well thought out and easy to read:
You have to be kidding: The "Car Hoons" news release
I implore both of you to reconsider the implementation of these new regulations and instead give full consideration to the real effect of the regulations on the majority of the voting public. It appears that the regulations are more of a knee jerk reaction than carefully planned legislation involving community, industry and other stakeholder consultation. To that end, along with many other voters, I am truly disappointed.
Regards,..."
Let you know if they bother to respond.
Nevyn
Member
Check it out!!!
Hey guy's & gal, a little bit of cut an paste magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey guy's & gal, a little bit of cut an paste magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dingo
Member
Great News. Good to know that they listen every now and then.
