Not directly tech but very tech related if you own any 4X4 in NSW Australia, though I'm told this law will be brought in across the country as soon as they can get the paperwork sorted.
This was intended to shutdown the sparks showering low riding mini trucks, and the doof doof rice burner crowd but when numbnut shinybums start writing regulations you know they're out to kill of everyones fun.
View attachment 16072009_carhoons.pdf
If this attachment doesn't work you'll find it on the NSW RTA website.
http://www.rta.nsw@gov.au/newsevents/downloads/ministerial_media_releases.html?hlid=minister
One of my workmates owns a Range Rover Vogue with the Air suspension, he brought it to my attention, He is filthy because it means he could be pulled up at anytime and get harassed for his ride height. Even though its standard for his model. Its not that the RTA inspectors don't have enough to do already.
Just try and find an engineer to sign off on your modest 2" lift. After this it'll be nigh on impossible. Don't even think about putting 35's on.
For those in the rest of the world, the process of getting a vehicle registered in this state is a bit arduous. The rules seem to change often at random.
We have yearly roadworthy inspections for registrations renewals. You can get failed for minor things including worn windscreen wiper rubbers (a favourite of the inspectors).
Yes they do safety checks on brakes and lights. They also hunt out any rust you might have but they love to pull you up for anything that looks non standard. Next will be emissions testing for every vehicle presented.
Although most inspections are done at accredited mechanics, they're under the thumb to cross every t and dot every i. There's very little room for negotiation.
Probably why so many of Oz cruisers get shipped to the U.S. and Canada.
It keeps getting harder to just enjoy our lives.
This was intended to shutdown the sparks showering low riding mini trucks, and the doof doof rice burner crowd but when numbnut shinybums start writing regulations you know they're out to kill of everyones fun.
View attachment 16072009_carhoons.pdf
If this attachment doesn't work you'll find it on the NSW RTA website.
http://www.rta.nsw@gov.au/newsevents/downloads/ministerial_media_releases.html?hlid=minister
One of my workmates owns a Range Rover Vogue with the Air suspension, he brought it to my attention, He is filthy because it means he could be pulled up at anytime and get harassed for his ride height. Even though its standard for his model. Its not that the RTA inspectors don't have enough to do already.
Just try and find an engineer to sign off on your modest 2" lift. After this it'll be nigh on impossible. Don't even think about putting 35's on.
For those in the rest of the world, the process of getting a vehicle registered in this state is a bit arduous. The rules seem to change often at random.
We have yearly roadworthy inspections for registrations renewals. You can get failed for minor things including worn windscreen wiper rubbers (a favourite of the inspectors).
Yes they do safety checks on brakes and lights. They also hunt out any rust you might have but they love to pull you up for anything that looks non standard. Next will be emissions testing for every vehicle presented.
Although most inspections are done at accredited mechanics, they're under the thumb to cross every t and dot every i. There's very little room for negotiation.
Probably why so many of Oz cruisers get shipped to the U.S. and Canada.
It keeps getting harder to just enjoy our lives.
