TOUGH NEW RULES FOR "CAR HOONS" [???]

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NSW MINISTER FOR ROADS
MICHAEL DALEY MP
NEWS RELEASE

TOUGH NEW RULES FOR CAR HOONS
Thursday 16 July 2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley today announced that car hoons who raise or lower their cars’ suspension will have to meet tough new rules.

Mr Daley said car owners would be limited to raising or lowering their suspension by no more than 5 centimetres from August 1 2009, and all modifications would need engineering approval.

“These changes mean every driver who modifies the suspension on their car must have it approved to make sure it’s safe to be on our roads,” he said.

“At the moment, vehicles can be raised or lowered by up to 5 centimetres without approval, and by up to 15 centimetres with authorised engineering approval.

“I don’t want to see young hoons putting their lives or the lives of others at risk, just because they think their car looks better 15 centimetres closer to the ground.

“These hoons may think their car looks cool, but as far as I’m concerned anything more than a 5 centimetre change in a car’s suspension is dangerous and doesn’t belong on our roads.

“Raising or lowering a vehicle’s height can put the driver, passengers, and other road users at risk.

“It can affect handling, braking and safety features such as electronic stability control.

“It can also change the position of vital impact-absorbing sections of a car, designed to reduce the severity of a crash.

“Raising a vehicle’s suspension can also reduce the driver’s ability to see pedestrians and cyclists, and higher headlights can startle other road users,” Mr Daley said.

Mr Daley said any vehicle being raised or lowered would require certification stating the modifications conform to safety standard requirements.

“The changes also mean any modifications must meet specific requirements such as the vehicle having at least 10 centimetres ground clearance.

“Vehicles raised above the 5 centimetre limit will only be granted conditional registration for use under specified conditions like competing in an off road competition,” Mr Daley said.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/newsevents/do ... rhoons.pdf

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VSI 50

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/ ... y-2009.pdf

[Saki]

that is up there with some of the dumbest laws i've heard in along time.....

Are you trying to tell me a putting lowered, stiff racing suspension is more dangerous than sloppy slogged out old suspension ?
The majority of these hoons cars dont even have active stability control etc etc.

If they are chopping the springs then ban them off the road, if they are putting in proper lowered suspension, give them a reduction in fee's for having a vehicle which has improved handling.
Mr Daley, please tell me the number of racing cars that have the same suspension as the "Stock" production model ??

Plus its like many people treasure there car as there pride and joy and spend huge amounts of money to create an image, i can guarentee that the majority of these car enthusiats vehicles would be far safer on the road than Joe Blogs Commodore and Mary Sues Falcon that hasn't had brake pads replaced since 1990 and 1 or 2 oil changes between then with leaking suspension struts.

ahh wat a stupid law

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Was posted last week
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... rt=0&hilit

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VSI-50 has been delayed and or overturned.

The People have spoken.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/newsevents/do ... n_laws.pdf


NSW MINISTER FOR ROADS 
MICHAEL DALEY MP 
NEWS RELEASE

MINISTER AGREES TO FURTHER CONSULTATION ON
CAR MODIFICATION LAWS
Wednesday 29 July 2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley today met with representatives from the 4WD community and car industry who asked for the introduction of proposed vehicle modification rules to be delayed and for more time to consult. Mr Daley said he agreed to put the rule changes on hold and that more consultation was needed following the meeting.

“I’ve listened to feedback from the industry and the community, and have agreed to set up a working party to look more closely at how we are going to address this road safety issue,” he said.

“All of those who attended today’s meeting agreed that safety is paramount and that unsafe modifications of vehicles do need be stamped out.

“The working group will include representatives from the NSW Centre for Road Safety, Four Wheel Drive NSW-ACT, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, the Australian 4WD Industry Council as well as other agencies and experts,” Mr Daley said.

Executive Director of Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Stuart Charity said this was a terrific outcome.

“We’re passionate about road safety and we understand the intent of the regulation is to make the roads safer,” he said.
We’re looking forward to working towards a practical solution that meets road safety objectives while also taking industry views into account,” Mr Charity said.

Greg Redfern from Four Wheel Drive NSW-ACT also welcomed the outcome and said the working group would have their full support.

“We want to eliminate unsafe practices in the driving community and we’ll work with the government to make sure these new regulations meet those objectives without any adverse consequences for the motoring community at large,” he said.

“We all agree that there is no place for extreme and illegal modifications, but the clubs in our association follow a strict code of conduct and ethics, and we want to make sure they’re not punished,” Mr Redfern said.