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Thought our NSW members might be interested in this one. The engineering bit now applies to all vehicles and any changes to suspension height, it would appear.
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.
Thought our NSW members might be interested in this one. The engineering bit now applies to all vehicles and any changes to suspension height, it would appear.
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.
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