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New car modification laws...sorry for off topic. 21-Jul-2009 At 6:21:51 PM yak

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Hi all
Not sure if many have heard about this, but last week the nsw minister for transport released a media report relating to modified vehicles. Yes this is directed at nsw only, but if the nsw gov get away with this then who's stopping these laws being taken up by other states and territory's.
Basically he wants every car on the road to remain at standard heights from the factory, if you raise or lower your vehicle by 50mm you need an engineering certificate, higher or lower than 50mm will be illegal. I'm a keen 4wdriver, and according to the minister I am a 'hoon' my 4wd has a 2inch suspension lift and 31inch tyres, that's pretty standard for someone who 4wd's as a hobby, or even to get to hard to reach places for a climb, but under these rules it will be illegal.
I have included a link to the ministers press release, and a link to a 4wd forum that has some other info and links on it. Also there is an australia wide national code that is being developed to bring all states into line with each other, it is being developed by the aust vehicle certification board in conjunction with other gov bodies and industry and user groups. The nsw minister hasn't consulted with anyone, and if you ring the nrma, they only received info about this on friday the 17th july and have no idea what's going on, yet this law will start from the 1st of august 2009.

link to news release...
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25790506-29277,00.html

link to 4wd site
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic180224-0-asc-0.php

link to aust 4wd association
http://www.anfwdc.asn.au/news.php?id=37

If you get the chance to read through the thread on outers (page 5 has a few links) and email one of the politicians or the papers regarding this it would be greatly appreciated. This isn't just going to affect car owners, it will also affect businesses that sell and/or fit aftermarket products.

Thanks
dazza