General Modification Guidelines for NSW

[tinkerbell]

Here is the latest car modification guideline for RTA .

latest? it is April 2005.

this is all covered in this thread anyways:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...558#post783558

PLEASE NOTE THE REFERENCES TO THE NEW:

National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP)

The National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP) has been prepared by members of the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board Working Party in consultation with industry, user groups, government agencies and individuals with an interest in light vehicle construction and modification.

it has/will superceed the RTA stuff...

[tinkerbell]

i have just confirmed with RTA Tech Line (1300137302)

that it is up to the individual engineering signatory on whether they adopt the NCOP or the current RTA adopted regs (VSI06 is a short guide) in certifying a cars compliance...

[Bayani]

Lighting / External Lighting / Interior Lighting

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legi...2570D50006B815


Side Marker Lamps
7.2.4. Position:

7.2.4.1. In width: that point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane must not be more than 150 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.

7.2.4.2. In height: at the same height as far as practicable above the ground not less than 600 mm nor more than 1,500 mm (2,100 mm if the shape of the body-work makes it impossible to keep within 1,500 mm.)

7.2.4.3. In length: According to the arrangement of Clause 7.2.3

That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane must:

7.2.4.3.1. in the case of rear lamps, not be more than 300 mm from the rear of the side of the vehicle on which the lamp is mounted.

7.2.4.3.2. In the case of front lamps mounted on trailers, not be more than 300 mm from the front of the side of the vehicle on which the lamp is mounted.


Lamp Colours (Including Registration 7 Headlamps)
5.15. The colours of the light emitted by the lamps are the following:

main-beam headlamp: white
dipped-beam headlamp: white
front fog lamp: white or yellow
reversing lamp: white
direction-indicator lamp: amber
hazard warning signal: amber
stop lamp: red
rear registration plate lamp: white
front position lamp: white
rear position lamp: red
rear fog lamp: red
parking lamp: white in front, red at the rear, amber if reciprocally incorporated in the side direction-indicator lamps or in the side-marker lamps.
side-marker lamp: amber; however the rearmost side-marker lamp can be red if it is grouped or combined or reciprocally incorporated with the rear position lamp, the rear end-outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop lamp or is grouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear retro-reflector.
end-outline marker lamp: white in front, red at the rear
daytime running lamp: white
rear retro-reflector, triangular: red
rear retro-reflector, triangular: red
front retro-reflector, triangular: identical to incident light */
side retro-reflector, triangular: amber; however the rearmost side retro-reflector can be red if it is rouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear position lamp, the rear end-Outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop-lamp or the red rearmost side-marker lamp.

[bennjamin]

It is a government funded initiative ~

refer to this page for more infomation

http://www.dotars.gov.au/transport/s.../vsb_ncop.aspx

Also , for a direct "feed" email reply in regards to what the NCOP means to your modded car etc , try the below according to state.

Gray.Scott AT roads.vic.gov.au Victoria
Harry_Vertsonis@rta.nsw.gov.au New South Wales
rod.paule@act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory
roland.earl@transport.sa.gov.au South Australia
simon.saunders@nt.gov.au Northern Territory
Tony.Beard@dier.tas.gov.au Tasmania
robert.j.gibson@transport.qld.gov.au Queensland
rex.middleton@dpi.wa.gov.au Western Australia

[tinkerbell]

the NCOP preface is enlightening:

http://www.dotars.gov.au/transport/s...E_3Feb2006.pdf

as for NSW RTA - they have advised that they will continue to let signatories decide which particualr guidlines they use, as both are related directly to the requirements of the ADR's...

[Bayani]

(Replace with info... good info. LOL)

[Bayani]

DVD / TV Screens:
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legi...0FINALFRLI.htm

Yes, they are allowed, but the screen may not be visable by the driver in the normal driving position.

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 42/00 – General Safety Requirements) 2006

42.16. TELEVISION AND VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS
42.16.1.General

All television receivers or visual display units and their associated equipment must be securely mounted in a position which:

42.16.1.1. does not obscure the driver’s vision;

42.16.1.2. does not impede driver or passenger movement in the vehicle; and

42.16.1.3. is unlikely to increase the risk of occupant injury.

42.16.2.Restriction on Visibility of Screen

Unless a driver’s aid, all television receivers or visual display units must be installed so that no part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.


ALSO:
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/fr...1998+sch.4+0+N

42 Television receivers and visual display units

(1) A television receiver or visual display unit must not be installed in a vehicle so any part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.
(2) However, subclause (1) does not apply to:
(a) a television receiver or visual display unit that cannot be operated when the vehicle is moving, or
(b) a driver’s aid in any vehicle or a destination sign in a bus.

Examples of driver’s aids:

1 Closed-circuit television security cameras.
2 Dispatch systems.
3 Navigational or intelligent highway and vehicle system equipment.
4 Rear view screens.
5 Ticket-issuing machines.
6 Vehicle monitoring devices.
(3) A television receiver, or visual display unit, and its associated equipment in a vehicle must be securely mounted in a position that:
(a) does not obscure the driver’s view of the road, and
(b) does not impede the movement of a person in the vehicle.

[AUSVTEC]

What about seam welding a car and using it for daily use?
i couldnt find any info on that...

[Bayani]

Explain... :]

[Limbo]

No the structural integrity will be compromised, there were some half cars welded together a while back it was on the news. They were being sold and later the owners found out they were defective.

[Bayani]

I would assume, now.. I ASSUME that there would be a Signatory required for that.


Note to Self: (These posts of mine will be removed & replaced with more useful information in the future).

[kid_dynamite]

Bayani it's important to note the difference between federal (ADR) and state regs.

The ADR requirements are the minimum roadworthiness/safety requirements nationwide, but states may enforce higher standards if they wish to.