Thread: Are You Roadworthy?

umm, i got done for fishing rod holders mounted on the bar and no front number plate recently.....

i am always nervous about running no mufflers and the little bit of black smoke

other than that i would hope i would pass

The cops have done a media campaign Saying they will be out in full force, so we have been warned. No crying fowl for offences. do the right thing.
Broken lights etc etc, people can't afford to fix them, but a lot can afford smokes and beer.
Yes I don't smoke or drink, but that's another story, I'm still poor

Although I know the Rangie is technically unroadworthy, I know what is wrong with it, and apart from a couple of small oil leaks , ... And maybe the light bar It is pretty much ok. Good brakes, tyers, etc. No excuse for having these sort of things not up to scratch IMO.

If I get done during the holidays, I'll cop it on the chin... Wouldn't be the first time, but it has always been the bike in the past - most people can hear it coming from a couple of towns away...

Cheers - Gav.

When it comes to "Roadworthy", some members of the constabulary down in these parts are ridiculous. A friend had his workvan deemed "Unroadworthy" by a local member of the force because he had a half inch tear in the upholstery. Rather than argue (which can make the situation much worse), he had the item repaired and presented the vehicle to a Vicroads inspection centre thirty kilometres away (who were rather bemused).
I have just put one of my Mercedes in for a roadworthy. I pointed out the inch long tears and holes in the drivers seat. He didn't think it was much of a problem.
The roadworthy system down here is documented but it always surprises me how much those who should know, don't.

The only two issues on my D1 is a minor crack (have to look hard for it) in the windscreen caused by a stone from oncoming traffic (could happen anywhere/time), and a missing rear mudflap which got ripped off while trailing (hadn't noticed?!). :P

So far there has been no issues raised by the RBT crews in Melbourne, and doubt any problems from the local cops either.

the biggest part of not getting reamed at an inspection station is your attitude..... the police can and will pick on ANYTHING if they are in the right mood....

They'll always find something if they want to, there's a difference between safe and roadworthy and provided the former isn't compromised, what you get done for will be the direct result of how you carry yourself.

Although, the loaded questions **** me - "Gee, this is riding a bit high isnt it?" <<<<--- How the hell do you answer that?

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

They'll always find something if they want to, there's a difference between safe and roadworthy and provided the former isn't compromised, what you get done for will be the direct result of how you carry yourself.

Although, the loaded questions **** me - "Gee, this is riding a bit high isnt it?" <<<<--- How the hell do you answer that?

"Yeah, I'm carting a load of Budgies and they all just flying around the back at the moment mate, when they land...."