Perentie Failed Pits Inspection

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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

check with them on if its acceptable to simply bypass wire the blackout lights.

as for not meeting ADR...

with the exception of the blackoutlights and the LRPV the perenties re all ADR comliant with the ADR's at the time of manufacture.

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As Blknight states, they were ADR compliant at the time of manufacture and have a compliance plate attached....maybe it should be asked of the higher authorities whom now declare them to be unroadworthy...are they suggesting that the Australian Army(ie Aust Govt) has been putting other road users at risk since 1987 with 3000 or so vehicles which don't comply....according to their learned opinions! I wonder which authority would want to make that statement???
I dare say they would rather hide under their bureaucratic desks than make a declaration of that nature.

After speaking with them again this morning to get some confirmation on the blackout lights. You can have the switch to keep with the "theme" but it must not function. The wiring must be cut and joined in such a way that it can not be easily reconnected after inspection

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Originally Posted by chuckt

The wiring must be cut and joined in such a way that it can not be easily reconnected after inspection

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Is that bureaucratic speak for someones personal opinion/interpretation presented as official regulation?

They'd better look at how wheel nuts can be fastened so that they cannot easily be removed and illegal tyres fitted after inspection.

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Originally Posted by Gordie

I wonder if the state authorities have been getting their heads together...although I dare say not, our state system is countrys within a country.
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And what is the problem with that, Australia is a federation of independent colonies (states), it has been that way since 1901.

In fact in NSW there are no Australian Road Rules, what we have is a NSW Regulation the "Road Rules 2014", which are similar to, but not the same as, the Australian Road Rules.

e.g. No U turns at traffic lights in NSW.

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

And what is the problem with that, Australia is a federation of independent colonies (states), it has been that way since 1901.

In fact in NSW there are no Australian Road Rules, what we have is a NSW Regulation the "Road Rules 2014", which are similar to, but not the same as, the Australian Road Rules.

e.g. No U turns at traffic lights in NSW.

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Just because something has 'always been that way' doesn't necessarily make it good or user friendly. Not to mention a house full of MPs for every state, plus the federal parliament...all for our tiny population. But lets not open that can of worms! If it nips in the bud, a political argument which could go on for years....I will say I love the state system...with my fingers crossed behind my back. :-)

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Originally Posted by Gordie

Just because something has 'always been that way' doesn't necessarily make it good or user friendly. Not to mention a house full of MPs for every state, plus the federal parliament...all for our tiny population. But lets not open that can of worms! If it nips in the bud, a political argument which could go on for years....I will say I love the state system...with my fingers crossed behind my back. :-)

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What a good topic.
Take it to CA, please. We don't want it here.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

What a good topic.
Take it to CA, please. We don't want it here.

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Totally agree....back to the topic.

Honestly I don't think what they are asking is all that problematic. From the conversations I've had with the guys in the transport department are more than happy to answer any questions and work with you to get your car licensed. Just dont be a dick treat em how you would want to be treated and it's all good. On my first call after failing the inspection when I got thru to someone senior I said "hi my names Chuck I have a landy that's failed inspection. who do need to bribe?!" He thought it was hilarious

Also a quote from remlr which sums up the legalities

"State legislation is in addition to any ADR's; therefore what the WA Govt has done is legal and enforceable"

Chuck

Exactly mate, I made contact with them here when I registered an ex usa motorcycle, and they were more than helpful in outlining what I would need, and what the options were. I dare say from my initial contact re a perentie, that they will be reasonable about it when I get to present one to them.


Years ago I used to have to take my cars/bikes/semi's over the pit for a rwc every six months...I found that if one goes in with a good attitude...one drives away with a rwc....if one goes in arrogantly...well....you take your chances.

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Originally Posted by Gordie

Just because something has 'always been that way' doesn't necessarily make it good or user friendly. Not to mention a house full of MPs for every state, plus the federal parliament...all for our tiny population. But lets not open that can of worms! If it nips in the bud, a political argument which could go on for years....I will say I love the state system...with my fingers crossed behind my back. :-)

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I'm not saying that just because it has been so should it always be. What I am saying is that as a federation some aspects of life, like defence of the continent are rightfully controlled by a central (federal) government, while others are controlled by state governments, it is the very presence of the state governments that restricts the excesses of the commonwealth and vice versa. If it weren't so we'd have a 15-20%GST on everything and there would be no aged pension and no tax on the mega wealthy.

As we are seeing with registering a Perentie, its difficult in WA, how would it be if the whole of Australia was as difficult as WA?