Qld Dept Of Transport reply to 4WD regs.

[bob10]

Well tried to find the original post, but no luck, here is the official reply to the question about southern 4WDers coming to Qld, re Regs. Not sure if it says much, Bob

Dear

Thank you for your enquiry to the Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding modifications to 4WD's in Queensland.

Any person operating a vehicle on Queensland's roads, regardless of where it is registered, must meet the Queensland Vehicle Standards. If a vehicle has been modified in a way that is not permitted in Queensland, the vehicle can not be used on Queensland roads.

In an effort to reduce the inconsistencies in modification requirements for light vehicles between states, the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board has developed the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (the NCOP). This document seeks to provide a single set of modification rules in all states and reduce red tape and regulation for all Australian vehicle owners and modifiers.

As I am sure you can understand, given that modification systems have operated independently in all states for some time, the process to align the requirements will not happen over night and will likely occur in stages. While most states and territories now use the NCOP, there are still variations between states, however compared to the previous systems, the number is much lower.

I hope this information is of assistance. Should you have further enquiries please call the Vehicle Standards & Modifications Advice Team on 3114 5844, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

[Homestar]

Hmm, so it is pretty much saying 'Don't come to Queensland in your legally modified vehicle, you are not welcome to come and spend your tourist dollars here...'

I can't imagine how long it will take to get a national system sorted, no state want to be the one to change their laws to suit someone else.

I'm pretty happy with the Vic laws now, just means I can't drive the Classic legally in Queensland...

[bob10]

Hmm, so it is pretty much saying 'Don't come to Queensland in your legally modified vehicle, you are not welcome to come and spend your tourist dollars here...'

I can't imagine how long it will take to get a national system sorted, no state want to be the one to change their laws to suit someone else.

I'm pretty happy with the Vic laws now, just means I can't drive the Classic legally in Queensland...

Don't think Qld Tourism is concentrating on Vics at the moment, too much money coming in from Asia, China is just starting to power ahead up here. You could always go to Sth Aus. I'm sure you would be welcome there, Bob

[slug_burner]

Don't think Qld Tourism is concentrating on Vics at the moment, too much money coming in from Asia, China is just starting to power ahead up here. You could always go to Sth Aus. I'm sure you would be welcome there, Bob

Yes I can see them now, all the Asians, particularly the Chinese driving down into QLD in their modified 4wds, not.

[austravel]

Well it is good to hear that they are making all the regulations standard nation wide. Whilst for some people the rulings may not be what they want to hear, or might be a change to what they are used to, it's still good that it's all one.

However how long it takes will be another story, like all issues these days, i'm sure there will be a few changes in leadership before it all settles haha

Anyway, if anyone is interested in some bedtime reading, here is the link to the Nation code of practice for light vehicle construction and modification.

Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14)

One interesting fact i found, and may have read wrong but doesn't sound like it. You can lift your vehicle by 50mm. However that is a combination of suspension + tyres + body lift.

[goingbush]

I've been in Longreach QLD for about 3 weeks in my Vic reg'd defender,
havent seen a single Asian or any other ethnic brand for that matter,
as for Vehicle mods, the cops have done a few double takes at my Defender, but no u turns. (so far so good) Perhaps I should stick a bit of black tape in the center of my LED Light Bar

(meybe I stand out because I dont have a "TUFF" bulbar.)

[slug_burner]

I've been in Longreach QLD for about 3 weeks in my Vic reg'd defender,
havent seen a single Asian or any other ethnic brand for that matter,
as for Vehicle mods, the cops have done a few double takes at my Defender, but no u turns. (so far so good) Perhaps I should stick a bit of black tape in the center of my LED Light Bar

(meybe I stand out because I dont have a "TUFF" bulbar.)

Better get that tape, that is a QLD special.

[Bigbjorn]

Don't hold your breath waiting for a uniform National Code of Practice to be in place. Around 1976 the National Assn. of State Road Authorities came up with the NAASRA scheme for uniform speed, length, weight limits for heavy transport.

Still waiting.

[Davo]

Yes, look at how long the railways were a different gauge.

Even if the rules do change, most cops and civil servants won't be the full bottle on them for rather a while.

[austravel]

Even if the rules do change, most cops and civil servants won't be the full bottle on them for rather a while.

Sad thing is, that's the truth. Even now some of them struggle to know what the regulations are. That's why i recommend printing off the specific pages that detail what your modifications are. ie; print the suspension part off if you do a lift etc. Nothing throws it in their face more than knowing the law, it's a good feeling!