bullbars and suspension lifts

just in case you don't know there are to be a number of committees set up by the Federal Govt looking into various ADRs. Amongst them will be Frontal Protection Bars and also Suspension lifting and lowering. The following is a copy of info recv'd from NSW - i guess the other states will follow suit.

"The RTA will soon publish guidelines on raising and lowering vehicles.
In response to community concerns, this will modify the specifications in the NSW Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Modifications, and will require all raised vehicles to be certified either by the manufacturer or an engineering signatory to the effect that the modification has maintained the level of safety of the vehicle and has not resulted in an increased risk to any road user, which includes both the occupants and other road users - occupants of other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Any increase in ride height greater than 50mm will render the vehicle unsuitable for general registration and will only be granted conditional registration.

The Australian Standard AS 4876, which covers bull bars, will shortly be reviewed and the RTA intends being involved in the review committee. In the meantime, an amendment to the National Vehicle Safety Rules has been sent for public comment. This will bring the national rules, and therefore ultimately the legislation in the other jurisdictions, in line with the current requirements in NSW."

I am aware that ARB is involved and that the Aust National 4WD Council is also getting involved. The Pedestrain Council is also on the AS4876 review. It may be time to make sure any afiliated 4WD clubs are aware of what is happening and also those people not in a club may wish to keep an eye on what is happening. rgds