Exo Legality

Post by **zer0** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:34 am

i am currious if any one knows any guidlines exo's have to meet or if they are legal on onroad regestered vehicles

i know there is different laws from state to state but curious on qld mainly but would appreciate feedback from everyone.

Heath

Post by **Mick.** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:54 am

They are legal in NSW but they do have certain guide lines to follow but they probably vary from state to state.

I'm about to start building one for my patrol. I've checked it all out with the engineer thats engineering it before I started. I would suggest you find an engineer and ask him what you need to do to make it legal in your state. That way you shouldn't get any unwanted surprises.

Cheers Mick.

Website · Post by **killalux** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:24 am

i asked this question and the exo is classed as a roof rack in qld, as long as it is pedestrian friendly, no sharp edges etc you will be right.

Post by **zer0** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:37 pm

that is very good to hear thanks alot guys

Cheers Heath

Post by **chunderlicious** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:00 pm

i asked the same question and was told they are perfectly legal but to make sure the rest of the car is too as they attract attention.

Post by **Aerenandmel** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:03 pm

my buddy in blue told me if you get pulled up call it a ladder rack not an exo..................

Post by **flynn** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:49 pm

i heard that if you can fit a hand between the exo bars and the body its not pedestrian friendly....because thats the first thing that goes through their mind when they get hit by a car....

Post by **DamTriton** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:37 pm

flynn wrote:i heard that if you can fit a hand between the exo bars and the body its not pedestrian friendly....because thats the first thing that goes through their mind when they get hit by a car....

Any source on that "heard"? I think they are looking for the real legislation in each state. Not putting you down, but try and back the statements up with links....

Post by **numbnuts** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:34 pm

whats an exo?

Post by **zer0** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:46 pm

an exo is a exterior skeleton used to protect the cab of ones truck

usually made from circular bar work bolted/welded to the chassis

Heath

Post by **numbnuts** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:51 pm

thank you.

Post by **Hardcorr** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:08 pm

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Am now looking at wanting an exo cage, but am reluctant due to legality. I have searched the QLD Transport sites to see what is legal and what isn't, but am unable to find anything.
If someone can show some proof, it would be appreciated, I'm not going to spend the time and money on someone's heresay.

Cheers
Corry

Post by **Pinball** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:19 pm

heres the law..

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGIS ... VSSR99.pdf

will probably refer to ADR, but i haven't scanned throught o find the exact answer.

Spock

Post by **chunderlicious** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:20 pm

going on several

phone calls on the subject, the same rules apply for an internal cage.

cant;
obstruct vision
impede entry/exit
have large gaps between body and bars
have sharp edges

must have;
visible lights (tail and head)
and the use of common sense

lots of other stuff but you get the point.
TALK TO THEM YOURSELF
do it more than once and talk to someone who will approve it. i got 3 different answers in 20 minutes

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