i got put off the road by the dot

[fnqcairns]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, being illegal in another state regardless of legalities in the registered state makes a nice 'out' for the insurance company.

cheers fnq

[superzuki]

I was pulled over with a qld rego in nsw for a missing number platethe cop looked all around the car and said it must be defective but then let me off. i have a 6inch suspension, 2in wheel spacers, 33s and a lot off chopped up and dented body. so ive been told they dont know the rules for the other states so they cant defect you. i see alot more ricers get taken off the road then 4x4s so if you get pulled up you must of been doin somthing wrong or just unlucky

[wrksux]

alot of ricers tend to do something illegal when they mod. ive seen more choped springs than i care to remember!

[dazzsbuggy]

I was pulled over with a qld rego in nsw for a missing number platethe cop looked all around the car and said it must be defective but then let me off. i have a 6inch suspension, 2in wheel spacers, 33s and a lot off chopped up and dented body. so ive been told they dont know the rules for the other states so they cant defect you. i see alot more ricers get taken off the road then 4x4s so if you get pulled up you must of been doin somthing wrong or just unlucky

yes thats right

[dazzsbuggy]

how hi can you lift a gq lwb in qld by law please help me

obviously too much if you got put off the <insert anything here>

not hi at all

[dazzsbuggy]

I sent an email to QLD Transport

Hi,

I need info on laws for modified cars that are visiting QLD from NSW. I live in NSW and my family & I are currently planning a 4 week trip to the Cape in my 4wd, we will also be joined by two other friends in there 4wds.
My car is a Ford Maverick and has a list of modifications (needed to travel the cape) that have been certified by my engineer and is 100% legitimate with the RTA.
Now the problem i face is that a friend from QLD told me that i cant take my car on that holiday (which it what ive been building it for) because it dosent meet the QLD DOTS, is this true for someone just visiting?
i ring the dot two day two get my truck inspected and the cant do it till
late feb next year c*nts

Reguards Daniel

p.s. any info/help with this would be much appreiated as i would hate to think ive just waisted the last 12months (and $$$$$$) building this car and in trip preparation with my family & friends

There reply was.....

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for your email.

Your suspicions are correct. Whilst the vehicle is in Queensland the
vehicle could be issued with a defect notice by a police officer should
your vehicle be in breach if the Qld Vehicle Standards. The issue of the
defect notice would be at the discretion of the police officer. We suggest
you carry your approved modification documents (a copy) whilst in
Queensland. The modifications area has advised that your alternative is to
acquire a modification approval from a Queensland Modification Engineer.

The contact number for the Queensland Police Service is 07 3364 6464 and
the direct line for our Modification area is 07 3253 4851.

To ensure you receive accurate advice in relation to your specific enquiry,
please telephone 13 23 80 between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (Local
call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and
payphones. For international callers, please phone +61 7 3834 2011).

A qualified Queensland Transport Client Relations Consultant will be happy
to assist with your enquiry.

Have a great holiday.

Regards,

Susan XXXX

The information provided in this email, is true and correct at the time of
sending and is subject to change without notice.

So QLD can get "xxxxxxxxxxxx" i'll plan holidays to another states and spend my money there.... Gota say i feel sorry for you blokes in QLD with bullshit mod laws

QLD Transport will stop my car from visiting but have thousands of unroadworthy bombs driving around (and yes i did live up there for a while so i know what alot of the cars are like)

[dazzsbuggy]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, being illegal in another state regardless of legalities in the registered state makes a nice 'out' for the insurance company.

cheers fnq

[dazzsbuggy]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, being illegal in another state regardless of legalities in the registered state makes a nice 'out' for the insurance company.

cheers fnq

[dazzsbuggy]

how hi can you lift a gq lwb in qld by law please help me
gess what you guys in nsw and vic they are going two make the qld
mod laws the sam in all states as qld that sux so the big lifts are out

[Rambo]

So let me get this straight! You're allowed a 2" spring & 2" body lift at the same time, but you can't have a straight 4" lift in Queensland even if it's engineered. I thought engineers overuled the RTA or DOT to a certain point, otherwise what's the point in having them! Are there any engineers on this forum that can answer these sticky questions?

[Shadow]

So let me get this straight! You're allowed a 2" spring & 2" body lift at the same time, but you can't have a straight 4" lift in Queensland even if it's engineered. I thought engineers overuled the RTA or DOT to a certain point, otherwise what's the point in having them! Are there any engineers on this forum that can answer these sticky questions?

what sticky questions, you answered your own question, and all of these questions have been answered in about 100 different threads before.

Engineers cannot overide DOT or RTA ever. Engineers must work within the states guidlines for vehicle modifications.

[dazzsbuggy]

So let me get this straight! You're allowed a 2" spring & 2" body lift at the same time, but you can't have a straight 4" lift in Queensland even if it's engineered. I thought engineers overuled the RTA or DOT to a certain point, otherwise what's the point in having them! Are there any engineers on this forum that can answer these sticky questions?

what sticky questions, you answered your own question, and all of these questions have been answered in about 100 different threads before.

Engineers cannot overide DOT or RTA ever. Engineers must work within the states guidlines for vehicle modifications.

[Beastmavster]

So let me get this straight! You're allowed a 2" spring & 2" body lift at the same time, but you can't have a straight 4" lift in Queensland even if it's engineered. I thought engineers overuled the RTA or DOT to a certain point, otherwise what's the point in having them! Are there any engineers on this forum that can answer these sticky questions?

No.....Engineers review the mods are both within DOT guidelines and safely fitted. They do not make rules, nor do they have the right to approve modifications the transport department wont allow.


Nothing can overrule your state's department of transport. Not even God/Allah....

[troy gill]

i travelled around qld for several months and yes i got pulled up alot but due to the caravan having qld plates and as soon as they saw the that i was rego in nsw they gave me a hard warning and told me to leave there state but that was it never left though

one went all over my 4by and said he could defect me and after spending over 30mins checking everything on my engineers certificate got me for my front number plate was wired on a $60 fine and then said that he didnt have the time for the rest of the defects and drove off

another one had a go at my tyres as they were 37mtrs and was shocked when it was on my engineers report and let me go

i think you are all reading to much into it just go up there and pretend like "what are mod plates" they let you go every time

i visit at least twice a year and are yet to be defected for my mods and my truck is very much chopped to bits

and will probably be going to the cape again next year in it there laws ant going to stop me from driving in there state

[dazzsbuggy]

i travelled around qld for several months and yes i got pulled up alot but due to the caravan having qld plates and as soon as they saw the that i was rego in nsw they gave me a hard warning and told me to leave there state but that was it never left though

one went all over my 4by and said he could defect me and after spending over 30mins checking everything on my engineers certificate got me for my front number plate was wired on a $60 fine and then said that he didnt have the time for the rest of the defects and drove off

another one had a go at my tyres as they were 37mtrs and was shocked when it was on my engineers report and let me go

i think you are all reading to much into it just go up there and pretend like "what are mod plates" they let you go every time

i visit at least twice a year and are yet to be defected for my mods and my truck is very much chopped to bits

and will probably be going to the cape again next year in it there laws ant going to stop me from driving in there state

fully sick mate

[dazzsbuggy]

[quote="troy gill"]i travelled around qld for several months and yes i got pulled up alot but due to the caravan having qld plates and as soon as they saw the that i was rego in nsw they gave me a hard warning and told me to leave there state but that was it never left though

one went all over my 4by and said he could defect me and after spending over 30mins checking everything on my engineers certificate got me for my front number plate was wired on a $60 fine and then said that he didnt have the time for the rest of the defects and drove off

another one had a go at my tyres as they were 37mtrs and was shocked when it was on my engineers report and let me go

i think you are all reading to much into it just go up there and pretend like "what are mod plates" they let you go every time

i visit at least twice a year and are yet to be defected for my mods and my truck is very much chopped to bits

and will probably be going to the cape again next year in it there laws ant going to stop me from driving in there state

i like it mate

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[v6hilux]

This interstate thing is a "grey area". I have never heard of an interstates, currently registered visitor's car ever getting defected, unless it was obviously dangerous to the eye or hand. I lived and drove in NSW for 14 years with QLD registered vehicles with a NSW license.

Only once did I get hassled for driving around a traffic jam on the foot path and the cop said if he caught me again, I would be booked for unregistered, Funny, since the car was currently registered.

I just went to QLD on a 2 day round trip to Warwick and changed my license over a few weeks later for free (with a NSW address) and had no worries ever again. (things have changed now and you will need some proof of residence or property ownership).

[DJJ77]

Just interested to know about the insurance side of the whole issue. Most insurance companies will insure a 3" lift and 33's and most mechanics will write out a roadworthy for that same vehicle. The way I have thought of it is as long as insurance nows about the modifications and they are happy to list that on your policy you are covered by them. As long as you are covered in case of an accident is the main thing.

I can't beleive that they will pull over a fourby for tyres but someone can drive past them in a L J or L C torana with a 350 chev and a mod plate and its all good. What a croc...

[Shadow]

Just interested to know about the insurance side of the whole issue. Most insurance companies will insure a 3" lift and 33's and most mechanics will write out a roadworthy for that same vehicle. The way I have thought of it is as long as insurance nows about the modifications and they are happy to list that on your policy you are covered by them. As long as you are covered in case of an accident is the main thing.

I can't beleive that they will pull over a fourby for tyres but someone can drive past them in a L J or L C torana with a 350 chev and a mod plate and its all good. What a croc...

why is it a croc? if the torrana has met all requirements of the modification guidlines and has a mod plate, where as the fourby doesnt meet the requirements of the modification guidlines because of its tyres, then why is it a croc????

also, i dunno how you can tell a LJ toirana has a 350 in it as it drives past. Could just be a 253 for all the cops know.