Vehicle Engineers reports, 4WD Modification rules, whats allowed, what not...

It all comes down to the discretion and determination of the walloper.

Running 35's and taking defect is fine for some but you have a prang, un-roadworthy vehicle, you just lost any insurance cover and go it alone.

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Originally Posted by Throbbinhood

Hey mate, I get your thinking, but one important thing is that none of it really matters. The police don't need to know exactly what's what.. They could say your accelerator pedal looks worn, the numbers on your gear stick aren't visible enough and your rear seatbelt doesn't retract fast enough - and you could take it for a rwc and pass all of these things with no issue - it won't stop them from giving you a yellow sticker if they want to. FWIW, I'm with you and I run the gauntlet myself. Thankfully only been done once for tyres and lift, was a minor and only an inspection required (had to change lift/tyres of course, but that's no biggy). My point being, if they want to get you, they will.

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That's what I wanted to say earlier, but was unable

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Originally Posted by mudski

From my understanding. If the fuzz only get you for one defect they cant issue a canary. As its three defects needed for this.
I could be wrong but thats what i am led to believe.

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It must really come down to the issuing officer. I was defected for 35s, no mudflaps (front or rear), drivers seat belt frayed, smashed windscreen (did it the night before) & bullbar. I was only issued a minor & just had to clear it with Vic Roads.

What was wrong with your bullbar?

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Originally Posted by Chappy

It must really come down to the issuing officer. I was defected for 35s, no mudflaps (front or rear), drivers seat belt frayed, smashed windscreen (did it the night before) & bullbar. I was only issued a minor & just had to clear it with Vic Roads.

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Your lucky.

They got me for the simex and a cracked headlight and told me that I had 1/2 hour to get off the dirt roads and out of the area.

The irony not allowed to drive mud tyres on dirt road, but fine to do 300+ K's on the black stuff to get home.

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Originally Posted by Winnie

What was wrong with your bullbar?

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It was angled outwards so it would push a pedestrian under the car, not over it. I've since swapped to an ARB bar.
Saying that, the old bar passed at Vic Roads no worries when I went in to clear it.

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Originally Posted by jay see

Your lucky.

They got me for the simex and a cracked headlight and told me that I had 1/2 hour to get off the dirt roads and out of the area.

The irony not allowed to drive mud tyres on dirt road, but fine to do 300+ K's on the black stuff to get home.

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It's ridiculous how much the rules change case by case..

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Originally Posted by jay see

Your lucky.

They got me for the simex and a cracked headlight and told me that I had 1/2 hour to get off the dirt roads and out of the area.

The irony not allowed to drive mud tyres on dirt road, but fine to do 300+ K's on the black stuff to get home.

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You were lucky they didnt tell you to call a tow truck.
Apparently the Mansfield fuzz were making drivers call tow trucks...

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I know. As much as I rather have the clearance from a 35, I'm not prepared to cop the shit that goes with it.

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So i went to my cousins 40th today in Riddels creek and who was there? At the same party? Brett from 4x4 Obsession.
Very nice guy, nice enough to even chat to me about the engineers report on his day off.
He gets my vote...

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Originally Posted by mudski

So i went to my cousins 40th today in Riddels creek and who was there? At the same party? Brett from 4x4 Obsession.
Very nice guy, nice enough to even chat to me about the engineers report on his day off.
He gets my vote...

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Yeah not much Brett doesn't know about Patrols and Mods.

Also if you have a "smart" attitude towards the officer I think
you could kiss any chances of getting off gone out the window