Owners sometimes modify their vehicles to give them a distinctive appearance, to improve their performance, to add desired features, change the engine (alternate or replacement engines), suspension, or to add a long-range fuel tank. Others modify their vehicles so that they are better suited to a specialised purpose.
Other common examples in this category include replacement alloy wheels and larger tyres, bull bars, driving lights, reversing cameras, roof racks, and lowered suspensions.
Persons considering modifications that can alter the manufacturer’s basic specifications , need to research whether those modifications are allowed (refer to the Transport and Main Roads website).
Examples that Road Policing officers often observe include:
Non compliant mud guard
Fishing rod holders
Also it can be legal to buy equipment or accessories that when fitted to your car are illegal. Some examples of these include radar detectors, again HID light assemblies, musical horns, and some under the bonnet engine accessories.
Obviously, non complying vehicles can be grounded until they are fixed and fines up to $880 can apply. Non compliant modifications can also negatively affect insurance policies. The bottom line is, check with Transport and Main Roads before modifying your vehicle.
Article provided by Road Policing Unit, Bundaberg (Content courtesy of TMR)
