July 10th 2010
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Dual Controls
I spoke with Peter today (14th Aug 2009) at RUS and he assures me that ANYONE can fit your dual controls. As far as the engineering reports go, the following should be of interest to all ADI's...
Light Vehicle Modifications in the ACT
[Modifications to vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of no more than 4.5 tonnes]
The ACT Road Transport Authority has supported the introduction of the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP) [the Code] endorsed by the Australian Transport Council (ATC). Also referred commonly as Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14, VSB14.
The Code was released on 27 January 2006, is available on the Commonwealth Department of Transport (formally DoTARS) website and may be found listed under the section of Vehicle Standards Bulletins (VSBs) at:
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx
The Code is a living document and is released with a preface "Warning to Users". The preface advises that the document needs to be read in conjunction with the appropriate administrative requirements of the jurisdiction.
For ACT purposes this means the:
· Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999;
· Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000;
· ACT Vehicle Inspection Manual for Light Vehicles;
· Australian Design Rules (ADRs); and
· Vehicle Standards Bulletins (VSBs).
The aim of the Code is to provide a nationally acceptable set of technical specifications that ensure that the manufacture of Individually Constructed Vehicles (ICVs) or the modification of production vehicles comply with the applicable requirements of the Australian Design Rules (ADR) and the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules 1999 (ASVRs).
The Code categorises modifications into two main subcategories:
Minor or Common Modifications to Light vehicles (see NCOP section 3.8) Modifications that do not require prior approval or certification
Significant or Extensive Modifications to Light Vehicles Modifications that require certification by arecognised engineering signatory
Engineering Reports
All vehicle modifications that require certification will need to be presented to the ACT Road User Services Inspection Station at Challis Street Dickson (Bookings are required, phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. An inspection fee is payable).
Vehicles will be inspected against the relevant ACT Road Transport Laws applicable at the date of inspection.
All vehicles that require inspection are to be presented with a suitable engineering certification report accompanied by documents including, but not limited to:
§ An engineering report that covers all modifications to that vehicle;
§ Relevant NCOP checklists; and
§ Associated reports (IM 240 Emission test and design reports) where required.
Note ICV's may be granted special exemptions from exhaust emission and occupant protection ADR requirements, subject to certain conditions. Vehicle modifiers can obtain information about such exemptions from the Vehicle Inspection Technical Unit.
ACT Engineering Signatories
The following list includes persons with experience in automotive design and standards who have indicated that they are available for consultation and are acceptable to Road User Services (RUS). The ACT will also accept engineering reports from signatories accepted in other Australian jurisdictions, provided modifications are certified in accordance with the NCOP (engineering signatory lists can be obtained by the relevant state transport authorities).
In publishing this list and accepting engineering reports from other signatories, the ACT RTA does not endorse their services or take any responsibility for the quality of their work. Fee arrangements are a matter between the signatory and the client. The ACT RTA cannot become involved in the arrangements.
Un-Restricted Signatories
Mr John Wilson(B.Eng, M.Eng.Science)AKZ Vehicle Engineering20 Brassey StreetDeakin ACT 2600Phone (02) 6236 3009Fax (02) 6236 3013Mobile 0417 230 074Email:johnakzvehicleengineering@gmail.com Mr Mario Larocca(MIAME, MIE [AUST], MSAE, qtc)Marloc Engineering and Car Repairs11 Shropshire StreetQUEANBEYAN NSW 2620Phone (02) 6299 3400Fax (02) 6299 4050Email: marloc@bigpond.com
Mr Ray Spence Canberra Motor Works38 Hoskins StreetMITCHELL ACT 2911Phone (02) 6241 8777Fax (02) 6241 8686Email: wyl@webone.com.au Mr Paul Nelson(B.Eng,Mech) MIAME,MIE [AUST])NELTECH Engineering Solutions25 Gymkhana RdDUNTROON ACT 2600Phone (02) 6273 9660Mobile 0413 182 070Email:neltech_engineering@dodo.com.au
Restricted Signatories
Kim Barrett, Stewart BarrettBelconnen Automotive Repair Services(BARS fix Cars)76 Grimwade StreetMitchell ACT 2911Ph (02) 6241 4888Fax (02) 6241 4365Email: stewart@barsfixcars.com.au Restricted: disabled driver control modifications
Note: A signatory who certifies a motor vehicle must:
§ Personally inspect the vehicle;
§ Ensure that the scope and any construction or modification complies with the Vehicle Standards requirements of the ACT Legislation (including any relevant applicable Australian Design Rule); and
§ Provide a report detailing all the modifications performed to the vehicle, certify that the modifications comply with the NCOP and certify that the vehicle continues to comply with the Road Transport Laws (including the Vehicle Standards and ADRs).
Further information can be obtained from:
ACT Motor Vehicle Registry
Vehicle Inspection Technical Unit (VITU)
13-15 Challis Street
DICKSON ACT 2602
Phone (02) 6207 7236
Fax (02) 6207 6561
Authorised List of Acceptable Driving School Vehicles - No 2 of 2009
(Applicable to vehicles entering ADI service from 1 January 2007 and all ADI vehicles from 1 January 2008.)
HOLDEN: Barina, Nova, Astra, Vectra, Viva, Apollo, Zafira, Cruze,
Commodore.
FORD: Festiva, Fiesta, Laser, (EX LYNX) Telstar, Mondeo, Focus, Corsair
Taurus, Falcon.
DAEWOO: Lanos, Cielo, Espero, Kalos, Laccetti, Nubira.
MAZDA: 121, 323, 626, 929 2, 3 ,6.
HONDA: Jazz, Civic, Accord, CRV, Integra
NISSAN: Pulsar, Tiida, Micra, Bluebird, Pintara.
TOYOTA: Starlet, Echo, Yaris, Corolla, Camry, Avalon.
HYUNDAI: Excel, Accent, Getz, Lantra, Elantra, Sonata, I.30 Hatch.
PROTON: Wira, Satira, Persona, Gen2.
SUBARU: All models except Vortex, Fioro and SVX.
MITSUBISHI: Lancer, Galant, Magna, Colt, 380, Mirage.
DAIHATSU: Applause, Charade, Sirion.
SUZUKI: Swift, Cino, Ignis, Vitara, Baleno, Liana, Alto
KIA: Rio, Optima, Cerato, Credos, Mentor.
VW: Polo, Golf.
BMW: 1 Series, 3 Series.
EUNOS: 500, 800.
CHRYSLER: Neon, PT.
MINI: Cooper.
AUDI: A3, A4.
Please note if the vehicle you intend using is not included on this list you will be required to contact the ADI Auditors first on (02) 6207 7171 or (02) 6207 7101, they will assess the suitability of the vehicle before you can start using it.
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....Anyone wishing to add anything interesting, please feel free to contact me
