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NSW: Non-compliant Bull Bars Given Two-Year’s Grace

Bull-bars that fail to meet safety standards have been given a two-year grace period by the New South Wales Government. This follows a blitz by police in the state’s north and north-west targeting drivers with non-compliant bull bars, particularl


Bull-bars that fail to meet safety standards have been given a two-year grace period by the New South Wales Government.

This follows a blitz by police in the state’s north and north-west targeting drivers with non-compliant bull bars, particularly the 'five-post' variety (which have been illegal since 2003).

The issue is the risk to pedestrians caused by the illegal armour and the compromising of the vehicle's safety systems.

However, following an outcry by rural drivers, Roads Minster Duncan Gay has announced a grace period while a clearer set of guidelines covering items such as fishing-rod holders, aerial mounting points and driving-light brackets are developed, once a review by Standards Australia is complete.

The grace period exemption from vehicle registration regulations however only applies to bars 'within a reasonable tolerance of the requirements', the Minister said.

Until then, the Minister said police will be lenient with owners of bull-bar-equipped vehicles that are ‘close’ to meeting safety requirements.  

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