FTO AUSTRALIA

Vectose wrote:A friend was telling me that fibreglass fenders are illegal. Any info on this?

1.1 BASIC MODIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRING CERTIFICATION

The following basic modifications do not require certification under the LH Codes, if they are
carried out in accordance with the requirements specified in sub-section 2 General
Requirements and sub-section 4 Modifications Without Certification.

* Bonnet scoops and projections;
* Bonnet pins and mascots;
* Customised and replacement panels;
* Inner mudguard modifications; and
* Glass and surface films.

2.7 FIBREGLASS

2.7.1 Strength and Thickness
The thickness, of non-intrusion panels, with gel coat removed, must be at least 3.5mm.
Bonnets and guards are examples of non-intrusion panels.

4.3 CUSTOMISED AND REPLACEMENT PANELS

4.3.1 Customised Metal Panels
Body panels may be customised (e.g. to fit alternative lamps), provided that the structural
integrity of the body is not adversely affected and the vehicle continues to comply with all
relevant ADRs.

4.3.2 Fibreglass and Other Composite Replacement Panels
Original bolt-on metal bonnets and mudguards for pre 1971 (ADR 10) vehicles may be replaced
with fibreglass or other composite panels that comply with sub-section 2.7, providing the
modification does not increase the rigidity of the front structure of the vehicle and the
collapsibility of the steering column on ADR 10 vehicle is not compromised.
The catches and/or the design of the replacement bonnet must prevent it from being propelled
through the windscreen into the cabin area in the event of a frontal collision.

Original bolt-on metal bonnets and mudguards for pre 1971 (ADR 10) vehicles may be replaced
with fibreglass or other composite panels that comply with sub-section 2.7, providing the
modification does not increase the rigidity of the front structure of the vehicle and the
collapsibility of the steering column on ADR 10 vehicle is not compromised.

Astron_Boy wrote:The DMV or RTA, or RMS w/e the fudge they change their name to.
Have as much as clue over the phone, in person as a document online does.

There is never a definitive answer with local roads authority.

Taz wrote:

Astron_Boy wrote:The DMV or RTA, or RMS w/e the fudge they change their name to.
Have as much as clue over the phone, in person as a document online does.

There is never a definitive answer with local roads authority.

Walk into a cop station and ask, even if it is illegal, if no cop realises it is, youll never get done for it etc. Theyre the best bet to ask.