defected exhaust and its requirements

BnS Utes For Life · 22-10-2007, 17:58

hey guys, I am just wondering if anyone else has had a defect on a modified exhaust but still is under the required limit.
On the way back from Sandy Hollow BnS, my brother got pulled over by the police and got 2 defects, the first mudflaps (which is understandable) and the other one was his exhaust, the police asked him if he had paperwork for his modified exhaust, which of course he did not so the defect notice said that he had to return it to the standard exhaust or get the right paper work. Now we had never heard of this that you have to carry paper work to note how loud it is, it has got a hotdog and a 3 inch tip on it but it is still under the limit, so could i get some feed back about this and what you think and if you have heard of it.

cheers guys Jason

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Dazza_XL · 22-10-2007, 19:14

Does he need a modification plate/certificate for an exhaust in WA?
You need a mod plate for any serious mods in QLD (Supercharger etc), but not for an exhaust.

Check the Dept of Transport Regulations, might say something about it there.

Cheers

Darran

BnS Utes For Life · 22-10-2007, 19:28

cheers darren
im in nsw but yeah i will have a look there

simmo · 22-10-2007, 20:11

jason ,laws concerning exhaust and noise pollution in NSW have been updated.You probably need to get in touch with the RTA Technicle people to find out where you stand.

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coasty · 22-10-2007, 21:05

watch the lowering of cars in nsw. not just 100mm clearance. the hieght between the wheel center and the highest point of the guard as well can bring you undone. 100 mm under a vr/vs commodore makes the other measurement too low.

Shifty · 24-10-2007, 23:22

hey the exausted question ??? it really comes down to the copper and if has had a bad day he will take it out on you!!!!!!!! i been there ..... i live in wa and generally they are pritty good

Pete88 · 28-08-2008, 23:38

Yeah half the time its just your luck as to whather you come across a cop with either a bad hair day or too much time on his hands. I can understand noise regulaions in the city with houses around you and all, but i recon noise restrictions should be like the bullbar laws they supposedly have- if you are drivin in the country where there are less people, then it shouldnt be a worry. I know of plenty of utes and trucks in the country that are obviously over the limit (including mine), but it seems thats cool with the cops... the way it should be. If you dont annoy too many residents then your ok. I recon it comes down to treatin your neighbors like youd treat yourself- with courtesy. (i hope)

Running On Empty · 28-08-2008, 23:48

Technically on all vehicles fitted with emissions control equipment, such equipment is not to be modified in any way. However, most state legislation has it worded in such a way that it is open to interpretation. Utes and panel vans are a little more open to modification due to less cabin area for fumes to get inside of.

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AnotherGoodReason · 29-08-2008, 08:09

i got off vic roads the Australian Standards print out and for an exhaust it states that it need to have an emmissions control and one silencing device and be under the legal limit required for that car. and it can't stop before the cab finishes. E.G why stacks are aloud on utes has to run past the back of the cab..

but check with your exhaust shop of how loud your ute can be coz i know my VY 3.8 can't be louder than i think 94db or 90.. the guy told me some cars vary on how loud they can be but i'd check on that too.

Running On Empty · 29-08-2008, 08:18

94dba is the legal limit everywhere in Australia

22-10-2007, 17:58	#1 (permalink)
BnS Utes For Life Status: Feral Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freemans Reach Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2	defected exhaust and its requirements hey guys, I am just wondering if anyone else has had a defect on a modified exhaust but still is under the required limit. On the way back from Sandy Hollow BnS, my brother got pulled over by the police and got 2 defects, the first mudflaps (which is understandable) and the other one was his exhaust, the police asked him if he had paperwork for his modified exhaust, which of course he did not so the defect notice said that he had to return it to the standard exhaust or get the right paper work. Now we had never heard of this that you have to carry paper work to note how loud it is, it has got a hotdog and a 3 inch tip on it but it is still under the limit, so could i get some feed back about this and what you think and if you have heard of it. cheers guys Jason __________________ BnS UTE COUNTRY 4 LIFE RUM SCULLIN BANDIT I LOVE CRISTAL 4 EVA www.myspace.com/coz_im_country

22-10-2007, 19:14	#2 (permalink)
Dazza_XL Status: Admin/Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queensland. The Sunshine State. Posts: 2,555 Rep Power: 10	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements Does he need a modification plate/certificate for an exhaust in WA? You need a mod plate for any serious mods in QLD (Supercharger etc), but not for an exhaust. Check the Dept of Transport Regulations, might say something about it there. Cheers Darran

22-10-2007, 19:28	#3 (permalink)
BnS Utes For Life Status: Feral Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freemans Reach Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements cheers darren im in nsw but yeah i will have a look there __________________ BnS UTE COUNTRY 4 LIFE RUM SCULLIN BANDIT I LOVE CRISTAL 4 EVA www.myspace.com/coz_im_country

22-10-2007, 20:11	#4 (permalink)
simmo Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bombala Posts: 172 Rep Power: 2	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements jason ,laws concerning exhaust and noise pollution in NSW have been updated.You probably need to get in touch with the RTA Technicle people to find out where you stand. __________________ "Its all good fun till someone gets hurt"

22-10-2007, 21:05	#5 (permalink)
coasty Status: Feral Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: kanwal Posts: 210 Rep Power: 3	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements watch the lowering of cars in nsw. not just 100mm clearance. the hieght between the wheel center and the highest point of the guard as well can bring you undone. 100 mm under a vr/vs commodore makes the other measurement too low. __________________ i do what the little voices tell me

24-10-2007, 23:22	#6 (permalink)
Shifty Status: Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rockingham Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements hey the exausted question ??? it really comes down to the copper and if has had a bad day he will take it out on you!!!!!!!! i been there ..... i live in wa and generally they are pritty good

28-08-2008, 23:38	#7 (permalink)
Pete88 Status: Feral Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wagin, Northam Posts: 101 Rep Power: 1	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements Yeah half the time its just your luck as to whather you come across a cop with either a bad hair day or too much time on his hands. I can understand noise regulaions in the city with houses around you and all, but i recon noise restrictions should be like the bullbar laws they supposedly have- if you are drivin in the country where there are less people, then it shouldnt be a worry. I know of plenty of utes and trucks in the country that are obviously over the limit (including mine), but it seems thats cool with the cops... the way it should be. If you dont annoy too many residents then your ok. I recon it comes down to treatin your neighbors like youd treat yourself- with courtesy. (i hope)

28-08-2008, 23:48	#8 (permalink)
Running On Empty Status: Hardcore Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not quite city, not quite country Posts: 2,150 Rep Power: 4	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements Technically on all vehicles fitted with emissions control equipment, such equipment is not to be modified in any way. However, most state legislation has it worded in such a way that it is open to interpretation. Utes and panel vans are a little more open to modification due to less cabin area for fumes to get inside of. __________________ I've been to... Wangaratta, Dunnolly, Carlton, Camperdown, Calder Park, Queenscliff, Korumburra, Whittlesea, Heathcote, Toolleen, Colac, Berwick, Elaine, Wandong, Elmore, Epping, Lang Lang, Bacchus Marsh, Mansfield, Alexandra, Carribean Gardens, Barmedman, Deniliquin, Bundoora, Cobram, Kyneton, Clunes, Bunyip The Lord Made The World And All The Pretty Girls But The Devil Made The Truck Drivin' Man

29-08-2008, 08:09	#9 (permalink)
AnotherGoodReason Status: Feral Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Frankston, suburbs Posts: 117 Rep Power: 3	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements i got off vic roads the Australian Standards print out and for an exhaust it states that it need to have an emmissions control and one silencing device and be under the legal limit required for that car. and it can't stop before the cab finishes. E.G why stacks are aloud on utes has to run past the back of the cab.. but check with your exhaust shop of how loud your ute can be coz i know my VY 3.8 can't be louder than i think 94db or 90.. the guy told me some cars vary on how loud they can be but i'd check on that too. __________________ It's Not Where You Live, But How You Live It's A Country Thing Formely known as smyute

29-08-2008, 08:18	#10 (permalink)
Running On Empty Status: Hardcore Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not quite city, not quite country Posts: 2,150 Rep Power: 4	Re: defected exhaust and its requirements 94dba is the legal limit everywhere in Australia __________________ I've been to... Wangaratta, Dunnolly, Carlton, Camperdown, Calder Park, Queenscliff, Korumburra, Whittlesea, Heathcote, Toolleen, Colac, Berwick, Elaine, Wandong, Elmore, Epping, Lang Lang, Bacchus Marsh, Mansfield, Alexandra, Carribean Gardens, Barmedman, Deniliquin, Bundoora, Cobram, Kyneton, Clunes, Bunyip The Lord Made The World And All The Pretty Girls But The Devil Made The Truck Drivin' Man