Minimum RWC requirements Victoria

[cuz]

I have asked around and also searched around for info on the minimum requirement that a passenger vehicle in Victoria is required to have.
A discussion was started over a few drinks about getting a older car and stripping it back to basics... but how basic can you go legally?
It obviously needs lights, indicators, screen, etc but does it need any seats except for the drivers?
Does it need any interior at all?
Can the door glass be swapped out for perspex or similar? etc

The main idea is to get a old falcon that is completely road legal and registered, then sending it down the quarter mile or around a racetrack and see how fast it goes.
Then strip it down as far as possible, while still keeping it roadworthy, then send it to the track again... and so on and forth.

Will be interested to hear peoples input about how basic we can go!!
Have a nice day

[xisled]

Must have all seats hat it was released from factory.

Also windows must be ADR compliment.

No sharp edges so items such door trims, carpet etc must be in he car.

[Tassie f100]

I don't think it has to have windows at all.But if it has them they must open and close properly,no need for spare wheel.The main RWC items are susp,brakes steering,tyres and no structural body corrosion.Headlights ,indicators etc

[Itsme]

Agree with xisled, start taking parts off/out will attract police attention, they will then issue a canary with inspection incomplete which will require you to do a RWC, then you will definitely find out what is required to get back on the road.

[cuz]

Originally Posted by trublu

Agree with xisled, start taking parts off/out will attract police attention, they will then issue a canary with inspection incomplete which will require you to do a RWC, then you will definitely find out what is required to get back on the road.

Hence, why I'm trying to find out what can and can't be taken off LEGALLY.
Thanks for your input tho... really.

[simon varley]

vic roads web site

[cuz]

Originally Posted by simon varley

vic roads web site

Thanks,
But unless you can give me a specific link to a page, that website is no help. Cause I couldn't find anything on I there about what I'm asking for.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by cuz

Hence, why I'm trying to find out what can and can't be taken off LEGALLY.
Thanks for your input tho... really.

My explanation is really meant to say is there is not much you can take out to keep car legal, if you really want to know then go speak to a mechanic who does RWC, I'm sure they will put you straight with all your question as to what you can take out & keep vehicle in roadworthy condition.

Cheers.

[simon varley]

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/regi...roadworthiness
open up "what does a certificate of roadworthiness inspection cover" and there is a link to a pdf of VSI26

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safe...ds-information
this is a link to all the vehicle standards information sheets

https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/...ign/index.aspx
this is a link to the ADRs

should all be in these.

[Vesper Martini]

You can probably strip the stereo out or anything aftermarket. and the spare tyer is not required. anything else would need to be there and working.

But I can save you the hassle. an old Falcon with or without a 100kg bloke in the passenger seat will be just as slow.

[Silver']

A lot of the posts in here are somewhat,!misleading. I'd suggest that you speak to the guy who you will be taking it to for a roadworthy. He would likely appreciate some time to think about the question and do some double checking before answering.

Roadworthy checks work like this...

The date on the vehicles compliance plate, along with the category of vehicle (also on the compliance plate) will determine what features are required to be present and working for that car.

So the minimum varies from year to year, vehicle category to vehicle category. So there is no answer to your question.

[LTDHO]

cuz
You have the internet and the vicroads website is available to everyone....