It may seem that rules and regulations sometimes go too far. However, there are really reasonable reasons why they are rigorously enforced. If you are considering installing a replacement steering wheel, be reasonable. Look for a qualified professional to install the replacement and perform all appropriate checks to ensure that the steering wheel meets the legal requirements and complies with the manufacturer`s regulations and adr. 4 – Racing seat belts are not legal to fit in a vehicle registered on Queensland roads. There is no modification plate that allows legal assembly. If you want to modify a vehicle according to this specification, it is better to de-register it and turn it into a race car and not an everyday car. 6- Xenon headlights cannot be installed on the aftermarket of a vehicle, although they are fitted as standard on some ex-factory vehicles. The reason for this is that high-intensity discharge lenses mounted in headlights have headlight sets and self-leveling washers.

However, it is acceptable to incorporate these lenses into the tail light of a vehicle as a spare part. EDIT: The standard steering wheel on which the car it would be installed does not have an airbag if it makes a difference. There may be legitimate reasons to replace a steering wheel, for example if it is defective or damaged. If this is the case, a comparable steering wheel replacing the old one means there is no need to worry. Removing an original steering wheel and replacing it with another replacement steering wheel is a modification, and whether or not the change complies with the regulations depends on several things. 1- One of the most common points is the size of the wheels of the car. Nothing makes a car more difficult than a brand new set of alloy wheels. What should be noted is that to pass a safety certificate in Queensland, the Department of Transport allows the vehicle to have 2-inch wheels larger or smaller than the size with which the vehicle comes from the factory standard. Anything above or below this is illegal and will not happen. Safety Certificate Inspection Source: Stopped for an illegal steering wheel about 10 years ago and that`s what I was told at the time 8- Removing leaf springs or coil springs to mount the airbag suspension is illegal. It is often used by vehicle owners who want to control the height of their vehicle from very low to normal. However, the airbag suspension can be used in conjunction with their current suspension system to support larger weight loads.

As far as I know, the QLD steering wheel must be within 20 mm or 30 mm +/- of the diameter of the original wheel, must have padding on the spokes, must comply with “ADR”, must not have a flat floor and, as you mentioned, if it already had an airbag, then the new one must also be. I have heard various things like “If the car originally has an airbag, you cannot remove it” and “If it was optional, you can remove/replace it” or “ADR approved stickers” and “ADR approved but still illegal” or “ADR exam + certificate” If you have any doubts about the modifications made to your vehicle, contact the Ministry of Transport and they will be able to advise you, whether or not you are legally allowed to make the changes. Belts: 4 and 5 points are legal to install, but the standard knee/wing seat belt must remain in place, functional, unchanged and worn for road use. With a mod plate and mounting points tested by the engineer, is it possible? It is possible to wear an ADR certified belt on the road instead of the standard belt, but it can also vary by condition and/or exist as a grey area, and it would take a lot of time and money to try (limited information) Hello, I just wondered about the legality of fast-changing steering wheels in New South Wales. I heard somewhere that you can attach them to a car, provided the driver has a 5-point seat belt instead of a regular seat belt, but when you do some research online, both mods look illegal. I was just hoping that someone would be able to sort this out for me. Ah ok, thank you, the steering wheel was my main concern. I guess a mod recording is a blue slip? Wood Grain steering wheels can only be mounted if they come from a factory. If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag as standard, the new steering wheel must also be equipped with an airbag. If it doesn`t come standard with an airbag, you won`t be able to install a replacement steering wheel with an airbag. When a crash test is performed on a vehicle, it is based on standard safety features – vehicles with airbags have different rules than vehicles without airbags – and the design of the steering columns and steering wheels may be different depending on whether the airbags are installed or not. Steering wheels: Can be reduced no less than 350 mm or more than 25 mm compared to factory size.

When equipped with an airbag material, no modification is allowed. Each wheel must have a horn button. I found contradictory statements about this, but the general consensus is that no padding is required and that quick-change steering wheels are allowed because there are no rules that deal with them The only problem is that some of these items are actually illegal and when you pimp your car, you need to know what changes can be made according to the rules and that your vehicle will be kept in a state of roll. I`m thinking about buying an R32 GTST, I`m wondering if I`m able to have a spare steering wheel on it? In case you change a steering wheel because you feel more comfortable with a different color, configuration or material. Staying on the right side of the law can be a little harder than you think. You must ensure that the replacement steering wheel complies with the appropriate ADR. The steering wheel must not have a diameter of less than 330 mm and, if the original had a recessed or padded hub, the replacement steering wheel must have a similar design. Detachable or quick-change steering wheels are not legal and should only be seen on the race track.

For vehicles manufactured after 1970, the steering wheel must be certified according to ADR 10 standards. If the vehicle is manufactured after June 1995, the steering wheel must be certified according to the ADR 69 (Full Frontal Impact Occupant Protection) standards of the vehicle. In this case, the steering wheel must be certified by the vehicle manufacturer to ensure that it is suitable for that particular vehicle. Whatever ADR you have to comply with, you should always check that the steering wheel is acceptable for your vehicle. 9- Steering wheels – If a vehicle is equipped with a standard factory airbag, each spare steering wheel must be equipped with an airbag. The size of the steering wheel shall not be less than 25 mm than that of the standard steering or less than 350 mm in diameter. 5 – Seats – Remove, add or change bucket seats.