In the current Open Road magazine (journal of the NRMA, the major motorists'association in the state of NSW), is published a disturbing letter. The major portion reads as follows:
"I have a road registered 1976 911 Porsche Targa. Recently my mechanic took the car out for a test drive after putting in a nrew clutch. He was doing 40km/h when police stopped him. The (factory) canary yellow livery probably caught their eye. He received a defect notice, which included a directive to remove the after-market roll cage section from around the driver/passenger area.
This car has been on the road in its current configuration for 10 years without any drama from the police. I drove it in the Targa Tasmania event at least five times. I have driven for 40 years without losing a single point. I am conscious of road safety, and the forces involved when cars come together.
The RTA's position is that the roll cage could intrude into another vehicle in a collision. A 1976 Porsche 911 Targa weighs 1030kg. Most 4WDs weigh between 2000kg and 3000kg.
Imagine one hitting my car at 60km/h. I wonder which configuration the RTA would be most at ease with while sitting at their Crash Test Facility, with their pen and notebook at the ready?" (Name and suburb supplied).
"I have a road registered 1976 911 Porsche Targa. Recently my mechanic took the car out for a test drive after putting in a nrew clutch. He was doing 40km/h when police stopped him. The (factory) canary yellow livery probably caught their eye. He received a defect notice, which included a directive to remove the after-market roll cage section from around the driver/passenger area.
This car has been on the road in its current configuration for 10 years without any drama from the police. I drove it in the Targa Tasmania event at least five times. I have driven for 40 years without losing a single point. I am conscious of road safety, and the forces involved when cars come together.
The RTA's position is that the roll cage could intrude into another vehicle in a collision. A 1976 Porsche 911 Targa weighs 1030kg. Most 4WDs weigh between 2000kg and 3000kg.
Imagine one hitting my car at 60km/h. I wonder which configuration the RTA would be most at ease with while sitting at their Crash Test Facility, with their pen and notebook at the ready?" (Name and suburb supplied).