N/A® Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Whats the chances of getting a defect in Vic?? In SA, its almost certain that 1 out of 3 times a cop see's you, they will pull you over and defect you. Also where do they send you to clear it? I heard its pretty easy to clear them in VIC And lastly whats the cost of a defect?? Thanks for the info. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoTrust Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 About $180 and easy to clear if car is roadworthy (add cost of roadworthy certificate $30 to 65) Vic roads office to clear with RWC. Some cops will defect even if car is legal. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo's Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 I copped a fine for driving a unroadworthy vehicle $165 and $50 to get a RWC. To get my car to pass a RWC cost me nothing, i just had to raise it and take the blow off off. Now ive got a EPA to attend too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeenan Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 so you get finned for having a defective vehicle? what if you get a defect and your vehicle is legal.. do you try and make you pay the 180? oh to keep this on topic as well. Ive been driving my car around for 2 years now and have never been pulled over in it. I guess im just lucky though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 it all depends on if they actually fine u... cause i was defected in josies soarer but not given a fine. She just had to get the noise checked however so i guess it depends on what u get defected for and how badly. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 thats bullshit 1 in 3 in SA.. and for VIC, you're fine unless you're a p-plater most of the time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoTrust Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Or have blue lights on the front bar! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo's Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 I guess i was unlucky with the cop, he was an absolute prickk, would have loved to smash him. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Originally posted by Robo's I guess i was unlucky with the cop, he was an absolute prickk, would have loved to smash him. dont be affraid... doesnt seem to stop my cousin lol jk i would never suggest that... its just the way he is Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 u get $0 for a minor and im guessing $180 and a rwc for a major Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoTrust Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 It's $165 plus a roadie, mine just went up to 180something, because I couldn't decide in time whether to go to court. It re-kindled my dislike for the few hot shot police out there who seem to think they can question everything but the dead standard hub cap clad shopping carts. GRRR Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSgtst Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 got pulled over last week. for a hook turn dilemma, long story. cop A asked me how loud is my "big exhaust" at 2000rpm .. in my head, i was like "how the $%^& would i know". I was like, errr .. i dont know, not loud. then he goes like is it more than 92dB ? i was like noo.. dont know whether i'd get EPA or not. We'll just have to wait and see. And by the way, he said 2000rpm when they actually tests at 4000rpm. What the ... man .. he said they'll send my traffic offence fine in the mail. Wonder how many points would be deducted. Lucikly they didnt ask me to pop the bonnet. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeenan Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 i bet you get a letter from the epa. the cop made the query so i bet he contacted the epa. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSgtst Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 ohhh noooo .. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A® Posted October 19, 2003 Author Share Posted October 19, 2003 Yeah 1 in 3 chances cos its such a small country town and the best bit is they will remember you next time!! Also when u get defected for any mods, they send you to a RTA place where they check on EVERYTHING ELSE!! So u might get defected for a blow off and then you will get done for everything at the RTA Station. Is this the same in VIC? or do you just have to clear what you got defected for? Thanks for the info by the way Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 pretty much the same dude... u get sent to the EPA and ur rooted. Altho my gf got sent there in her soarer altho it only has a HKS pod and huge exhaust... we swapped the exhaust but left the pod and she passed he said not to worry about the POD. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest INASNT Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 dont know whether i'd get EPA or not. We'll just have to wait and see. And by the way, he said 2000rpm when they actually tests at 4000rpm. What the ... man .. They actually test it at 5000rpm as its 3/4 of the power. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 getting past an EPA is generally a 30min process as long as your car isn't too off its tits. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-574716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sphyncter Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 ever since the honorable steve bracks took over, owning cars has turned to shit! seems you can even piss without being fined nowadays. cops are ****s and so is steve bracks. im kent brockman, and this has been my 2 cents. yeah i know im on, but im not doing anything until i get my danish Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/27326-whats-the-deal-with-defects-in-vic/#findComment-581927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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