Vehicle Standards Information (VSI) No 50 Raising and lowering vehicles was issued on 15 July 2009 by the Minister for Roads as part of a drive to help improve road safety in NSW.
The start date of VSI 50 has been deferred in order to provide industry and the community the opportunity to have input into the proposed changes.
A working group comprising industry, Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) and government representatives has been set up to discuss details and implementation arrangements for the VSI 50.
The working group met on August 12, to discuss options.
Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) will investigate the options that arose from this meeting and make further determinations in due course.
The revised implementation date will be announced once the recommendations have been agreed.
The revised date will include a transition period to enable modification currently being made to vehicles to be completed. VSI 50 will be amended accordingly.
Inquiries may be directed to 1300 137 302 or by email to: Technical_Enquiries@rta.nsw.gov.au