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Old 28-06-12, 01:51
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James Dalueg
 
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Default Carrier on Road

Hans and Peter are pretty much on the money with respect to the requirements (or lack thereof).

Due to the unique status of the Carrier it could be categorized more along the lines of a 'Road Building Machine' or 'Off Road' vehicle under their regulations as opposed to a Motor Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. You would be amazed at what some of the farmers out here get away with as an 'Implement of Husbandry'.

Insurance would be a necessary for your own protection, whether it comes under an offroad vehicle such as an ATV or business equipment like small construction companies and their Skid Steers, Landscaping machines etc. And Insurance Companies are a world unto themselves.

A Slow Moving Vehicle sign would also be mandatory. You could attach it magnetically so its non permanent. I would think the only thing that would raise an eyebrow would be the fact that it is a tracked machine.The Carrier doesn't have a heavy enough footprint to tear up the asphalt so it really shouldnt be a cause of concern.

And of course the Rules of the Road apply. The really sad part is the fact that because it sits in a great grey area of the Acts and Regulations it could be grossly misinterpreted by non vehicle/mechanical/historically inclined officials!

However if you really want to go untouched and unnoticed just put a couple fake tin can 'Tuner' exhaust tips on the back, a non functional whale tail spoiler on the back and neon lights illuminating the tracks. Throw a couple dumb assed big as a house speaker boxes in it and you can get away with pretty much whatever you want!

You do raise an interesting issue though, and if anyone has specific detailed questions I would be more than happy to make an official enquiry to the Ministry to get an answer from the Horse's mouth. It could take a while for a response though.......

Jim
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