Govt considering new Bull Bar rules

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http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...-1225993065120

FOUR-wheel-drive owners are outraged over reports the Federal Government is considering European-style pedestrian-safety rules that could see bullbars banned.
The regulations, based on rules developed for European environment and road conditions by the United Nations Economic Cooperation for Europe also would see a ban on roo bars, nudge bars, driving lights, and winches, the NT News said.
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association director Stuart Charity said the European standard would not work on local roads or local conditions.
"You cannot make a bullbar that does its job that complies with this standard as well," he said.
"We believe bullbars are essential protection for people travelling into regional and rural areas."
..The proposed regulations have 4x4 enthusiast and Karama resident John Girdham up in arms.
"Getting rid of bullbars would mean there would be little protection from animals," he said.
Mr Girdham also pointed out that removal of bullbars, would be removal of HF radio mounting points.
"Going off road without a bullbar is much more dangerous now," he said.
"The decision was made by some guys sitting in an air-conditioned room who have never done any off-road driving, and are only looking at soccer mums driving big four-wheel-drives," he said.
"A bullbar also offers protection to your radiator.
"If a stick goes through the radiator when you are out bush and your car overheats and breaks down, you're well and truly stuck out there."

I guess this means that insurance will go up cause we can't protect against as many animal strikes...