[westopher]

Hi guys. I’m trying to keep quiet in here since my temper is getting the best of me on this matter and it’s going to get me in trouble, but here is some important info.
I have the CVSE manual in my hands and can tell you there are certain aspects of it that conflict with the MVA rules.
Ride height: cars under 4500kg must have 25mm fender clearance from wheel/tire.
This is not in the MVA. Also, there are many cars that have rear tires on factory suspension that won’t adhere to that rule. Because of rear suspension design/travel the tire travels along a set path into the fender well and wouldn’t deflect from that path. The inspector is able to pass a vehicle they deem safe with less than that clearance, so how is an officer allowed to enforce it as law?
This is the one that will effect most people in this thread so I thought it was worth mentioning.
The main thing is that wheels must not contact the body from lock to lock. No fender liner rubbing included.
My question is, is the CVSE law? Or is it a guideline for inspections. If it is law, why isn’t the information easily available to the public? If it isn’t law, why are the police allowed to enforce it? If anyone has specific questions about if their mods would pass, PM me and I’ll look it up for you.
As I said, this information shouldn’t be hidden from the public that are trying to do their part to make their hobby safe and adhere to the rules. My car complied with everything in the MVA, but becomes admittedly more out of line (still only based on ride height) according to the CVSE.
We don’t deserve to be targeted for a hobby, especially when we do our part to play by the rules.