Qld opens up SSV access to state forests
Recreational drivers are now allowed to use their vehicles in organised events across selected state forests in QueenslandIn a major boon for the SSV (side-by-side vehicle) and UTV (utility task vehicle) scene in Queensland, the state government has granted ‘conditional’ state forest access for drivers in organised events.
A total of 18 forest locations have already been identified, with one of them – Leyburn State Forest – having already hosted the first recreational event on July 16-17, 2022 under the sanction of the Automobile and Motorcycle Association (AMA).
Eight other locales are also on the home stretch for certification.
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The president of the Australasian Off Road Vehicle Association (AORVA), Alan Collins, has welcomed the decision.
“The regulatory change followed a series of successful trials conducted at the Amamoor State Forest in 2018-1919,” Collins said. “AORVA would like to thank the Queensland government for this decision and for consulting with AORVA over the past years to achieve this important start to land access for SSV owners.
“We look forward to working with the Queensland government on the implementation of regulatory framework, and the AORVA is committed to… extending recreational access for SSVs in state forests over time.
“The land access model adopted in Tasmania which has been running for many years is what we know to be the best solution for all stakeholders.
“We will continue to work with all state authorities to hopefully achieve similar land access for SSV owners across Australia.”
Conditional registration (or recreational registration) allows limited access to Queensland roads as well as the protection of compulsory third party insurance.
AORVA has released a list of vehicles which qualify for the new conditional laws, with Can-Am, Polaris, CFMOTO, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha all represented on the list.
Vehicles can’t exceed a power-to-weight ratio of 115kW per tonne, which automatically excludes turbo SSVs and other high-performance models.
Participants at the Queensland recreational events must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence, and passengers must be aged eight and above.
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