[OSM-talk] [tagging] Feature Proposal - Voting - 4wd_only

Liz edodd at billiau.net
Wed Aug 5 10:23:21 BST 2009


On Wed, 5 Aug 2009, Frederik Ramm wrote:
> What is the legal status of these signs? Are you liable to a fine if you
> proceed with a 2WD car, or is it just that the insurance won't pay if
> you do and get stuck? Or are they just meant as an advice to drivers?
Ah, the legal status is very interesting.
Currently if you have an AWD or an 4WD you can drive in the snow without 
having chains fitted.
That is State Law NSW

then in the NSW National Parks
there are regulations (lesser laws) which say where you can and can't go, with 
a bike, with a horse, with a car, and if a 4WD is required.
These people very aggressively police these rules, such that sticking to them 
is important
eg this one 
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0004
Burralow Creek camping ground (35 sites)
Getting there: From Kurrajong Heights, take the fire trail off Burralow Road 
(4WD only). From Bilpin, take the Patterson Range Fire Trail (also strictly 
4WD only). Please drive carefully on the winding fire trails leading to the 
camping area. 

or Murphys Glen campground
Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles. 4WD required in wet weather. 





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