So what is an engineering signatory?

They are people with experience and knowledge on various aspects of vehicle construction and modification requirements for vehicles in their state or territory.

For a fee, they will provide advice to owners and vehicle constructors; undertake technical assessments and issue engineering certificates.

It is the responsibility of the vehicle constructor or owner wishing to engage and engineering signatory to establish the signatory's experience for the proposed work and the fee to be charged. You should also ascertain if the signatory carries Professional Indemnity Insurance.

An engineering signatory who certifies a motor vehicle with respect to its construction or modification must:
• personally inspect the vehicle;
• ensure that any construction or modification of a vehicle complies with the requirements of the various state regulations and where applicable, the appropriate Australian Design Rules (ADR's);
• issue an engineering report, which satisfactorily addresses any concerns raised by the inspectors in that state / territory or the Vehicle Safety Board

For more information please contact your local Road Traffic Authority or the Dept of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS). Here is an article by the NRMA concerning vehicle modification.

Signatory Status

John Wilson has engineering signatory status in NSW, ACT and Victoria, in the following areas.

NSW

RTA 

• Motor vehicles to GVM 4.5 tonnes
• Motor cycles
• Heavy vehicle seats and seatbelts (application currently to cover all aspects)
• Imported vehicles over 15 years old

ACT

RTA 

• All motor vehicles including heavy vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes
• Motor cycles and
• Heavy vehicles
• 15 year old imported vehicles

Victoria

Vic Roads:

• All motor vehicles including heavy vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes
• Motor cycles and
• Heavy vehicles
• 15 year old imported vehicle

Professional Membership

Member (CORPORATE) Institution of Engineers Australia (Member Number 845441)

Member Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (Member Number 4755)

Insurance

Workers Compensation Cover:

Covered by GIO, NSW.

Professional Indemnity Insurance:

Covered by CGU, Australia

Mobile:     0417 230 074

Phone:     (02) 6236 3009
Fax:         (02) 6236 3013