Are bull bar fishing rod holder legal SA?

As the weather heats up, South Australian police have issued a warning to those hauling their fishing gear to the water. Keen fishers have been warned that mounting anything to a car’s bull bar can result in a hefty fine. Fishing rod holders, or any similar add-on, are actually illegal.

Can you put a rod holder on a kayak?

That’s okay because you can easily outfit your kayak to become a new fishing machine. A great way to start is to add a YakGear Flush Mount Rod Holder Kit. They are often installed at a slight 45-degree angle so that you may easily access the rear tankwell storage of your kayak or use them for trolling.

Are Full Metal bull bars legal?

Vehicles fitted with bars before this date are not affected. The directive insists on a minimum level of protection for pedestrians and that the bars are type-approved for the cars theyre intended to fit. Steel bull bars dont meet these standards and are therefore effectively illegal.

Are Bullbars legal in Australia?

The TUFF 5 Post bullbar has never been illegal. There is nothing whatsoever in the Australian Standard AS4876. 1-2002 is that the bullbar “generally conforms to the shape, in plan view, front view and side view, of the front of the vehicle to which it is fitted.” All of TUFF’s bullbars fulfil this requirement.

How many fishing rods can you put in a bull bar?

They must only be attached to the left hand side of the vehicle. They must be designed to carry no more than four fishing rods. Rods, hooks and sinkers must be properly secured. Vehicle lighting must not be obstructed by rods or holders. Rod holders must be either removed or retracted behind the profile of the bull bar when they are not in use.

Do you have to have a holder on a bull bar?

Rods, hooks and sinkers must be properly secured. Vehicle lighting must not be obstructed by rods or holders. Rod holders must be either removed or retracted behind the profile of the bull bar when they are not in use.

Is it legal to leave bullbar rod holders on car?

NOT LEGAL: Bullbar rod holders cannot be left on the vehicle when not in use if they protrude forward of the bullbar. You can turn a standard model around so it is behind the front profile of the bullbar when not in use and this is legal providing it does not protrude above and bullbar either.

What’s the name of the rod holder for a bullbar?

Decades ago the bulbar rod holder was invented to transport long rods. This made it much easier for anglers with four wheel drive vehicles sporting bullbars to carry their rods to the fishing areas and along the beach in safety. It is only a matter of time before law enforcement start another blitz on bullbar rod holder legalities.