Quad bike safety: Rollover bars now required, but the machines were never designed to have them

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Updated October 11 2019 - 12:42pm, first published 10:13am
OPINION: Colin Caldwell believes rollover bars defeat the design of quad bikes, and a more commonsense approach is required. Photo: PETER BREWER
OPINION: Colin Caldwell believes rollover bars defeat the design of quad bikes, and a more commonsense approach is required. Photo: PETER BREWER

Quad bikes never designed to be fitted with rollover protection bars will be forced to fit them under new regulations announced by the federal government.

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Peter Brewer

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Telling the truth and holding agencies accountable must matter to us all. It's also important to tell the story well, and factually. Contact me at peter.brewer@canberratimes.com.au

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