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Item Details
Ben Ludlow Vehicle Hand Controls And Vehicle Modifications
ILC Reference NO 51:11:008
Item sourced from ILC WA database
Short Description
Ben Ludlow, automotive engineer, is able to modify vehicles and construct customised hand controls to suit individual specifications. Most common hand controls installed are operated by a lever on a 'push' for braking and 'pull' for accelerating, system. Most common modifications include foot pedal conversions, fitting spinner knobs, modifications to vehicle controls etc.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing
More Details
The hand controls and vehicle modifications are made of a variety of fabricated materials on site. Method and cost of installation varies according to the model of car to be fitted.
In regards to vehicle hand controls, new model vehicles may be more difficult to modify because of limited anchorage points and plastic interior fittings. The most frequently installed type of hand controls that are fitted operate by a lever on a 'push pull' system, i.e. to accelerate the driver pulls the lever towards themselves, to brake the lever is pushed towards the dashboard.
The range of vehicle modifications include:
- Foot pedal conversions
- Modifications to seating, doors, hand brake, gear levers
- Fitting of steering wheel spinner knobs
- Modifications to vehicle controls (e.g extended indicator lever).
Installation
Ben Ludlow, automotive engineer, recommends that the hand controls be installed at their premises to ensure correct installation. He arranges a compliance certificate with the Transport Department.
Warranty
Ben Ludlow provides maintenance and monitors performance of the vehicle modifications.
Licence & Insurance Requirements
In Western Australia, Department for Planning and Infrastructure's Vehicle Examiners, (Licensing Division) must approve modifications to vehicles. Providing the modifications meet all requirements, a modification permit will be issued and the cost of the permit may be waived for drivers with disabilities.
Assessment and training in the most appropriate driving controls should be in consultation with a Driver Trained Therapist, at Driver Access (9381 0166) and specialised Driving Instructor.
Drivers of the modified vehicles must have their Driver's Licence endorsed with a conditional code stating the necessary vehicle modification needed by the driver with a disability.
To ensure Insurance cover, the vehicle owner should advise their Insurance company of the approved vehicle modifications, and the endorsed Driver's Licence where the modifications are for the driver with a disability.
For further information regarding these requirements, contact the Independent Living Centre of W A, or Department for Planning and Infrastructure (telephone 13 11 56) or the Department's Technical Section, Vehicle Safety 08 9351 1687.
Place Of Manufacture
Perth, Western Australia
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
BEN LUDLOW AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER,
BASSENDEAN, WA
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