I live in northern nsw and have a set permanatley on my truck. Have been pulled over countless times for breatho, license check etc, they have not once mentioned my rod holders on the front of my bull bar?
I am sure they are illegal if there are no rods in them but, hey, if they want to fine you they will but seem to be very relaxed about it. Truck even goes through rego every year with them on and no issues there yet either??
Jewie