Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No.1) (Cth)
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No.1)
I, KEVIN HOGAN, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister make the following determination.
13/4/21
Dated
[SIGNED]
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Kevin Hogan
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister
1. Name
This is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No.1).
2. Commencement
This instrument commences at the start of the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Note: The Federal Register of Legislation may be accessed free of charge at Authority
This instrument is made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.
4. Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a schedule to this instrument is amended as set out in the applicable items in the schedule concerned, any other item in a schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Schedule 1 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/00 - Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006
Clause 2.2, Requirements
Omit:
2.1.0. Side door components referred to herein shall comply with this Rule if any portion of a 90-percentile 2-dimensional manikin as described in the SAE document J826, “Manikins For Use In Defining Vehicle Seating Accommodation”, November 1962, or 95 percentile as per SAE document J826a, August 1970, at the discretion of the ‘Manufacturer’ when positioned at any ‘Seating Reference Point’, projects into the door opening area on the side elevation or profile view. Components on folding doors, roll-up doors and on doors that are designed to be easily attached to or removed, without the aid of tools, from motor vehicles manufactured for operation without doors need not comply with this Rule.
Substitute:
2.2.0. Side door components referred to herein shall comply with this Rule if any portion of a 90-percentile 2-dimensional manikin as described in the SAE document J826, “Manikins For Use In Defining Vehicle Seating Accommodation”, November 1962, or 95 percentile as per SAE document J826a, August 1970, at the discretion of the ‘Manufacturer’ when positioned at any ‘Seating Reference Point’, projects into the door opening area on the side elevation or profile view. Components on folding doors, roll-up doors and on doors that are designed to be easily attached to or removed, without the aid of tools, from motor vehicles manufactured for operation without doors need not comply with this Rule.
Schedule 2 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 3/02 – Seats and Seat Anchorages) 2005
Clause 3.3, Applicability Table.
Omit:
| Vehicle Category | ADR Category Code | UNECE Category Code | Manufactured on or After | Acceptable Prior Rules | |
| Moped 2 wheels | LA | L1 | N/A | ||
| Moped 3 wheels | LB | L2 | N/A | ||
| Motor cycle | LC | L3 | N/A | ||
| Motor cycle and sidecar | LD | L4 | N/A | ||
| Motor tricycle | LE | L5 | |||
| LEM | N/A | ||||
| LEP | 1 Mar 1995 | Nil | |||
| LEG | 1 Mar 1995 | Nil | |||
| Passenger car | MA | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Forward-control passenger vehicle | MB | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Off-road passenger vehicle | MC | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Light omnibus | MD | M2 | |||
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and up to 12 seats | MD1 | 1 July 1995 | Nil | ||
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and more than 12 seats | MD2 | 1 Jan 2000 | Nil | ||
| over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD3 | ||||
| over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD4 | ||||
| Heavy omnibus | ME | M3 | |||
| Light goods vehicle | NA | N1 | 1 July 1995 | Nil | |
| Medium goods vehicle | NB | N2 | |||
| over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB1 | N/A | |||
| over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB2 | N/A | |||
| Heavy goods vehicle | NC | N3 | N/A | ||
| Very light trailer | TA | O1 | N/A | ||
| Light trailer | TB | O2 | N/A | ||
| Medium trailer | TC | O3 | N/A | ||
| Heavy trailer | TD | O4 | N/A | ||
Substitute:
| Vehicle Category | ADR Category Code | UNECE Category Code | Manufactured on or After | Acceptable Prior Rules | |
| Moped 2 wheels | LA | L1 | N/A | ||
| Moped 3 wheels | LB | L2 | N/A | ||
| Motor cycle | LC | L3 | N/A | ||
| Motor cycle and sidecar | LD | L4 | N/A | ||
| Motor tricycle | LE | L5 | |||
| LEM | N/A | ||||
| LEP | 1 Mar 1995 | Nil | |||
| LEG | 1 Mar 1995 | Nil | |||
| Passenger car | MA | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Forward-control passenger vehicle | MB | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Off-road passenger vehicle | MC | M1 | 1 Jan 1995 | Nil | |
| Light omnibus | MD | M2 | |||
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and up to 12 seats | MD1 | 1 July 1995 | Nil | ||
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and more than 12 seats | MD2 | 1 Jan 2000 | Nil | ||
| over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD3 | N/A | |||
| over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD4 | N/A | |||
| Heavy omnibus | ME | M3 | N/A | ||
| Light goods vehicle | NA | N1 | 1 July 1995 | Nil | |
| Medium goods vehicle | NB | N2 | |||
| over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB1 | N/A | |||
| over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB2 | N/A | |||
| Heavy goods vehicle | NC | N3 | N/A | ||
| Very light trailer | TA | O1 | N/A | ||
| Light trailer | TB | O2 | N/A | ||
| Medium trailer | TC | O3 | N/A | ||
| Heavy trailer | TD | O4 | N/A | ||
Schedule 3 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 5/04 – Anchorages for Seatbelts) 2005
Clause 11, Area A and Area B
Omit:
11.1.1. ’Area A’ is dependent on the ‘Seat Back Angle’ and on its ‘Transverse Distance S’ from the ‘Seating Reference Plane’. The ‘Seat Back Angle’ must be taken as the design ‘Seat Back Angle’.
Substitute:
11.1.1. ‘Area A’ is dependent on the ‘Seat Back Angle’ and on its ‘Transverse Distance S’ from the ‘Seating Reference Plane’. The ‘Seat Back Angle’ must be taken as the design ‘Seat Back Angle’.
Schedule 4 – Amendments
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 6/00 – Direction Indicators) 2005
COVER PAGE
Omit:
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 6/00 – Direction Indicators) 2005. Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 6/00 – Direction Indicators) 2005.
Substitute:
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 6/00 – Direction Indicators) 2005
APENDIX A, Section 1, DEFINITIONS
Omit:
1.1. "Direction indicator" means a device mounted on a motor vehicle or trailer which, when operated by the driver, signals the letter's intention to change the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding. The present Regulation applies solely to fixed-position flashing light devices whose flashing is obtained by the intermittent supply of electric current to the lamp.
Substitute:
1.1. "Direction indicator" means a device mounted on a motor vehicle or trailer which, when operated by the driver, signals the latter's intention to change the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding. The present Regulation applies solely to fixed-position flashing light devices whose flashing is obtained by the intermittent supply of electric current to the lamp.
Schedule 5 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 23/00 – Passenger Car Tyres) 2006
Clause 23.4, Alternative Standards
Omit:
23.4 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
23.4.1. The technical requirements specified in Annex 7 of ECE R 30/02 - "Tyres" - shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of Clause 23.2.2.2.7 (High Speed Test) of this Rule.
Substitute:
23.3.5.3. The technical requirements specified in Annex 7 of United Nations Regulation No. 30 - UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PNEUMATIC TYRES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS, incorporating the 02 series of amendments shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of Clause 23.3.5 High Speed Test.
Schedule 6 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/02 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006
Clause 6, Alternative Standards
Omit:
6.1.4. for MA, MB, MC and NA category vehicles, UNECE Regulation 116 “Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning the Protection of Motor Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use”, up to and including the /00 series of amendments.
Substitute:
6.1.4. for MA, MB, MC and NA category vehicles, United Nations Regulation No. 116 UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE PART I: Approval of a vehicle of category M1 and N1 with regards to its devices to prevent unauthorized use, up to and including the 00 series of amendments.
Schedule 7 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 31/02 – Brake Systems for Passenger Cars) 2009
Clause 0.1, Name of standard
Omit:
0.1.1. This standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 31/02 – Brake Systems for Passenger Cars) 2005.
Substitute:
0.1.1. This standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 31/02 – Brake Systems for Passenger Cars) 2009.
Schedule 8 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 31/03 – Brake Systems for Passenger Cars) 2013
Clause 2, Applicability and implementation
Omit the heading:
Applicability Table
Substitute:
2.8 Applicability Table
Schedule 9 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/01 - Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2005
Clause 34.3, Nominated seating position
Omit:
34.3.1.2. Child Restraint Anchorages’ or ‘Child Restraint Anchor Fitting(s)’ may be installed in front seating positions other than the driver’s ‘Seat’.
Substitute:
34.3.1.2. ‘Child Restraint Anchorage’(s) or ‘Child Restraint Anchor Fitting’(s) may be installed in front seating positions other than the driver’s ‘Seat’.
Schedule 10 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 35/00 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems) 2006
Clause 35.6, Dynamometer service brake fade test.
Omit:
35.6.1.6.2. not more than 200 additional stops from a maximum speed of 65 km/h at a deceleration not exceeding 3.1 m/s2. The initial brake temperature for each stop shall be not less than 232°C and not more than 288o 0C.
Substitute:
35.6.1.6.2. not more than 200 additional stops from a maximum speed of 65 km/h at a deceleration not exceeding 3.1 m/s2. The initial brake temperature for each stop shall be not less than 232°C and not more than 288°C.
Schedule 11 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 35/02 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems) 2007
Clause 4.7, Special Provisions for Systems Using ‘Stored Energy’ (except ‘Spring Brake Systems’)
Omit:
4.7.5.2. a pressure test connection complying with clause 4 of ISO Standard 3583-1984 Road vehicles – Pressure test connection for compressed – air pneumatic braking equipment, must be fitted at either the inlet to, or in the body of, the brake chamber with the slowest reaction time in each ‘Axle Group’ (in respect of brake timing as specified in clause 7.17).
Substitute:
4.7.5.2. a pressure test connection complying with clause 4 of ISO Standard 3583-1984 Road vehicles – Pressure test connection for compressed – air pneumatic braking equipment, must be fitted at either the inlet to, or in the body of, the brake chamber with the slowest reaction time in each ‘Axle Group’ (in respect of brake timing as specified in clause 7.12).
Schedule 12 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 35/03 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems) 2009
Clause 4.7, Special Provisions for Systems Using ‘Stored Energy’ (except ‘Spring Brake Systems’)
Omit:
4.7.5.2. a pressure test connection complying with clause 4 of ISO Standard 3583-1984 Road vehicles – Pressure test connection for compressed – air pneumatic braking equipment, must be fitted at either the inlet to, or in the body of, the brake chamber with the slowest reaction time in each ‘Axle Group’ (in respect of brake timing as specified in clause 7.17).
Substitute:
4.7.5.2. a pressure test connection complying with clause 4 of ISO Standard 3583-1984 Road vehicles – Pressure test connection for compressed – air pneumatic braking equipment, must be fitted at either the inlet to, or in the body of, the brake chamber with the slowest reaction time in each ‘Axle Group’ (in respect of brake timing as specified in clause 7.12).
Schedule 13 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 42/04 – General Safety Requirements) 2005
Clause 9, Electrical wiring, connections & installations
Omit:
TABLE 1.1 CIRCUITS AND IDENTIFICATION
14-pin connector
7-pin connector
Contact No.
Circuit
Circuit conductor colour
1
Left-hand turn
Yellow
2
Reversing signal
Black
3
Earth return
White
4
Right-hand turn
Green
5
Service Brakes
Blue
6
Stop lamps
Red
7
Rear lamps, clearance and side marker lamps
Brown
8
Battery charger/electric winch
Orange
9
Auxiliaries, etc/battery feed
Pink
10
Earth return
White
11
Rear fog lamp
Grey
12
Spare
Violet
Note: Where service brakes are not fitted, contact No. 5 may be used for auxiliaries
Substitute:
TABLE 1.1 CIRCUITS AND IDENTIFICATION
12-pin connector
7-pin connector
Contact No.
Circuit
Circuit conductor colour
1
Left-hand turn
Yellow
2
Reversing signal
Black
3
Earth return
White
4
Right-hand turn
Green
5
Service Brakes
Blue
6
Stop lamps
Red
7
Rear lamps, clearance and side marker lamps
Brown
8
Battery charger/electric winch
Orange
9
Auxiliaries, etc/battery feed
Pink
10
Earth return
White
11
Rear fog lamp
Grey
12
Spare
Violet
Note: Where service brakes are not fitted, contact No. 5 may be used for auxiliaries
Schedule 14 – Amendments
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/02 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006
Clause 44.8.3, Fire Extinguisher
Omit:
Motorhomes and ‘Caravans’ shall be provided with a fire extinguisher(s) selected and located in accordance with the Australian Standard referred to in clause 44.2.5.
Substitute:
Motorhomes and ‘Caravans’ shall be provided with a fire extinguisher(s) selected and located in accordance with the Australian Standard referred to in clause 44.4.5.
Clause 44.9, Emergency exits for omnibuses
Omit:
44.9.8. Provision of Warning Devices for Emergency Exits other than ‘Service Door(s)’ which are also emergency doors or emergency windows.
Substitute:
44.9.8. Provision of Warning Devices for Emergency Exits other than ‘Service Door(s)’ which are also emergency doors or emergency windows.
Clause 44.6, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuelled vehicles
Insert after 44.6.1:
44.6.1.1. The LPG fuel system may meet “Australian Standard AS 1425 LP Gas for Fuel Systems for Vehicle Engines” published jointly by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, as in force from time to time in lieu of clause 44.6.1.
Schedule 15 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 82/00 – Engine Immobilisers) 2006
Clause 7, Alternative Standards
Omit:
7.3. UNECE Regulation 116 “Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning the Protection of Motor Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use”, incorporating the 00 series of amendments.
Substitute:
7.3. The technical requirements in Part IV: Approval of Immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regards to its immobilizer of United Nations Regulation No. 116 UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE, incorporating the 00 series of amendments.
Schedule 16 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 84/00 – Front Underrun Impact Protection) 2009
1.Clause 1, Legislative provisions
Omit:
1.1.1. This standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 84/00 – Front Underrun Impact Protection) 2007.
Substitute:
1.1.1. This standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 84/00 – Front Underrun Impact Protection) 2009.
Schedule 17 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 86/00 – Parking Lamps) 2016
1.Clause 7, Alternative Standards
Omit:
7.1. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 77 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF CORNERING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES, in its original form, shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.
Substitute:
7.1. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 77 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PARKING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES, in its original form, shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.
Schedule 18 – Amendment
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 87/00 – Cornering Lamps) 2016
Clause 7, Alternative Standards
Omit:
7.1. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 119 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PARKING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES, incorporating the 01 series of amendments, shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.
Substitute:
7.1. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 119 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF CORNERING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES, incorporating the 01 series of amendments, shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.
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