Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 23/02 – Passenger Car Tyres) 2007 Amendment 1

Overview

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 23/02 – Passenger Car Tyres) 2007 Amendment 1, enacted in 2007, addresses a legislative gap within the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 by amending the Australian Design Rule 23/02 to rectify a typographical error and an omission that occurred when the rule was registered. This amendment was made under section 7 of the Act, which empowers the Minister to determine vehicle standards for road vehicles or vehicle components. The purpose of this legislative amendment is to ensure that the tyre marking requirements specified in the original ADR 23/02 are correctly referenced and implemented, thereby maintaining consistency and compliance with international standards such as the United Nations – Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation No 30. The amendment does not introduce new costs or impact the automotive industry, as it is purely corrective in nature.

Scope and Application

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 23/02 – Passenger Car Tyres) 2007 Amendment 1 is made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, which enables the Australian Government to establish nationally uniform standards for road vehicles supplied in Australia. This Act applies to all vehicles, whether manufactured domestically or imported as new or second-hand. The Amendment 1 specifically addresses the Australian Design Rule 23/02 concerning passenger car tyres, rectifying a typographical error and restoring certain tyre marking requirements that were inadvertently omitted during the original registration of ADR 23/02 on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. This amendment does not introduce any new requirements or alter the existing substance of the standard. The changes aim to ensure the correct references are used and to harmonise the standard with the United Nations – Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation No 30. Notably, this amendment does not impose any additional costs on businesses and has no regulatory impact, as it merely corrects errors and omissions without affecting the overall intent or applicability of the original ADR 23/02.

Key Provisions

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 23/02 – Passenger Car Tyres) 2007 Amendment 1, made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, is an amendment to the Australian Design Rule (ADR) 23/02 concerning the specifications for new pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and trailers. The primary operative sections of this amendment involve correcting a typographical error in the Definitions clause and restoring a subclause regarding the marking of the manufacture date on tyres. These amendments aim to ensure the ADR is consistent with the standards adopted by the United Nations – Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation No 30, without altering the substance of the original standard. The obligations and requirements imposed by this amendment on the parties governed by the ADR are primarily concerned with maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the tyre specifications. Manufacturers and importers of new pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and trailers must adhere to the corrected definitions and the reinstated subclause for marking the manufacture date. This ensures that the tyres meet the necessary safety and identification standards, facilitating consistent enforcement of tyre regulations across Australia. The amendment does not introduce new offences or penalties but ensures compliance with existing standards. Non-compliance with the ADR 23/02 could potentially result in penalties under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. Such penalties could include fines and legal action for supplying non-compliant tyres, thereby ensuring consumer safety and adherence to national standards. The amendment does not impose any additional costs on businesses as it merely corrects errors and omissions from the original ADR registration.