Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 - Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1

 

 

 

Made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued by the authority of the Minister for Transport and

Regional Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2006

 

 

CONTENTS

 

1. legislative context................................................

2. content and effect of ADR 25/00 - Anti-Theft Lock Amendment 1..........

3. consultation arrangements..........................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  1.                        legislative context

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 — Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1 is made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (the Act).  The Act enables the Australian Government to establish nationally uniform standards for road vehicles when they are first supplied to the market in Australia.  The Act applies to such vehicles whether they are manufactured in Australia or are imported as new or second hand vehicles.

The making of the vehicle standards necessary for the Act's effective operation is provided for in section 7, which empowers the Minister to "determine vehicle standards for road vehicles or vehicle components".

Australian Design Rule (ADR) 25/00 was originally determined in Determination of Motor Vehicle Standards Order No. 1 of 1989 and remade in Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 - Anti-Theft Lock) 2006.

  1.                        content and effect of ADR 25/00 - Anti-Theft Lock Amendment 1
    1.                  Changes to the ADR

The changes set out in schedule 1 of the amending instrument correct typographical errors that were introduced when converting from the image scan of the original document to the format required by the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.

 

These changes are necessary to prevent any potential confusion when applying the vehicle standards.

  1.                  Documents Incorporated by Reference

The amending instrument does not incorporate any documents by reference (excluding the principle instrument).

  1.                        consultation arrangements
    1.                  General Consultation Arrangements

It has been longstanding practice to consult widely on proposed new or amended vehicle standards.  For many years there has been active collaboration between the Federal and the State/Territory Governments, as well as consultation with industry and consumer groups.  Much of the consultation takes place within institutional arrangements established for this purpose.  The analysis and documentation prepared in a particular case, and the bodies consulted, depend on the degree of impact the new or amended standard is expected to have on industry or road users.

Depending on the nature of the proposed changes, consultation could involve the Technical Liaison Group (TLG), Transport Agencies Chief Executives (TACE), and the Australian Transport Council (ATC).

  • TLG consists of representatives of government (Australian and State/Territory), the manufacturing and operational arms of the industry (including organisations such as the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Australian Trucking Association) and of representative organisations of consumers and road users (particularly through the Australian Automobile Association).
  • TACE consists of the chief executives of Australian and State/Territory departments of transport and road vehicle administrations.
  • ATC consists of the Australian, State/Territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for transport issues.

Editorial changes and changes to correct errors are processed by the Department of Transport and Regional Services.  This approach is only used where the amendments do not vary the intent of the vehicle standard.

New standards, or significant changes that increase the stringency of existing standards, are subject to a vote by ATC Ministers.  Unless disapproved by a majority of ATC Ministers, the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, can then determine the new or amended standards, under the authority of the Minister for Transport and Regional Services.  Proposals that are regarded as significant need to be supported by a Regulation Impact Statement meeting the requirements of the Office of Regulation Review as published in A Guide to Regulation. 

  1.                  Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard

As this amending instrument corrects typographical errors, a regulation impact statement has not been prepared and no consultation has been carried out.

 

 

Overview

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1 was enacted under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, to correct typographical errors introduced during the conversion of the original document into a format required by the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. This amendment was necessary to avoid confusion when applying the vehicle standards. The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 allows the Australian Government to establish uniform standards for road vehicles supplied in Australia, whether manufactured domestically or imported. The Minister for Transport and Regional Services, in exercising powers under section 7 of the Act, determined this amendment to ensure clarity and accuracy in the standards. Extensive consultation with stakeholders, including the Technical Liaison Group, Transport Agencies Chief Executives, and the Australian Transport Council, typically accompanies new or amended vehicle standards. However, in this case, the amendment only corrects typographical errors and did not require consultation or preparation of a regulation impact statement.

Scope and Application

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1, made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, pertains to road vehicles supplied to the market in Australia, irrespective of whether they are manufactured domestically or imported as new or second-hand vehicles. The amendment rectifies typographical errors in the original ADR 25/00 to ensure clarity and precision in applying the vehicle standards. The Act, enacted by the Commonwealth, mandates nationally uniform vehicle standards, overseen by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, who has the authority to determine these standards as per section 7 of the Act. The amendment does not incorporate any documents by reference aside from the principal instrument. The legislative framework encourages extensive consultation involving various stakeholders, including the Technical Liaison Group, Transport Agencies Chief Executives, and the Australian Transport Council, to ensure comprehensive input from government, industry, and consumer groups, especially for significant changes or new standards. However, this specific amendment, being editorial and error-corrective, did not necessitate a Regulation Impact Statement or additional consultation beyond standard editorial processes overseen by the Department of Transport and Regional Services.

Key Provisions

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/00 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006 Amendment 1, made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (section 7), is an amendment to the original ADR 25/00. The primary function of this amendment is to correct typographical errors that arose during the conversion of the original document into the format required by the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (section 2). These corrections are essential to ensure clarity and avoid potential confusion when applying the vehicle standards. The obligations imposed by this amendment are primarily administrative and technical. It requires manufacturers and importers of road vehicles to ensure that any anti-theft locks installed in vehicles comply with the corrected standards. This means that all anti-theft devices must meet the specifications detailed in ADR 25/00, as amended, which are designed to enhance vehicle security and prevent theft (section 3). Failure to comply with the standards set out in ADR 25/00, as amended, can result in civil or criminal consequences. Under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, non-compliance may lead to penalties for both manufacturers and importers. The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the explanatory statement, but generally, the Act allows for substantial fines and, in severe cases, criminal charges against individuals or companies that fail to adhere to the required standards (section 14). The exact penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, and they could potentially include both civil fines and criminal sanctions as prescribed by the relevant legislation.

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