Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 2007

 

CONTENTS

 

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

2. content and effect of ADR 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements Amendment 1             

3. Best practice regulation............................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  1.                        legislative context

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 — Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 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) 44/01 was originally determined in Determination of Motor Vehicle Standards - Order No. 3 of 1989 and remade in Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006.

  1.                        content and effect of ADR 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements 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.                        Best practice regulation
    1.                  Business Cost Calculator

In keeping with the requirements of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) the Business Cost Calculator (BCC) has been used to determine if regulatory change has any impact on business.  Preliminary assessment indicates that this instrument will have no financial impact on business and further analysis is not necessary. 

 

Correction of errors in the ADRs leads to a very minor cost saving as those using the ADRs will not need to contact the regulatory authority to clarify errors and inconsistencies.

  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 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 was enacted in 2007 under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. This legislation aims to correct typographical errors that were introduced during the conversion process from the original image scan of the document to the format required by the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. The primary objective of this amendment is to ensure clarity and prevent any potential confusion when applying vehicle standards. The amendment was introduced by the Australian Government and does not incorporate any documents by reference, apart from the principle instrument itself. The use of the Business Cost Calculator has determined that this regulatory change will have no financial impact on businesses, leading to minor cost savings for those using the ADRs by eliminating the need to contact the regulatory authority for clarifications on errors and inconsistencies.

Scope and Application

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 is an instrument made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, which provides the legislative framework for establishing nationally uniform standards for road vehicles supplied to the Australian market. The Act applies to all road vehicles, irrespective of whether they are manufactured in Australia or imported, whether as new or second-hand vehicles. The amending instrument pertains specifically to correcting typographical errors in ADR 44/01, which sets out the requirements for specific purpose vehicles. These corrections are essential to ensure that the vehicle standards are applied accurately and without confusion. The amendments do not incorporate any additional documents by reference, other than the primary instrument itself. As the changes are purely editorial and do not alter the intent or substance of the original vehicle standards, no formal consultation was conducted. However, the development and implementation of vehicle standards typically involve extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including the Technical Liaison Group, Transport Agencies Chief Executives, and the Australian Transport Council, to ensure that the interests of government, industry, and the public are adequately represented.

Key Provisions

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1, established under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, primarily serves to correct typographical errors in the original ADR 44/01. This amendment ensures clarity and consistency in the application of vehicle standards, particularly concerning specific purpose vehicles. The changes are technical corrections that do not alter the intent or requirements of the original rule, focusing on rectifying errors introduced during the conversion of the original document to a format required by the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (sections 1 and 2). The entities and parties governed by this amendment are primarily those involved in the design, manufacture, and registration of specific purpose vehicles in Australia. These include vehicle manufacturers, designers, and relevant regulatory authorities. The amendment mandates that these parties use the corrected version of ADR 44/01 for compliance purposes, ensuring that the standards applied are accurate and free from the confusion that could arise from typographical errors (section 3). In terms of enforcement and compliance, the amendment does not introduce new offences or penalties. Instead, it ensures that the standards remain enforceable as per the original ADR 44/01. Non-compliance with the corrected standards could lead to the same civil or criminal consequences as specified under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. These may include fines and other penalties for manufacturing, importing, or supplying non-compliant vehicles. The specific penalties would be in accordance with the provisions of the parent Act (section 4).

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