Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 –Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1

 

 

Made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued by the authority of the Minister for Urban Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2016

 

CONTENTS

 

1. legislative context

2. content and effect of ADR 76/00 AND THE AMENDMENT

2.1. Overview of the ADR

2.2. Effect of the ADR Amendment

3. BEST PRACTICE REGULATION

3.1. Business Cost Calculator

3.2. General Consultation Arrangements

3.3. Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard

3.4. Regulation Impact Statement

4. STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY WITH HUMAN RIGHTS

4.1. Overview of the Legislative Instrument

4.2. Human Rights Implications

4.3. Conclusion


  1. legislative context

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 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.

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".

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 was originally determined in Road Vehicle (National Standard) Determination 2 of 2000 and was amended in 2006.

2.                       content and effect of ADR 76/00 AND THE AMENDMENT

2.1.                 Overview of the ADR

The function of Australian Design Rule (ADR) 76/00 is to prescribe the requirements for daytime running lamps which when provided are intended to increase the conspicuity of a vehicle in daylight.

2.2.                 Effect of the ADR Amendment

The amendment will include the technical requirements of the current version of UN ECE Regulation No. 87 - UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOR POWER DRIVEN VEHICLES incorporating up to Supplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation.

 

The following changes have been made to the ADR:

  • Spelling and grammar.  Several typographical errors have been corrected;
  • Inclusion of the latest version of UN Regulation 87/00 within Annex A, including;
    • Inclusion of clauses covering interdependent lamp systems;
    • Provision of requirements for testing multi-position lamps;
    • Increased clarity on requirements on light sources (i.e. filament globes and light emitting diodes);
    • An increase in the maximum brightness of a daytime running lamp (from 800 candela (cd) to 1200 cd);
    • An increase in the allowable apparent/illuminating surface of the lamp;
    • Increased clarity in the photometric measurement procedure;
    • Removal of specific chromatic requirements;
    • A diagram demonstrating the minimum horizontal light distribution; and
    • Updated approval marking arrangements;
  • The inclusion of previous versions of UN Regulation 87 as Alternative Standards.

It is the intent of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (the Department) to apply UN ECE Regulation No. 87.  This application will mean that all future updates to UN Regulation 87 flow through automatically to the ADRs.  This will allow for future vehicles with the latest technology in daytime running lamps to be introduced into the Australian market as quickly as possible, providing savings to industry and consumers.

3.                       BEST PRACTICE REGULATION

3.1.                 Business Cost Calculator

It is estimated that this amendment will provide savings of $535,300 a year for industry.

3.2.                 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 Government 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 Strategic Vehicle Safety and Environment Group (SVSEG), Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board (AMVCB), Technical Liaison Group (TLG), Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials’ Committee (TISOC) and the Transport and Infrastructure Council (TIC).

  • SVSEG consists of senior representatives of government agencies (Australian and state/territory), the National Transport Commission and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, 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).
  • AMVCB consists of technical representatives of government regulatory authorities (Australian and state/territory) that deal with ADR and other general vehicle issues, and the National Transport Commission and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
  • TLG consists of technical representatives of government agencies (Australian and state/territory), the National Transport Commission and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the manufacturing and operational arms of the industry and of representative organisations of consumers and road users (the same organisations as represented in SVSEG).
  • TISOC consists of state and territory transport and/or infrastructure Chief Executive Officers (CEO) (or equivalents), the CEO of the National Transport Commission, New Zealand and the Australian Local Government Association.
  • The TIC consists of the Australian, state/territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for transport and infrastructure issues.

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

Proposals that are regarded as significant need to be supported by a Regulation Impact Statement meeting the requirements of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) as published in the Australian Government Guide to Regulation and the Council of Australian Government’s Best Practice Regulation: A Guide for Ministerial Councils and Standard-Setting Bodies.

3.3.                 Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard

The harmonisation of this vehicle standard with the latest version of the UN Regulation was agreed by SVSEG and included in the ADR Development Program 2011-20.  This is considered to satisfy the requirements for consultation on this amendment.

As the amendment is minor in nature, and does not increase the stringency of the ADR, there is no need for further consultation through TISOC, the TIC, or the public comment process.

3.4.                 Regulation Impact Statement

As the proposed amendment does not increase the stringency of the ADR, a Regulation Impact Statement is not required.

Since the decision is made by the Minister for Urban Infrastructure without reference to the TIC and the proposal is not considered significant, the Office of Best Practice Regulation requirements have been met for this regulatory proposal (OBPR Reference ID 20736).

4.                       STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY WITH HUMAN RIGHTS

The following Statement is prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

4.1.                 Overview of the Legislative Instrument

This amendment incorporates technical content that is based on the latest Supplements to UN R 87/00 into ADR 76/00 and allows previous versions of the Regulation as alternative standards.

4.2.                 Human Rights Implications

This amendment to ADR 76/00 does not engage any of the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

4.3.                 Conclusion

This amendment to ADR 76/00 is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.

 

Overview

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1 was enacted under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. This amendment was introduced to address the need for updating the technical requirements of daytime running lamps for vehicles sold in Australia, in alignment with international standards. The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 enables the Australian government to establish uniform standards for road vehicles, including their components, to ensure safety and uniformity across the market. The primary policy objective of the amendment is to harmonise the Australian Design Rule 76/00 with the latest version of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation No. 87, which governs daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles. By doing so, the amendment aims to facilitate the introduction of vehicles equipped with the latest technology in daytime running lamps into the Australian market, thereby providing benefits to both industry and consumers.

Scope and Application

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1 is a legislative instrument made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, which empowers the Australian Government to establish nationally uniform standards for road vehicles supplied in Australia. This legislation applies to all vehicles, whether manufactured domestically or imported, to ensure consistent safety and performance standards. The amendment updates the requirements for daytime running lamps to align with the latest UN ECE Regulation No. 87, aiming to enhance vehicle conspicuity during daylight. The changes include correcting typographical errors, incorporating the latest UN Regulation, and updating various technical requirements such as brightness and photometric measurements. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development intends to automatically adopt future updates to UN Regulation 87, facilitating the introduction of technologically advanced daytime running lamps into the Australian market. The amendment process involved extensive consultation with various governmental bodies and industry stakeholders, though no further consultation was necessary as the amendment was deemed minor and did not increase the stringency of the ADR. Additionally, the amendment has been assessed for compatibility with human rights and found to have no implications on the rights and freedoms recognised in international human rights instruments.

Key Provisions

The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1, made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, updates the technical requirements for daytime running lamps (DRLs) on vehicles sold in Australia. The primary function of ADR 76/00 is to prescribe the requirements for DRLs, which are intended to enhance a vehicle's visibility during daylight hours. The amendment incorporates the latest version of UN ECE Regulation No. 87, including up to Supplement 17, to ensure Australia's standards align with international practices. This involves correcting typographical errors, updating clauses on interdependent lamp systems, providing clearer requirements for testing multi-position lamps, and revising specifications on light sources and photometric measurement procedures. Moreover, the amendment raises the maximum brightness of DRLs from 800 candela to 1200 candela and removes specific chromatic requirements, among other changes. The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties it governs, including vehicle manufacturers and importers, to ensure that vehicles comply with the updated ADR 76/00 standards. Manufacturers must design and produce vehicles that meet the new requirements for DRLs, including the increased brightness and updated testing protocols. Importers are similarly required to ensure that vehicles imported into Australia comply with these standards. Compliance with these requirements is essential for the vehicles to be legally sold in Australia. The amendment ensures that vehicles equipped with DRLs are more visible on the road, thereby enhancing road safety. Breach of the provisions set out in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps) 2006 Amendment 1 can result in significant penalties. Under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, non-compliance with vehicle standards can lead to civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines and, in severe cases, the recall of non-compliant vehicles from the market. Criminal penalties can be imposed for wilful or negligent non-compliance, which may include substantial fines and, in some instances, imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are designed to enforce compliance and maintain high safety standards on Australian roads.

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