New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsNote 1--: This Schedule reproduces, with some modifications, national uniform legislation. A copy of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 on which this Schedule is based is available at www.pcc.gov.au.
Note 2--: In addition to the standards set out in this Schedule, a light vehicle must also comply with clause 25 of this Regulation (see clause 59).
Note 3--: For the standards that apply to heavy vehicles, see clause 25 of this Regulation and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW) >.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 1)
These rules are the Light Vehicle Standards Rules .
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 2; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 1)
(1) The object of these rules is to set uniform Australian standards about the construction and performance of motor vehicles, trailers and combinations that are light vehicles.
(2) The standards are intended--(a) to promote, throughout the life of motor vehicles, trailers and combinations, their safe use and efficiency and the protection of the environment, and(b) to reduce the cost of transport administration.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 3; 2007 reg Dictionary)
(1) In these rules--
"adopted standard" means a standard, except an ADR, that is adopted, applied or incorporated by these rules.
"ADR" (Australian Design Rule) means--(a) a third edition ADR, or(b) a second edition ADR.
"ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories)" means the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule - Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005 determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, section 12.
"air brake" means an air-operated or air-assisted brake.
"Air Services Act" means the Air Services Act 1995 of the Commonwealth.
"Airservices Australia" --see section 7 of the Air Services Act.
"Airservices Australia vehicle" means a vehicle driven by any of the following persons in the course of the person's duty to Airservices Australia--(a) the Chief Executive Officer of Airservices Australia appointed under section 34 of the Air Services Act,(b) a person appointed to act as Chief Executive Officer of Airservices Australia under section 41 of the Air Services Act,(c) a person employed under section 42 of the Air Services Act,(d) a person engaged as a consultant under section 43 of the Air Services Act.
"air storage tank" , of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing compressed air.
"ATM" (aggregate trailer mass), of a trailer, means the total maximum mass of the trailer, as stated by the manufacturer, together with the trailer's load and the mass imposed on the towing vehicle by the trailer when the towing vehicle and trailer are on a horizontal surface.
"Australian Border Force" --see section 4(1) of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 of the Commonwealth.
"Australian Border Force vehicle" means a vehicle driven by an Immigration and Border Protection worker in the course of the worker's duty to the Australian Border Force.
"Australian Standard" means a standard approved for publication by Standards Australia.Note--: Copies of Australian Standards are available for purchase from Standards Australia at www.standards.org.au.
"braking system" , of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and all the components of the mechanisms by which they are operated.
"British Standard" means a standard approved for publication on behalf of the British Standards Institution.
"British Standards Institution" means the institution of that name established under Royal Charter in the United Kingdom.
"centre line" , of an axle, means--(a) for an axle consisting of 1 shaft--a line parallel to the length of the axle and passing through the centre of the axle, or(b) for an axle consisting of 2 shafts--a line in the vertical plane passing through--(i) the centre of both shafts, and(ii) the centres of the wheels on the shafts.
"centre line" , of an axle group, means--(a) if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other axle--a line located one third of the way from the centre line of the axle with fewer tyres, and(b) in any other case--a line located midway between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group.
"clearance light" means a light which, when lighted, provides an indication of the width of a vehicle together with any loading or equipment on it either from the front or from the rear of the vehicle, as the case may be.
"daylight" means the period in a day from sunrise to sunset.
"emergency brake" means a brake designed to be used if a service brake fails.
"emergency vehicle" means a vehicle driven by a person who is--(a) a police officer acting in the course of his or her duties as a police officer, or(b) a member of the Ambulance Service rendering or providing transport for sick or injured persons, or(c) a member of a fire brigade or rural fire brigade providing transport in the course of an emergency, or(d) a member of the State Emergency Service providing transport in the course of an emergency, or(e) a person (or person belonging to a class of persons) approved by Transport for NSW.
"exempt vehicle" means--(a) an Airservices Australia vehicle, or(b) an Australian Border Force vehicle, or(c) an emergency vehicle, or(d) a police vehicle, or(e) a transport enforcement vehicle.
"front fog light" means a light used to improve the illumination of the road in case of fog, snowfall, heavy rain or a dust storm.
"GTM" (gross trailer mass) means the mass transmitted to the ground by the axles of a trailer when the trailer is loaded to its GVM and connected to a towing vehicle.
"GVM" (gross vehicle mass), for a vehicle, means the maximum loaded mass of the vehicle--(a) as stated on the RAV for that vehicle, or(b) if it is not stated on the RAV--as stated by the vehicle's manufacturer on an identification plate on the vehicle (that is, the plate of the kind referred to in section 10A of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act affixed or taken to be affixed to the vehicle), or(c) if it is not stated on the RAV or on the vehicle's identification plate, or if there is a specification on an identification plate on the vehicle but the specification is not appropriate because the vehicle has been modified--as certified by the vehicle registration authority.
"high-beam" , in relation to a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so that when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the low-beam position.
"Immigration and Border Protection worker" --see section 4(1) of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 of the Commonwealth.
"light vehicle" means a vehicle--(a) if the vehicle is a trailer--with an ATM of 4.5t or less, or(b) otherwise--with a GVM of 4.5t or less.
"low-beam" , in relation to a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so that, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is--(a) not higher than the centre of the headlight or fog light, when measured at a point 8 metres in front of the vehicle, and(b) not more than one metre higher than the level on which the vehicle is standing, when measured at a point 25 metres in front of the vehicle.
"moped" means a motor bike or trike with an engine cylinder capacity of not over 50 millilitres and a maximum speed of not over 50 kilometres an hour.
"Motor Vehicle Standards Act" means the repealed Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the Commonwealth as in force before its repeal.
"mudguard" means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, which is built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable, catch or deflect downwards any stone, mud, water or other substance thrown up by the rotation of the wheel for which the fitting or device is provided.
"nearer side of the vehicle" , in relation to a light or reflector fitted to a vehicle, means the side of the vehicle that is closest to where the light or reflector is fitted.
"parking brake" , of a vehicle, means the brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary while the vehicle is parked.
"point of articulation" means--(a) the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel, or(b) the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling, or(c) the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable assembly, or(d) the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group or single axle of a dog trailer, or(e) the coupling pivot point of a semi-trailer.
"police vehicle" means a vehicle driven by--(a) a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police, or(b) a member, however described, of the Police Force of a State or Territory, or(c) a service police officer within the meaning of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 of the Commonwealth,acting in the course of his or her duty.
"second edition ADR" means an Australian Design Rule incorporated in the document described as the Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition originally published by the then Commonwealth Department of Transport.
"Standards Australia" means Standards Australia Limited ACN 087 326 690, or any body to which Standards Australia Limited is a successor in law or that is a successor in law to Standards Australia Limited.
"street rod vehicle" means a vehicle that has been modified for safe road use and that--(a) has a body and frame that were built before 1949, or(b) is a replica of a vehicle, the body and frame of which were built before 1949.
"street vending vehicle" means a motor vehicle or trailer used for the hawking of ice cream (including any form of frozen confection containing ice cream, flavoured ice, fruit-ice, water-ice or a substitute for ice cream) or chocolates, sweets or other confectionery.
"third edition ADR" means--(a) a national standard under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act as in force from time to time before the repeal of that Act, or(b) a national road vehicle standard under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act as in force from time to time.
"towing vehicle" , for a trailer, means the vehicle towing the trailer.
"transport enforcement vehicle" means--(a) a vehicle that is a transport enforcement vehicle under a law of New South Wales, or(b) a vehicle other than a police vehicle, that is driven by an authorised officer, within the meaning of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) , in the course of the officer's duty.
"vacuum brakes" means vacuum-operated or vacuum-assisted brakes.
"vacuum storage tank" , of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing air at low pressure.
"yellow" includes amber.
(2) The definitions in subrule (1) define certain words and expressions, and include signpost definitions to words and expressions defined elsewhere in these rules.Note--: A signpost definition (e.g.
"vehicle" --see rule 4) is included in subrule (1) if the definition applies outside the rule defining the word or expression.
(3) The definitions in subrule (1) are part of these rules.
(4) A definition in these rules applies to each use of the word or expression in these rules, unless the contrary intention appears.
(1) For these rules, a reference to a
"vehicle" is taken to be a reference to a light vehicle.
(2) To remove any doubt--(a) a trailer is a
"vehicle" , and(b) a reference in these rules to a
"vehicle" includes a reference to the equipment fitted to, or forming part of, the vehicle, and(c) a reference in these rules to a
"vehicle" is taken to be a reference to a single vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 5; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 180 and Dictionary definition of "restored vehicle")
(1) In this rule--
"restored vehicle" means a vehicle that is being, or has been, restored to the vehicle's manufacturer's specifications, so far as it is practicable to meet the specifications.
(2) For these rules, a restored vehicle is taken to have been built when the vehicle was originally built and not when the vehicle was restored.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 6; 2007 reg Sch 2 cll
32(6), 64(2), 71(2), 93(9), 94(6), 103(6), 112(4), 122(4))
For the purposes of these rules, the width of a vehicle is measured
disregarding any of the following devices--
(a) an anti-skid device mounted on the wheels of the vehicle,
(b) a central tyre inflation system fitted to the vehicle,
(c) any side marker light fitted to the vehicle,
(d) any mirror fitted to the vehicle,
(e) any reflector fitted to the vehicle,
(f) any signalling device fitted to the vehicle,
(g) any tyre pressure gauge fitted to the vehicle,
(h) any permanently fixed webbing assembly-type device, if the maximum distance across the body of the vehicle, including any part of the device, is not more than 2.55 metres.Example of permanent fixed webbing assembly-type device--: A curtain-side device.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 7)
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Note--: Rule 7 (What is a road) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules because
"road" is defined in section 4(1) of the Act.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 8)
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Note--: Rule 8 (What is a road-related area) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules because
"road related area" is defined in section 4(1) of the Act.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 9; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 5(1))
(1) A diagram in these rules is part of these rules.
(2) A diagram of something is an illustrative example of the thing, but does not represent the thing's dimensions or the dimensions of any part of the thing.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r
10)
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Note--: Rule 10 (Notes) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules because the status of notes in this Regulation is provided for by clause 3(2) of this Regulation.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 11; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 5(2) and (3))
(1) An example (whether or not in the form of a diagram) in these rules is part of these rules.
(2) If these rules include an example of the operation of a provision of these rules--(a) the example is not exhaustive, and(b) the example does not limit, and may extend, the meaning of the provision, and(c) the example and the provision are to be read in the context of each other and of the other provisions of these rules, but, if the example and the provision as so read are inconsistent, the provision prevails.
(cf
2007 reg Sch 2 cl 6)
A reference in these rules to the registration of a vehicle on a date
occurring before the commencement of the Act is taken to be a reference to its
registration under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997 (before
its repeal) or any predecessor to that Act.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 7)
The date of manufacture of a registrable vehicle imported into Australia is,
for the purposes of these rules, taken to be the date of entry of the vehicle
into Australia if an application is or was made in New South Wales on or after
1 January 1984 for registration of the vehicle as a public passenger vehicle.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 8)
If in a provision of these rules, a second edition ADR or a third edition ADR
it is provided or indicated that any item of equipment is optional and the
item is used on a registrable vehicle to which the provision is applicable,
the item must conform with the requirements of that provision.
(cf
2007 reg Sch 2 cl 9)
Transport for NSW may require that any registrable vehicle be specially
constructed, equipped or adapted in a manner not provided for in these rules
if--
(a) it is to be used by a person who is suffering from a physical disability, or
(b) it is to be used in any other circumstances that may be necessary in the interests of public safety.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 10)
(1) Transport for NSW may exempt any particular vehicle or class of vehicle from any requirement of these rules.
(2) An exemption may be granted subject to conditions.
(3) Transport for NSW may amend or revoke an exemption or a condition made or imposed in accordance with this rule.
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Note--: Rule 12 (Application to vehicles and combinations on roads and road-related areas) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
(1) In this rule--
"heavy vehicle" means--(a) if the vehicle is a trailer--with an ATM of more than 4.5t, or(b) otherwise--with a GVM of more than 4.5t.
(2) These rules do not apply to--(a) a vehicle used only on a railway or tramway, or(b) a vehicle designed to be controlled by a person walking next to it, or(c) a vehicle propelled by a motor with a maximum power output of not over 200 watts, or(d) a power-assisted pedal cycle within the meaning of a national road vehicle standard under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act as amended from time to time, or(e) any cycle that was previously a power-assisted pedal cycle within the meaning of a third edition ADR, but that is no longer a power-assisted pedal cycle because of a change to the way that concept is defined, or(e1) an electrically power-assisted bicycle that has a maximum continued rated power of 500 watts, if the power output--(i) progressively reduces as the bicycle's speed increases above 6 kilometres per hour, and(ii) is cut off when--(A) the bicycle reaches a speed of 25 kilometres per hour, or(B) the rider of the bicycle stops pedalling and the speed is more than 6 kilometres per hour, or(f) a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 kilometres an hour, or(g) a vehicle or combination that is being repaired, or is being tested in the course of being repaired, so it will comply with these standards, or(h) a vehicle or combination being driven or towed directly to a place where it is to be repaired so it will comply with these rules, or(i) a heavy vehicle.Note--: With respect to paragraphs (d) and (e), power-assisted pedal cycle is defined in ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories). The definition includes vehicles referred to as electrically power-assisted cycles.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 2)
(1) Subject to this rule and except where the context of these rules otherwise indicates or requires, a registrable vehicle that is a light vehicle and that is, or is to be, driven on a road or road related area--(a) must be provided with the items of equipment appropriate for the vehicle set out in, and conforming with the provisions of, these rules, and(b) must be so constructed and equipped that it will comply with all other provisions appropriate to the vehicle that are specified in these rules.
(2) The provisions of these rules (other than this rule) do not apply to any plant that is not constructed on a chassis normally used in the construction of a motor lorry.
(3) However, any such plant must comply with any vehicle standards or technical specifications approved by Transport for NSW in relation to the plant.
(4) In this rule--
"plant" means a motor vehicle that wholly comprises--(a) a machine or implement that is not capable of carrying any load other than tools and accessories usually carried, or(b) a crane or a fork lift truck.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 14; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 3)
(1) A provision of these rules does not apply to a vehicle or combination if the vehicle or combination is exempt from--(a) the provision under another law of this jurisdiction, or(b) the corresponding provision of the law of another jurisdiction.
(2) However, the vehicle or combination is exempt only if all conditions of the exemption (if any) are being complied with.
(1) A requirement of Parts 4-10 or 11A of these rules does not apply to a vehicle if--(a) the vehicle complies with--(i) a requirement of an ADR that applies to the vehicle, or(ii) a requirement of an ADR that applies to vehicles of the same class or type, but that have been manufactured at a later date than the vehicle, and(b) the ADR requirement that the vehicle complies with corresponds to a requirement in Parts 4-10 or 11A of these rules.Example--: As the second and third edition ADR do not apply to a vehicle built in 1968, the vehicle must comply with rule 123 (What braking system a motor vehicle must have). If the owner of that type of vehicle modified the brakes so the vehicle did comply with the second edition ADR, a requirement in rule 123 about the vehicle's brakes that is inconsistent with the second edition ADR no longer applies to the vehicle.
(2) A requirement of Part 11 of these rules does not apply to a coupling if--(a) the coupling complies with--(i) a requirement of an ADR that applies to the coupling, or(ii) a requirement of an ADR that applies to couplings of the same class or type, but that have been manufactured at a later date than the coupling, and(b) the ADR requirement that the coupling complies with corresponds to a requirement in Part 11 of the Light Vehicle Standards.
(3) Despite subrule (1), a requirement of the following provisions of these rules applies to a vehicle instead of the corresponding ADR requirement--(a) rule 44(6) and (7) (Window tinting),(b) rule 50 (Tyres--manufacturer's rating),(c) rule 111 (Fitting of warning lights and signs),(d) rule 114(5) (Other lights and reflectors).
(4) In this rule--
"vehicle" includes a vehicle that has been modified to comply with the ADR requirement.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 16;
2007 reg Sch 2 cl 4)
A provision of Parts 4 to 10 of these rules does not apply to a vehicle if--
(a) the vehicle does not comply with a requirement of an ADR applying to the vehicle, and
(b) the provision of these rules corresponds to the requirement of the ADR, and
(c) despite the non-compliance--(i) before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act an approval was given under section 10A(2) or (3) to place an identification plate on the vehicle, or(ii) an approval is given under item 4(2) or 6(2) of Schedule 3 to the Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, or(iii) the vehicle satisfied an entry pathway under section 15(2)(a) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and the vehicle is entered on the RAV, and
(d) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions (if any).
Note 1--: Section 10A(2) of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act deals with vehicles that do not comply with an ADR, but the non-compliance is only minor and inconsequential.
Note 2--: Section 10A(3) of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act deals with vehicles that do not comply with an ADR, and the non-compliance is not minor and inconsequential, but the vehicle will be safe to use if conditions are complied with.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 17; 2007
reg Sch 2 cl 183)
The words "left" and "right" in the following second edition ADRs have the
opposite meaning in the application of the ADRs, in accordance with these
rules, to a motor vehicle with a left-hand drive--
(a) ADR 8 Safety Glazing Material,
(b) ADR 14 Rear Vision Mirrors,
(c) ADR 16 Windscreen Wipers and Washers,
(d) ADR 18 Instrumentation,
(e) ADR 35 Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 18; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl
20(1))
Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in a rule or subrule to an
adopted standard is a reference to the standard as in force when the rule or
subrule commenced.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 19; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 19)
(1) This rule applies if--(a) a provision of these rules requires a vehicle, or a component of a vehicle, to comply with an adopted standard (the
"replaced standard" ), and(b) the adopted standard has been replaced by a later adopted standard (the
"later standard" ).
(2) The vehicle or component is taken to comply with the replaced standard if the vehicle or component complies with the later standard.Example--: A vehicle is taken to comply with the replaced standard AS 1973-1976Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres if the vehicle complies with the later standard AS 1973-1993Pneumatic tyres--Passenger car, light truck, and truck/bus--Retreading and repair processes .
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 20)
(1) A vehicle is taken to have equipment mentioned in these rules only if the equipment is--(a) in working order, and(b) if the equipment is fitted to a trailer that is being towed by an eligible towing vehicle and the equipment must be connected to the eligible towing vehicle to perform its intended function--connected to the eligible towing vehicle.
(2) In this rule--
"eligible towing vehicle" , for a trailer, means a towing vehicle that has equipment that is capable of being connected to the equipment fitted to the trailer.
Note--: This Part applies the second and third edition ADRs to various vehicles.
Under this Part, a vehicle that is subject to ADRs when it is built generally remains subject to the ADRs throughout its life. However, a vehicle need not comply with a standard if the standard is replaced by, or inconsistent with, a later standard and the vehicle complies with the later standard. As a result, older vehicles may be fitted with any equipment allowed on newer vehicles.
Vehicles that are modified must continue to comply with the Light Vehicle Standards Rules. For guidance on vehicle modifications, see the Vehicle Standards Bulletin titled VSB 14--National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP) .
Rule 33(7) (Horns, alarms, etc.) of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules modifies the effect of the corresponding ADR requirement.
Rule 115 (Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings) of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules extend the application of particular second or third edition ADRs to vehicles to which the ADRs are not expressed to apply.
The following provisions of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules apply to a vehicle instead of the corresponding ADR requirement--(a) rule 44(6) and (7) (Window tinting),(b) rule 50 (Tyres--manufacturer's rating),(c) rule 114(5) (Other lights and reflectors).
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 21; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 11)
(1) If a second edition ADR recommends that the ADR should apply to the design and construction of a vehicle, the vehicle must comply with the ADR.
(2) If a second edition ADR contains a requirement for a type of equipment fitted to a vehicle built on or after a stated time, any equipment of the same type fitted to the vehicle after it is built must comply with--(a) the requirement as in force when the vehicle was built, or(b) if the requirement is amended after the vehicle is built and before the equipment is fitted--the requirement as in force--(i) when the vehicle was built, or(ii) when the equipment was fitted, or(iii) at any time between when the vehicle was built and the equipment was fitted.
(3) However, a vehicle, or equipment fitted to a vehicle, need not comply with a recommendation or requirement of a second edition ADR if--(a) the recommendation or requirement is replaced by, or is inconsistent with, a requirement of either of the following (each a
"newer ADR" ),(i) a later version of the second edition ADR applying to the vehicle or equipment,(ii) a third edition ADR applying to the vehicle or equipment, and(b) the vehicle or equipment complies with the requirement of the newer ADR.
(4) If a second edition ADR allows a vehicle built on or after a stated time to be fitted with equipment, a vehicle built before that time may also be fitted with the equipment.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 22; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 12)
(1) If a third edition ADR applies to the design and construction of a vehicle, the vehicle must comply with the ADR.
(2) If a third edition ADR contains a requirement for a type of equipment fitted to a vehicle built on or after a stated time, any equipment of the same type fitted to the vehicle after it is built must comply with--(a) the requirement as in force when the vehicle was built, or(b) if the requirement is amended after the vehicle is built and before the equipment is fitted--the requirement as in force--(i) when the vehicle was built, or(ii) when the equipment was fitted, or(iii) at any time between when the vehicle was built and the equipment was fitted.
(3) However, a vehicle, or equipment fitted to a vehicle, need not comply with a requirement of a third edition ADR if--(a) the requirement is replaced by, or is inconsistent with, a requirement of a later version of the ADR applying to the vehicle or equipment, and(b) the vehicle or equipment complies with the requirement of the later version.
(4) If a third edition ADR allows a vehicle built on or after a stated time to be fitted with equipment, a vehicle built before that time may also be fitted with the equipment.
Note--: The following table contains a list of some terms used in the third edition ADRs and the corresponding term used in these rules.
Third edition ADRs Light Vehicle Standards Rules dipped-beam headlamp low-beam (for a headlight) front fog lamp front fog light rear fog lamp rear fog light wheelguard mudguard main-beam headlamp high-beam (for a headlight) reversing lamp reversing light direction indicator lamp direction indicator light stop lamp brake light rear registration plate lamp number-plate light front position (side) lamp parking light rear position (side) lamp tail light end-outline marker lamp front or rear clearance light external cabin lamp external cabin light internal lamp interior light side marker lamp side marker light daytime running lamp daytime running light rear reflex reflector, non-triangular rear reflector front reflex reflector, non-triangular front reflector side reflex reflector, non-triangular side reflector
A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if--
(a) before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act, a determination or declaration under section 5B of that Act provided that the vehicle is not a road vehicle for the purposes of that Act, or
(b) a determination under section 6(5)(b) or (6)(b) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act provides that the vehicle is not a road vehicle for the purposes of that Act.
(1) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if--(a) despite non-compliance with the ADR--(i) before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act an approval was given under section 10A(2) or (3) to place an identification plate on the vehicle, or(ii) an approval is given under item 4(2) or 6(2) of Schedule 3 to the Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, and(b) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions, if any.
(2) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if--(a) either--(i) before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act the vehicle was permitted to be supplied to the market under section 14A(1) of that Act, or(ii) an approval is given under item 11(2) of Schedule 3 to the Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, and(b) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions, if any.
(3) A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if--(a) before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act the vehicle was permitted to be used in transport in Australia under section 15(2) of that Act, and(b) the vehicle complies with the approval conditions, if any.
A vehicle need not comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1) if the vehicle satisfied an entry pathway under--
(a) section 15(2)(a) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and despite non-compliance with the ADR, the vehicle is entered on the RAV, or
(b) section 15(2)(b) or (c) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act and despite non-compliance with the ADR, the vehicle is entered on the RAV by way of a concessional pathway under rule 32(1)(c) or (d) of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2018 of the Commonwealth.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 25; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 15)
(1) For this rule,
"personally imported vehicle" means a vehicle built after 1968 imported into Australia by a person who--(a) before the vehicle was imported into Australia, owned and used it for a continuous period of at least--(i) for a vehicle owned by the person before 9 May 2000--3 months, or(ii) in any other case--12 months, and(b) has--(i) if the vehicle was imported immediately before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act--undertaken to comply with any requirements relating to road safety imposed for the vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 of the Commonwealth, or(ii) otherwise--complied with the rules made under the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
(2) A personally imported vehicle must be fitted with--(a) seatbelts that are as effective as seatbelts that meet an Australian Standard or British Standard for seatbelts as in force on 29 June 1998, and(b) seatbelt anchorages that meet the number and location requirements of second or third edition ADR 5, and(c) child restraint anchorages that meet the number, location, accessibility, thread size and form requirements of second edition ADR 34 or third edition ADR 5 or 34, and(d) head restraints that meet the number, location and size requirements of second or third edition ADR 22.
(3) However, a personally imported vehicle need only meet the requirements of an ADR mentioned in subrule (2) if the ADR recommends that it should apply, or applies, to a vehicle of the same type.
(4) A personally imported vehicle need not otherwise comply with an ADR applied by rule 21(1) or 22(1).
Note--: For a vehicle to be operated safely, the vehicle needs to be properly designed to minimise the potential for accidents and harm to other road users.
This Part sets out various requirements covering the driver's view from a vehicle, the driver's control of a vehicle, protection of vehicle occupants and other road users, and other general safety features.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 21)
In addition to complying with the requirements of these rules, the weight of
any registrable vehicle and everything in its construction, form, equipment,
working and general condition must be such that--
(a) it will not contravene any provision of any Act or other law, and
(b) it will not cause danger or unreasonable annoyance to any person.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 26; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 22)
(1) A motor vehicle must have a right-hand drive if the vehicle--(a) is less than 25 years old, and(b) is required under a law of this jurisdiction to have a right-hand drive.
(2) A motor vehicle has a right-hand drive if the centre of at least 1 steering control of the vehicle is to the right of, or in line with, the centre of the vehicle.
(3) In relation to a motor vehicle built before 1 January 2005, a component of the steering system of the vehicle that is essential for effective steering of the vehicle must be built to transmit energy by mechanical means only.
(4) Failure of a non-mechanical component of the steering system must not prevent effective steering of the vehicle.
(5) This rule does not apply to a vehicle if the vehicle is built mainly for a purpose other than the transport of goods or people by road.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 27; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 23)
(1) A motor vehicle must be able to turn in a circle not over 25 metres in diameter, measured by the outer edge of the tyre track at ground level.
(2) The vehicle must be able to comply with subrule (1) whether it turns to the left or to the right.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 28; 2007 reg Sch
2 cl 24)
A motor vehicle with an unloaded mass over 450 kilograms must be able to be
driven both backwards and forwards when the driver is in the normal driving
position.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 29; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 25)
(1) An object fitted to a vehicle must be designed, built and fitted to the vehicle in a way that minimises the likelihood of injury to a person making contact with the vehicle.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to an object fitted to a vehicle if--(a) the vehicle was designed before 1965 and the object was part of the design of the vehicle, or(b) the object was fitted to the vehicle before 1965 in accordance with the law of the place where the object was fitted.
(3) A vehicle frontal protection system that is fitted on a motor vehicle must comply with the document titled Technical specification: Requirements for vehicle frontal protection systems fitted to light vehicles published on a publicly accessible website maintained by Transport for NSW and as in force from time to time.
(5) In this rule--
"vehicle frontal protection system" means a structure fitted to the front of a vehicle to reduce damage to the vehicle structure and systems in the event of either a front-end impact or an animal strike.Note--: Examples of vehicle frontal protections systems are bullbars, roobars and nudge bars. Vehicle frontal protection systems may be fitted in front of, or in place of, vehicle bumpers.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 26)
All parts and fittings of a motor vehicle or trailer must be such that an
undue amount of oil or grease will not be dropped onto the roadway.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 30; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl
27)
A motor vehicle must be built--
(a) to allow the driver a view of the road and of traffic to the front and sides of the vehicle so the driver can drive the vehicle safely, and
(b) with its controls located so the driver can drive the vehicle safely.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 31; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 28)
A seat for a driver or passenger in a vehicle must be securely attached to the
vehicle.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 29)
Every car and motor car derivative first registered on or after 1 January 1965
and before 1 January 1969 must be equipped for each front seat position that
is adjacent to the side of the vehicle with a seatbelt that--
(a) has been installed in accordance with instructions issued by the manufacturer of the seatbelt, and
(b) at the time of its installation has not previously been installed and used in a motor vehicle, and
(c) is of--(i) a type referred to in Australian Standard AS E35/BWG-1966Drawings for bollard type webbing grips for testing car seat belt webbing as a Combination Belt (High) and has been manufactured in accordance with that Standard, or(ii) some other type approved by Transport for NSW.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 30)
(1) Every motor vehicle that is a drive yourself vehicle must be fitted with a child restraint anchorage bolt of a type approved by Transport for NSW.
(2) A child restraint anchorage bolt referred to in this rule must be fitted to a child restraint anchorage point if the vehicle is one required by the second edition ADRs or third edition ADRs to have a child restraint anchorage.
(3) In this rule--
"drive yourself vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is let for hire (other than under a hire purchase agreement) without the services of a driver and that does not stand in a public street for hire, other than a motor cycle, a trailer or a motor vehicle that--(a) is used in connection with the work of any hospital or charitable, benevolent or religious institution by or on behalf of the authority controlling that hospital or institution, and(b) is operated in connection with a community transport project approved by the Minister.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 31)
Door latches and hinges on every vehicle must be so constructed that the doors
are securely affixed to the vehicle and capable of remaining securely fastened
when closed.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 32; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 32)
(1) A vehicle must have a mudguard firmly fitted for each wheel or for adjacent wheels.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to a vehicle if--(a) the construction or use of the vehicle makes the fitting of mudguards unnecessary or impracticable, or(b) the body or part of the body of the vehicle acts as a mudguard.
(3) A mudguard fitted to a vehicle must, when the wheels of the vehicle are in position to move straight ahead--(a) reduce the danger of a person contacting the moving wheels, and(b) for the rear wheels--(i) cover the overall tyre width of the wheel or wheels to which it is fitted, and(ii) be fitted so the height above ground level of the lowest edge of the rear of the mudguard is not over one-third of the horizontal distance between the edge and the centre of the rearmost axle.
(4) However, a mudguard may be up to--(a) 230 millimetres above ground level, or(b) on a vehicle built to be used off-road--300 millimetres above ground level.
(5) The outside of a rear mudguard, except a mudflap, of a vehicle that can be seen from the rear of the vehicle must be coloured white or silver if the vehicle--(a) is at least 2.2 metres wide, and(b) has a body the vertical measurement of which is under 300 millimetres at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point, and(c) is not fitted with rear marking plates or conspicuity markings in accordance with rule 115.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 33; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 33)
(1) In this rule--
"repeater horn" means a device that makes a sound alternating between different tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle.
(2) A motor vehicle must be fitted with at least 1 horn or other device that can give sufficient audible warning to other road users of the approach or position of the vehicle.
(3) A motor vehicle must not be fitted with a device that can make a sound like the sound of a siren, exhaust whistle, compression whistle or repeater horn.
(4) However, subrule (3) does not apply to--(a) an exempt vehicle, or(aa) a vehicle at least 25 years old and fitted as an emergency vehicle or police vehicle if the vehicle--(i) is used only for exhibition purposes, or(ii) is part of a collection of former emergency vehicles or police vehicles, or(b) an anti-theft alarm if the alarm cannot be operated while the vehicle's ignition is on, or(c) a vehicle used by a Traffic Commander or a Traffic Emergency Patroller appointed or employed by Transport for NSW.
(5) Also, a motor vehicle may be fitted with a device that emits a regular, intermittent sound while the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
(6) The device must not be louder than is necessary so the driver, and a person near the vehicle, can hear the device when it is operating.
(7) The provision of the relevant ADR that corresponds to subrule (3) applies to a vehicle as if that provision did not contain a reference to a bell.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 34; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 34)
(1) A rear vision mirror or mirrors must be fitted to a motor vehicle as required by this rule so that a driver of the vehicle can clearly see by reflection the road behind the vehicle and any following or overtaking vehicle.
(2) At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to--(a) a car, and(b) a motor trike with 2 front wheels, and(c) a motor bike, or motor trike with 1 front wheel, built before July 1975.
(3) At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to each side of the motor vehicle--(a) if the vehicle has a GVM over 3.5 tonnes, or(b) if the vehicle is a motor bike, or motor trike with 1 front wheel, built after June 1975, or(c) if the vehicle is constructed for the carriage of goods (not being a station wagon), or(d) if the vehicle is a bus, or(e) if the maximum width of any trailer or other vehicle drawn by the vehicle is greater than that of the vehicle, or(f) if because of the manner in which the vehicle is constructed, equipped or loaded, or because of the fact that the vehicle is drawing a trailer or other vehicle, or for any other reason, the driver cannot, by means of a mirror fixed to the interior of the vehicle, have reflected to him or her as far as practicable a clear view of the road to the rear of the vehicle and of any following or overtaking vehicle.
(4) A motor vehicle with a GVM not over 3.5 tonnes (except a motor vehicle mentioned in subrule (2) or (3)) must be fitted with--(a) at least 1 rear vision mirror on the right side of the vehicle, and(b) at least 1 rear vision mirror on the left side of the vehicle or inside the vehicle.
(5) A rear vision mirror fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM over 3.5 tonnes must not project over 150 millimetres beyond the widest part (excluding lights, signalling devices and reflectors) of the vehicle or combination.
(6) However, the rear vision mirror may project not over 230 millimetres beyond the widest part of the vehicle or combination if it can fold to project not over 150 millimetres beyond the overall width of the vehicle, measured in accordance with the prescribed dimension requirements applying to the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 35; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 35)
(1) A rear vision mirror required to be fitted to the side of a motor vehicle with a GVM over 3.5 tonnes must have a reflecting surface of at least 150 square centimetres.
(2) The reflecting surface of the rear vision mirrors that are required to be fitted to a motor bike or moped must--(a) each be of the same curvature, and(b) if convex, be part of a notional sphere with a radius of at least 1.2 metres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 36; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 36)
A motor vehicle may be fitted with additional rear vision mirrors or mirror
surfaces that are flat or convex or a combination of flat and convex surfaces.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 37; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 37)
(1) A motor vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission must have an engine starter mechanism that cannot operate when the transmission control is in a position to drive the vehicle.
(2) A vehicle built after 1975 that is fitted with an automatic transmission must have an indicator in the driver's compartment showing the transmission control position.
(3) Subrules (1) and (2) do not apply to a motor vehicle with less than 4 wheels.
(4) If a motor vehicle (other than a motor bike or an implement) manufactured on or after 9 January 1976 is equipped with automatic transmission--(a) the transmission control lever position and an indication of the transmission gear ratio selected must be displayed within the driver's compartment in such a location that they will be readily visible to the driver, and(b) the sequence of transmission control lever positions must--(i) include a neutral position (whereby no power is transmitted to the driving wheels) located between the reverse drive and forward drive positions, and(ii) in cases where a park position (whereby forward or rearward movement of the vehicle is prevented) is included, be such that the park position is located at the end of the sequence adjacent to the reverse drive position.
(5) If a car or a motor car derivative manufactured on or after 9 January 1976 is equipped with automatic transmission--(a) if the transmission control lever is located on the steering column--(i) the movement of the lever from neutral to reverse must be clockwise except that in cases where all lever positions are to the right of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel, the movement of the lever from neutral to reverse must be anti-clockwise, and(ii) the movement of the device provided to indicate the transmission gear ratio selected must be generally in the same linear or rotational direction as the movement of the lever, and(b) if the transmission control lever is located in a position other than on the steering column--(i) all lever positions must be to the left of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel, and(ii) movement of the lever from neutral to reverse must be generally upwards, forward or to the left according to whether the lever is constrained to be moved generally in a vertical, longitudinal or transverse direction, as the case may be.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 38; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 38)
A motor vehicle propelled by a compression ignition engine (commonly known as
a diesel engine) must be fitted with a device preventing the engine from being
started accidentally or inadvertently.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 39; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 39)
(1) A motor vehicle with a moveable body panel forward of the windscreen that covers an engine or luggage storage or battery compartment must have a device to secure the panel.
(2) However, if the panel opens from the front in a way that partly or completely obstructs the driver's forward view through the windscreen, the panel must have primary and secondary devices to secure the panel.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 40; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 40)
(1) The wiring of electrical equipment of a vehicle, except the high tension ignition wiring, must--(a) be supported at intervals of not over 600 millimetres, unless the vehicle is a pole-type trailer with a pole with an adjustable length, or an extendible trailer, and(b) be insulated at each of its joints, and(c) be located where it cannot--(i) become overheated, or(ii) contact moving parts, or(iii) come near enough to the fuel system to be a fire hazard, and(d) be protected from chafing.
(2) The electrical components of a vehicle must be securely mounted.
(3) The electrical connectors between motor vehicles and trailers, for operation of the vehicle lights required by these rules, must comply with at least one of the following standards--(i) Australian Standard AS 2513-1982, Electrical Connections for Trailer Vehicles ,(ii) International Standards Organisation ISO 1185-1997,(iii) Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J 560-1998.
(4) A trailer must be equipped with an electrical conductor, independent of the trailer coupling, that provides a return path between the electrical circuits of the trailer and towing vehicle.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 41)
Every motor vehicle (not being a trailer) manufactured on or after 1 July 1974
and capable of being driven at a speed in excess of 40 kilometres per hour on
a level road must be fitted with a speedometer that must--
(a) indicate the speed at which the vehicle is being driven in kilometres per hour, and
(b) indicate, when the vehicle is travelling at a speed in excess of 50 kilometres per hour, a speed that is not more than 10% less than the actual speed, and
(c) be readily visible to the driver.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 41; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 42)
(1) A television receiver or visual display unit must not be installed in a vehicle so any part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to--(a) a television receiver or visual display unit that cannot be operated when the vehicle is moving, or(b) a driver's aid in any vehicle or a destination sign in a bus.Examples of driver's aids--:1. Closed-circuit television security cameras.2. Dispatch systems.3. Navigational or intelligent highway and vehicle system equipment.4. Rearview screens.5. Ticket-issuing machines.6. Vehicle monitoring devices.
(3) A television receiver, or visual display unit, and its associated equipment in a vehicle must be securely mounted in a position that--(a) does not obscure the driver's view of the road, and(b) does not impede the movement of a person in the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 42)
A motor vehicle (but not including a motor bike, a motor trike or a moped)
must be fitted with a windscreen if it is manufactured or designed to have a
windscreen.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 43)
(1) Every window must be sound and properly fitted and each movable window must be fitted with a suitable device to enable it to be opened and closed.
(2) At least half of the number of windows must be capable of being opened.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 43; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 44)
(1) In this rule--
"approved material" means material with the same characteristics as material mentioned in any of the following--(a) Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2080:2006Safety glazing for land vehicles ,(b) Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2080:1995Safety glass for land vehicles ,(c) Australian Standard AS 2080-1983Safety glass for land vehicles up to and including amendment No 1,(d) New Zealand Standard NZS 5443:1987Safety glass for land vehicles ,(e) Japanese Industrial Standard JIS R 3211:2015Safety glazing materials for road vehicles ,(f) Japanese Industrial Standard JIS R 3211:1998Safety glazing materials for road vehicles ,(g) Japanese Industrial Standard JIS R 3211-1992Safety glass for road vehicles ,(h) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No 43Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles second revision as in force 12 August 2004,(i) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No 43Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles Revision 1 of 25 February 1988,(j) British Standard BS AU178:1980Specification for road vehicle safety glass ,(k) British Standard BS AU178a:1992Specification for road vehicle safety glass ,(l) American National Standard ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Operating on Land Highways - Safety Code ,(m) American National Standard ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1980American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Operating on Land Highways - Safety Code .
"transparent material" does not include any coating added to the windscreen, window or partition after its manufacture.
(2) Transparent material used in a windscreen, window or an interior partition, of a motor vehicle must be of approved material if--(a) the vehicle was built after June 1953, or(b) the material was first fitted to the vehicle after June 1953.
(3) Despite subrule (2), non-shatterable transparent material may be used in a window or an interior partition of a motor vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 44; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 45)
(1) In this rule--
"glazing" --(a) means material that may be used in a windscreen, window or interior partition of a motor vehicle, through which the vehicle's driver can see the road, but(b) does not include a coating added after manufacture of the material.
"luminous transmittance" , for glazing or a coating on glazing, means the amount of light that can pass through the glazing as a percentage of the amount of light that would be transmitted if the glazing or coating were absent.
"rear glazing" , for a motor vehicle, means glazing used in a window or interior partition of the motor vehicle located behind the driver in the normal driving position.
(2) Glazing used in a windscreen of a motor vehicle must have a luminous transmittance of at least 70%.
(3) Glazing used in a windscreen of a motor vehicle must not be coated in a way that reduces its luminous transmittance.
(4) However, subrules (2) and (3) do not apply to the greater of the following areas of a windscreen--(a) the area above the highest point of the windscreen that is swept by a windscreen wiper,(b) the upper 10% of the windscreen.
(5) Glazing used in a window or interior partition of a motor vehicle must have a luminous transmittance of at least 70%.
(6) Glazing used in a window or interior partition of a motor vehicle, other than rear glazing, may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of not less than 35%.
(6A) If a motor vehicle is fitted with at least 1 rear vision mirror to each side of the vehicle, the motor vehicle's rear glazing may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of at least 20%.
(6B) If all of the following apply to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle's rear glazing may be coated to achieve a luminous transmittance of 0% or more--(a) the vehicle is fitted with at least 1 rear vision mirror to each side of the vehicle,(b) the vehicle is designed primarily for the carriage of goods,(c) the vehicle has--(i) at least 4 wheels, or(ii) at least 3 wheels and a GVM of more than 1 tonne.Note--: ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories) provides for the vehicle category of goods vehicles.
(7) The requirements about luminous transmittance applying to glazing used in a window of a motor vehicle stated in a second edition ADR or third edition ADR do not apply to a window that has been coated as provided in subrules (6), (6A) or (6B).
(8) Glazing used in a windscreen, window or interior partition of a motor vehicle that has been coated to reduce its luminous transmittance must not have a reflectance of more than 10%.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 46)
(1) Rule 44 does not apply in relation to--(a) any part of the glazing of a window (other than a windscreen) or interior partition of a motor vehicle that was first registered (whether or not in New South Wales) before 1 August 1994, if that part of the glazing has a luminous transmittance of not less than--(i) 35% (except when subparagraph (ii) applies), or(ii) the luminous transmittance it had immediately before 1 August 1994 if it had a luminous transmittance of less than 35% at that time, or(b) any part of the glazing of a window (other than a windscreen) or interior partition of a motor vehicle that was first registered (whether or not in New South Wales) on or after 1 August 1994, if--(i) that part of the glazing has a luminous transmittance of not less than 35%, and(ii) the motor vehicle is equipped with an external rear vision mirror, or external rear vision mirrors, complying with the requirements of rule 34, or(c) any part of the glazing of a window or interior partition in a caravan, or(d) any part of the glazing of a windscreen, window or interior partition in a motor vehicle that was first registered before 1 July 1984, being glazing that was fitted to the motor vehicle on or before the date on which it was so registered.
(2) For the purposes of rule 44 and this rule, the luminous transmittance or reflectance of glazing must be determined in accordance with the luminous transmittance test or the reflectance test, as the case may require, set out in any technical specification published by or adopted by Transport for NSW from time to time.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 45; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 47)
(1) A motor vehicle with 3 or more wheels that is fitted with a windscreen must be fitted with at least 1 windscreen wiper unless a driver in a normal driving position can obtain an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle without looking through the windscreen.
(2) At least 1 windscreen wiper fitted to the motor vehicle must--(a) be able to remove moisture from the part of the windscreen in front of the driver to allow the driver an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle when the windscreen is wet, and(b) be able to be operated from a normal driving position, and(c) for a motor vehicle built after 1934--continue to operate until the wiper is switched off, and(d) for a motor vehicle built after 1959 the driving position of which is nearer one side of the vehicle than the other--(i) be able to remove moisture from the part of the windscreen in front of the driver, and a corresponding part of the windscreen on the other side of the centre of the motor vehicle, to allow the driver an adequate view of the road ahead of the motor vehicle when the windscreen is wet, and(ii) if the windscreen wipers are operated by engine manifold vacuum--be provided with a vacuum reservoir or pump to maintain the efficient operation of the wiper or wipers while the vehicle is in motion.
(3) The windscreen washer must be able to be operated from a normal driving position.
(1) In this rule--
"radial ply tyre" means a radial ply tyre within the meaning of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).
(2) The wheels and tyres fitted to an axle of a vehicle must be of sufficient size and capacity to carry the part of the vehicle's gross mass transmitted to the ground through the axle.
(3) For the purposes of subrule (1), the size and capacity of a pneumatic tyre to be fitted to a vehicle must be decided using a cold inflation pressure that is not more than the lesser of--(a) the pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer, and(b) a pressure of--(i) for a radial ply tyre--825 kilopascals, or(ii) for another tyre--700 kilopascals.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 47; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 49)
A vehicle built after 1932 must be fitted with pneumatic tyres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 48; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 50)
(1) A vehicle must not have pneumatic tyres of different carcass construction fitted to the same axle, but the tyres may have different cord materials and a different number of plies.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to a tyre being used in an emergency as a temporary replacement for a tyre complying with the subrule.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 49; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 52)
A tyre fitted to a vehicle must be free of any apparent defect that could make
the vehicle unsafe.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 50; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 54)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle if the vehicle--(a) has 4 or more wheels, and(b) was built after 1972.
(2) However, this rule does not apply to a tyre if the tyre--(a) is recommended by the vehicle builder as suitable for limited use on the vehicle in special circumstances at a speed less than the speed applying to the vehicle under subrule (3), or(b) is being used in an emergency as a temporary replacement for a tyre complying with this rule.
(3) A tyre fitted to a motor vehicle must, when first manufactured, have been rated by the tyre manufacturer as suitable for road use at the lesser of--(a) a speed of at least--(i) for a car with special features for off-road use--140 kilometres an hour, or(ii) for another car--180 kilometres an hour, or(iii) for another motor vehicle--120 kilometres an hour, and(b) the vehicle's top speed.
(4) This rule applies to a vehicle instead of the tyre speed category requirements in the relevant ADR.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 51; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 55)
(1) A tyre that is retreaded before 29 June 1998 must not be used on a vehicle if--(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1976Retreaded pneumatic passenger car and light truck tyres or Australian Standard AS 1973-1985Retreaded pneumatic passenger car and light truck tyres applies to the tyre, and(b) the tyre was retreaded after publication of the Australian Standard, and(c) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1973-1976Retreaded pneumatic passenger car and light truck tyres , Australian Standard AS 1973-1985Retreaded pneumatic passenger and light truck tyres or Australian Standard AS 1973-1993Pneumatic tyres--Passenger car, light truck and truck/bus--Retreading and repair processes .
(2) A tyre that is retreaded after 29 June 1998 must not be used on a vehicle if--(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1993Pneumatic tyres--Passenger car, light truck and truck/bus--Retreading and repair processes applies to the tyre, and(b) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with that Australian Standard.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 52; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 56)
(1) A tyre on a motor vehicle must not have cleats or other gripping devices that could damage road surfaces.
(2) Except at tread wear indicators, a tyre fitted to the vehicle must have a tread pattern at least 1.5 millimetres deep in all principal grooves on the tyre in a band that runs continuously--(a) across the tyre width that normally comes into contact with the road, and(b) around the whole circumference of the tyre.
(3) A vehicle must not be fitted with a tyre that has been treated by recutting or regrooving the tread rubber, unless the tyre was--(a) constructed with an extra thickness of rubber designed for recutting or regrooving, and(b) labelled to indicate the construction.
(4) In this rule--
"principal grooves" , in relation to a tyre, means wide grooves, other than secondary grooves--(a) usually positioned in the central zone of the tyre tread but that may run across the tyre tread, and(b) in which tread wear indicators are usually located.
"secondary grooves" , in relation to a tyre, means shallow grooves in the tyre tread that may disappear during the life of the tyre through wear.
"tread wear indicators" , in relation to a tyre, means projections within a groove of the tyre that indicate the degree of wear on the tyre's tread.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 53; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 57)
(1) The handlebars on a motor bike, other than a motor bike in vehicle category LC or LD, must extend at least 250 millimetres, but not over 450 millimetres, on each side of the centre line of the vehicle.
(1A) The handlebars on a motor bike in vehicle category LC or LD must extend at least 250 millimetres, but not over 550 millimetres, on each side of the centre line of the vehicle.
(2) In taking a measurement for subrule (1), mirrors and lights mounted on the handlebars of the motor bike are disregarded.
(3) The lowest part of the hand grip on the handlebars must not be higher than--(a) for a motor bike built before 1 July 1988--380 millimetres above the attachment point of the handlebars to the motor bike, or(b) for a motor bike built on or after 1 July 1988--380 millimetres above the lowest part of the upper surface of the driver's seat.
(4) Hand grips on the handle bars must be fitted symmetrically.
(5) If a motor bike has the head stem as the steering pivot point, the horizontal distance from the midpoint between the head stem bearings to the centre of the front wheel must not be over 550 millimetres.
(6) In this rule,
"vehicle category LC or LD" means a motor cycle or motor cycle and side-car within the meaning of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 54; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 58)
A motor bike must be fitted with foot rests for the driver, and for any
passenger for whom a seating position is provided.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 55; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 59)
(1) If the engine power of a motor bike is transmitted to the rear wheel by a chain, the driver and any passenger must be protected from the front sprocket and at least the upper part of the chain by--(a) the frame or equipment of the motor bike, or(b) a chain guard.
(2) A chain guard must cover the chain to a point--(a) at least 300 millimetres to the rear of the rearmost foot rest, or(b) above the centre of the rear drive sprocket.
Note--: This Part contains requirements for a vehicle that help to identify the vehicle and, if the vehicle is unusually long, to warn other motorists.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 56; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 60)
(1) A motor vehicle must have an individual engine identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on it.
(2) A motor vehicle built after 1930 must have the engine identification number on its engine block or the main component of its engine.
(3) A vehicle must have an individual vehicle identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on a substantial part of its frame or chassis.
(4) A vehicle or engine identification number must be located where a person can read it easily without having to use tools to remove a part of the vehicle that would otherwise obstruct the person's view.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 62)
(1) Any motor vehicle, other than a tractor or an implement, registered for the first time on or after 1 August 1972 and before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act must have securely and prominently affixed within the engine compartment or other position approved by Transport for NSW a vehicle identification plate, unless entered on the RAV.
(1A) The vehicle identification plate must be approved by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board or the Administrator of Vehicle Standards that--(a) identifies the specific vehicle, and(b) indicates that it meets the standards and procedures administered by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board for that class of vehicle.
(2) In this rule--
"Administrator of Vehicle Standards" means the Administrator of Vehicle Standards referred to in section 22 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the Commonwealth.
"Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board" means the body--(a) known under that name, and(b) consisting of representatives of the Commonwealth and each of the States and Territories, and(c) having as one of its objectives to ensure that vehicles supplied for use in, manufactured in, or imported into, Australia are designed and manufactured so as to--(i) comply with the requirements of Australian Design Rules, or(ii) provide a level of safety that is equivalent to that provided by Australian Design Rules.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 57; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 64)
(1) This rule applies to a vehicle that--(a) is at least 2.2 metres wide, and(b) has a body with a vertical measurement under 300 millimetres at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point, and(c) is not fitted with rear marking plates or conspicuity markings in accordance with rule 115.
(2) The vehicle must have a white or silver band at least 75 millimetres high across the full width of the rearmost part of the body of the vehicle.
Note--: This Part sets out various requirements covering the suspension on vehicles and size limits for single vehicles and combinations of vehicles so that they can be operated safely with other traffic, without taking up too much road space or damaging the road and structures on the road.
Generally, the limits in this Part apply to a vehicle and any load it may be carrying.
Specific requirements for loaded vehicles are covered by other laws.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 58; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 69)
(1) A motor vehicle must have only--(a) 1 axle group, or single axle, towards the front of the vehicle, and(b) 1 axle group, or single axle, towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A trailer must have only--(a) 1 axle group or single axle, or(b) 2 axle groups, 2 single axles, or 1 axle group and single axle, in the following configuration--(i) 1 axle group, or single axle, towards the front of the vehicle, with all the wheels on the axle group or single axle connected to the steering mechanism for that part of the trailer,(ii) 1 axle group, or single axle, towards the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A semi-trailer that is extendible, or is fitted with sliding axles, must--(a) have a securing device that--(i) can securely fix the extendible part or sliding axles to the rest of the vehicle in any position of adjustment provided, and(ii) is located in a position that can prevent accidental or inadvertent release, if the device is mounted on the chassis of the vehicle, and(iii) is fitted with a visible or audible warning system to indicate to a person standing beside the vehicle that the device is not engaged, and(iv) is fitted with a way of preventing loss of air from the air brake supply, if the device uses air from the brake system and fails in a way allowing air to escape, and(v) is held in the applied position by direct mechanical action without the intervention of an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic device, and(b) be built so the adjustable parts of the vehicle remain connected if the securing device fails.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 59; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 181)
(1) In this rule--
"retractable axle" means an axle with a means of adjustment enabling it to be raised or lowered relative to the other axles in the axle group.
(2) For these rules, a retractable axle is taken to be an axle only when it is in the lowered position.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 60; 2007 reg Dictionary definitions of
"rear overhang" and "rear overhang line")
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Note--: Rule 60 (Meaning of rear overhang and rear overhang line) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules because the relevant terms are defined in the Dictionary to this Regulation.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 61; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 72)
A motor vehicle must not be over 12.5 metres long.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 62; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 73)
(1) On a semi-trailer or a dog trailer--(a) the distance between the point of articulation at the front of the trailer and the rear overhang line must not be over 9.5 metres, and(b) the distance between the point of articulation at the front of the trailer and the rear of the trailer must not be over 12.3 metres.
(2) A projection forward of the point of articulation at the front of a semi-trailer must be contained within a radius of 1.9 metres from the point of articulation.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 63; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 74)
A combination must not be over 19 metres long.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 64; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 75)
(1) The rear overhang of a semi-trailer, or dog trailer consisting of a semi-trailer and converter dolly, must not exceed the lesser of--(a) 60% of the distance between the point of articulation at the front and the rear overhang line, and(b) 3.7 metres.
(2) The rear overhang of a trailer with only 1 axle group or single axle (except a semi-trailer) must not exceed the lesser of--(a) the length of the load carrying area, or body, ahead of the rear overhang line, and(b) 3.7 metres.
(3) The rear overhang of a vehicle not mentioned in subrule (1) or (2) must not exceed the lesser of--(a) 60% of the distance between the centre of the front axle and the rear overhang line, and(b) 3.7 metres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 65; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 76)
(1) The distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar of a dog trailer, and the centre line of the front axle group or of the front single axle of the trailer, must not be over 5 metres.
(2) The distance between the coupling pivot point on a drawbar, and the centre line of the axle group or single axle on a trailer with only 1 axle group or single axle (except a semi-trailer) must not be over 8.5 metres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 66; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 71)
A vehicle must not be over 2.5 metres wide.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 67; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 77)
A vehicle must not be over 4.3 metres high.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 68; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 78)
(1) In this rule--
"ground clearance" , of a vehicle, means the minimum distance to the ground from a point on the underside of the vehicle, except a point on a tyre, wheel, wheel hub, brake backing plate or flexible mudguard or mudflap of the vehicle.
(2) A motor vehicle or combination must have a ground clearance of--(a) at least 100 millimetres at any point within 1 metre of an axle, and(b) at least one-thirtieth of the distance between the centres of adjacent axles at the midpoint between them, and(c) at any other point--at least the distance that allows the vehicle or combination to pass over a peak in the road with a gradient on either side of 1:15, if the wheels of 1 axle of the vehicle or combination are on the slope on one side of the peak and the wheels of the next axle are on the slope on the other side.
(3) However, subrule (2) does not apply to--(a) a motor vehicle with less than 4 wheels, or(b) a combination that includes a motor vehicle with less than 4 wheels.
Note--: This Part deals with how the lights on a vehicle must be fitted and work so that the driver can see the road, pedestrians and other vehicles at night, and can signal to others.
Other laws provide for when certain lights must be switched on.
In this Part, the description "yellow" is used as a more modern term, instead of the description "amber" which is used in earlier legislation and some ADRs.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 69; 2007 reg Sch 2 cll 131 and 132)
(1) This Part does not apply to a vehicle built before 1931 that is used only in the daylight.
(2) This Part does not apply to a vehicle built before 1946 that is used mainly for exhibition purposes.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 70; 2007 reg
Sch 2 cl 83)
The requirements of this Part for a light, except a brake or direction
indicator light, to be visible over a stated distance apply only at night.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 82)
A device capable of projecting light must not be attached to any vehicle
unless it is a device required or permitted to be attached to the vehicle by
these rules.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 71; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 84)
A light, except a high-beam headlight, fitted to a vehicle must be built and
adjusted to provide the necessary amount of light without dazzling the driver
of another vehicle approaching, or being approached by, the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 72; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 85)
(1) If lights are required under these rules to be fitted to a vehicle in pairs--(a) a light must be fitted on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and(b) the centre of each light in a pair must be the same distance from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and(c) the centre of each light in a pair must be at the same height above ground level, and(d) each light in a pair must project approximately the same amount of light of the same colour.
(2) Subrule (1) applies to a motor bike with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 73; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 86)
(1) A motor vehicle must be fitted with--(a) 1 low-beam headlight if it is a moped, motor bike, or motor trike with 1 front wheel, or(b) a pair of low-beam headlights if it has 4 or more wheels or is a motor trike, except a moped, with 2 front wheels.
(2) If a motor vehicle built after 1934 can travel at over 60 kilometres an hour--(a) each low-beam headlight mentioned in subrule (1) must be able to work in the high-beam position, or(b) the vehicle must be fitted with--(i) 1 headlight that can work in the high-beam position if the vehicle is required to have 1 low-beam headlight, or(ii) a pair of headlights that can work in the high-beam position.
(3) A motor bike may be equipped with a headlight modulation system that--(a) varies the brightness of its high-beam headlight or low-beam headlight, but not both, at a rate of at least 200 and at most 280 flashes a minute, and(b) is designed to operate only in daylight.
(4) Additional headlights may be fitted to a motor bike or motor trike, or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that was built before 1970.
(5) Additional pairs of headlights may be fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that was built after 1969.
(6) Despite rule 15 and any requirement of the third edition ADR, an emergency services vehicle may be fitted with headlights or additional headlights that are capable of flashing if--(a) the headlights flash only when on low beam, and(b) the headlights are wired to operate in conjunction with any flashing or rotating lights fitted to the vehicle as permitted by rule 114(4).
(7) In this rule, an
"emergency services vehicle" means any of the following--(a) a police vehicle,(b) an ambulance,(c) a firefighting vehicle,(d) a Red Cross vehicle used for conveyance of blood for urgent transfusions,(e) a mines rescue or other rescue vehicle,(f) another vehicle that is an emergency vehicle within the meaning of the Road Rules 2014 .
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 74; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 87)
(1) The centres of low-beam headlights fitted as a pair on a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be at least 600 millimetres apart.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to a motor vehicle built before 1970 if the centres of its low-beam headlights--(a) were under 600 millimetres apart when the vehicle was built, and(b) are not nearer than they were when the vehicle was built.
(3) Each low-beam headlight of a pair on a motor trike (except a moped) with 2 front wheels must not be over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(4) The centre of a low-beam headlight fitted to a motor vehicle built after June 1953 must be--(a) at least 500 millimetres above ground level, and(b) not over 1.4 metres above ground level.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 75; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 88)
(1) A motor bike or trike with a single headlight fitted must have the light fitted in the centre.
(2) Subrule (1) applies to a motor bike with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl
89)
If 2 or more additional headlights are fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or
more wheels, the additional headlights must as far as possible be fitted in
pairs.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 77; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 90)
(1) When on, a headlight, or additional headlight, fitted to a vehicle must--(a) show only white light, and(b) project its main beam of light ahead of the vehicle.
(2) Headlights must be fitted to a vehicle so their light does not reflect off the vehicle into the driver's eyes.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 78; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 91)
(1) This rule applies to a headlight that is on at night.
(2) A low-beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 25 metres.
(3) A high-beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 50 metres.
(4) However, a low-beam headlight fitted to a motor vehicle built before 1931, or a moped, need only illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for 12 metres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 79; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 92)
(1) A motor vehicle built after 1934 that can travel at over 60 kilometres an hour must be fitted with--(a) a dipping device enabling the driver in the normal driving position--(i) to change the headlights from the high-beam position to the low-beam position, or(ii) simultaneously to switch off a high-beam headlight and switch on a low-beam headlight, and(b) for a vehicle built after June 1953--a device to indicate to the driver that the headlights are in the high-beam position.
(2) A headlight fitted to a vehicle not fitted with a dipping device mentioned in subrule (1)(a) must operate in the low-beam position.
(3) When a headlight fitted to a vehicle is switched to the low-beam position, any other headlight on the vehicle must operate only in the low-beam position or be off.
(4) In this rule--
"alternative headlight" means a light which is lighted in the place of a headlight by a dipping device.
"dipping device" means a device by which the driver of a motor vehicle, while retaining his or her normal driving position--(a) can cause the main beam of light projected by each of the headlights of a motor vehicle which has 2 headlights or by the headlight of a motor vehicle which has one headlight to be dipped, or(b) can extinguish each of the headlights of a motor vehicle which has 2 headlights or the headlight of a motor vehicle which has one headlight, and simultaneously light 2 alternative headlights or one alternative headlight (as the case may be), or(c) can extinguish each set of headlights where a motor vehicle has 4 headlights, in sets of 2, and simultaneously light one light in each set.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 80; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 93)
(1) A motor vehicle built after June 1953 must be fitted with--(a) a pair of parking lights if it is a motor trike with 2 front wheels (except a moped) or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, or(b) at least 1 parking light if it is a motor bike with an attached sidecar, or a motor trike with 1 front wheel (except a moped).
(2) A pair of parking lights fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light--(a) at least 600 millimetres from the centre of the other light, and(b) not over 510 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) However, a pair of parking lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1300 millimetres wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 millimetres from the centre of the other light.
(4) A parking light fitted to a motor trike with 2 front wheels must not be over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(5) A parking light fitted to a motor bike with a sidecar must be fitted not over 150 millimetres from the side of the sidecar furthest from the motor bike.
(6) When on, a parking light must--(a) show a white or yellow light visible 200 metres from the front of the vehicle, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(7) A parking light fitted to a motor vehicle built after 1969 must be wired so the parking light is on when a headlight on the vehicle is on.
(8) A parking light fitted to a sidecar attached to a motor bike must be wired to operate when a headlight, tail light or parking light on the motor bike is on.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 81; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 94)
(1) A pair of daytime running lights may be fitted to a motor vehicle.
(2) A pair of daytime running lights fitted to a vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light--(a) at least 600 millimetres from the centre of the other light, and(b) not over 510 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) However, a pair of daytime running lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1300 millimetres wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 millimetres from the centre of the other light.
(4) When on, a daytime running light must--(a) show a white or yellow light visible from the front of the vehicle, and(b) not use over 25 watts power.Note--: The third edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.
(5) Daytime running lights must be wired so they are off when a headlight, except a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 82; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 95)
(1) A vehicle must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A motor trike with 2 rear wheels, or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, built after 1959 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A trailer built after June 1973 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.
(4) The centre of a tail light mentioned in subrule (1), (2) or (3) must not be over--(a) 1.5 metres above ground level, or(b) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower--2.1 metres above ground level.
(5) A vehicle may have 1 or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 83; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 96)
(1) If only 1 tail light is fitted to a vehicle, it must be fitted in the centre or to the right of the centre of the vehicle's rear.
(2) Subrule (1) applies to a motor bike with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(3) If 2 or more tail lights are fitted to a vehicle, at least 2 must be fitted as a pair.
(4) Tail lights fitted in accordance with this Division may also serve as rear clearance lights if they are fitted to a vehicle in accordance with rule 89(3).
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 84; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 97)
(1) When on, a tail light of a vehicle must--(a) show a red light visible 200 metres from the rear of the vehicle, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(2) A tail light fitted to a street rod vehicle may incorporate a blue lens not over 20 millimetres in diameter.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 85; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 98)
A tail light of a motor vehicle must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a
parking light or headlight on the vehicle is on, unless an external switch is
fitted to operate the tail light.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 86; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 99)
(1) At least 1 number-plate light must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle.
(2) When on, the number-plate light or lights must illuminate a number-plate on the rear of the vehicle with white light, so the characters on the number-plate can be read at night 20 metres from the rear of the vehicle.
(3) A number-plate light--(a) may be combined with another light, and(b) must not project white light to the rear of the vehicle except by reflection, and(c) must not obscure the characters on the number-plate, and(d) must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light, headlight or tail light on the vehicle is on.
(4) Subrules (2) and (3) apply to a number-plate light used to illuminate an auxiliary number-plate issued in respect of a vehicle as if the auxiliary number-plate were a number-plate on the rear of the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 87; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 100)
(1) Front clearance lights may only be fitted to a vehicle that is at least 1.8 metres wide.
(2) A pair of front clearance lights must be fitted to a motor vehicle that is at least 2.2 metres wide, or a prime mover.
(3) The centre of a front clearance light must be--(a) not over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle, and(b) if the vehicle was built after June 1953--(i) at least 750 millimetres higher than the centre of any low-beam headlight fitted to the vehicle, or(ii) not lower than the top of the windscreen.
(4) However, a front clearance light may be mounted on an external rear vision mirror or a mirror support if, when the mirror is correctly adjusted, no part of the lens of the clearance light is visible to a person in the normal driving position.
(5) When on, a front clearance light must--(a) show a yellow or white light visible 200 metres from the front of the vehicle, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 88; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 101)
(1) A motor vehicle fitted with front clearance lights may also have additional forward-facing lights on or above the roof of its cabin.
(2) The additional forward-facing lights must be spaced evenly between the front clearance lights, with their centres at least 120 millimetres apart.
(3) When on, an additional forward-facing light must--(a) show a yellow or white light, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 89; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 102)
(1) Rear clearance lights may only be fitted to a vehicle that is at least 1.8 metres wide.
(2) A pair of rear clearance lights must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle that is at least 2.2 metres wide.
(3) The centre of a rear clearance light must be--(a) not over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle, and(b) if practicable, at least 600 millimetres above ground level.
(4) When on, a rear clearance light must--(a) show a red light visible 200 metres from the rear of the vehicle, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 90; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 103)
(1) A pair of side marker lights must be fitted towards the rear of the sides of a motor vehicle that is over 7.5 metres long and at least 2.2 metres wide.
(2) A pole-type trailer, and a motor vehicle built to tow a pole-type trailer, with at least 1 cross-bar or bolster must have a side marker light fitted to each side of the back or only cross-bar or bolster.
(3) A pole-type trailer with 2 or more cross-bars or bolsters may also have a side marker light fitted to each side of the front cross-bar or bolster.
(4) At least 2 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of--(a) a trailer, except a pole-type trailer, that is at least 2.2 metres wide and not over 7.5 metres long, and(b) a semi-trailer that is not over 7.5 metres long.
(5) At least 3 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of--(a) a trailer, except a pole-type trailer, that is at least 2.2 metres wide and over 7.5 metres long, and(b) a semi-trailer that is over 7.5 metres long.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 91; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 104)
(1) The centre of a side marker light must not be over 150 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(2) A front side marker light fitted to a motor vehicle must be towards the front of the side of the vehicle with no part of the lens visible to the driver.
(3) The centre of a front side marker light fitted to a trailer must be--(a) within 300 millimetres of the front of the side of the trailer, or(b) if the construction of the trailer makes it impracticable to comply with paragraph (a)--as near as practicable to the front of the trailer.
(4) The centre of a rear side marker light fitted to a vehicle must be--(a) within 300 millimetres of the rear of the side of the vehicle, or(b) if the construction of the vehicle makes it impracticable to comply with paragraph (a)--as near as practicable to the rear of the vehicle.
(5) Side marker lights fitted to a vehicle must, as far as practicable, be evenly spaced along the side of the vehicle.
(6) Subrules (2)-(5) do not apply to side marker lights fitted to a cross-bar or bolster of a pole-type trailer.
(7) Only the side marker lights nearest to the rear need be fitted if complying with subrules (3) and (4) would result in the front and rear side marker lights being under 2.5 metres apart.
(8) A side marker light fitted to a vehicle must be fitted so that--(a) its centre is not over--(i) 1.5 metres above ground level, or(ii) if it is not practicable to fit it lower--2.1 metres above ground level, and(b) its centre is at least 600 millimetres above ground level, and(c) it is, as far as practicable, in a row of side marker lights along the side of the vehicle.
(9) Subrule (8)(a) does not apply to a side marker light that is not required to be fitted to the vehicle by rule 90.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 92; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 105)
(1) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle must--(a) show a light visible 200 metres from the vehicle, and(b) not use over 7 watts power.
(2) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle must show--(a) to the front of the vehicle--a yellow light, and(b) to the rear of the vehicle--(i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector--a red light, and(ii) in any other case--a red or yellow light.
(3) However, if a pole-type trailer with 2 or more cross-bars or bolsters has the side marker lights permitted by rule 90(3)--(a) the side marker lights fitted to the front cross-bar or bolster may comply with subrule (2)(a) only, and(b) the side marker lights fitted to the back cross-bar or bolster may comply with subrule (2)(b) only.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 93; 2007 reg
Sch 2 cl 106)
The side marker light nearest to the rear of a vehicle may also be a rear
clearance light for the purposes of rule 89.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 94; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 107)
(1) A brake light must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle built after 1934.
(2) A pair of brake lights must be fitted to the rear of--(a) a motor vehicle built after 1 October 1991 that has 4 or more wheels, and(b) a motor trike built after 1 October 1991 that has 2 rear wheels, and(c) a trailer built after June 1973.
(3) The centre of a brake light must be--(a) at least 350 millimetres above ground level, and(b) not over--(i) 1.5 metres above ground level, or(ii) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower--2.1 metres above ground level.
(4) A vehicle may be fitted with 1 or more additional brake lights.
(5) The centre of an additional brake light must be at least 350 millimetres above ground level.
(6) If only 1 brake light is fitted to a vehicle, it must be fitted in the centre or to the right of the centre of the vehicle's rear.
(7) Subrule (6) applies to a motor bike with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 95; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 108)
(1) When on, a brake light must show a red light visible 30 metres from the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A brake light fitted to a street rod vehicle may incorporate a blue lens not over 20 millimetres in diameter.
(3) A brake light fitted to a motor vehicle must come on, if it is not already on, when--(a) for a vehicle with 4 or more wheels or built after 1974--a service brake is applied, or(b) for another vehicle--the rear wheel brake is applied.
(4) Subrule (3) does not apply if the controls in the vehicle that start the engine are in a position that makes it impossible for the engine to operate.
(5) A brake light on a trailer must come on when--(a) the brake light of the towing vehicle comes on, or(b) a brake control on the towing vehicle, which independently activates the service brake on the trailer, is operated.
(6) A brake light may be operated by an engine brake, retarder or similar device if the device does not interfere with the proper operation of the brake light.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 96; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 109)
(1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle and on each side towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A reversing light must have its centre not over 1.2 metres above ground level.
(3) When on, a reversing light must show a white or yellow light to the rear or to the side and rear of the vehicle.Note--: Third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights.
(4) A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
(5) A reversing light fitted to a trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear.
(6) A yellow reversing light may also operate as a direction indicator light.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 97; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 110)
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that was built after August 1966 must have--(a) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its front that face forwards, and(b) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its rear that face backwards.
(2) A motor vehicle with less than 4 wheels that was built after June 1975 must have--(a) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its front that face forwards, and(b) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its rear that face backwards.
(3) A motor vehicle that is not required to have direction indicator lights may have--(a) 1 or more pairs of direction indicator lights that are visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle, or(b) both--(i) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its front that face forwards, and(ii) a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its rear that face backwards.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 98; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 111)
(1) A trailer built after June 1973 must have a pair of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its rear that face backwards.
(2) A trailer that is not required to have direction indicator lights may have 1 or more pairs of direction indicator lights fitted on, or towards, its rear that face backwards.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 99; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 112)
(1) A pair of direction indicator lights fitted to a vehicle must be spaced as follows--(a) lights fitted to the front of a motor bike or the single wheel end of a motor trike must be spaced in accordance with the requirements for the position of front indicators set out in paragraph 6.3.3.1 of Appendix A to third edition ADR 19/02,(b) lights fitted at the rear of a motor bike must be spaced in accordance with the requirements for the position of rear indicators set out in paragraph 6.3.3.1 of Appendix A to third edition ADR 19/02,(c) lights fitted at the 2 wheel end of a motor trike must be spaced so that the centre of each light is at least 600 millimetres from the centre of the other light, unless the centre of each direction indicator light is not over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle,(d) lights fitted to another vehicle with a width of not over 1300 millimetres must be spaced so that the centre of each light is at least 400 millimetres from the centre of the other light,(e) lights fitted to another vehicle with a width of over 1300 millimetres must be spaced so that the centre of each light is at least 600 millimetres from the centre of the other light.
(2) Subrule (1)(a) and (b) apply to a vehicle even if it was built before the date stated in the ADR for vehicles of that type.
(3) The centre of each direction indicator light must be at least 350 millimetres above ground level.
(4) The centre of each light in a pair of direction indicator lights required to be fitted to a vehicle must not be over--(a) 1.5 metres above ground level, or(b) if it is not practicable for the light to be fitted lower--2.1 metres above ground level.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 100; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 113)
(1) A direction indicator light fitted to a motor vehicle must--(a) when operating, display regular flashes of light at a rate of not over 120 flashes a minute, and--(i) for a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels--at least 60 flashes a minute, or(ii) for any other motor vehicle--at least 45 flashes a minute, and(b) be able to be operated by a person in the normal driving position, and(c) be wired to an audible or visible device in the vehicle that tells the driver that the direction indicator light is operating, and(d) flash at the same time and rate as any other direction indicator lights fitted on the same side of the vehicle.
(2) A direction indicator light fitted to a side of a trailer must, when operating, flash at the same time and rate as the direction indicator light or lights fitted to the same side of the motor vehicle towing the trailer.
(3) The flashes of light displayed by a direction indicator light must be--(a) if the light faces forward--white or yellow, and(b) if the light faces backwards--(i) yellow, or(ii) for a vehicle built before July 1973--yellow or red, and(c) if the light faces out from the side of the vehicle--(i) white or yellow towards the front and side, and(ii) for a vehicle built before July 1973--yellow or red towards the rear and side, and(iii) for a vehicle built after June 1973--yellow towards the rear and side.Note--: The ADRs only allow yellow direction indicator lights.
(4) If a motor vehicle's direction indicator lights display only yellow light, the vehicle may be equipped to allow the lights to operate simultaneously on both sides of the vehicle, if a visible or audible signal tells the driver when the lights are operating simultaneously.
(5) When on, a direction indicator light must be visible 30 metres from--(a) if the light faces forwards--the front of the vehicle, or(b) if the light faces backwards--the rear of the vehicle, or(c) if the light faces out from the side of the vehicle--that side of the vehicle.
(6) When on, each direction indicator light in at least 1 pair of lights fitted on or towards the front of a prime mover, or a motor vehicle over 7.5 metres long, must be visible at a point--(a) 1.5 metres at right angles from the side of the vehicle where the light is fitted, and(b) in line with the rear of the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 101; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 114)
(1) A pair of front fog lights may be fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels.
(2) A pair of front fog lights, or a single front fog light, may be fitted to a motor bike or trike.
(3) A pair of front fog lights fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must have the centre of each light not over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle unless the centres of the lights are at least 600 millimetres apart.
(4) If the top of the front fog light is higher than the top of any low-beam headlight on the vehicle, the centre of the fog light must not be higher than the centre of the low-beam headlight.
(5) A front fog light must--(a) when on--(i) project white or yellow light in front of the vehicle, and(ii) be a low-beam light, and(b) be able to be operated independently of any headlight, and(c) be fitted so the light from it does not reflect off the vehicle into the driver's eyes.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 102; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 115)
(1) In this rule--
"rear fog light" means a light used on a vehicle to make it more easily visible, from the rear, in dense fog.
(2) A vehicle may have fitted to its rear--(a) a pair of rear fog lights, or(b) 1 rear fog light fitted on, or to the right, of the centre of the vehicle.
(3) Subrule (2)(b) applies to a motor bike with an attached sidecar as if the sidecar were not attached.
(4) A rear fog light must--(a) have its centre--(i) not over 1.5 metres above ground level, and(ii) at least 100 millimetres from the centre of a brake light, and(b) when on, project red light behind the vehicle, and(c) not use over 27 watts power, and(d) be wired to a visible device in the vehicle that tells the driver that the rear fog light is operating.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 103; 2007
reg Sch 2 cl 116)
A vehicle may be fitted with interior lights that illuminate any interior part
of the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 104; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 117)
(1) A reflector fitted to a vehicle must show a red, yellow or white reflection of light when light is projected directly onto the reflector at night by a low-beam headlight that--(a) is 45 metres from the reflector, and(b) complies with these rules.
(2) The reflection must be clearly visible from the position of the headlight.
(3) A reflector may be in the form of reflecting sheeting or tape or other efficient reflecting material.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 105; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 118)
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, and a trailer, must have a rear-facing red reflector towards each side of its rear.
(2) A motor bike, a sidecar attached to a motor bike, and a motor trike, must have a rear-facing red reflector.
(3) The centre of each reflector must be--(a) at the same height above ground level, and(b) not over 1.5 metres above ground level.
(4) However, subrule (3) does not apply to a reflector fitted to a sidecar attached to a motor bike.
(5) A reflector fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, or a trailer, must not be over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(6) A vehicle fitted with rear-facing red reflectors in accordance with subrule (1) or (2) may be fitted with additional red reflectors at any height above ground level or at any distance from the side of the vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 106; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 119)
(1) Yellow or red side-facing reflectors must be fitted to the pole of a pole-type trailer so--(a) 1 reflector is fitted to the middle third of the left and right faces of the pole, and(b) the front reflector is not over 3 metres from the front of the trailer, and(c) the other reflectors are not over 3 metres apart.
(2) Additional side-facing reflectors may be fitted to a pole-type trailer in accordance with rule 107.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 107; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 120)
(1) A vehicle may be fitted with side-facing reflectors.
(2) A side-facing reflector--(a) towards the front of the vehicle must be yellow or white, and(b) towards the rear of the vehicle must be yellow or red, and(c) on the central part of the vehicle must be yellow.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 108; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 121)
(1) A front-facing white or yellow reflector must be fitted towards each side of the front of--(a) a semi-trailer, except a pole-type trailer, and(b) the front cross-bar or bolster of a pole-type trailer, and(c) a trailer that is at least 2.2 metres wide.
(2) Each reflector must have its centre--(a) at the same height above ground level, and(b) not over 1.5 metres above ground level, and(c) not over 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
(3) Additional front-facing reflectors may be fitted to a trailer mentioned in subrule (1) in accordance with rule 109.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 109; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 122)
(1) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, or a trailer, may have 1 or more front-facing white or yellow reflectors fitted towards each side of its front.
(2) A motor vehicle with less than 4 wheels may have 1 or more front-facing white or yellow reflectors.
(3) The centre of at least 1 reflector on each side of the front of the vehicle must be--(a) at the same height above ground level as the centre of the other reflector, and(b) the same distance from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle as the centre of the other reflector, and(c) at least--(i) for a vehicle with a width under 1300 millimetres--400 millimetres from the centre of the other reflector, and(ii) for another vehicle--600 millimetres from the centre of the other reflector.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 123)
A motor vehicle may be equipped with a spot or search light.
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Note--: Rule 110 (Application of Division 19) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
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Note--: Rule 111 (Fitting of warning lights and signs) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
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Note--: Rule 112 (Operation and performance of warning lights) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
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Note--: Rule 113 (Specifications for warning signs) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 114; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 124)
(1) A vehicle may be fitted with any light or reflector not mentioned in these rules.
(2) However, unless subrule (3) or (4) applies, a vehicle must not display or be fitted with--(a) a light that flashes or rotates, or(b) a light or reflector that--(i) shows a red light to the front, or(ii) shows a white light to the rear, or(iii) is shaped or located in a way that reduces the effectiveness of a light or reflector that is required to be fitted to the vehicle under these rules, or(iv) shows a blue light.
(3) Despite rule 15 and any requirement of a third edition ADR, an emergency vehicle or police vehicle may be fitted with any light or reflector.
(4) Despite rule 15 and any requirement of a third edition ADR, the following vehicles may be fitted with a light or lights, at least one of which must be mounted on top of the vehicle, capable of displaying a flashing or rotating light--(a) ambulances,(b) police vehicles,(c) fire fighting vehicles,(d) mines rescue or other rescue vehicles,(e) Red Cross vehicles used for conveyance of blood for urgent transfusions,(f) public utility service vehicles,(g) tow-trucks,(h) motor breakdown service vehicles,(i) vehicles used for the delivery of milk that are required to stop at frequent intervals,(j) buses used solely or principally for the conveyance of children to or from school,(k) vehicles exceeding the length, width and height limits of these rules,(l) vehicles frequently used to transport loads that exceed the maximum length, width and height limits of these rules,(m) vehicles used to escort vehicles referred to in paragraph (k) or (l),(n) vehicles used by Transport for NSW,(na) vehicles used by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator,(o) vehicles used by an employee of a council of a local government area for the purposes of enforcing excess weight limits legislation,(p) State Emergency Service vehicles,(q) any other vehicles that are approved by Transport for NSW.
(5) Despite subrule (4), a police vehicle is not required to have a light mounted on top of the vehicle.
(6) Despite subrule (4), a vehicle used by Transport for NSW or the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is not required to have a light mounted on top of the vehicle.
(7) A light that may be fitted under subrule (4) must be capable of displaying--(a) in the case of a police vehicle, an ambulance, a fire fighting vehicle, a vehicle used by a Traffic Commander or Traffic Emergency Patroller (appointed or employed by Transport for NSW), a State Emergency Service vehicle or a vehicle used by an accredited rescue unit (within the meaning of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 )--a blue or red light, or(b) in the case of a Red Cross vehicle, a mines rescue or other rescue vehicle or an emergency vehicle within the meaning of the Road Rules 2014 (other than a vehicle referred to in paragraph (a))--a red light, or(c) in the case of a vehicle used by Transport for NSW or the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, or a vehicle used by a council of a local government area for the purposes of enforcing excess weight limits legislation--a crimson or magenta light, or(d) in the case of a fire brigade emergency site command vehicle--a green light, or(e) in the case of any other vehicle--a yellow light unless otherwise approved by Transport for NSW.
(8) The lens of any such light must not be visible, either directly or indirectly, to the driver of the motor vehicle or trailer to which it is fitted when that driver is seated in the normal driving position.
(9) The light from any such light mounted on the top of the vehicle must be visible in normal sunlight from a distance of at least 200 metres to a driver approaching that vehicle from any direction.
(10) Subrule (7) does not apply to the extent that it is inconsistent with a requirement of Part 3A or clause 148 of the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013 ) relating to oversize vehicles or pilot or escort vehicles.
(11) In this rule,
"excess weight limits legislation" means--(a) the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) , or(b) the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021 , Part 4 and section 163.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 125)
(1) A motor vehicle that--(a) is specified in rule 114(4), and(b) has direction indicator lights that show yellow light to the front,may be equipped with a device that will cause the direction indicator lights fitted to the front and rear and on both sides of the vehicle, and any trailer connected to the vehicle, to flash simultaneously and regularly at a rate of not less than 60 and not more than 120 flashes per minute.
(2) When all such lights fitted to a motor vehicle and trailer (if any) are flashing simultaneously, there must be an indicator that will inform the driver, by visible and audible means, that the lights are flashing.
(cf
2007 reg Sch 2 cl 126)
Street vending vehicles must be fitted with a flashing warning light mounted
on the roof of the vehicle. Any such light must--
(a) be capable of displaying a rotating, flashing, yellow coloured light, and
(b) commence to emit light within 1 second of being switched on, and
(c) when switched on, flash regularly at a rate of not less than 60 times per minute, and
(d) be connected to an indicator that will inform the driver, by visible and audible means, that the light is flashing, and
(e) emit light that is visible in normal sunlight from a distance of at least 200 metres to a driver approaching the vehicle from any direction.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 115; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 127)
(1) In this rule--
"conspicuity marking" means a conspicuity marking within the meaning of ADR 13/00.
"rear marking plate" means a rear marking plate that complies with the Vehicle Standards Bulletin titled VSB 12--National Code of Practice--Rear Marking Plates .Note--: The Vehicle Standards Bulletin titled VSB 12--National Code of Practice--Rear Marking Plates is available from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's website at www.nhvr.gov.au.
(2) Rear marking plates or conspicuity markings may be fitted to--(a) a motor vehicle, or(b) a trailer.Note--: See also the Vehicle Standards Bulletin titled VSB 12--National Code of Practice--Rear Marking Plates for requirements about "Do not overtake turning vehicle" signs that may apply to a vehicle fitted with conspicuity markings.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 116; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 128)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle if--(a) the vehicle is not fitted with a brake light or direction indicator light mentioned in Division 10 or 12, and(b) the construction of the vehicle would otherwise prevent the driver from hand signalling an intention--(i) to turn or move the vehicle to the right, or(ii) to stop or suddenly reduce the speed of the vehicle.
(2) The vehicle must be fitted with a mechanical signalling device or a pair of turn signals.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 117; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 129)
(1) A mechanical signalling device must--(a) be fitted to the right side of the vehicle, and(b) be able to be operated by the driver from a normal driving position, and(c) consist of a white or yellow representation of an open human hand at least 15 centimetres long, and(d) be constructed so that the driver of the vehicle can keep the device--(i) in a neutral position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal, and(ii) in a horizontal position with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing out at a right angle to the vehicle to signal an intention to turn or move right, and(iii) with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing upwards to signal an intention to stop or reduce speed suddenly.
(2) When the mechanical signalling device is in a position mentioned in subrule (1)(d)(ii) or (iii), the complete hand must be clearly visible, from both the front and the rear of the vehicle, at a distance of 30 metres.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 118; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 130)
A turn signal must--
(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15 centimetres long and 25 millimetres wide that--(i) when in operation--is kept horizontal, and(ii) when not in operation--is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal, and
(b) be fitted to the side of the motor vehicle at least 50 centimetres and not over 2.1 metres above ground level, in a position so the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation, and
(c) be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position, and
(d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30 metres.
Note--: This Part sets out the braking system requirements for vehicles to ensure that they can be reliably slowed or stopped even if a part of a braking system fails, and to ensure that a vehicle can be prevented from rolling away when parked.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 119; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 133)
(1) A brake tube or hose fitted to a vehicle must--(a) be manufactured from a material appropriate to its intended use in the vehicle, and(b) be long enough to allow for the full range of steering and suspension movements of the vehicle, and(c) be fitted to prevent it being damaged during the operation of the vehicle by--(i) a source of heat, or(ii) any movement of the parts to which it is attached or near.
(2) Each component of the braking system of a vehicle must comply with the design and performance requirements of--(a) a relevant Australian Standard or British Standard as in force when this subrule commenced, or(b) a relevant standard approved by any of the following bodies, and as in force when this subrule commenced--(i) American Society of Automotive Engineers,(ii) American National Standards Institute,(iii) Japanese Standards Association,(iv) Deutsches Institut für Normung,(v) International Organization for Standardization.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 120; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 134)
The braking system of a vehicle must allow for adjustment to take account of
normal wear.
(1) In this rule--
"air brake compressor" , of a vehicle, means a compressor for supplying air to the vehicle's air brakes.
"compressed air reserve" , for a vehicle, means compressed air stored on the vehicle for supplying the vehicle's braking system.
"condensate drain valve" means a device used to remove water from the compressed air reserve for a vehicle fitted with air brakes.
"governor cut-out pressure" , of a vehicle, means the air pressure at which the vehicle's air brake compressor stops supplying air to the vehicle's air brake reservoir.
"spring brake" means a brake using 1 or more springs to store the energy needed to operate the brake.
"vacuum reserve" , in relation to a vehicle, means air at a low pressure stored on the vehicle for supplying the vehicle's braking system.
(2) If air brakes are fitted to a vehicle--(a) the vehicle's air brake compressor must be able to build up air pressure to at least 80% of the vehicle's governor cut-out pressure, in not more than 5 minutes after the compressed air reserve is fully used up, and(b) there must be an automatic or manual condensate drain valve at the lowest point of each air brake reservoir in the vehicle's braking system, and(c) any spring brake fitted to the vehicle must not operate before the warning mentioned in rule 128(3)(a) has been given.
(3) If vacuum brakes are fitted to a vehicle, the vacuum supply must be able to build up vacuum--(a) to the level when the warning signal mentioned in rule 128(3)(a) no longer operates within 30 seconds after the vacuum reserve is fully used up, and(b) to the normal working level within 60 seconds after the vacuum reserve is fully used up.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 122; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 136)
(1) One sustained application of the brake of a motor vehicle built after 1930, or a combination that includes a motor vehicle built after 1930, must be able to produce the performance mentioned in subrules (2)-(7)--(a) when the vehicle or combination is on a dry, smooth, level road surface, free from loose material, and(b) whether or not the vehicle or combination is loaded, and(c) without part of the vehicle or combination moving outside a straight path--(i) centred on the longitudinal axis of the vehicle or combination before the brake was applied, and(ii) 3.7 metres wide.
(2) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass under 2.5 tonnes must bring the vehicle or combination from a speed of 35 kilometres an hour to a stop within--(a) 12.5 metres when the service brake is applied, and(b) 30 metres when the emergency brake is applied.
(3) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass of at least 2.5 tonnes must bring the vehicle or combination from a speed of 35 kilometres an hour to a stop within--(a) 16.5 metres when the service brake is applied, and(b) 40.5 metres when the emergency brake is applied.
(4) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass under 2.5 tonnes must decelerate the vehicle or combination, from any speed at which the vehicle or combination can travel, by an average of at least--(a) 3.8 metres per second per second when the service brake is applied, and(b) 1.6 metres per second per second when the emergency brake is applied.
(5) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass of at least 2.5 tonnes must decelerate the vehicle or combination, from any speed at which the vehicle or combination can travel, by an average of at least--(a) 2.8 metres per second per second when the service brake is applied, and(b) 1.1 metres per second per second when the emergency brake is applied.
(6) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass under 2.5 tonnes must achieve a peak deceleration of the vehicle or combination, from any speed at which the vehicle or combination can travel, of at least--(a) 5.8 metres per second per second when the service brake is applied, and(b) 1.9 metres per second per second when the emergency brake is applied.
(7) The braking system of a motor vehicle or combination with a gross mass of at least 2.5 tonnes must achieve a peak deceleration of the vehicle or combination, from any speed at which the vehicle or combination can travel, of at least--(a) 4.4 metres per second per second when the service brake is applied, and(b) 1.5 metres per second per second when the emergency brake is applied.
(8) The parking brake of a vehicle or combination must be able to hold the vehicle or combination stationary on a 12% gradient--(a) when the vehicle or combination is on a dry, smooth road surface, free from loose material, and(b) whether or not the vehicle or combination is loaded.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 123; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 137)
(1) In this rule--
"independent brake" , for a vehicle, means a brake that is operated entirely separately from any other brake on the vehicle, except for any drum, disc or part, on which a shoe, band or friction pad makes contact, that is common to 2 or more brakes.
(2) A motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels built, or used, mainly for transporting goods or people by road must be fitted with--(a) a braking system that--(i) consists of brakes fitted to all wheels of the vehicle, and(ii) has at least 2 separate methods of activation, arranged so effective braking remains on at least 2 wheels if a method fails, or(b) 2 independent brakes, each of which, when in operation, acts directly on at least half the number of wheels of the vehicle.
(3) The braking system of a motor vehicle mentioned in subrule (2) that was built after 1945 must have a service brake operating on all wheels that, when applied--(a) acts directly on the wheels and not through the vehicle's transmission, or(b) acts on a shaft between a differential of the vehicle and a wheel.
(4) The braking system of a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must have a parking brake that--(a) is held in the applied position by direct mechanical action without the intervention of an electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic device, and(b) is fitted with a locking device that can hold the brake in the applied position, and(c) has its own separate control.
(5) The parking brake may also be the emergency brake.
(6) If 2 or more independent brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, the brakes must be arranged so brakes are applied to all the wheels on at least 1 axle of the vehicle when any brake is operated.
(7) A motor bike or motor trike must be fitted with--(a) 2 independent brakes, or(b) a single brake that acts directly on all wheels of the vehicle and is arranged so effective braking remains on at least 1 wheel if a part of the system fails.
(8) Subrule (7) applies to a motor bike with a sidecar attached as if the sidecar were not attached.
(9) A motor trike must have a parking brake that is held in the applied position by mechanical means.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 124; 2007 reg Sch
2 cl 138)
The braking system on a motor vehicle must be arranged to allow the driver of
the motor vehicle to apply the brakes from a normal driving position.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 125; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 139(1)-(5))
(1) If a motor vehicle has air brakes, the braking system of the vehicle must include at least 1 air storage tank.
(2) If a motor vehicle has vacuum brakes, the braking system of the vehicle must include at least 1 vacuum storage tank.
(3) An air or vacuum storage tank must be built so the service brake can be applied to meet the performance standards of rule 122 at least twice if the engine of the vehicle stops or the source of air or vacuum fails.
(4) An air or vacuum storage system must be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply fails or leaks.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 139(6)-(8))
(1) If air or vacuum brakes are fitted to a motor vehicle equipped to tow a trailer, the brakes of the vehicle must be able to stop the vehicle at the performance standards for emergency brakes under rule 122 if the trailer breaks away.
(2) The braking system of a motor vehicle equipped to tow a trailer fitted with air brakes must include protection against loss of supply line air or brake control signal air.
(3) The protection mentioned in subrule (2) must--(a) operate automatically if a brake supply line hose connecting the motor vehicle and a trailer fails, and(b) maintain enough air pressure to allow the brakes to be applied to meet performance standards for emergency brakes under rule 122, and(c) include a visible or audible warning to the driver.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 126; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 140)
(1) A trailer with a GTM over 750 kilograms must have brakes that operate on at least 1 wheel at each end of 1 or more axles of the trailer.
(2) A semi-trailer or converter dolly with a GTM over 2 tonnes must have brakes that operate on all its wheels.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 127; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 141)
(1) The braking system of a trailer with a GTM over 2 tonnes must allow the driver of a motor vehicle towing the trailer to operate the brakes from a normal driving position.
(2) The brakes on a trailer with a GTM over 2 tonnes must--(a) operate automatically and quickly if the trailer breaks away from the towing vehicle, and(b) remain in operation for at least 15 minutes after a break-away, and(c) be able to hold the trailer on a 12% gradient while in operation after a break-away.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 128; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 142)
(1) If a trailer has air brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 air storage tank.
(2) If a trailer has vacuum brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 vacuum storage tank.
(3) An air or vacuum storage system must--(a) be built to give a visible or audible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in a normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of rule 122, and(b) be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply fails or leaks.
(4) Subrules (1), (2) and (3) do not apply to a trailer with a GTM of 2 tonnes or less.
Note--: This Part sets out requirements to ensure that motor vehicles do not emit too much smoke or noise and that exhaust gases cannot enter the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 129; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 154)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that is powered by a petrol engine and was built after 1971.
(2) The vehicle must be built to prevent, or fitted with equipment that prevents, crank case gases from escaping to the atmosphere.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 130; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 155)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine and was built after 1930.
(2) The vehicle must not emit visible emissions for a continuous period of at least 10 seconds.
(3) However, this rule does not apply to emissions that are visible only because of heat or the condensation of water vapour.
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Note--: Rule 131 (Exhaust emissions--diesel-powered vehicles) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these Rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
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Note--: Rule 132 (Requirements of DT 80 test cycle) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these Rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
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Note--: Rule 133 (Test procedure) of the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 has not been reproduced in these Rules. This rule has been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules 2015 .
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 134; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 156)
(1) In this rule--
"vertical exhaust system" means an exhaust system that emits exhaust gases in an upward direction above or near the top of a vehicle to which the exhaust system is fitted.
(2) An outlet (a
"motor trike exhaust outlet" ) of an exhaust system fitted to a motor trike with a permanently enclosed body must extend--(a) at least 40 millimetres beyond the outermost joint of the floorpan that is not continuously welded or permanently sealed, and(b) not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle.
(3) The motor trike exhaust outlet must discharge the main exhaust flow to the air--(a) if the outlet is fitted to the side of the motor trike--to the right hand side of the motor trike and below the horizontal axis of the motor trike at an angle between 15 degrees and 45 degrees, or(b) if the outlet is fitted to the rear of the motor trike--at an angle between 10 degrees above the horizontal axis of the motor trike and 45 degrees below that axis.
(4) An outlet (a
"bus exhaust outlet" ) of an exhaust system fitted to a bus must be as near as practicable to the rear of the bus.
(5) If the bus is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system, the bus exhaust outlet must not extend beyond the perimeter of the bus.
(6) If the bus is fitted with a vertical exhaust system, the bus exhaust outlet must be located behind the rearmost part of the passenger compartment.
(7) A bus exhaust outlet must discharge the main exhaust flow to the air--(a) if the outlet is not part of a vertical exhaust system--(i) towards the rear, or to the right, of the bus, and(ii) horizontally or downwards at an angle not more than 45 degrees below the horizontal axis, or(b) if the outlet is part of a vertical exhaust system--vertically upwards or towards the rear of the bus at any angle above the horizontal axis.
(8) An exposed section of a vertical exhaust system fitted to a motor vehicle (except a bus) must be positioned or shielded to prevent injury.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 135; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 161)
(1) For this Division, the stationary noise level of a motor vehicle is to be measured in accordance with the procedure set out for the kind of vehicle in the National Stationary Exhaust Noise Test Procedures for In-Service Motor Vehicles--September 2006 (ISBN: 1 921168 50 1) published by the Commission.
(2) In subrule (1),
"Commission" means the National Transport Commission established by the National Transport Commission Act 2003 of the Commonwealth.
Note--: The National Stationary Exhaust Noise Test Procedures for In-Service Motor Vehicles--September 2006 is available on the Commission's website at www.ntc.gov.au.
For the purposes of this Division, a
vehicle is
"certified to ADR 83/00" if--
(a) immediately before the repeal of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act, approval has been given under section 10A of that Act to place an identification plate showing compliance with ADR 83/00 on the vehicle, or
(b) an approval is given under item 4(2) or 6(2) of Schedule 3 to the Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, or
(c) the vehicle has satisfied an entry pathway under section 15(2) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act, including compliance with ADR 83/00, and the vehicle is entered on the RAV.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 137; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 157)
(1) A motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine must be fitted with a silencing device through which all the exhaust from the engine passes.
(2) For subrule (1), any silencing device designed to be manipulated by the vehicle's operator, such as by means of in-vehicle controls, must be designed so that it can be tested with the device in its loudest setting.
(cf ALVSR
2015 r 138)
This Subdivision applies to a motor vehicle other than a vehicle certified to
ADR 83/00.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 139; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 158)
(1) In this rule--
"car-type vehicle" means--(a) a car, or(b) a utility truck, panel van, or another motor vehicle derived from a car design, or(c) another motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels that is built mainly to carry not over 9 people including the driver.
(2) The stationary noise level of a car-type vehicle, or motor bike or motor trike, must not exceed--(a) for a car-type vehicle built after 1982--90 dB(A), or(b) for another car-type vehicle--96 dB(A), or(c) for a motor bike or motor trike built after February 1985--94 dB(A), or(d) for another motor bike or motor trike--100 dB(A).
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 140; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 159)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle (except a motor vehicle to which rule 139 applies) with a spark ignition engine.
(2) The stationary noise level of the motor vehicle must not exceed the noise level applying to the vehicle under the table.
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Item GVM
(t)Exhaust height
(mm)When vehicle built Noise level
(dB(A))1 ≤3.5 <1500 before July 1983 92 after June 1983 89 2 >3.5 <1500 before July 1983 98 after June 1983 95 3 ≤3.5 ≥1500 before July 1983 88 after June 1983 85 4 >3.5 ≥1500 before July 1983 94 after June 1983 91
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 141; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 160)
(1) This rule applies to a motor vehicle (except a motor vehicle to which rule 139 applies) with a diesel engine.
(2) The stationary noise level of the motor vehicle must not exceed the noise level applying to the vehicle under the table.
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Item GVM
(t)Exhaust height
(mm)When vehicle built Noise level
(dB(A))1 ≤3.5 <1500 before July 1980 105 after June 1980 but before July 1983 102 after June 1983 99 2 >3.5 <1500 before July 1980 107 after June 1980 but before July 1983 104 after June 1983 101 3 ≤3.5 ≥1500 before July 1980 101 after June 1980 but before July 1983 98 after June 1983 95 4 >3.5 ≥1500 before July 1980 103 after June 1980 but before July 1983 100 after June 1983 97
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 142)
The stationary noise level of a motor vehicle that is certified to ADR 83/00
must not exceed, by more than 5 dB(A), the noise level that is established for
the motor vehicle when it is certified.
Note--: This Part sets out requirements to ensure that LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) and natural gas fuel systems are safely installed in motor vehicles and that vehicles with LPG or natural gas fuel systems installed can be identified as LPG-powered vehicles or vehicles powered by natural gas.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 143; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 162(1) and (2))
(1) An LPG system installed in a motor vehicle, and the vehicle, must comply with all relevant requirements set out in the version of Australian Standard AS 1425 that was current at the time the system was installed in the vehicle.
(2) A motor vehicle that has an LPG system installed must have fixed conspicuously to the front and rear number-plates a label--(a) that is made of durable material, and(b) that is at least 25 millimetres wide and 25 millimetres high, and(c) that is of retroreflective red conforming to Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1906.1:2007Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes--Retroreflective sheeting , and(d) that is marked "LPG" in white capital letters at least 10 millimetres high.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 144; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 162(3) and (4))
(1) A natural gas system installed in a motor vehicle, and the vehicle, must comply with all relevant requirements set out in the version of Australian Standard AS 2739 that was current at the time the system was installed in the vehicle.Examples--: Forms of natural gas include CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and LNG (Liquid Natural Gas).
(2) A motor vehicle that has a natural gas system installed must have fixed conspicuously to the front and rear number-plates a label--(a) that is made of durable material, and(b) that is circular with a diameter of at least 35 millimetres, and(c) that is of retroreflective red conforming to Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1906.1:2007Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes--Retroreflective sheeting , and(d) that is marked "CNG" in white capital letters at least 10 millimetres high.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 144A)
(1) A hydrogen-powered vehicle, including a vehicle modified to be a hydrogen-powered vehicle, must have fixed conspicuously to its front and rear number plates--(a) for a vehicle fitted with 1 hydrogen fuel container--a label that complies with subrule (2), or(b) for a vehicle fitted with 2 or more hydrogen fuel containers--2 labels that comply with subrule (2).
(2) For the purposes of subrule (1), a label complies with this subrule if--(a) it is affixed to a plate made of metal that is at least 1 millimetre thick, and(b) the label, and the plate to which it is affixed, is a regular pentagonal shape--(i) each side of which is 20 millimetres long, and(ii) each interior angle of which is 108 degrees, and(c) it has a yellow surface that complies with class 2 of AS 1906.1:2007, Retroreflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes--Retroreflective Sheeting , and(d) it is marked "H" in a black capital letter that is at least 10 millimetres high and has the orientation shown in the example, and(e) it is fixed to the number plates so that the letter on the label is in an upright position, and(f) it does not wholly or partly obscure any characters on the number plates.
Note--: The example of the label is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the label's actual size, dimensions or colour.
(3) In this rule--
"hydrogen-powered vehicle" means a vehicle that--(a) is powered by a hydrogen fuel system, and(b) has 1 or more hydrogen fuel containers fitted to the vehicle for the system.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 144B)
(1) An electric-powered vehicle, including a vehicle modified to be an electric-powered vehicle, must have fixed conspicuously to its front and rear number plates a label that complies with subrule (2).
(2) For the purposes of subrule (1), a label complies with this subrule if--(a) it is affixed to a plate made of metal that is at least 1 millimetre thick, and(b) the label, and the plate to which it is affixed, is an equilateral triangular shape--(i) each side of which is 30 millimetres in length, and(ii) each interior angle of which is 60 degrees, and(c) it has a blue surface that complies with class 2 of AS 1906.1:2007, Retroreflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes--Retroreflective Sheeting , and(d) it is marked 'EV' in white capital letters that are at least 8 millimetres high and have the orientation shown in the example, and(e) it is fixed to the number plates so that the letters on the label are in an upright position, and(f) it does not wholly or partly obscure any characters on the number plates.
Note--: The example of the label is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the label's actual size, dimensions or colour.
(3) However, this rule does not apply to a vehicle to which rule 144A applies even if the vehicle is fitted with an electric motor or traction motor that is used in conjunction with a hydrogen fuel system for the propulsion of the vehicle.
(4) In this rule--
"electric-powered vehicle" means a vehicle that is powered by 1 or more electric motors or traction motors that--(a) are the only propulsion system for the vehicle, or(b) are used in conjunction with another propulsion system for the vehicle.
Note--: This Part sets out various requirements to ensure that the couplings used when operating motor vehicles and trailers in combinations are strong enough to hold them together.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 145; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 165)
(1) A fifth wheel coupling, the mating parts of a coupling, a kingpin or a towbar must not be used for a load more than the manufacturer's load rating.
(2) A kingpin must be used only with a fifth wheel coupling that has a corresponding jaw size.Example--: An adaptor must not be used to fit a kingpin to a fifth wheel coupling.
(3) The mating parts of a coupling used to connect a semi-trailer to a towing vehicle must not allow the semi-trailer to roll to an extent that makes the towing vehicle unstable.
(cf ALVSR 2015 r 146; 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 166)
(1) A coupling for attaching a trailer, except a semi-trailer or pole-type trailer, to a towing vehicle must be built and fitted so that--(a) the coupling is equipped with a positive locking mechanism, and(b) the positive locking mechanism can be released regardless of the angle of the trailer to the towing vehicle.
(2) A coupling fitted to a trailer first registered on or after 1 August 1963 must have clearly and permanently stamped, moulded or otherwise branded on its main component--(a) means of identifying its manufacturer, and(b) the maximum gross weight of the trailer it is designed to tow.
(3) If the trailer is in a combination and is not fitted with break-away brakes in accordance with rule 127(2), it must be connected to the towing vehicle by at least 1 chain, cable or other flexible device, as well as the coupling required by subrule (1).
(4) Any such safety connection must be as short as practicable and be so connected and affixed that--(a) it is not liable to accidental disconnection but is readily detachable from the towing vehicle, and(b) it permits all normal angular movements of the coupling without more slack than is necessary, and(c) it will prevent the forward end of the drawbar from striking the ground in the event of accidental disconnection of the coupling, and(d) if it consists of more than 1 chain or wire rope, the chains or wire ropes are in a crossed-over position, and(e) the trailer is kept in tow if the coupling breaks or accidentally detaches.
(5) For the purposes of subrule (4), a safety connection between a trailer and a towing vehicle includes anything which connects the trailer and the towing vehicle.Examples of what is included in a safety connection--:• chains• cables• a thing fixed to a trailer or a towing vehicle to which a chain is attached• shackles
(6) Any chain or wire rope in such a safety connection must--(a) if a chain, be of welded iron links, and(b) if a wire rope, have a strength of at least that of a chain of the same diameter, and(c) be of a size specified in the following table--Table
Gross weight of trailer Minimum size of chain or wire rope Up to 500 kilograms 6.3 millimetres diameter Exceeding 500 kilograms but not exceeding 1.3 tonnes 9.5 millimetres diameter Exceeding 1.3 tonnes 12.6 millimetres diameter
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2
cl 184)
This Part applies to all buses except those buses required by these rules to
be constructed and equipped so as to comply with the third edition ADRs.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 185)
(1) In addition to complying with the other provisions of these rules, a bus must be constructed or equipped with the items of equipment set out in this Part.
(2) Transport for NSW may approve of a modification of all or any of the provisions of Division 2 in the case of a bus equipped to seat not more than 12 adults including the driver and used or intended to be used for the conveyance of school children or children with disabilities or employees of the owner or for a similar purpose if Transport for NSW is satisfied that it is so constructed and equipped that it is safe to be used for that purpose.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 186)
Where necessary, there must be a suitable guard-rail or panel fitted to a
bus--
(a) that will prevent any passenger from accidentally coming into contact with the driver or the control levers of the vehicle, and
(b) that will prevent any passenger from obstructing the driver's view.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 187)
A mirror must be suitably affixed to the inside of a bus that has such
dimensions and is so affixed that it will reflect to the driver, while
retaining his or her normal driving position, a view of doors and door
approaches of the vehicle.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 188)
(1) The fuel tank and the fuel tank filler pipe must not be located in the interior of the bus, in the engine compartment, or in any separate compartment for the driver.
(2) The fuel tank filler pipe must be situated so that it is not less than 900 millimetres from either side of any exit (including any emergency exit) and must be arranged so that any overflow or leakage of fuel cannot accumulate.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 189)
(1) In the case of a single-deck bus not provided for in subrule (2), there must be--(a) at least 1 emergency exit at the extreme rear of the passenger compartment measuring not less than 1.3 metres by 530 millimetres, or(b) at least 1 emergency exit fitted in the roof of the rear half of the passenger compartment having a minimum area of 7000 square centimetres and no dimension less than 530 millimetres and, in the case of a bus first registered on or after 1 January 1963 that does not have a door accessible to passengers fitted in each side of the vehicle, there must be located in the rear half of the passenger compartment on the side on which a door is not fitted, an emergency exit measuring not less than 600 millimetres by 530 millimetres.
(2) In the case of a single-deck bus with its engine or any other obstruction at its rear, there must be an emergency exit as prescribed in subrule (1)(b) near the centre of the passenger compartment.
(3) At the rear of a double-deck bus there must be at least 2 emergency exits, 1 situated above and the other below the level of the floor of the upper deck. Any such exit must measure not less than 1.3 metres by 530 millimetres.
(4) However, it is sufficient compliance with subrule (3) if--(a) the bus is fitted with a rear platform, and(b) access from outside the vehicle to the platform extends transversely across the rear of the bus for a distance of not less than 450 millimetres, and(c) there is at the rear of the bus at least 1 emergency exit situated above the level of the floor of the upper deck complying in other respects with the requirements of subrule (3).
(5) Any emergency exit--(a) must be clear of any obstruction, and(b) must, where necessary, be equipped inside and outside with a suitable opening and closing device, and(c) must be indicated by a prominent notice inside and outside the bus displaying the words "Emergency Exit".
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl 190)
(1) Every bus must be equipped with the number of fire extinguishers required by Transport for NSW, being fire extinguishers of a type and capacity approved by Transport for NSW.
(2) A fire extinguisher with which a bus is equipped--(a) must be maintained in good order and condition, and(b) must be kept in a position where it is readily available for use.
(cf 2007 reg Sch 2 cl
191)
Every hatch, cover, interior door and other removable or opening panel in the
interior of a bus must be adequately secured to prevent the likelihood of
accidental opening or dislodgment.
