Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042:front:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042
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Character Range: 3895–9090

LB                                             L2                     N/A
Motor cycle                        LC                                             L3                     N/A
Motor cycle and sidecar            LD                                             L4                     N/A
Motor tricycle                     LE                                             L5
                                      LEM                                                                N/A
   Enclosed vehicles               LEP & LEG                                      (see clause 3.5)       1 July 2013**             Nil
   All vehicles                    LEP & LEG                                      (see clause 3.5)       1 July 2013**             Nil
Passenger car                      MA                                             M1                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Forward-control passenger vehicle  MB                                             M1                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Off-road passenger vehicle         MC                                             M1                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Light omnibus                      MD                                             M2
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and up to 12 seats         MD1                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 seats     MD2                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                           1 July 2013**            Nil
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                     1 July 2013**             Nil
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                     N/A
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                     N/A
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                     N/A
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                     N/A

* The category code may also be in the format L1, L2, L3 etc.
** See clauses 3.1 to 3.6.1.
4.                                          DEFINITIONS
         4.1.                                     For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:
         4.2.                                     Definitions in Section 2 of Appendix A of this standard or Section 2 of the alternative standard at clause 7.1; and where there is no conflict
         4.3.                                     Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
5.                                          REQUIREMENTS
         5.1.                                     Vehicles subject to the requirements of this standard must comply with the requirements of Appendix A, except as varied by Section 6 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures.
         5.2.                                     "Technical service" must be read as "Manufacturer".
         5.3.                                     Side-facing seats must comply with the requirements for forwards-facing seats, except that upper torso restraints must not be provided.
6.                                          EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
         6.1.                                     Compliance with the following parts, sections and annexes of Appendix A is not required for the purposes of this standard:
    Section 1 Scope, paragraph 1.3, 1.5 (see Note 1. below)
    Section 3  Application for approval
    Section 4  Markings
    Section 5 Approval
    Section 6 Specifications, paragraph 6.1.1
    Section 7  Tests, paragraph 7.1 (however, 7.1.1 to 7.1.4 must be met)
                  Section 8  Requirements concerning the installation in the vehicle, paragraphs 8.1.5, 8.1.8 and 8.3.5
    Section 9  Conformity of production
    Section 10  Penalties for non-conformity of production
                  Section 11 Modifications and extension of approval of the vehicle type or safety-belt or restraint system type
          Section 12