Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00871:clause:3_5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00871
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 5
Character Range: 95553–96659

5  Standards concerning steering systems of the converted vehicle
  (1) The following aspects of the steering system of the converted vehicle must remain consistent with those of the original vehicle:
 (a) the steering effort, when:
 (i) assisted; and
 (ii) unassisted, following the failure of a steering assistance system; and
 (b) the electronic stability control; and
 (c) other systems augmenting or correcting control of the vehicle's dynamics.
 (2) The aspects of the steering system mentioned in subclause (1) must remain consistent with those of the original vehicle in respect of at least the following (as applicable):
 (a) sensor-related effects, including steering torque, steering position and steering speed sensors; and
 (b) steering kinematics-related effects, including design changes to moving components.
 (3) Following the conversion:
 (a) the steering and suspension components of the vehicle must move freely throughout the full range of suspension travel; and
 (b) the steering must move freely while the axle is at its full wheel articulation on the opposing side of the vehicle.