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Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01526
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Character Range: 4614–9011

seats     MD2                                       1 November 2025         Nil
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                       1 November 2025         Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                       1 November 2025         Nil
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                 1 November 2025           Nil
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                 1 November 2025           Nil
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                       1 November 2025         Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                       1 November 2025         Nil
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                 1 November 2025           Nil
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                 Not Applicable
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                 Not Applicable
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                 Not Applicable
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                 Not Applicable

* The category code may also be in the format L1, L2, L3 etc.

4.                                          DEFINITIONS
4.1.                                    For definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:
4.1.1.                              Definitions in Appendix A of this standard; and where there is no conflict
4.1.2.                              Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
4.1.3.                              Supporting Information has the same meaning as in the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.
4.1.4.                              Approved Testing Facility means a testing facility approved under section 111 of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.
4.2.                                    For Vehicle Category Definitions refer to
4.2.1.                              Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
5.                                          REQUIREMENTS
5.1.                                    All vehicles equipped with an electric powertrain or a REESS must comply with:
           a)      the requirements of Appendix A, except as varied by clause 6 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures; or
           b)     an alternative standard at clause 7.
5.2.                                    For the purpose of obtaining a Component Type Approval (CTA) for a REESS. The REESS must comply with:
            a)      the relevant requirements of Appendix A including part 6. Except as varied by clause 6 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures; or
            b)     an alternative standard at clause 7.
         Note: such a CTA may be used when demonstrating compliance to the sections in Appendix A relating to an REESS.
6.                                          EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
6.1.                                    Compliance with the following parts, paragraph and annexes of Appendix A is not required for the purposes of this standard:
Paragraph 3 Application for approval
Paragraph 4 Approval
Paragraph 7 Modifications and extension of the type approval
Paragraph 8 Conformity of production
Paragraph 9 Penalties for non-conformity of production
Paragraph 10 Production definitively discontinued
                  Paragraph 11 Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of Type Approval Authorities
Paragraph 12 Transitional provisions

Annexes
                  Annex 1  Part 1 – Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitively discontinued of a vehicle type with regard to its electrical safety pursuant to Regulation
                  No. 100

                  Annex 1