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12 seats     MD2                                             1 July 2019             See clause 3.1.2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                             1 July 2019             See clause 3.1.2
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                             1 July 2019             See clause 3.1.2
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                             1 July 2019             See clause 3.1.2
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                             1 July 2019             See clause 3.1.2
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                   1 July 2019                   See clause 3.1.2

4.                                          DEFINITIONS
4.1.                                    For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:
4.1.1.                              Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005; and
4.1.2.                              Definitions in Appendix A of this standard or the alternative standards at clause 7.

5.                                          requirements
5.1.                                    L-Group vehicles
5.1.1.                              All tyres fitted to an 'Axle' must be the same type of 'Carcass' construction, but may vary in respect of 'Cord' materials and number of 'Plies'.
5.1.2.                              The sum of the load carrying capacities recommended for all tyres with which the vehicle is equipped must not be less than the 'GVM'.
5.1.3.                              The 'Maximum Load Rating' of all tyres fitted must comply with those listed for the tyre size designation in:
            (a)      ISO 5751-2:2010 (Motorcycle tyres and rims (metric series) Part 2: Tyre dimensions and load-carrying capacities); or
            (b)      the Tyre and Rim Association of Australia Standards Manual – 2018 edition; or
            (c)      the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation Standards Manual – 2018 edition; or
            (d)      the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. Year Book – 2018 edition; or
            (e)      the US Tyre and Rim Association, Inc. Year Book – 2018 edition.
5.2.                                    M-Group and N-Group vehicles
5.2.1.                              All tyres normally fitted to the vehicle (thus excluding any temporary-use spare unit(s)) must be suitable for the vehicle model/type, particularly with respect to their dimensions, speed and load performance characteristics.
5.2.2.                              In the case of a vehicle with passenger car tyres, each tyre fitted to the vehicle must comply with the Australian Design Rule 23/… – Passenger Car Tyres.
5.2.3.                              In the case of a vehicle with light truck or truck/bus (commercial vehicle) tyres, each tyre fitted to the vehicle must comply with the Australian Design Rule 96/… – Commercial Vehicle Tyres.
5.2.4.                              Manufacturers must not fit tyres that require a cold inflation