Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01006:front:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01006
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 4195–8630

seats         MD1                                       1 November 2025         Nil
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 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 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.

         5.                                          REQUIREMENTS
5.1.                                    All vehicles to which this ADR is applicable must comply with the requirements of Appendix A, except as varied by clause 6 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures or with the alternative standard at clause 7.

         6.                                          EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
6.1.                                    Compliance with the following parts, paragraphs and annexes of Appendix A is not required for the purposes of this standard:
Paragraph 3 Application for approval
Paragraph 4 Markings
                  However, components of reversing technologies other than the rear-view camera system or detection system shall bear a means of identification.
Paragraph 5 Approval
                  Paragraph 7 Modification of the type of device for indirect vision and extension of 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 13 Application for approval
Paragraph 14 Approval
                  Paragraph 18 Modifications of the vehicle type and extension of approvals
Paragraph 19 Conformity of production
Paragraph 20 Penalties for non-conformity of production
Paragraph 21 Production definitively discontinued
                  Paragraph 22 Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Type Approval Authorities
Annexes
                  Annex 1  Information document for type approval of a device for means of rear visibility
                  Annex 2 Information document for type approval of vehicle with respect to the installation of means of rear visibility or detection
                  Annex 3  Communication concerning the approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitively discontinued of a type of device (Separate Technical Unit) for means of rear visibility, pursuant to Regulation