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1. Sections 6.2.1.2 (b) and (c);
             2. Section 6.2.3, including sub sections 6.2.3.1 and 6.2.3.2; and
            3. Annex 3, Section 2.3
if:

           (a)  the AVAS is identical in specification to an AVAS that is fitted to another vehicle of the same category that has been entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles; and

           (b) the completed vehicle does not differ essentially from that vehicle with respect to:
               1. the shape and the materials of the bodywork of the vehicle which affect the sound emitted;
               2. the drivetrain including the source of propulsion;
               3. the number of axles;
               4. if applicable, the number and type(s) of sound emitting devices (hardware) of AVAS fitted on the vehicle; and
               5. if applicable, the position of the AVAS on the vehicle.
6.5.                                    A vehicle need not be fitted with an AVAS system that operates when the vehicle is propelled in reverse if a Reversing Alarm is fitted that operates over the full speed range required in paragraph 6.2 to Appendix A of this standard and:
6.5.1.                              meets the requirements of clause 23.2 of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 42/05 – General Safety Requirements) 2018 and meets the overall minimum sound limit levels as per paragraph 6.2. of Appendix A to this standard; or
6.5.2.                              for applicable vehicle categories, meets the technical requirements United Nations Regulation No. 165 ­ UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF AUDIBLE REVERSE WARNING DEVICES AND OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR AUDIBLE REVERSE WARNING SIGNALS.

7.                                          ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
7.1.                                    The technical requirements of United Nations Regulation No. 138 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF QUIET ROAD TRANSPORT VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR REDUCED AUDIBILITY, incorporating all amendments up to and including the 01 series of amendments.
7.2.                                    The technical requirements of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 571 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Subpart B 49 CFR 571.141 Standard No. 141 – MINIMUM SOUND REQUIREMENTS FOR HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

APPENDIX A

Text based on UN Regulation No. 138
(Revision 1, incorporating Amendments 1 to 2)

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles with regard to their reduced audibility

Incorporating by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, all valid text up to:

Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 11 January 2020
Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 3 January 2021

Regulation No. 138

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles with regard to their reduced audibility

Contents
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       Regulation

        1. Scope................................................................... 4

        2. Definitions ........................................................ 4

        3. Application for approval ............................................... 7

        4. Markings  ......................................................... 7