Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01321:front:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01321
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Character Range: 4604–9310

M2
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and up to 12 seats         MD1                                       Not Applicable
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 seats     MD2                                       Not Applicable
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                       Not Applicable
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                       Not Applicable
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                 Not Applicable
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                 Not Applicable
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                       Not Applicable
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                       See clauses             Nil
                                                                                                                               3.1 to 3.3
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                 See clauses               Nil
                                                                                                     3.1 to 3.3
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.                                    Vehicles must be fitted with a Blind Spot Information System and meet the requirements of:
(a)      Appendix A, as varied by clause 6 (Exemptions and Alternative Procedures); or
(b)      the alternative standard under clause 7.1.

         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 Approval
Paragraph 7 Modification of vehicle type 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 the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of Type Approval Authorities
Annexes
Annex 1  Communication
Annex 2  Arrangements of approval marks
                  Annex 3  Procedure to define performance requirements for test cases other than those shown in the test case table
6.2.                                    In paragraph 2.12 of Appendix A, omit "ISO [CD] 19206-4", substitute "ISO 19206-4:2020".
6.3.                                    In paragraph 5.1 of Appendix A, omit "technical service at the time of type approval", substitute "Testing Facility".
6.4.                                    Paragraph 5.3.2 of Appendix A shall not apply.
6.4.1.                              In place of this paragraph 5.3.2, it must be demonstrated through actual testing, or simulation validated by means including actual testing, that the BSIS also performs as specified in Appendix A, for smaller bicycles and smaller bicyclists, differing by not more than 36 per cent from the values detailed in ISO 19206-4:2020.
6.5.                                    In paragraph 5.5.3 of Appendix A, omit "Technical Service", substitute "Testing Facility".
6.6.                                    In paragraph 6.1 of Appendix A, omit "Type Approval Authority", substitute "Testing Facility".