Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00112:reg:172
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00112
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 172
Character Range: 235405–236124

172  Simplified outline of this Part

      This Part provides for the grant of approvals in relation to components to be used in the manufacture or modification of certain road vehicles. The Secretary may grant a road vehicle component type approval if, among other things, the component complies or substantially complies with the applicable national road vehicle standards.
      Approvals are subject to the conditions set out in Division 3, and any further conditions specified in the approval. Among other things, the holder of the approval must keep certain records and issue up‑to‑date instructions for the use or installation of the component.
      A road vehicle component type approval lasts for 7 years.