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C.                                         Applicability Table

Vehicle Category                   ADR Category Code [*]                          UNECE Category Code *  Manufactured on or After  Acceptable Prior Rules
Moped 2 wheels                     LA                                             L1                     1 March 1992              /00
Moped 3 wheels                     LB                                             L2                     1 March 1992              /00
Motor cycle                        LC                                             L3                     1 March 1992              /00
Motor cycle and sidecar            LD                                             L4                     1 March 1992              /00
Motor tricycle                     LE                                             L5                     1 March 1992              /00
Passenger car                      MA                                             M1                     1 Jan 1992                /00
Forward-control passenger vehicle  MB                                             M1                     1 Jan 1992                /00
Off-road passenger vehicle         MC                                             M1                     1 Jan 1992                /00
Light omnibus                      MD                                             M2
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and up to 12 seats         MD1                                           1 July 1991             /00
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 seats     MD2                                           1 July 1991             /00
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                           1 July 1991             /00
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                           1 July 1991             /00
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                     1 July 1991               /00
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                     1 July 1991               /00
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                           1 July 1991             /00
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                           1 July 1991             /00
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                     1 July 1991               /00
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                     1 July 1991               /00
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                     1 July 1991               /00
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                     1 July 1991               /00
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                     1 July 1991               /00

44.1.                                DEFINITIONS
44.1.1.                          Refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
44.2.                                REQUIREMENTS

         44.2.0. This rule covers additional design and construction requirements for vehicles as specific purpose vehicles.  Where they fall within a vehicle category, e.g. 'Tow Trucks' into NA, NB or NC and 'Taxis, into MA, MB or MC, they must also comply with all requirements of those vehicles as set out in individual Australian Design Rules.

44.2.1.                          'TAXIS'
44.2.1.1.                    General

         All 'Taxis' shall comply with the special requirements of this Section.

44.2.1.2.                    Access to and from Vehicle
44.2.1.2.1.              An access door shall be provided adjacent to each 'Outboard Seating Position' for MA category vehicles.
44.2.1.2.2.              A device shall be fitted to the inside of each access door to allow operation of the door latch.
44.2.1.3.                    Passenger 'Seats'
44.2.1.3.1.              The exposed surfaces of 'Seats' shall be covered with non-absorbent materials.
44.2.1.3.2.              Removable seat covers if fitted shall be made of non-absorbent or washable material.
44.2.1.4.                    Appointments
44.2.1.4.1.              The exposed surfaces of interior roof linings and other interior trimming shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.4.2.              The exposed surfaces of interior and luggage compartment floor coverings shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.5.                    Interior Lighting
44.2.1.5.1.              An interior lamp(s) shall be provided