Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01254:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01254
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 5209–8820

See clause 3.1            Nil
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                 See clause 3.1            Nil
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                 See clause 3.1            Nil
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                 See clause 3.1            Nil
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                 See clause 3.1            Nil

* 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 the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.

5.                                          Vehicle IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
5.1.                                    Every vehicle must have a unique 'Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)' that meets the requirements of:
(a)      ISO 3779:2009 (Road Vehicles – Vehicle identification number (VIN) – Content and structure); and
(b)      ISO 3780:2009 (Road Vehicles – World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code); and
(c)      ISO 4030:1983 (Road Vehicles – Vehicle identification number (VIN) – Location and attachment), except that:
(i)        it is permissible to locate the 'VIN' on the left-hand side of the vehicle; and
(ii)      clause 4.2 of ISO 4030:1983 is not applicable in Australia.
5.2.                                    Alternative Requirements
5.2.1.                              The technical requirements of Part 565 (Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements) of Title 49 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 565), 1 October 2019 edition, are deemed to be equivalent to the requirements specified in clause 5.1 of this standard, except that the phrase "subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards" shall be read as "subject to the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018".

6.                                          secure vehicle identification marking
6.1.                                    Every L-Group vehicle, and every category MA, MB, MC, MD or NA vehicle, must bear one or more items of 'Secure Vehicle Identification Marking', in the form of a durable self-adhesive label.
6.2.                                    Every category ME, NB or NC vehicle must bear one or more items of 'Secure Vehicle Identification Marking', in the form of a durable
self-adhesive label or a durable metal plate.
6.3.                                    Every category TA, TB, TC or TD vehicle must bear one or more items of 'Secure Vehicle Identification Marking', in the form of a durable metal plate.
6.4.                                    The 'Secure Vehicle Identification Marking' required by clause 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 above, must:
            (a)      display at least:
(i)        the name of the 'Manufacturer' or the 'Vehicle Make'; and
(ii)      the 'VIN';
(b)      be firmly affixed in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on the vehicle; and
(c)      not be affixed on a part of the vehicle usually subject to replacement in use.
6.4.1.                              All information required by part (a) of clause 6.4 above on the 'Secure Vehicle Identification Marking', must be in Latin alphabet letters, Arabic numerals, or a combination of these (as applicable/required), all at least 2.5 mm in height.
6.4.2.                              A category M, N or T vehicle shall be deemed