{"id":"F2018L00664","name":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 35/06 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems) 2018","slug":"vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":100081,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L00664-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"CONTENTS","sectionType":"part","heading":"CONTENTS","content":"## CONTENTS\n\n1. LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS.....................................4\n\n2. FUNCTION....................................................4\n\n3. APPLICABILITY...............................................4\n\n4. DEFINITIONS..................................................7\n\n5. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.......................................7\n\n6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS..............................21\n\n7. GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS..................................21\n\n8. PARTICULAR TEST CONDITIONS...............................24\n\n9. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS...................................30\n\nAPPENDIX 1.........................................................38\n\nAPPENDIX 2.........................................................39\n\nAPPENDIX 3.........................................................42\n\nAPPENDIX 3 – Annex 1................................................49\n\nAPPENDIX 3 – Annex 2................................................59\n\nAPPENDIX 3 – Annex 3................................................62\n\nAPPENDIX 4.........................................................64\n\nAPPENDIX 5.........................................................66\n\nENDNOTES.........................................................67\n\n  \n\n1.  LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS\n    1.  Name of Standard\n        1.  This standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 35/06 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems) 2018.\n        2.  This standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 35/06 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems.\n2.  FUNCTION\n    1.  The function of this standard is to specify braking requirements on commercial vehicles and large passenger vehicles to ensure safe braking under normal and emergency conditions.\n3.  APPLICABILITY\n    1.  This vehicle standard applies to category LEG, MB, MC, MD, ME, NA, NB and NC vehicles; from the dates set out in clauses 3.1.1 to 3.1.4 and the table under clause 3.11 below.\n        1.  1 July 2019 for all new model category LEG, MB, MC and NA vehicles.\n        2.  1 November 2020 for all new model category MD, ME, NB and NC vehicles.\n        3.  1 January 2022 for all category MD, ME, NB and NC vehicles.\n        4.  There is no mandatory application date for all other vehicles. They may comply with this vehicle standard, or continue to comply with earlier versions of this vehicle standard, as applicable for the particular vehicle category.\n    2.  For the purposes of clauses 3.1.1 and 3.1.2, a “new model” is a vehicle model first produced with a ‘Date of manufacture’ on or after the agreed date in each clause respectively.\n    3.  Category MB, MC or NA vehicles complying with the requirements of ADR 31/… will be accepted as complying with this standard.\n    4.  Category LEG vehicles that are fitted with a single foot pedal controlling both front and rear service brakes must comply with all requirements of this standard applicable to category NA vehicles. Other category LEG vehicles must comply with ADR 33/…\n    5.  This standard does not apply to combinations of drawing vehicle and trailer.\n    6.  A vehicle comprising two or more non-separable articulated units must be considered as a single vehicle for the purposes of this standard.\n    7.  Category MB, MC and NA vehicles certified to this standard must also be certified to ADR 88/… – Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Systems and ADR 89/… – Brake Assist Systems (BAS).\n    8.  Category NA vehicle types approved to the United Nations Regulation No. 13 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES M, N AND O WITH REGARD TO BRAKING, incorporating the 11 series of amendments, will be deemed to comply with this standard.\n    9.  Category MD, ME, NB and NC vehicle types approved to the United Nations Regulation No. 13 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES M, N AND O WITH REGARD TO BRAKING, incorporating the 11 series of amendments, will be deemed to comply with this standard, provided that the requirements of clauses 5.3.5, 5.3.6, 5.3.7, 5.8.1.1, 5.8.2 and 8.12.6.2 (where applicable) are met.\n    10.  Vehicles certified to comply with the Australian Design Rule 35/07 – Commercial Vehicle Brake Systems, or a later version, are not required to comply with this rule.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The text preserves the stated original function (clause 2) to set braking requirements and clarifies the scope with category-by-category applicability, phased dates, exclusions, and routes for deemed compliance (clause 3). It does not indicate a departure from that stated intent, though it adds operational detail on certification, cross-referenced ADR obligations and exceptions (clauses 3.1.1–3.1.10)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple vehicle categories with differing applicability dates and 'new model' definitions (clauses 3.1.1–3.1.4, 3.2).","Cross-references to other ADRs and UN Regulation No.13 for deemed compliance and additional obligations (clauses 3.1.3, 3.1.7–3.1.9).","Category-specific special rules and exceptions (e.g. LEG vehicles with single pedal treated as NA; exclusions for vehicle–trailer combinations) (clauses 3.1.4–3.1.6).","Certification interdependence requiring simultaneous compliance with electronic stability and brake assist ADRs for some categories (clause 3.1.7).","Provision allowing vehicles certified to later ADR versions to opt out of this standard, creating version-management complexity (clause 3.1.10).","Extensive accompanying materials (multiple Parts and Appendices) indicating technical, testing and performance requirements beyond the introductory clauses (Parts 5–9, Appendices 1–5).","Administrative and compliance burdens on manufacturers and certifiers to demonstrate conformity, navigate deemed approvals, and track phase-in dates."],"plain_english_summary":"This standard imposes design and performance requirements for commercial and large passenger vehicle brake systems, with staged mandatory dates for new models and category-specific applicability (cl.2–3). The stated aim is to ensure safe braking in normal and emergency conditions; it affects vehicle manufacturers and certifiers by requiring compliance with ADR provisions, related ADRs (e.g. ADR 31, 88, 89), or recognised UN Regulation No.13 approvals, while excluding certain vehicle–trailer combinations and allowing later ADR versions to supersede (cl.3)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original intent as a technical safety standard for commercial vehicle brake systems. The staggered implementation dates and category-specific provisions reflect a phased regulatory approach rather than scope creep. The references to international standards (UN Regulation No. 13) and related ADRs (electronic stability control, brake assist) represent integrated safety system requirements rather than expansion beyond the core braking function."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple vehicle categories with staggered implementation dates (4 different deadline dates across 2019-2022)","Extensive cross-referencing to other Australian Design Rules (ADR 31, ADR 33, ADR 88, ADR 89, ADR 35/07)","Conditional compliance pathways: UN Regulation No. 13 acceptance with specific clause carve-outs (clauses 5.3.5, 5.3.6, 5.3.7, 5.8.1.1, 5.8.2 and 8.12.6.2)","Nested definitions and exceptions (e.g., LEG vehicles treated as NA vehicles only if single foot pedal controls both brakes)","5 appendices with 3 annexes to one appendix, indicating substantial technical detail not shown in the provided excerpt","Dual naming convention (full title and citation abbreviation)","Complex applicability matrix with 'new model' definitions tied to manufacture dates","Explicit exclusions (combinations of drawing vehicle and trailer) and inclusions (articulated units treated as single vehicle)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets mandatory brake safety rules for commercial and large passenger vehicles in Australia—trucks, buses and similar heavy vehicles—requiring manufacturers, importers and fleet operators to meet specified design and performance standards so vehicles can stop safely in normal and emergency conditions. New models must comply immediately, existing models by set deadlines, and UNECE (UN) standards may be accepted as an alternative; electronic stability control and brake assist are required. Combination vehicles (truck+trailer) are excluded."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018","history":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-35-06-commercial-vehicle-brake-systems-2018/documents"}}