{"id":"F2019L00029","name":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 5/06 – Anchorages for Seatbelts) 2018","slug":"vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-5-06-anchorages-for-seatbelts-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":98678,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2019L00029-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.................................................6\n\n5. REQUIREMENTS..............................................6\n\n6. EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES................6\n\n7. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS...................................7\n\nAPPENDIX A........................................................8\n\nENDNOTES.........................................................46","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Figure 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Figure 1","content":"Annex 3\n\nLocation of effective belt anchorages\n\n# Figure 1\n\n# Areas of location of effective belt anchorages\n\n(The drawing shows one example, where the upper anchorage is fixed to the vehicle body side panel)\n\n![Figure 1: Areas of location of effective belt anchorages](image.007.png)\\_\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n1 240 mm minimum for the central rear seating positions of M1 and N1 categories of vehicles\n\n  \nFigure 2\n\nEffective upper anchorages conforming to paragraph 5.4.3.7.3. of the Regulation\n\n![Figure 2: Effective upper anchorages conforming to paragraph 5.4.3.7.3. of the Regulation](image.008.png)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Areas of location of effective belt anch","sectionType":"part","heading":"Areas of location of effective belt anchorages","content":"# Areas of location of effective belt anchorages\n\n(The drawing shows one example, where the upper anchorage is fixed to the vehicle body side panel)\n\n![Figure 1: Areas of location of effective belt anchorages](image.007.png)\\_\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n1 240 mm minimum for the central rear seating positions of M1 and N1 categories of vehicles\n\n  \nFigure 2\n\nEffective upper anchorages conforming to paragraph 5.4.3.7.3. of the Regulation\n\n![Figure 2: Effective upper anchorages conforming to paragraph 5.4.3.7.3. of the Regulation](image.008.png)","sortOrder":2}],"analysis":{"summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This summary describes the Australian Design Rule 5/06 as originally made in 2018. No amendments have been applied."},"complexity_factors":["Contains detailed technical specifications and diagrams for anchorage positions","References international regulations and alternative standards","Includes exemptions and alternative procedures for specific vehicle types"],"plain_english_summary":"The Australian Design Rule 5/06 sets minimum performance and location requirements for seatbelt anchorages on new vehicles supplied in Australia. It affects vehicle manufacturers, importers and compliance certifiers by requiring anchor strength, correct geometry for proper belt fit, and testing or accepted alternatives for certain configurations. Its purpose is to ensure seatbelts withstand crash forces and secure occupants, a condition of vehicle approval and registration rather than a direct duty on drivers."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The supplied text establishes technical requirements, applicability, definitions, exemptions and alternative standards for ADR 5/06 anchorages (see ss3–7 and Appendix/Figures). The instrument as provided contains no explicit statement or comparison showing a change in regulatory scope from an earlier version of ADR 5/06; therefore no scope change is demonstrated in the supplied material."},"complexity_factors":["Technical measurement and location requirements for anchorages (Requirements, s5; Figures 1–2)","Cross-references to regulatory paragraphs and norms (e.g. paragraph 5.4.3.7.3 cited in Figure 2)","Multiple vehicle categories with specific minima (e.g. 240 mm for central rear seats of M1 and N1 in Figure 1)","Defined terms that alter application and interpretation (Definitions, s4)","Procedural avenues for exemptions and alternative compliance increasing administrative discretion and case-by-case assessments (s6)","Allowance for adoption of alternative standards (s7) creating interface with other technical rules","Appendix material and annexes that provide mandatory illustrative requirements (Appendix A; Annex 3)","Compliance and certification burden on manufacturers/importers and testing authorities (Applicability, s3; Requirements, s5)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets the technical rules for seatbelt anchorage locations and fittings for vehicles by specifying design requirements, measurements and illustrative figures (see Requirements, s5; Figures). It applies to particular vehicle categories and defines who must meet the rules (see Applicability, s3; Definitions, s4). Manufacturers, importers and certifiers will need to design, test or certify vehicles to these anchorages; exemptions and alternative procedures are available (see s6–s7), which affect compliance choices and administrative approval costs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears focused on its original technical purpose—seatbelt anchorage standards. The version number (5/06) suggests this is an update to an existing ADR, maintaining the same core scope of vehicle safety equipment regulation."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy reliance on technical diagrams and measurements (240mm minimum distances, specific positioning zones)","References to external UN Regulations (implied by 'paragraph 5.4.3.7.3. of the Regulation') without full context in the excerpt","Vehicle category classifications (M1, N1) requiring technical knowledge of vehicle classification systems","Appendix A and Endnotes suggest extensive technical detail beyond the main provisions","Multiple figures and annexes creating a layered, cross-referenced structure","Mix of prescriptive measurements and performance-based requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation sets the safety rules for where and how seatbelt anchorages (the metal points where seatbelts bolt to the car) must be installed in vehicles. It applies to Australian vehicles and ensures that seatbelts are anchored strongly enough to protect people in crashes. The rule covers the location, strength, and testing requirements for these anchor points, with specific measurements and diagrams showing where upper and lower anchorages should be positioned in different vehicle types (like passenger cars and light commercial vehicles)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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