{"id":"F2005L04081","name":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005","slug":"vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":40024,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L04081-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"0.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"NAME OF STANDARD [see Note 1]","content":"# 0.1 NAME OF STANDARD \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n0.1.1 This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005.\n\n0.1.2 This Standard may also be cited as ADR 79/02.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"0.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"COMMENCEMENT [see Note 1]","content":"# 0.2 COMMENCEMENT \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n0.2.1 This Standard commences on the day after it is registered.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"0.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"REPEAL","content":"# 0.3 REPEAL\n\n0.3.1 This Standard repeals each vehicle standard with the name ADR 79/02, and each amendment of such a standard, that is:\n\n(a) made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicles Standard Act 1989; and\n\n(b) in force at the commencement of this Standard.\n\n0.3.2 This Standard also repeals each instrument made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicles Standard Act 1989 that creates or amends a vehicle standard with the name ADR 79/02, if there are no other vehicle standards created by that instrument that are still in force at the commencement of this Standard.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCOPE","content":"# 1 SCOPE\n\n1.1 This vehicle standard prescribes the exhaust and evaporative emissions requirements for light vehicles in order to reduce air pollution.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"part","heading":"APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION","content":"# 2 APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION\n\n2.1 This vehicle standard is applicable to all M and N category vehicles with a GVM less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes, in accordance with the requirements of clause 1.1 of Appendix A and as provided in clause 2.2.\n\n2.2 This vehicle standard applies:\n\n2.2.1 from 1 July 2008 in relation to new model vehicles produced on or after 1 July 2008;\n\n2.2.2 from 1 July 2010 in relation to vehicles produced on or after 1 July 2010.\n\n2.3 For the purposes of clause 2.2, a “new model vehicle” is a vehicle of a model first produced with a ‘Date of Manufacture’ on or after 1 July 2008.\n\n2.4 To the extent of any inconsistency, the applicability dates specified in clause 2.2 apply in lieu of any dates specified in Appendix A.\n\n2.5 Vehicles which comply with ADR 79/03 or ADR 79/04 need not comply with this vehicle standard.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"part","heading":"DEFINITIONS","content":"# 3 DEFINITIONS\n\n3.1 For the purposes of clause 2.3, “date of manufacture” means the date the vehicle is available in Australia in a condition which will enable an identification plate to be lawfully affixed to the vehicle.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"part","heading":"REQUIREMENTS","content":"# 4 REQUIREMENTS\n\n4.1 Subject to clause 4.1.1, vehicles which comply with the technical requirements of Appendix A of this vehicle standard, including all the applicable tests specified in paragraph 5.2 of Appendix A, and as varied by Part 5 of this vehicle standard, will be accepted as complying with this vehicle standard.\n\n4.1.1 The vehicle shall comply with the relevant limit values in row “B(2005)” of the table to paragraph 5.3.1.4 of Appendix A, and the functionality of emission control devices shall satisfy the 5 year or 100,000 kilometre requirement specified in the opening paragraph to paragraph 8.2 of Appendix A.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"part","heading":"EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES","content":"# 5 EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES\n\n5.1 The following provisions of Appendix A do not apply to this vehicle standard:\n\nSection 3 Application for Approval\n\nSection 4 Approval\n\nSection 6 Modifications of the vehicle type\n\nSection 8 Conformity of production\n\nSection 9 Penalties for non-conformity of production\n\nSection 10 Production definitely discontinued\n\nSection 11 Transitional provisions\n\nSection 12 Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of administrative departments\n\nAppendix 1 Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is satisfactory\n\nAppendix 2 Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is either not satisfactory or not available\n\nAppendix 3 In-service conformity check\n\nAppendix 4 Statistical procedure for in-service conformity check\n\nAnnex 1 Engine and Vehicle Characteristics\n\nAnnex 2 Communication\n\nAnnex 3 Arrangements of the Approval Mark\n\n5.2 In paragraph 1.1.7 of Appendix A, insert the words “M1, M2 or” after “category” and replace the words “pursuant to Regulation 49 as amended by the last series of amendments” with the words “to ADR80/02 or ADR80/03”.\n\n5.3 In paragraph 1.2 of Appendix A, the words “Regulation No. 49” are amended to read “ADR80/02 or ADR80/03”.\n\n5.4 In section 5 of Appendix A, delete the entire Note immediately following the heading “5. SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS”.\n\n5.5 Notwithstanding that Section 8 and Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Appendix A have been declared not applicable in 5.1 above, the requirements and procedures set out in these appendices are acceptable for the purposes of demonstrating compliance with the technical requirements of this vehicle standard.\n\n5.6 Vehicles which operate on liquefied petroleum gas may conduct vehicle testing required by this vehicle standard using the LPG reference fuels specified in \nclause 1.1.1. of Annex 10a of Appendix A, in lieu of the LPG reference fuels specified in clause 1.1.2. of Annex 10a of Appendix A.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"part","heading":"ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS","content":"# 6 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS\n\n6.1 Subject to clause 6.1.1, the technical requirements of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No. 83 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to the Emissions of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements, Revision 3, incorporating the 05 series of Amendments, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this vehicle standard.\n\n6.1.1 The vehicle shall comply with the relevant limit values in row “B(2005)” of the table to paragraph 5.3.1.4 of the Regulation, and the functionality of emission control devices shall satisfy the 5 year or 100,000 kilometre requirement specified in the opening paragraph to paragraph 8.2 of the Regulation.\n\n> Notes to the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005\n\n> Note 1\n\n> Note: The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005 (in force under section 7(1) of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Instruments\n\n| Title | Date of FRLI Registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005 | 15 Dec 2005 (see F2005L04081) | 16 Dec 2005 | |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 1 | 19 June 2008 (see F2008L02122) | 20 June 2008 | — |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 2 | 29 June 2010 (see F2010L01686) | 30 June 2010 | — |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/02 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3 | 4 Oct 2011 (see F2011L02012) | 5 Oct 2011 | — |\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Amendments\n\n```html\n

ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted

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Clause 2.1..............

rs. F2008L02122

Clause 2.5..............

ad. F2011L02012

Clause 5.2..............

rs. F2010L01686

Clause 5.3..............

rs. F2010L01686

Clause 5.6..............

ad. F2010L01686

Clause 6.1..............

rs. F2010L01686

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These amendments changed applicability timing, added an explicit exemption for vehicles meeting other ADRs, and adjusted how alternative standards and certain Appendix A procedures apply (see Table of Amendments and clauses 2.2–2.5, 5.1–5.6, 6.1–6.1.1)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple staged applicability dates and a specific ‘new model’ definition that affect compliance timing (clauses 2.1–2.4).","Technical compliance depends on cross-referenced tests and limits in Appendix A, including the row “B(2005)” limit values and a 5-year/100,000 km durability requirement (clauses 4.1–4.1.1, Appendix A references).","Extensive selective exclusions of administrative and conformity sections of Appendix A while still permitting those procedures to demonstrate compliance — creates procedural ambiguity for manufacturers and testing bodies (clauses 5.1 and 5.5).","Recognition of an alternative foreign standard (UNECE R83 Rev.3) as equivalent, but subject to the same numeric limits and durability obligations — creates conditional equivalence and cross‑jurisdictional testing issues (clauses 6.1–6.1.1).","Interplay with other ADRs (vehicles complying with ADR79/03 or ADR79/04 are exempt) and repeal of prior instruments increases cross-referencing and requires checking amendment history for current scope (clause 2.5; clause 0.3; Notes/Table of Amendments).","Amendment and replacement history (several instruments and clause-level replacements) raises compliance‑date and transitional-rule complexity (Notes/Table of Instruments and Table of Amendments)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets mandatory exhaust and evaporative emissions requirements for light vehicles (M and N categories with a GVM ≤ 3.5 tonnes). It requires new models from 1 July 2008 and all production from 1 July 2010 to meet the technical tests and the “B(2005)” limit values (with emission-control functionality guaranteed for 5 years or 100,000 km), allows compliance via UNECE R83 Rev.3 as an alternative, and exempts vehicles already meeting ADR79/03 or ADR79/04."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of setting emission control requirements for light vehicles. The amendments shown in the Tables (2008–2011) are technical updates adjusting applicability dates, cross-references to other ADRs (ADR80/02, ADR80/03), and adding specific provisions for LPG vehicles and newer standards. There is no evidence of scope creep into unrelated policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy reliance on incorporated documents – the actual technical requirements live in 'Appendix A' and UNECE Regulation 83, which are not reproduced in the legislative text","Multiple amendment layers – the Tables of Amendments show 3 amendments modifying 6 different clauses, creating a patchwork text","Conditional applicability with staggered dates – different rules apply depending on whether a vehicle is a 'new model' (from July 2008) or existing production (from July 2010)","Nested cross-references – clause 4.1 requires compliance with Appendix A, which is then varied by Part 5, which itself contains modifications to Appendix A (e.g., clauses 5.2–5.4)","Selective disapplication – clause 5.1 lists 15 specific sections and appendices of Appendix A that don't apply, while clause 5.5 paradoxically says those same sections can still be used to demonstrate compliance","Technical terminology without glossary – terms like 'M and N category vehicles', 'GVM', and 'conformity of production' are used without definition in the primary text (though some are defined in the incorporated standards)","Alternative compliance pathways – clause 6 creates a parallel compliance route via UNECE Regulation 83, subject to specific Australian limit values in clause 6.1.1"],"plain_english_summary":"This law caps exhaust and fuel‑vapour emissions from passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles (M/N up to 3.5 tonnes), requiring manufacturers and importers to ensure compliance. It adopts international UNECE pollution standards (with Australian tweaks) and mandates durable pollution‑control performance (5 years or 100,000 km), with phased tighter limits for newer models.\n\nIt’s Australia’s primary tool for cutting vehicle‑source air pollution, protecting urban air quality and public health."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005","history":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005/history","analysis":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-79-02-emission-control-for-light-vehicles-2005/documents"}}