{"id":"F2018L01520","name":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 92/00 – External Projections) 2018","slug":"vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":98176,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L01520-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Model A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Model A","content":"# Model A\n\n(See paragraphs 4.1.4. and 4.2.4. of this Regulation)\n\n![Example of an approval mark that shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved pursuant to Regulation No. 26 under approval number 032439. ](image.005.png)\n\na= 8 mm min\n\nThe above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No. 26 and under approval number 032439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that, at the time of approval, Regulation No. 26 as amended by the 03 series of amendments.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Model B","sectionType":"part","heading":"Model B","content":"Annex 2\n\nArrangements of the approval marks\n\n# Model A\n\n(See paragraphs 4.1.4. and 4.2.4. of this Regulation)\n\n![Example of an approval mark that shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved pursuant to Regulation No. 26 under approval number 032439. ](image.005.png)\n\na= 8 mm min\n\nThe above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No. 26 and under approval number 032439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that, at the time of approval, Regulation No. 26 as amended by the 03 series of amendments.\n\n# Model B\n\n# (See paragraph 4.1.5. of this Regulation)\n\n![Example of an approval mark that shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved pursuant to Regulation No. 26 under approval number 0032439 and pursuant to Regulation No. 24 under approval number 031628.](image.006.png)\n\na= 8 mm min\n\nThe above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No. 26 and Regulation No. 24.[\\[5\\]](#_ftn8) The first two digits of the approval numbers indicate that, at the dates when the respective approvals were given, Regulation No. 26 included the 03 series of amendments, while Regulation No. 24 already included the 03 series of amendments.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"(See paragraph 4.1.5. of this Regulation","sectionType":"part","heading":"(See paragraph 4.1.5. of this Regulation)","content":"# (See paragraph 4.1.5. of this Regulation)\n\n![Example of an approval mark that shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved pursuant to Regulation No. 26 under approval number 0032439 and pursuant to Regulation No. 24 under approval number 031628.](image.006.png)\n\na= 8 mm min\n\nThe above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No. 26 and Regulation No. 24.[\\[5\\]](#_ftn8) The first two digits of the approval numbers indicate that, at the dates when the respective approvals were given, Regulation No. 26 included the 03 series of amendments, while Regulation No. 24 already included the 03 series of amendments.","sortOrder":2}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based solely on the supplied text, the instrument does not change the substantive scope of regulated vehicles. It provides formatting and content requirements for approval marks (examples and a minimum size) rather than expanding or narrowing which vehicles are regulated."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: focuses on labelling format and a single minimum dimension (a = 8 mm).","Graphical/visual specification: requires precise reproduction of diagrams and mark layout (approval-mark images).","Cross-reference dependence: refers to other regulations (Reg. No. 26 and Reg. No. 24) and paragraph numbers (4.1.4, 4.2.4, 4.1.5), so users must consult external texts for full meaning.","Encoded information convention: interprets the first two digits of approval numbers as indicating amendment series, which imposes an information-parsing requirement on users.","Limited procedural detail: does not set out enforcement, tolerances, or marking-material requirements, so compliance mechanics are not fully specified here.","Text duplication/repetition in the supplied material may cause minor interpretive effort to identify authoritative language."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument prescribes the format and content of vehicle approval marks used for the Australian Design Rule on External Projections. It provides two model approval-mark examples (Models A and B) showing the approving country code, regulation numbers, the amendment-series encoded in the first two digits of approval numbers, and a minimum character dimension (a = 8 mm).\n\nIt affects vehicle manufacturers, importers and approval authorities because it sets mandatory labelling used to demonstrate regulatory approval and enable traceability."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"rejected","complexity_score":3,"rejection_reason":"This is a fragment or excerpt showing only Annex 2 (approval mark models) of ADR 92/00. It lacks the main regulatory text, definitions, operative provisions, and substantive requirements. The content consists entirely of repetitive formatting artifacts, image placeholders, and cross-references to paragraphs (4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.2.4) that are not present. This is not a complete or analysable piece of legislation.","scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This appears to be a standard technical annex covering approval mark arrangements, consistent with the original purpose of ADR 92/00. The scope remains focused on external projection safety standards and compliance marking."},"complexity_factors":["Fragmentary content: appears to be only Annex 2 (approval mark arrangements) of a larger regulation, missing the main operative provisions","Heavy reliance on external references: refers to UN Regulation No. 26 and No. 24 without defining their content","Technical specifications limited to dimensional requirements (8mm minimum height) and symbolic coding systems","Minimal defined terms within the visible text, though the full ADR likely contains extensive technical definitions","No conditional logic or nested exceptions visible in this excerpt"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets precise technical rules for the size, format and placement of approval marks that show vehicles meet Australian safety standards for external projections (parts that protrude and could injure pedestrians or cyclists). It includes examples consistent with UN Regulations and a minimum letter height.\n\nIt affects vehicle manufacturers, importers and compliance inspectors — ensuring marks reliably prove tested, approved designs and help keep unsafe or falsely certified vehicles off Australian roads."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018","history":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-92-00-external-projections-2018/documents"}}