15General use quad bikes—operator protection devices

15 General use quad bikes—operator protection devices

A general use quad bike must have one of the following devices fitted, or integrated into its design: (a) an ATV Lifeguard, in the model manufactured by Ag‑Tech Industries Ltd. (New Zealand) and available for supply on 6 April 2019; (b) a Quadbar, in the model manufactured by QB Industries Pty Ltd. and available for supply on 6 April 2019; (c) a device of a type that offers the same, or better, level of protection for operators from the risk of serious injury, or death, as a result of being crushed or pinned in the event of a rollover, as is offered by a device of a type mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

Note 1: This section starts applying (together with the rest of this Part) 24 months after the day this instrument commenced (see subsection 17(2) of this instrument).

Note 2: When this instrument commenced, there was no standard published by Standards Australia (or any other appropriate body) relating to operator protection devices for general use quad bikes. If such a standard is published after the commencement of this instrument, under subsection 105(1) of the Australian Consumer Law the Commonwealth Minister may declare that the published standard applies to such operator protection devices (with or without additions or variations). This section may also be amended as a consequence when such a declaration is made.