10Sample Vehicle Evidence

10 Sample Vehicle Evidence

(1) Inclusion of document references on the Vehicle Inspection Certificate.

(a) Original Manufacture

(i) Where a component or feature fitted to a vehicle by the original manufacturer that is either a mandatory or optional component or feature required by an applicable ADR, the RAW must retain a separate document which contains evidence that that component or feature complies with the requirements specified for the ADR in Part 7 of these guidelines. That document must be referenced on the Vehicle Inspection Certificate.

(ii) The evidence referred to in subpart (i) above must also describe the component or feature and its key attachment or operational features that relate to the ADR requirements, to demonstrate that it is functioning as originally intended by the manufacturer.

(b) Modifications to Original Manufacture

(i) Where a vehicle is converted from left to right hand drive in accordance with VSB 4 and any other components not mentioned in VSB 4 are ‘handed’ in operation (such as rear vision mirrors) are mirror imaged so that they work as if the vehicle was originally manufactured in Right Hand Drive, then the vehicle will be deemed to be in its originally manufactured condition. The Consumer Information Notice as required in Motor Vehicle Standards regulation 58 must show that a Left to Right Hand Drive Conversion has been done in accordance with VSB 4.

(ii) Optional components that cannot be shown to comply must be either removed from the vehicle or have the function of the component removed such that it is not possible that they can be operated. The Consumer Information Notice required by regulation 58 must also show the modifications performed to either remove the component or to render it inoperable.

(iii) Non Complying Mandatory components must be replaced with components that comply. The RAW must retain evidence demonstrating the compliance of the new component, including any installation instructions needed to ensure that the component is fitted in such a way that it complies with the specifications of Part 7 of these guidelines. The consumer information required by regulation 58 must show that the original component has been removed or rendered inoperable and that the new component has been fitted.

(iv) Additional components or features fitted to ensure compliance. Where the specification of Part 7 of these guidelines require the vehicle to be fitted with additional components or modifications to the vehicle structure to ensure compliance, the RAW must retain evidence to demonstrate that the new components or modifications comply with the specifications in Part 7 of these guidelines. The evidence must also include comprehensive instructions to ensure that the components are fitted in such a way, or the modifications are done in such a way that the vehicle complies with the requirements. Details of these modifications must be included in the Consumer Information Notice required by regulation 58.