Part 3Australian Design Rules

Part 3—Australian Design Rules A vehicle need not comply with a standard if the standard is replaced by, or inconsistent with, a later standard and the vehicle complies with the later standard. As a result, older vehicles may be fitted with any equipment allowed on newer vehicles. Vehicles that are modified must continue to comply with the Vehicle Standards. For guidance regarding vehicle modifications see VSB 14. Clause 33(7) (Horns, alarms etc.) of the Vehicle Standards modifies the effect of the corresponding ADR requirement. Clause 115 (Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings) of these Vehicle Standards extends the application of particular second edition ADRs or third edition ADRs to vehicles to which the ADRs are not otherwise expressed to apply. The following provisions of the Vehicle Standards apply to a vehicle instead of the corresponding ADR requirement— • Clause 26 (Steering); • Clause 44(6) to (7) (Window tinting); • Clause 50 (Tyres—manufacturer's rating); • Clauses 111 (Fitting of warning lights and signs); • Clause 114(5) (Other lights and reflectors).