Part 3Australian Design Rules

Part 3—Australian Design Rules This Part applies the second and third edition ADRs to various vehicles. Under this Part, a vehicle that is subject to ADRs when it is built generally remains subject to the ADRs throughout its life. However, 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 Light Vehicle Standards. For guidance on vehicle modifications see Vehicle Standards Bulletin No. 14 - Light Vehicle Modifications. See https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx Rule 33(7) (Horns, alarms etc) of the Light Vehicle Standards modifies the effect of the corresponding ADR requirement. Rule 115 (Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings) of the Light Vehicle Standards extends the application of particular second or third edition ADRs to vehicles to which the ADRs are not expressed to apply. The following provisions of the Light Vehicle Standards apply to a vehicle instead of the corresponding ADR requirement: • rule 44(6) to (7) (Window tinting) • rule 50 (Tyres—manufacturer's rating) • rule 111 (Fitting of warning lights and signs) • rule 114(5) (Other lights and reflectors)