6Definition of entry pathway sub‑category

6 Definition of entry pathway sub‑category

(1) Entry pathway sub‑category means the sub‑category set out in this section that applies to the vehicle.

Note: The entry pathway sub‑category indicates the basis on which the type approval or concessional RAV entry approval that applies to the vehicle was granted.

Entry‑pathway subcategories—type approval pathway (2) Subsection (3) or (4) does not apply to a vehicle if subsection (5) applies to the vehicle. (3) The type approval—standard sub‑category applies to a vehicle if: (a) the vehicle is to be entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway; and (b) the road vehicle type approval that applies to the vehicle was granted on the basis of the matter in: (i) subparagraph 19(1)(a)(i) of the Rules; or (ii) paragraph 19(3)(a) and subparagraph 19(3)(b)(i) of the Rules.

Note: Subparagraph 19(1)(a)(i) of the Rules allows the Secretary to grant a type approval in respect of a type of vehicle where he or she is satisfied (among other things) that the type of vehicle complies with the applicable national road vehicle standards, as in force at the time the Secretary decides the application.

Note: Paragraph 19(3)(a) and subparagraph 19(3)(b)(i) of the Rules allow the Secretary to grant a type approval in respect of a type of vehicle where he or she is satisfied that (among other things) the type of vehicle substantially complies with the applicable national road vehicle standards as in force at the time the Secretary decides the application, and the non‑compliance is only in minor and inconsequential respects.

(4) The type approval—non‑standard sub‑category applies to a vehicle if: (a) the vehicle is to be entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway; and (b) the road vehicle type approval that applies to the vehicle was granted on the basis of the matter in paragraph 19(3)(a) and subparagraph 19(3)(b)(ii) of the Rules.

Note: Paragraph 19(3)(a) and subparagraph 19(3)(b)(ii) of the Rules allow the Secretary to grant a type approval in respect of a type of vehicle where he or she is satisfied that (among other things) the type of vehicle substantially complies with the applicable national road vehicle standards, as in force at the time the Secretary decides the application, and the vehicle complies with those standards to an extent that makes it suitable for use on a public road in Australia.

(5) The type approval—second stage of manufacture sub‑category applies to a vehicle (the SSM vehicle) where: (a) a vehicle (the base vehicle) was entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway; and (b) the base vehicle underwent second stage of manufacture in accordance with the supporting information for the applicable road vehicle type approval before being provided to a consumer for the first time in Australia; and (c) the vehicle, following the second stage of manufacture (the SSM vehicle), is to be entered on the RAV via the type approval pathway. Entry‑pathway subcategories—concessional RAV entry approval pathway (6) The RAWs concessional—Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle sub‑category applies to a road vehicle if: (a) the vehicle is to be entered on the RAV via the concessional RAV entry approval pathway; and (b) the vehicle is covered by an entry on the SEVs Register; and (c) the concessional RAV entry approval that applies to the vehicle was granted on the basis of the eligibility criterion in section 37 of the Rules.