49Retreads

49 Retreads

(1)  A tyre that was retreaded before the commencement of the Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2001 must not be used on a light vehicle if –

(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyre or Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger and Light Truck Tyre applies to the tyre; and

(b) the tyre was retreaded after publication of the Australian Standard specified in paragraph (a) ; and

(c) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyre, Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger and Light Truck Tyre or Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres - Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus - Retreading and Repair Processes.

(2)  A tyre that was or is retreaded after the commencement of the Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2001 must not be used on a light vehicle if –

(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres - Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus - Retreading and Repair Processes applies to the tyre; and

(b) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with the Australian Standard referred to in paragraph (a) .

| Note: | The Australian Standards specified in this regulation require various markings on retreaded tyres. These may include a speed rating less than the rating originally marked on the tyre. |