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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 25/02 – Anti-Theft Lock) 2006

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This instrument prescribes technical performance and durability requirements for vehicle anti‑theft locks that act on the steering, transmission or gearshift. Devices must physically block the control, resist 2,500 locking cycles without losing effectiveness, meet specified static torque‑resistance levels and prevent inadvertent unlocking or key removal. Manufacturers and fitters must design, test and obtain approval for compliant devices. Optional separate alarms are permitted but limited to brief (≤30s) signals and specified means of sound/lighting.

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6. PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS

In addition to the general specifications prescribed in paragraph 5, the protective device shall comply with the particular conditions prescribed below:

6.1 Protective devices acting on the steering

6.1.1. A protective device acting on the steering shall block the steering.

6.1.2. When the protective device is set to act, it shall not be possible to prevent the device from functioning.

6.1.3. The protective device must continue to meet paragraphs 5.9., 6.1.1., 6.1.2. and 6.1.4., after it has undergone 2,500 locking cycles in each direction of the wear-producing test specified in Annex 3.

6.1.4. The protective device shall, in its activated position, be strong enough to withstand, without damage to the steering mechanism likely to compromise safety, the application of a torque of 20 mdaN about the axis of the steering shaft in both directions under static conditions.

6.1.5. If the protective device is such that the key can be removed in a position other than the position in which the steering is locked, it shall be so designed that the manoeuvre required to reach that position and remove the key cannot be effected inadvertently.

6.2 Protective devices acting on the transmission

6.2.1. A protective device acting on the transmission shall prevent the rotation of the vehicle’s driving wheels.

6.2.2. When the protective device is set to act, it shall not be possible to prevent the device from functioning.

6.2.3. It shall not be possible for the transmission to be blocked inadvertently when the key is in the lock of the protective device, even if the device preventing starting of the engine has come into action or been set to act.

6.2.4. The protective device shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even after some degree of wear as a result of 2,500 locking cycles in each direction.

6.2.5. If the protective device is such that the key can be removed in a position other than the position in which the transmission is locked, it shall be so designed that the manoeuvre required to reach that position and remove the key cannot be effected inadvertently.

6.2.6. The protective device shall be strong enough to withstand, without damage likely to compromise safety, the application in both directions and in static conditions of a torque 50 per cent greater than the maximum torque that can normally be applied to the transmission. In determining the level of this testing torque account shall be taken, not of the maximum engine torque, but of the maximum torque that can be transmitted by the clutch or by the automatic transmission.

6.3. Protective devices acting on the gearshift control

6.3.1. A protective device acting on the gearshift control shall be capable of preventing any change of gear.

6.3.2. In the case of manual gearboxes it must be possible to lock the gear shift lever in reverse only; in addition locking in neutral shall be permitted.

6.3.3. In the case of automatic gearboxes provided with a “parking” position it must be possible to lock the mechanism in the “parking” position only; in addition locking in neutral and/or reverse shall be permitted.

6.3.4. In the case of automatic gearboxes not provided with a “parking” position it must be possible to lock the mechanism in the following positions only; neutral and/or reverse.

6.3.5 The protective device shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even after some degree of wear as a result of 2,500 locking cycles in each direction.

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DEVICES PROVIDED ADDITIONALLY

11.1. Approval under this Regulation may be granted with respect to a protective device additionally equipped with an acoustic or visual warning device, or with respect to the optional fitting of supplementary devices to prevent the unauthorized use of the vehicle, provided that the supplementary devices require a separate means of activation.

11.2. If the protective device is additionally equipped with an external acoustic and/or visual warning device, the signals emitted by the warning device shall be brief and shall end automatically after not more than 30 seconds; they shall recommence only if the device is actuated again. In addition,

11.2.1. if the signal is acoustic, it may be emitted by the audible warning device normally fitted to the vehicle;

11.2.2. if the signal is visual, it shall be produced solely by flashing of the vehicles passing lights.

25.11.2.2 In clause 11.2.2. above, the visual signal be produced by flashing the other lights of the vehicle, except the main beam headlamps.

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