Tasmanian Numbered Regulations

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2024 (S.R. 2024, NO. 15)

- (S.R. 2024, NO. 15)

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1 - Preliminary

           Division 1 - Short title, commencement and interpretation

   1.      Short title
   2.      Commencement
   3.      Interpretation

           Division 2 - Vehicle Standards and offences

   4.      Vehicle Standards
   5.      Vehicle Standards offences

           Division 3 - Features of Vehicle Standards

   6.      Diagrams
   7.      Notes
   8.      Examples

   PART 2 - Application of Vehicle Standards

   9.      Application to vehicles and combinations on public streets
   10.     Vehicles to which Vehicle Standards do not apply
   11.     Non-application of Vehicle Standards: exemption under other laws
   12.     Non-application of Vehicle Standards: inconsistent ADR requirements
   13.     Non-application of Vehicle Standards: Motor Vehicle Standards Act approvals

   PART 3 - Australian Design RulesNote 1: This Part applies the second edition ADR and third edition ADR to various vehicles.Note 2: 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 is inconsistent with, a later standard and the vehicle complies with the later standard. Older vehicles may, therefore, be fitted with any equipment allowed on newer vehicles.Note 3: Vehicles that are modified must continue to comply with the Vehicle Standards. Modifications to a heavy vehicle must be undertaken in accordance with VSB 6 - National Code of Practice - Heavy Vehicle Modifications. Modifications to a light vehicle must be undertaken in accordance with VSB 14 - National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification.Note 4: The following provisions of the Vehicle Standards apply to a vehicle instead of the corresponding ADR requirement:- regulation 22 (Steering);- regulation 31 (Horns, alarms, &c.)- regulation 42(4) and (8) (Window tinting);- regulation 48 (Tyres – manufacturer’s rating);- regulation 99 (Fitting of warning lights and warning signs);- regulation 102 (Additional lights and reflectors).

   14.     Compliance with second edition ADRs
   15.     Compliance with third edition ADRs
   16.     Exception to compliance with ADRs: light vehicles that are not road vehicles
   17.     Exception to compliance with ADRs: Motor Vehicle Standards Act
   18.     Vehicles subject to particular approvals under RVSA
   19.     Partial exception to compliance with ADRs: personally imported light vehicles

   PART 4 - Adopted Standards

   20.     Compliance with adopted standards

   PART 5 - General Safety RequirementsNote 1: For a vehicle to be operated safely, it needs to be properly designed to minimise the potential for accidents and harm to its occupants and other road users.Note 2: This Part sets out various requirements covering the driver's view from a vehicle, the driver's control of a vehicle, protection of its occupants and other road users, and other general safety features.

           Division 1 - All vehicles

   21.     Standards applicable to modification of vehicles
   22.     Steering
   23.     Turning ability
   24.     Ability to travel backwards and forwards
   25.     Protrusions
   26.     After-market accessories
   27.     Driver's view and light vehicle controls
   28.     Seating
   29.     Mudguards
   30.     Prevention of dripping oil, &c.
   31.     Horns, alarms, &c.
   32.     Rear vision mirrors
   33.     Rear vision mirrors: surfaces
   34.     Additional rear vision mirrors
   35.     Automatic transmission
   36.     Diesel engines
   37.     Bonnet-securing devices
   38.     Electrical wiring, components, connections and installations
   39.     Television receivers and visual display units
   40.     Requirement for windscreen to be fitted
   41.     Windscreens and windows
   42.     Window tinting
   43.     Windscreen wipers and washers
   44.     Wheels and tyres: size and capacity
   45.     Pneumatic tyres generally
   46.     Pneumatic tyres: carcass construction
   47.     Tyres: defects
   48.     Tyres: manufacturer's rating
   49.     Retreads
   50.     Tyre tread

           Division 2 - Additional requirements for motor bikes

   51.     Steering gear and handlebars
   52.     Foot rests
   53.     Chain guards

   PART 6 - Light Vehicle MarkingNote This part contains requirements for a vehicle that help to identify it and for markings that help to warn other motorists.

   54.     Light vehicle and engine identification numbers
   55.     White or silver band on certain light vehicles

   PART 7 - Light Vehicle ConfigurationNote 1:This Part sets out various requirements covering the axle configuration on vehicles and combinations of vehicles, so that they can be operated safely with other traffic and without damaging the road and structures on the road.Note 2:Specific requirements relating to vehicle dimensions and mass may be found in the Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024 .

   56.     Axle configuration

   PART 8 - Lights and ReflectorsNote 1: This Part deals with how the lights on a vehicle must be fitted and work so that the driver can see the road, pedestrians and other vehicles at night, and can signal to others.Note 2: Other laws provide for when certain lights must be switched on.Note 3: In this Part, the description "yellow" is used as a more modern term, instead of the description "amber" which is used in earlier legislation and some ADRs.

           Division 1 - Light vehicles to which this Part does not apply

   57.     Certain vehicles used in daylight
   58.     Certain light vehicles used for exhibition purposes

           Division 2 - General requirements for lights

   59.     Certain requirements apply only at night
   60.     Prevention of glare
   61.     Pairs of lights

           Division 3 - Headlights

   62.     Headlights to be fitted to light vehicles
   63.     How headlights are to be fitted
   64.     How single headlights are to be fitted
   65.     Performance of headlights
   66.     Effective range of headlights
   67.     Changing headlights from high-beam to low-beam position

           Division 4 - Parking lights

   68.     Parking lights

           Division 5 - Daytime running lights

   69.     Daytime running lights

           Division 6 - Tail lights

   70.     Tail lights generally
   71.     Pattern of fitting tail lights
   72.     Performance of tail lights
   73.     Wiring of tail lights

           Division 7 - Number plate lights

   74.     Number plate lights

           Division 8 - Clearance lights

   75.     Front clearance lights
   76.     External cabin lights
   77.     Rear clearance lights

           Division 9 - Side-marker lights

   78.     Light vehicles needing side-marker lights
   79.     Location of side-marker lights
   80.     Performance of side-marker lights fitted to light vehicles
   81.     Side-marker lights and rear clearance lights

           Division 10 - Brake lights

   82.     Fitting brake lights
   83.     Performance and operation of brake lights

           Division 11 - Reversing lights

   84.     Reversing lights

           Division 12 - Direction indicator lights

   85.     Direction indicator lights on light motor vehicles
   86.     Direction indicator lights on light trailers
   87.     Location of direction indicator lights
   88.     Operation and visibility of direction indicator lights

           Division 13 - Fog lights

   89.     Front fog lights
   90.     Rear fog lights

           Division 14 - Interior lights

   91.     Interior lights

           Division 15 - Reflectors generally

   92.     General requirements for reflectors

           Division 16 - Rear reflectors

   93.     Rear reflectors

           Division 17 - Side reflectors

   94.     Compulsory side reflectors on pole-type trailers
   95.     Optional side reflectors

           Division 18 - Front reflectors

   96.     Compulsory front reflectors on particular trailers
   97.     Optional front reflectors

           Division 19 - Warning lights and warning signs on buses carrying schoolchildren

   98.     Requirement for warning lights and warning signs
   99.     Fitting of warning lights and warning signs
   100.    Operation and performance of warning lights
   101.    Specifications for warning signs

           Division 20 - Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals

   102.    Additional lights and reflectors
   103.    Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings
   104.    Signalling devices
   105.    Mechanical signalling devices
   106.    Turn signals

   PART 9 - Braking SystemsNote This Part sets out the braking system requirements for vehicles and combinations to ensure that they can be reliably slowed or stopped even if a part of a braking system fails, and to ensure that a vehicle or combination can be prevented from rolling away when parked.

           Division 1 - Brake requirements for all light vehicles

   107.    Parts of a braking system
   108.    Provision for wear
   109.    Supply of air or vacuum to brakes
   110.    Performance of braking systems

           Division 2 - Motor vehicle braking systems

   111.    What braking system a light motor vehicle must have
   112.    Operation of brakes on light motor vehicles
   113.    Air or vacuum brakes on light motor vehicles

           Division 3 - Trailer braking system

   114.    What brakes light trailers must have
   115.    Operation of brakes on light trailers
   116.    Air or vacuum brakes on light trailers

   PART 10 - Control of EmissionsNote This Part sets out requirements to ensure that motor vehicles do not emit too much smoke or noise and that exhaust gases cannot enter the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

           Division 1 - Crank case gases and exhaust emissions

   117.    Crank case gases
   118.    Visible emissions – light vehicles with internal combustion engines
   119.    Exhaust emissions – diesel-powered light vehicles
   120.    Requirements of DT 80 test cycle
   121.    DT 80 test procedure

           Division 2 - Exhaust systems

   122.    Exhaust systems

           Division 3 - Noise emissionsSubdivision 1 - General

   123.    Measurement of stationary noise levels
   124.    Meaning of certified to ADR 83/00
   125.    Silencing device for exhaust systems
   126.    Application of Subdivision
   127.    Stationary noise levels: car-type vehicles and motor bikes and motor trikes
   128.    Stationary noise levels: other light vehicles with spark ignition engines
   129.    Stationary noise levels: other light motor vehicles with diesel engines
   130.    Stationary noise levels

   PART 11 - Alternative Fuel SystemsNote This Part sets out requirements to ensure that LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) and CNP (Compressed Natural Gas) fuel systems are safely installed in light motor vehicles. This Part also sets out requirements to ensure that an LPG-powered, hydrogen-powered or electric-powered vehicle can be identified by labels on the number plates of the vehicle.

   131.    LPG-powered light vehicles
   132.    Vehicles powered by natural gas
   133.    Hydrogen-powered light vehicles
   134.    Electric-powered light vehicles

   PART 12 - Mechanical Connections Between Light VehiclesNote This Part sets out various requirements to ensure that the couplings used when operating motor vehicles and trailers in combinations are strong enough to hold them together.

   135.    General coupling requirements
   136.    Drawbar couplings

   PART 13 - Bus Construction and FittingsNote 1:This Part sets out various requirements relating to bus construction and fittings, so that they can be operated safely and without discomfort to drivers and passengers.Note 2:Some other requirements relating specifically to buses are contained in other provisions of these standards such as regulation 32(3) (rear vision mirrors), regulation 38(5) and (6) (electrical wiring, components, connections and installations) and regulation 41(3) , (4) and (5) (windscreens and windows).

           Division 1 - General construction

   137.    Floor, framework, panelling, &c.
   138.    Isolation of engine and fuel system, &c.
   139.    Miscellaneous safety requirements

           Division 2 - Entry and exit

   140.    Ordinary entrances and exits
   141.    Emergency exits
   142.    Doors
   143.    Steps

           Division 3 - Interior dimensions

   144.    Interior height
   145.    Aisle width

           Division 4 - Passenger accommodation

   146.    Passenger seating
   147.    Driver seating
   148.    Safety and guard rails

   PART 14 - Other Matters

   149.    Vehicle equipment
   150.    Restored vehicles
   151.    Retractable axles
   152.    Measurement of distance between parallel lines
   153.    Interpretation of certain second edition ADRs
           SCHEDULE 1