Vehicle Standards Historical Documents

This page is a record of documents that the department no longer supports. The documents are no longer relevant to the regulation of first supply of vehicles in Australia. Many were created under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA), which was replaced by the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA).

The documents on this page are provided as a courtesy to those that may still be using them for their own purposes. They are no longer used or maintained by the department.

Administrators Circulars

Second Edition Australian Design Rules

Emergency Rescuer's Guide to Vehicles Fitted with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Administrator’s Circulars

The Administrator’s Circulars provided guidance and information on the administrative arrangements that supported the vehicle certification process under the MVSA. These documents covered policy and procedures to assist manufacturers in meeting their legislative requirements.

The Administrative Circulars listed below are the last versions issued of each.

The Administrator's Circulars documents have been provided as they were at a point in time and there may have been different versions. They are retained here for historical purposes. Some information or documents may not meet WCAG 2.0 requirements. To request an accessible copy, please contact us.

 

 

Administrator’s Circulars

General Circulars
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-1-2 A guide to the Certification of New Vehicles—Type Approval 5 Dec 08 PDF: 163 KB  DOCX: 54 KB
0-1-3 Safety chain connection devices for road trailers which are up to 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) aggregate trailer mass (ATM) 1 June 2017 PDF: 333 KB  DOCX: 45 KB
0-1-3    4 Nov 84     
0-1-4 Trailer Document Index 6 Jun 86  PDF: 128 KB  
0-1-5 Certification of Motor Vehicles Produced in Low Volume 2 Jun 89     

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Certification Policy
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-2-1 Certification of Motor Vehicles Produced in Low Volume 14 Dec 95  PDF: 635 KB  
0-2-2   1 Sep 79     
0-2-4 Optional Equipment 3 Jun 08

PDF: 108 KB 

DOCX: 46 KB
0-2-5   1 Sep 88     
0-2-6   1 Oct 89     
0-2-7 Certification of Trailers Up To 4.5 tonnes Aggregate Trailer Mass 3 Aug 03

PDF: 138 KB 

DOCX: 62 KB
0-2-9   1 Sep 90     
0-2-10 Vehicles Manufactured From Imported Used Spare Parts 1 Jun 92

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
0-2-11 General Procedures for Selection of Vehicles and Components for ADR Compliance Testing 2 Apr 07

PDF: 121 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
0-2-12 Specialist And Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) Eligibility 4 Aug 08  PDF: 90KB  
0-2-13 Certification of New Low Production Passenger Cars (MA Category) 5 Jun 18

PDF: 535 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
0-2-14 Component Registration Numbers for Aftermarket Parts 1 Oct 04  PDF: 21 KB  
0-2-15 Discontinuation of Tyre CRNs 1 Sep 07

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB

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Form of approval
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-3-2 Identification Plates 12 Jun 10

PDF: 677 KB 

DOCX: 901 KB
0-3-3 Motor Vehicle Make and Model Designation 6 Apr 10

PDF: 98 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
0-3-4 Certification Procedures for New Motor Vehicles 7 Nov 10

PDF: 141 KB 

DOCX: 43 KB
0-3-5 Trailer Make and Model Designation 3 Sep 03  PDF: 78 KB  
0-3-6 Certification Procedures for Trailers 5 Jun 11

PDF: 213 KB 

DOCX: 60 KB
0-3-7   1 Jun 86     
0-3-8 The Use of Adhesive Labels for Compliance Plates 1 Mar 99  PDF: 27 KB  
0-3-9 Provision of Vehicle Identification Numbers 2.5 Aug 21

PDF: 349 KB 

DOCX: 181 KB
0-3-10 Make and Model Designation for Motorcycles and Other L Category Vehicles 1 Apr 10

PDF: 125 KB 

DOCX: 67 KB

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Certification procedure
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-4-1 Certification of Low Volume Motor Vehicles 3 Aug 08

PDF: 152 KB 

DOCX: 45 KB
0-4-2 List Of Application And Standard Submission Forms For Motor Vehicles 12 May 95  PDF: 265 KB  
0-4-3   2 Sep 83     
0-4-4   1 Sep 84     
0-4-5 Final Inspection Certificate Documents for New Vehicles   May 07

PDF: 128 KB 

DOCX: 71 KB
0-4-6 Certification of Vehicles which have undergone a Second Stage of Manufacture 5 Oct 19

PDF: 629 KB 

DOCX: 74 KB
0-4-7   1 Jul 87     
0-4-8 Registration of Evaluation Vehicles 4 May 07

PDF: 276 KB 

DOCX: 268 KB
0-4-9    1 Aug 87     
0-4-10   1 Aug 87     
0-4-11 Certification of Chassis Cab 2 Dec 06

PDF: 127 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
0-4-12 Certification of Campervans and Motorhomes 4 Jun 05

PDF: 181 KB 

DOCX: 83 KB
0-4-13 Non-Standard Imported Vehicles Not Subject to Compliance Plate Approval 2 Jul 93  PDF: 357 KB  
0-4-14   1 Oct 89     
0-4-15 Low Volume Certification - Revised Procedures Not Applicable To Second Stage Of Manufacture 1 Jun 90  PDF: 253 KB  
0-4-16 Issue Of Appliance Plates To Approved Low Volume Compliance Plate Approval Holders For Motor Vehicles 2 Jan 01  PDF: 18 KB  
0-4-17 Certification Of Over Dimension Vehicles 1 Sep 90  PDF: 89 KB  
0-4-18 Compliance With Design Rules On Lighting 1 Jun 91  PDF: 165 KB  
0-4-19   1 Jul 93     
0-4-20   1 Dec 95     
0-4-21   1 Dec 95     
0-4-22 Certification Of Heavy Low Loader Trailers 1 Dec 95  PDF: 56 KB  
0-4-23 Heavy Omnibus Sub-Assemblies Requiring SARN Plates 1 Feb 06

PDF: 128 KB 

DOCX: 86 KB
0-4-24 Certification of Heavy Omnibuses 1 Feb 06

PDF: 140 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
0-4-26 Applications for Component Registration Numbers (CRNs) 3 Jul 12

PDF: 140 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
0-4-29 Approval Scheme for a Used Imported Trailer 1 Apr 13

PDF: 220 KB 

DOCX: 145 KB
0-4-30 ADR Harmonisation—Certification Procedures 2 Jun 16

PDF: 147 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
0-4-31 ADR Harmonisation—Acceptable recent versions of UN Regulations 1 Oct 16

PDF: 224 KB 

DOCX: 41 KB

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Definitions
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-7-2  Definition Of Multipurpose Passenger Car 2 Apr 86  PDF: 89 KB  
0-7-3  Definition Of Seating Reference Point (SRP) 1 Dec 77  PDF: 43 KB  
0-7-4  Trailer Body Style And Sub-Assembly Type Codes 1 Jan 84  PDF: 96 KB  
0-7-5 Trailer Categories 2 Feb 09

PDF: 130 KB 

DOCX: 104 KB

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0-8-…
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-8-1 Compliance Plates For Vehicles Not Designed Primarily For Road Operation 2 Oct 79  PDF: 38 KB  

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0-9-…
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-9-1   2 Aug 83     
0-9-2   1 Oct 79     

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0-11-…
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-11-1   1 Jun 78    

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Test Facility Inspection
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-12-0 Test Facility Inspection (TFI) 6 Jun 09

PDF: 172 KB 

DOCX: 47 KB

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Conformity of Production
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-13-1 Conformity of Production 5 Jun 09

PDF: 153 KB 

DOCX: 46 KB
0-13-2   2 Dec 87     
0-13-3 Adoption of ECE COP Tolerances 3 Jun 92  PDF: 37 KB  

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Single Uniform Type Inspection
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-14-1 Procedures for Single Uniform Type Inspections (SUTI) 4 Aug 14

PDF: 115 KB 

DOCX: 41 KB
0-14-2   1 Oct 84     
0-14-3   1 Sep 86     
0-14-4   1 Jan 88     

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Desktop Audits
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
0-15-1 Desktop Audits of ADR Evidence of Compliance 1 Mar 13

PDF: 108 KB 

DOCX: 43 KB

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Specific ADR Circulars
Circular Number Title Issue Number Date of Issue PDF version Word version
1-3-1 ADR 1—Interpretations 1 Sep 84

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
2-3-1 ADR 2—Interpretations 1 Oct 85

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
3-2-1 ADR 3- Dynamic Test Procedures 1 Aug 78

PDF: 95 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
3A-2-1 ADR3A—Dynamic Test Procedures 1 Aug 78

PDF: 95 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
3-3-1 ADR 3—Interpretations 4 Jan 86

PDF: 101 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
3A-3-1 ADR 3A—Interpretations 4 Jun 86

PDF: 99 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
3/00-3-1 ADR 3/00—Interpretations 1 Aug 88

PDF: 85 KB 

DOCX: 19 KB
4C-2-1 ADR 4C—Procedures for Demonstration of Compliance 1 Jun 78

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
4D-2-1 ADR 4D—Implementation Date 1 Mar 83

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
4/01-2-1 ADR 4—Exemption from Elongation and Hysteresis Requirements for ADR69/… Complying Vehicles 2 May 95

PDF: 77 KB 

DOCX: 31 KB
4A-3-1 ADR 4A—Interpretations 1 Jun 77

PDF: 128 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
4B-3-1 ADR 4B—Interpretations 1 Jun 77

PDF: 115 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
4C-3-1 ADR 4C—Interpretations 5 Jun 80

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
4D-3-1 ADR 4D—Interpretations 1 Jul 87

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
5B-3-1 ADR 5B—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 104 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
5/02-3-1 ADR 5—Interpretations 1 Jun 92

PDF: 92 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
7-2-1 ADR 7 Hydraulic Brake Hoses 1 Sep 81

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
8-2-1 ADR 8—Demonstration of Compliance 1 Dec 77

PDF: 96 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
10B-3-1 ADR 10B—Interpretations 2 Dec 87

PDF: 134 KB 

DOCX: 25 KB
11-3-1 ADR 11—Interpretations 1 Sep 84

PDF: 104 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
12-1-1 ADR 12—Non Compliance 2 Jul 87

PDF: 85 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
12-3-1 ADR 12—Interpretations 2 Mar 83

PDF: 94 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
13/00-3-1  Interpretations 1 Jul 93  PDF: 31 KB  
13/00-3-4 ADR 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles 1 Jun 19

PDF: 168 KB 

DOCX: 53 KB
14-3-1 ADR 14—Interpretations 2 Jan 86

PDF: 73 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
15-3-1 ADR 15—Interpretations 1 Oct 85

PDF: 72 KB 

DOCX: 21 KB
17/00-2-1 ADR 17—Test Component Selection for Demonstration of Compliance with ADR 17/00 1 Dec 95

PDF: 80 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
17-3-1 ADR 17—Interpretations 1 Oct 85

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
18-3-1 ADR 18—Interpretations 1 May 79

PDF: 73 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
18/03-3-1 ADR 18/03 Interpretations 1 Mar 05

PDF: 94 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
20-2-1 ADR 20—Procedures for Demonstration of Compliance 1 Oct 79

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
22A-3-1 ADR 22A—Interpretations 1 Jun 77

PDF: 115 KB 

DOCX: 20 KB
22/00-3-1 ADR 22/00 Interpretations 1 Aug 88

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
23A-2-1 ADR 23—Implementation Procedures 1 Jun 83

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
23B-3-1 ADR 23B—Interpretations 2 Jun 87

PDF: 100 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
24-3-1 ADR 24—Interpretations 1 Oct 79

PDF: 102 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
24A-3-1 ADR 24A—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 106 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
24/02-3-1 ADR 24/02—Interpretations 2 Jul 93

PDF: 77 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
27A-1-1 ADR 27A—Initial Certification 1 Dec 77

PDF: 99 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
27A-1-2 ADR 27A—Running Changes 1 Dec 77

PDF: 94 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
27A-1-3 ADR 27A—Certification for 1978 1 Dec 77

PDF: 96 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
27A-1-4 ADR 27A—Certification for 1979 1 Aug 78

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
27A-1-5 ADR 27A—Certification for 1980 1 May 79

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
27A-1-6 ADR 27A—Certification for 1981 1 Jul 80

PDF: 98 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
27B-1-1 ADR 27B—Application Procedures 1 Oct 80

PDF: 166 KB 

DOCX: 40 KB
27C-1-1 ADR 27C—Certification Procedures 1 Sep 82

PDF: 94 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
27A-3-1 ADR 27A—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 87 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
27B-3-1 ADR 27B—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
27C-3-1 ADR 27C—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
27C-4-1 ADR 27C—Standard Submission Forms 1 Sep 82

PDF: 97 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
28A-2-1 ADR 28A—Procedure for Demonstration of Compliance 1 Oct 79

PDF: 106 KB 

DOCX: 26 KB
28A-3-1   1 Feb 86     
28/01-2-1 ADR 28—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Jul 93

PDF: 102 KB 

DOCX: 47 KB
28/01-3-1 ADR 28—Interpretations 4 Oct 04

PDF: 95 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
30-1-1 ADR 30—Certification Procedures 1 Oct 84

PDF: 583 KB 

DOCX: 897 KB
30/00-1-1 ADR 30—Certification Procedures 1 Jul 93

PDF: 281 KB 

DOCX: 312 KB
30-3-1 ADR 30—Interpretations 1 Dec 77

PDF: 122 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
31/01-2-2 ADR 31—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Jul 08

PDF: 138 KB 

DOCX: 44 KB
31-2-1 ADR 31—Implementation Procedures 2 Sep 85

PDF: 105 KB 

DOCX: 29 KB
31-2-2 ADR 31—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 May 95

PDF: 105 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
31/02-2-1 ADR 31—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Nov 10

PDF: 135 KB 

DOCX: 43 KB
31-3-1 ADR 31—Interpretations 2 Aug 78

PDF: 150 KB 

DOCX: 40 KB
32-3-1 ADR 32—Interpretations 1 Dec 77

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
32A-3-1 ADR 32A—Interpretations 1 Feb 86

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
33-2-1 ADR 33—Demonstration of Compliance—Simplified Test Procedure 1 Jun 77

PDF: 122 KB 

DOCX: 23 KB
33-2-2 ADR 33—Selection of Test Vehicles 2 Sep 85

PDF: 95 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
33-3-1 ADR 33—Interpretations 1 Jul 87

PDF: 66 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
34A-2-1 ADR 34—Upper Anchor Fitting 3 Sep 85

PDF: 84 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
34-1-1 ADR 34/01 & ADR 34/02—Guidance for Selection of Suitable Child Restraints for Dynamic Testing 1 Aug 12

PDF: 117 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
34-3-1 ADR 34—Interpretations 1 Oct 78

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
34A-3-1 ADR 34A—Interpretations 2 Oct 88

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
35-2-1 ADR 35—Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems 3 Sep 81

PDF: 127 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
35/02-2-1 ADR 35—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Jul 08

PDF: 132 KB 

DOCX: 40 KB
35/03-2-1 ADR 35—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Nov 10

PDF: 165 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
35A-2-1 ADR 35A—Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems 2 Sep 81

PDF: 127 KB 

DOCX: 30 KB
35-3-1 ADR 35—Interpretations 3 May 79

PDF: 157 KB 

DOCX: 41 KB
35A-3-1 ADR 35A—Interpretations 1 Sep 84

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
35/00-3-1 ADR 35/00—Interpretations 1 Jul 93

PDF: 73 KB 

DOCX: 30 KB
35/05-1-1 ADR 35/05 & ADR 35/04—Operation of The Parking Braking System 1 Jan 16

PDF: 129 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
35/06-2-1 ADR 35/06—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 April 19

PDF: 506 KB 

DOCX: 72 KB
36-1-1 ADR 36—Initial Certification 1 May 78

PDF: 116 KB 

DOCX: 26 KB
36-2-1 ADR 36—Application for Approval (Part 1) 1 May 78

PDF: 97 KB 

DOCX: 28 KB
36-3-1 ADR 36—Interpretations 1 Sep 78

PDF: 108 KB 

DOCX: 24 KB
36A-3-1 ADR 36A—Interpretations 1 Jun 86

PDF: 87 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
36-4-1 ADR 36—Standard Submission Forms 1 May 78

PDF: 222 KB 

DOCX: 185 KB
37-1-1 ADR 37—Certification Procedures 1 Jun 85

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
37-3-1 ADR 37—Interpretations 3 Sep 88

PDF: 118 KB 

DOCX: 23 KB
37/00-3-1 ADR 37—Interpretations 4 May 95

DF: 104 KB 

DOCX: 32 KB
38-1-1 Application Proceedures For Approval To ADR 38 - Heavy Trailer Braking Systems 2 Jul 84  PDF: 453 KB  
38-1-2 Approval By The Administrator Of Running Changes For ADR 38 - Heavy Trailer Braking Systems 1 Sep 83  PDF: 277 KB  
38-1-3 ADR 38—Compliance Mark Approvals 3 Mar 85

PDF: 503 KB 

DOCX: 760 KB
38-1-4 Low Volume Assessment Scheme For Heavy Trailer Braking Systems 2 Apr 84  PDF: 113 KB  
38-1-5 ADR 38—CPA and CMA Validity Period 1 Sep 83

PDF: 92 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
38-1-6 ADR 38—Water Performance Laboratories 1 Sep 83

PDF: 105 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
38-1-7 ADR 38—Suspension Types 1 Sep 83

PDF: 288 KB 

DOCX: 408 KB
38-1-8 ADR 38—Computer Simulation Approvals 1 Sep 83

PDF: 74 KB 

DOCX: 25 KB
38-1-9 ADR 38—Removable Suspensions 1 Sep 83

PDF: 110 KB 

DOCX: 68 KB
38-2-1 ADR 38—Time Response Measurement 1 Sep 83

PDF: 85 KB 

DOCX: 20 KB
38-2-2 ADR 38—Skid Limit Measurement 2 May 84

PDF: 279 KB 

DOCX: 191 KB
38-2-3 ADR 38—Trailer Conditions for Road Tests 2 Feb 84

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
38-2-4 ADR 38—Road Tests to Obtain Foundation Brake System Data 1 Sep 84

PDF: 182 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
38-2-5 ADR 38—Alternative Parking and Emergency Brake Calculation Procedures 1 Aug 84

PDF: 225 KB 

DOCX: 123 KB
38-3-1 ADR 38—Interpretations 4 Nov 85

PDF: 114 KB 

DOCX: 24 KB
38/04-1-1 ADR 38/04—Interpretation—Set up of Variable Proportioning Brake Systems 1 Jan 16

PDF: 120 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
38/05-2-1 ADR 38/05—Electronic response time measurement 1 Aug 19

PDF: 578 KB 

DOCX: 377 KB
39A-3-1 ADR 39A—Interpretations 1 Aug 87

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 23 KB
39/00-3-1 ADR 39—Interpretations 2 Jun 02

PDF: 101 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
40-1-1 ADR 40—Certification Procedures 1 Jun 85

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 20 KB
40-3-1 ADR 40—Interpretations 1 Dec 87

PDF: 113 KB 

DOCX: 22 KB
42/00-3-1 ADR 42/00—Interpretations 1 Jun 89

PDF: 106 KB 

DOCX: 75 KB
42/03-3-1 ADR 42/03—Interpretations 1 Aug 03

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
43/01-2-1 ADR 43—Procedures on V.I.Ns 1 Sep 88

PDF: 153 KB 

DOCX: 43 KB
43/01-2-2 ADR 43—Certification Arrangements for ADR 43/01 Introduction 1 Oct 88

PDF: 95 KB 

DOCX: 38 KB
44/00-3-1 ADR 44/00—Interpretations 2 Sep 03

PDF: 86 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
44/02-3-1 ADR 44/02—Interpretations 1 May 95

PDF: 100 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
47/00-3-1 ADR 47—Interpretations 1 Jul 93

PDF: 73 KB 

DOCX: 32 KB
56/00-1-1 ADR 56—Requirements for Moped Noise 2 Jun 02

PDF: 83 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
58/00-2-1 ADR 58—Mandatory Certification to ADR 58/00 for Hire and Reward Buses 1 Aug 92

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
58/00-3-1 ADR 58—Interpretations 1 Aug 12

PDF: 103 KB 

DOCX: 34 KB
61/…-3-1 ADR 61—Interpretations 2 May 95

PDF: 91 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
62/00-1-1 ADR 62—Procedures Relating to Non-Standard Mechanical Connections Between Vehicles 1 Aug 92

PDF: 181 KB 

DOCX: 136 KB
63/00-3-1 ADR 63—Interpretations 1 Nov 20

PDF: 177 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
65/00-2-1 ADR 65—Procedures for Demonstration of Compliance 1 Jun 91

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 40 KB
68/00-2-1 ADR 68—Selection of Test Vehicles for Demonstration of Compliance 1 May 95

PDF: 122 KB 

DOCX: 41 KB
69/00-2-1 ADR 69—Selection of Test Vehicles for Demonstration of Compliance 1 May 95

PDF: 89 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
69/00-2-2 ADR 69—Low Volume Vehicles—Implementation Date for Compliance 1 Dec 95

PDF: 75 KB 

DOCX: 31 KB
69/00-2-3 ADR 69—Guidelines for Compliance with Clause 12 1 Apr 99

PDF: 97 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
73/00-2-1 ADR 73—Guidelines for selection of test vehicles for demonstration of Compliance 1 Sep 98

PDF: 120 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
79/00-1-1 ADR 79—Second Stage of Manufacture Emissions Evidence where there is an increase in the GVM 1 Sep 03

PDF: 117 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
79/01-2-1 ADR 79—Selection of Test Vehicles 2 Feb 12

PDF: 162 KB 

DOCX: 43 KB
79/02-3-1 ADR 79—Interpretations 1 Sep 10

PDF: 96 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
79/04-4-1 ADR 79/04 – Interim certification procedures for WLTP tested vehicles 1 May 19

PDF: 136 KB 

DOCX: 72 KB
80/01-3-1 ADR 80—Interpretations 1 Sep 05

PDF: 88 KB 

DOCX: 33 KB
81/00-2-1 ADR 81—Guidelines for selection of test vehicles for demonstration of Compliance 1 Nov 00

PDF: 115 KB 

DOCX: 36 KB
81/00-2-2 ADR 81—Transitional Arrangements for ADR 81/00 Valid to June 30 2001 1 Nov 00

PDF: 90 KB 

DOCX: 35 KB
81/01-2-1 ADR 81/01—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Nov 02

PDF: 208 KB 

DOCX: 40 KB
81/02-2-1 ADR 81/02—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Mar 09

PDF: 146 KB 

DOCX: 42 KB
81/02-3-2 ADR 81/02—Interpretations 2 Dec 10

PDF: 93 KB 

DOCX: 37 KB
81/02-4-1 ADR 81/02 – Interim certification procedures for WLTP vehicles 1 May 19

PDF: 132 KB 

DOCX: 67 KB
83/00-2-1 ADR 83—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Sep 05

PDF: 161 KB 

DOCX: 44 KB
83/00-3-1 Interpretations 1 Sep 05  PDF: 69 KB  
83/00-3-3 ADR 83—Interpretations 1 Jun 08

PDF: 130 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB
84/…-1-1 ADR 84—Certification Procedures 1 Aug 12

PDF: 98 KB 

DOCX: 50 KB
85/00-2-1 ADR 85/00—Selection of Test Vehicles 1 Apr 16

PDF: 114 KB 

DOCX: 39 KB

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Second Edition Australian Design Rules

The Second Edition Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are national vehicle standards that first came into effect on 1 January 1969. They were endorsed by the then Australian Transport Advisory Council. The Second Edition ADRs were selectively applied by each state and territory for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1969.

From 1 July 1988, the Second Edition ADRs were gradually replaced by the Third Edition ADRs. For vehicles provided to the Australian market after July 1989, the Third Edition ADRs made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 were applicable. The same arrangement continues under the current Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.

Vehicles that are subject to an ADR when built or imported are required to continue to comply with the applicable ADRs when they are in-service. These arrangements are managed by each state and territory.

The Second Edition ADR documents have been provided as they were at a point in time and there may have been different versions. They are retained here for historical purposes. Some information or documents may not meet WCAG 2.0 requirements. To request an accessible copy, please contact us.

Title

Number

Release Date
Reversing Signal Lamps PDF: 75 KB 1 1 Jan 1972
Door Latches And Hinges PDF: 209 KB 2 1 Jan 1971
Seat Anchorages For Motor Vehicles PDF: 142 KB 3 1 Jan 1971
Seat Anchorages For Motor Vehicles PDF: 160 KB 3a 1 Jan 1977
Seat Belts PDF: 77 KB 4 1 Jan 1969
Seat Belts PDF: 307 KB 4a 1 Jan 1974
Seat Belts PDF: 1124 KB 4b 1 Jan 1975
Seat Belts PDF: 1263 KB 4c 1 Jan 1976
Seat Belts PDF: 1253 KB 4d 1 Jan 1984
Seat Belt Anchorage Points PDF: 259 KB 5a 1 Jan 1969
Seat Belt Anchorages PDF: 933 KB 5b 1 Jan 1975
Direction Turn Signal Lamps PDF: 245 KB 6 1 Jan 1973
Direction Turn Signal Lamps PDF: 239 KB 6a 1 Jul 1981
Hydraulic Brake Hoses PDF: 311 KB 7 1 Jan 1970
Safety Glass PDF: 175 KB 8 1 Jul 1971
Standard Controls For Automatic Transmissions PDF: 563 KB 9 1 Jan 1972
Steering Columns PDF: 80 KB 10a 1 Jan 1971
Steering Columns PDF: 102 KB 10b 1 Jan 1973
Internal Sun Visors PDF: 48 KB 11 1 Jan 1972
Glare Reduction In Field Of View PDF: 95 KB 12 1 Jan 1973
Rear Vision Mirrors PDF: 204 KB 14 1 Jan 1972
Demisting Of Windscreens PDF: 228 KB 15 1 Jan 1971
Windscreen Wipers And Washers PDF: 233 KB 16 1 Jan 1973
Fuel Systems For Goods Vehicles PDF: 263 KB 17 1 Jul 1975
Location And Visibility Of Instruments PDF: 170 KB 18 1 Jan 1973
Location And Visibility Of Instruments PDF: 203 KB 18a 1 Jan 1981
Safety Rims PDF: 127 KB 20 1 Jul 1970
Instrument Panels PDF: 187 KB 21 1 Jan 1973
Head Restraints PDF: 162 KB 22 1 Jan 1972
Head Restraints PDF: 156 KB 22a 1 Jan 1975
New Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres PDF: 5802 KB 23 1 Jan 1974
New Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres PDF: 4041 KB 23a 1 Jan 1984
New Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres PDF: 712 KB 23b 1 Jan 1986
Tyre Selection PDF: 332 KB 24 1 Jan 1973
Tyre Selection PDF: 404 KB 24a 1 Jan 1986
Anti-Theft Locks PDF: 92 KB 25 1 Jan 1972
Anti-Theft Locks PDF: 112 KB 25a 1 Jan 1978
Vehicle Engine Emission PDF: 458 KB 26 1 Jan 1972
Vehicle Engine Emission Control PDF: 1294 KB 27 1 Jan 1974
Vehicle Emission Control PDF: 1834 KB 27a 1 July 1976
Vehicle Emission Control PDF: 1957 KB 27b 1 Jan 1982
Vehicle Emission Control PDF: 2020 KB 27c 1 Jan 1983
Motor Vehicle Noise PDF: 273 KB 28 1 Jan 1974
Motor Vehicle Noise PDF: 331 KB 28a 1 Jul 1980
Side Door Strength PDF: 194 KB 29 1 Jan 1977
Diesel Engine Exhaust Smoke Emissions PDF: 409 KB 30 1 Jul 1976
Hydraulic Braking Systems PDF: 1243 KB 31 1 Jan 1977
Seat Belts For Heavy Vehicles PDF: 726 KB 32 1 Jul 1977
Seat Belts For Heavy Vehicles PDF: 383 KB 32a 1 Jul 1980
Motorcycle And Moped Braking Systems PDF: 735 KB 33 1 Mar 1976
Motorcycle And Moped Braking System PDF: 852 KB 33a 1 Mar 1988
Child Restraint Anchorages PDF: 154 KB 34 1 Jul 1976
Child Restraint Anchorages PDF: 456 KB 34a 1 Jan 1985
Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems PDF: 1379 KB 35 1 Jan 1979
Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems PDF: 1516 KB 35a 1 Jul 1980
Exhaust Emission Control For Heavy Duty Vehicles PDF: 778 KB 36 1 Jul 1978
Exhaust Emission Control For Heavy Duty Vehicles PDF: 773 KB 36a 1 Jan 1988
Vehicle Emission Control PDF: 4088 KB 37 1 Jan 1986
Heavy Trailer Braking System PDF: 1624 KB 38 1 Jul 1984
Motorcycle And Moped Noise PDF: 551 KB 39 1 Mar 1985
Motorcycle Noise PDF: 959 KB 39a 1 Mar 1988
Light Duty Vehicle Emission PDF: 3951 KB 40 1 Jan 1988
Control Mandatory Operation On Unleaded Petrol PDF: 216 KB 41 1 Jan 1988
Definitions—Volume 1 PDF: 665 KB    

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Emergency Rescuer's Guide to Vehicles Fitted with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

This booklet has been archived on Trove. It was produced to assist Emergency Rescue Personnel by providing information about vehicles equipped with driver, passenger and side airbags and pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners as supplemental restraint systems.

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