Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/0144/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle RequirementsSpecific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 20062006
Compilation: 1 (up to and including Amendment 11)
Compilation Date: 3 April 2007
Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Transport and Regional Services.
CONTENTS
0. legislative provisions..............................................
A. Function And SCOPE.............................................
B. APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION.........................
C. Applicability Table...............................................
44.1. DEFINITIONS...................................................
44.2. REQUIREMENTS................................................
NOTES ...............................................................
0.1. NAME OF STANDARD
0.1.1. This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 – Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006.
0.1.2. This Standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 44/01 — Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements.
0.2. COMMENCEMENT
0.2.1. This Standard commences on the day after it is registered.
0.3. REPEAL
0.3.1. This Standard repeals each vehicle standard with the name Australian Design Rule 44/01 — Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements that is:
(a) made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989; and
(b) in force at the commencement of this Standard.
0.3.2. This Standard also repeals each instrument made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 that creates a vehicle standard with the name Australian Design Rule 44/01 — Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements, if there are no other vehicle standards created by that instrument, or amendments to vehicle standards made by that instrument, that are still in force at the commencement of this Standard.
Vehicle Category | ADR Category Code [*] | UNECE Category Code * | Manufactured on or After | Acceptable Prior Rules | |
Moped 2 wheels | LA | L1 | 1 March 1992 | /00 | |
Moped 3 wheels | LB | L2 | 1 March 1992 | /00 | |
Motor cycle | LC | L3 | 1 March 1992 | /00 | |
Motor cycle and sidecar | LD | L4 | 1 March 1992 | /00 | |
Motor tricycle | LE | L5 | 1 March 1992 | /00 | |
Passenger car | MA | M1 | 1 Jan 1992 | /00 | |
Forward-control passenger vehicle | MB | M1 | 1 Jan 1992 | /00 | |
Off-road passenger vehicle | MC | M1 | 1 Jan 1992 | /00 | |
Light omnibus | MD | M2 |
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| |
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and up to 12 seats | MD1 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
| up to 3.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ and more than 12 seats | MD2 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
| over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD3 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
| over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | MD4 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
Heavy omnibus | ME | M3 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Light goods vehicle | NA | N1 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Medium goods vehicle | NB | N2 |
|
| |
| over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB1 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
| over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes ‘GVM’ | NB2 |
| 1 July 1991 | /00 |
Heavy goods vehicle | NC | N3 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Very light trailer | TA | O1 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Light trailer | TB | O2 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Medium trailer | TC | O3 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
Heavy trailer | TD | O4 | 1 July 1991 | /00 | |
44.1. DEFINITIONS
44.1.1. Refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
44.2. REQUIREMENTS
44.2.0. This rule covers additional design and construction requirements for vehicles as specific purpose vehicles. Where they fall within a vehicle category, e.g. ‘Tow Trucks’ into NA, NB or NC and ‘Taxis, into MA, MB or MC, they must also comply with all requirements of those vehicles as set out in individual Australian Design Rules.
44.2.1. ‘TAXIS’
44.2.1.1. General
All ‘Taxis’ shall comply with the special requirements of this Section.
44.2.1.2. Access to and from Vehicle
44.2.1.2.1. An access door shall be provided adjacent to each ‘Outboard Seating Position’ for MA category vehicles.
44.2.1.2.2. A device shall be fitted to the inside of each access door to allow operation of the door latch.
44.2.1.3. Passenger ‘Seats’
44.2.1.3.1. The exposed surfaces of ‘Seats’ shall be covered with non-absorbent materials.
44.2.1.3.2. Removable seat covers if fitted shall be made of non-absorbent or washable material.
44.2.1.4. Appointments
44.2.1.4.1. The exposed surfaces of interior roof linings and other interior trimming shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.4.2. The exposed surfaces of interior and luggage compartment floor coverings shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.5. Interior Lighting
44.2.1.5.1. An interior lamp(s) shall be provided which, when illuminated, shows white light for the convenience of passengers. A control for such lamp(s) shall be provided for operation by the driver from the normal driving position.
44.2.1.5.2. In addition to the requirements of clause 44.2.1.5.1 the interior lamp (s) of ‘Taxis’ shall be so designed that if not already lighted it becomes lighted when any access door is opened.
44.2.1.6. Luggage Space
44.2.1.6.1. Adequate luggage space shall be provided:
44.2.1.6.1.1. in the case of sedan type vehicle, external to the passenger compartments; and
44.2.1.6.1.2. in the case of a station wagon type vehicle, to the rear of the rearmost ‘Seat’ occupied by a passenger.
44.2.1.7. Roof Sign
A roof sign shall be fitted to each ‘Taxi’ other than a “hire car” and shall:
44.2.1.7.1. have at least one enclosed lamp showing white light towards the front of the vehicle and capable of illuminating the sign;
44.2.1.7.2. display towards the front of the vehicle the word ‘TAXI’ or words to indicate that the vehicle is a ‘Taxi; and
44.2.1.7.3. be so constructed that
44.2.1.7.3.1. when the taximeter of a ‘Taxi’ which is available for hire is set in the disengaged position the lamp shall be illuminated;
44.2.1.7.3.2. when the lamp is illuminated it shall be clearly visible in daylight; and
44.2.1.7.4. have a visual indicating device visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position to indicate whether or not the roof sign is illuminated.
44.2.1.7.5. Additional ‘Rear Position (Side) Lamps’ to ADR 49/.., ‘Stop Lamps’ to ADR 49/.. and ‘Directional Indicator Lamps’ to ADR 6/.. may be incorporated with the roof sign or mounted on either side of the roof sign provided that these lamps are positioned symmetrically about the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and are at least 400 mm apart.
44.2.1.8. "Not for Hire" Sign
In the case of vehicles required to be fitted with taximeters, a sign to indicate when vehicle is not available for hire shall be fitted and
44.2.1.8.1. display towards the front of the vehicle the words "NOT FOR HIRE";
44.2.1.8.2. not be fitted to the windscreen or the instrument panel, but may be incorporated in the roof sign; and
44.2.1.8.3. if capable of illumination be so constructed that when the sign is in use the roof sign indicating that the vehicle is a ‘Taxi’ shall be extinguished.
44.2.1.9. Taximeter and Radio: Fitment and Controls
44.2.1.9.1. No part of a 2-way radio installation shall extend below the lower boundary of the instrument panel directly in front of an occupant seating position.
44.2.1.9.2. In the case of ‘Taxis’ required to be fitted with taximeters:
44.2.1.9.2.1. the taximeter shall be installed and illuminated so that the hiring charges display can be readily seen by all occupants;
44.2.1.9.2.2. the centreline of the meter hiring charges display shall be within 200 mm of the longitudinal vertical plane through the centreline of the ‘Taxi’; and
44.2.1.9.2.3. no part of the installation shall extend below the lower boundary of the instrument panel as originally installed or as supplied by the vehicle manufacturer for taxi use.
44.2.1.9.3. Taximeter and radio installations shall not encroach upon occupant space, and shall not degrade the energy absorption requirement of instrument panels designed to meet the requirements of ADR 211... "Instrument Panels".
44.2.1.9.4. Controls for taximeter and 2-way radio shall be accessible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
44.2.1.9.5. Controls shall not be located in such a manner as to cause annoyance to passengers.
44.2.1.10. Fitment of ‘Emergency Locking Retractors
‘Seatbelt Assemblies’ fitted to the rear ‘Outboard Seating Positions’ of ‘Taxis’ shall incorporate ‘Emergency Locking Retractors’.
44.2.2. ‘TOW TRUCKS’
44.2.2.1. Classification
Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall have a ‘Load Capacity’ appropriate to the gross mass of any vehicle it is required to tow in accordance with one of the following classes:
44.2.2.1.1. Class 1
A ‘Tow Truck’ of this class shall have a ‘Load Capacity’ of not less than 1.2 tonnes and shall be equipped with a ‘Crane’ with a safe working load of not less than one tonne. A Class 1 ‘Tow Truck’ shall be limited to the lifting and carrying, or towing of vehicles with a (gross mass not exceeding 2 tonnes.
44.2.2.1.2. Class 2
A ‘Tow Truck’ of this class shall have a ‘Load Capacity’ of not less than 3 tonnes and shall be equipped with a ‘Crane’ with a safe working load of not less than 2.5 tonnes. A Class 2 ‘Tow Truck’ shall be limited to the lifting and carrying or towing of vehicles with a gross mass up to 5 tonnes.
44.2.2.1.3. Class 3
A ‘Tow Truck’ of this class shall have a minimum ‘Gross Combination Mass’ rating. of 18 tonnes and shall be equipped with a ‘Crane’ with a safe working load of not less than 5 tonnes. A Class 3 ‘Tow Truck’ shall be limited to the lifting and carrying. or towing of motor vehicles with a gross mass not exceeding 12 tonnes.
44.2.2.1.4. Class 4
A ‘Tow Truck’ of this class shall have a minimum ‘Gross Combination Mass’ rating. of 25 tonnes and shall be equipped with at least the following:
44.2.2.1.4.1. tandem rear ‘Axle Group’;
44.2.2.1.4.2. a ‘Crane’ of safe working load not less than 5 tonnes;
44.2.2.1.4.3. a power operated winch; and
44.2.2.1.4.4. air brake facilities for connecting to
44.2.2.1.4.5. towed vehicles.
44.2.2.2. ‘Crane’
44.2.2.2.1. The design, construction and marking, of the ‘Crane’, its attachments and supporting structure shall be in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard 1418 “Rules for Cranes”, Pan 1 (1977- “General Requirements”) and Part 5 (1980- “Mobile Cranes”) and be approved by the relevant authority supervising lifting appliances.
44.2.2.2.2. The ‘Crane’ shall be located and mounted on the vehicle in the manner directed by the said authority.
44.2.2.2.3. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be provided with means for supporting the load in its raised position whilst under tow.
44.2.2.3. General Requirements
44.2.2.3.1. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be fitted with dual tyres on the wheels of the rear ‘Axle Group’.
44.2.2.3.2. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be equipped with suitable spacer bars and safety chains to enable the driver thereof to exercise efficient control over the towed vehicle whilst being towed.
44.2.2.3.2.1. Spacer bars shall be of such design as to minimise any damage to the towed vehicle which could be caused by the ‘Tow Truck’ or its equipment.
44.2.2.3.3. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall have its class as determined by application of clause 44.2.2.1 clearly marked on some conspicuous part of its right-hand side. The letters shall be at least 50 mm high and 25 mm wide.
44.2.2.4. Additional Lamps and Warning Signs
44.2.2.4.1. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be equipped with:
44.2.2.4.1.1. a flashing amber light which shall comply with the provisions of section 44.2.7; and
44.2.2.4.1.2. an adjustable white lamp so mounted that during the hours of darkness it will illuminate the area in which the coupling of ‘Tow Truck’ to any vehicle to be lifted, carried or towed is to be effected.
44.2.2.4.2. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall have equipment which can be placed on the towed vehicle and connected electrically to the ‘Tow Truck’ so as to enable the requirements of ADR 13/... to be complied with
44.2.2.4.3. Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be equipped with not less than 3 portable warning devices complying with the Standard Specification for warning signs set out in AS E38-1962 1 portable Warning Signs for Motor Vehicles’, including Amendment 1.
44.2.2.5. Fire Extinguisher
Every ‘Tow Truck’ shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of not less than 4.5 litres capacity, selected in accordance with AS 2444 - 1985 “Portable Fire Extinguishers - Selection and Location”.
44.2.3. Not Used
44.2.4. Not Used
44.2.5. ‘POLE-TYPE TRAILERS’ AND THEIR DRAWING VEHICLES - SPECIAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
44.2.5.1. On every ‘Pole-type Trailer’ there shall be the following:
44.2.5.1.1. on each side of the rearmost bolster, one ‘Side Marker Lamp’; and
44.2.5.1.2. one front reflex reflector, non-triangular on each side of the front facing section of the foremost bolster.
44.2.5.2. Drawing Vehicles for ‘Pole-type Trailers’
44.2.5.2.1. On every motor vehicle fitted with one or more bolster, i.e. a motor vehicle designed to draw a ‘Pole-type Trailer’, there shall be the following:
44.2.5.2.1.1. on each side of the rearmost bolster, one ‘Side Marker Lamp’; and
44.2.5.2.1.2. one front reflex reflector, non-triangular on each side of the front facing, section of the foremost bolster.
44.2.6. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) FUELLED VEHICLES
44.2.6.0. All motor vehicles manufactured to use LPG as a fuel shall meet the following requirements.
44.2.6.1. The LPG fuel system shall at least meet the Australian Standard 1425-1989 “SAA Automotive LP Gas Code”
44.2.6.2. The LPG storage cylinder(s) comply with AS 3509-1988 “LP Gas Fuel Vessels for Automotive Use”
44.2.6.3. The vehicle shall be clearly and permanently marked in a conspicuous position within the engine bay with the following:
44.2.6.3.1. a statement that the LPG fuel system has been installed in accordance with the document referred to in Clause 44.2.6.1.
44.2.6.3.2. the identification of the licensed or approved person or organisation which installed the LPG fuel system; and
44.2.6.3.3. the date of installation.
44.2.6.4. The vehicle, to indicate that it is equipped to use LPG as a fuel shall carry affixed to the front and rear registration plates, an external label of durable material conforming with at least the following specifications:
44.2.6.4.1. size, not less than 25 mm square; and
44.2.6.4.2. colour, reflective red conforming to Australian Standard 1742-1975 ‘Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices’ Appendix C, Class 2.
44.2.7. EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SERVICE VEHICLE LAMPS
44.2.7.1. Any motor vehicle used as an ambulance may be equipped with a lamp or lamps which when lighted show the word "AMBULANCE’ or illuminate a sign recognised as that of an ambulance service.
44.2.7.2. Flashing warning lamps
Vehicles operated by ambulance, fire fighting and police authorities or organisations providing emergency community services which may require priority travel when engaged on emergency work may be equipped with a flashing lamp or lamps. Such lamps shall meet the following provisions:
44.2.7.2.1.1. At least one lamp shall be mounted on top of the vehicle and when lighted, shall be visible in normal daylight up to a distance of not less than 200 metres to vehicles approaching from any direction.
44.2.7.2.1.2. The colour shall be:
44.2.7.2.1.2.1. blue in the case of police vehicles;
44.2.7.2.1.2.2. red in the case of ambulance, or fire fighting vehicles; or
44.2.7.2.1.2.3. amber in the case of other emergency community service vehicles.
44.2.7.2.1.3. In the case of vehicles permitted to display flashing warning lamps, additional lamps may be mounted in any position on the vehicle provided that no part of the lens of the lamps is visible either directly or indirectly to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
44.2.7.2.1.4. All flashing, warning lamps fitted to a motor vehicle and under the provisions of this Clause shall be of the same colour.
44.2.8. MOTORHOME AND ‘CARAVANS’
44.2.8.1. Doors
Every motor vehicle (motorhome) or trailer (‘Caravan’) equipped with fuel burning (cooking) facilities or living, or sleeping, accommodation shall have only outward-opening or sliding doors. At least one such door shall be located on the left-hand side or at the rear.
44.2.8.2. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment
Unless otherwise ‘Approved’, liquefied petroleum gas installations in motorhomes and ‘Caravans’ shall comply with the requirements of “Code Governing the Installation in Caravans of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment and Appliances”, issued by the Australian Liquified Petroleum Gas Association.
44.2.8.3. Fire Extinguisher
Motorhomes and ‘Caravans’ shall be provided with a fire extinguisher(s) selected and located in accordance with the Australian Standard referred to in clause 44.2.2.5.
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments. The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted.
Table of Instruments
Name of Instrument | Registration Date | Commencement Date |
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 | 17/08/06 | 18/08/06 |
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 | 29/03/2007 | 30/03/2007 |
Table of Amendments
Clause affected | How affected | Amending instrument |
B.2. | am | Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 |
44.2.1.4.1. | am | Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 |
44.2.2.1.3. | am | Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 |
44.2.8.1. | rr | Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1 |
ad = added or inserted
am = amended
del = deleted or removed
rr = removed and replaced
= clause renumbered. This takes the format of old no. new no.
[*] The category code may also be in the format L1, LA etc.