Second Edition Australian Design Rules
The Second Edition Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are national standards for vehicles that first came into effect on 1 January 1969 as endorsed by the then Australian Transport Advisory Council (ATAC). The ATAC recommended the Second Edition ADRs to the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments for vehicles being supplied to the Australian market. The Second Edition ADRs only applied to vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1969 onwards and were selectively applied by each state and territory. From the time of 1 July 1988 onwards, the Second Edition ADRs were increasingly superseded by the Third Edition ADRs.
For vehicles manufactured up until July 1989, the application of the ADRs is the responsibility of the state and territory governments. Vehicle users should consult with their state or territory transport authority for the Second and Third Edition ADRs that apply to these vehicles.
For vehicles manufactured after July 1989, the application of the ADRs is the responsibility of the Australian Government under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. Vehicle users should consult with this department for the Second and Third Edition ADRs that apply to these vehicles.
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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