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Australian Design Rules:
The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are national standards for vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions. The ADRs are generally performance based and cover issues such as occupant protection, structures, lighting, noise, engine exhaust emissions, braking and a range of miscellaneous items.
Second Edition ADRs selectively came in to effect from 1 January 1969 for new vehicles. They were administered by the state and territory governments until 1 August 1989 for new vehicles. From the time of 1 July 1988 onwards, the Second Edition ADRs have been increasingly superseded by the Third Edition ADRs and this was completed in July 1992. In general, vehicles had to comply with the ADRs in force when they were first manufactured.
Third Edition ADRs came in to effect from 1 July 1988. They have been administered by the Australian Government since 1 August 1989 for new vehicles .In general, vehicles had to comply with the ADRs in force when they were first manufactured.
