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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/01 –
Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006

Amendment 2
Made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989
Explanatory Statement
Issued by the authority of the Minister for Urban Infrastructure
September 2016
Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/01) 2006 Amendment 2
CONTENTS
1. LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ............................................................................. 3

2. CONTENT AND EFFECT OF ADR 2/01 AND THE AMENDMENT ......... 3
2.1. Overview of the ADR ..................................................................................... 3
2.2. Effect of the ADR Amendment ....................................................................... 3
3. BEST PRACTICE REGULATION ................................................................. 4
3.1. Business Cost Calculator ................................................................................. 4
Savings under the Commonwealth’s Regulatory Burden Measurement framework
will only be realised after the introduction of International Whole Vehicle Type
Approval (IWVTA) in 2017 ...................................................................................... 4
3.2. General Consultation Arrangements ............................................................... 4
3.3. Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard ...................... 5
3.4. Regulation Impact Statement .......................................................................... 5
4. STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ................. 5
4.1. Overview of the Legislative Instrument .......................................................... 5
4.2. Human Rights Implications ............................................................................. 5
4.3. Conclusion ....................................................................................................... 5

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1. LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/01 – Side Door Latches and Hinges)
2006 Amendment 2 is made under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (the Act).
The Act enables the Australian Government to establish nationally uniform standards
for road vehicles when they are first supplied to the market in Australia. The Act
applies to such vehicles whether they are manufactured in Australia or imported.
The making of the vehicle standards necessary for the Act's effective operation is
provided for in section 7 which empowers the Minister to "determine vehicle
standards for road vehicles or vehicle components".
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/01 – Side Door Latches and Hinges)
2006 (ADR 2/01) was originally determined in 2006 and was amended in 2012.
2. CONTENT AND EFFECT OF ADR 2/01 AND THE AMENDMENT

2.1. Overview of the ADR
The function of Australian Design Rule (ADR) 2/01 is to specify the requirements for
side door retention components including latches, hinges, and other supporting means
to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from a vehicle as a result of
impact.
2.2. Effect of the ADR Amendment
The amendment will include the technical requirements of the current version of
United Nations Regulation (UN R) No. 11 - Uniform provisions concerning the
approval of vehicles with regard to door latches and door retention components,
incorporating up to the 04 series of amendments.
The following changes have been made to the ADR:
 Spelling and grammar. Several typographical errors have been corrected;

 Updating the reference to UN R 11 in Clause 7 to the latest version, UN
R11/04;
 Inclusion of the latest version of UN Regulation 11/04 within Annex A;
 The inclusion of previous versions of UN R11 as Alternative Standards.
It is the intent of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (the
Department) to apply UN Regulation No. 11. This application will mean that all
future updates to UN Regulation 11 will flow through automatically to the ADRs.
This will allow for future vehicles with the latest technology in side door retention
components to be introduced into the Australian market as quickly as possible,
providing savings to industry and consumers.

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3. BEST PRACTICE REGULATION

3.1. Business Cost Calculator
Savings under the Commonwealth’s Regulatory Burden Measurement framework will
only be realised after the introduction of International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
(IWVTA) in 2017
3.2. General Consultation Arrangements
It has been longstanding practice to consult widely on proposed new or amended
vehicle standards. For many years there has been active collaboration between the
Federal Government and the state/territory governments, as well as consultation with
industry and consumer groups. Much of the consultation takes place within
institutional arrangements established for this purpose. The analysis and
documentation prepared in a particular case, and the bodies consulted, depend on the
degree of impact the new or amended standard is expected to have on industry or road
users.
Depending on the nature of the proposed changes, consultation could involve the
Strategic Vehicle Safety and Environment Group (SVSEG), Australian Motor Vehicle
Certification Board (AMVCB), Technical Liaison Group (TLG), Transport and
Infrastructure Senior Officials’ Committee (TISOC) and the Transport and
Infrastructure Council (TIC).
 SVSEG consists of senior representatives of government agencies (Australian
and state/territory), the National Transport Commission and the National
Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the manufacturing and operational arms of the
industry (including organisations such as the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries and the Australian Trucking Association) and of representative
organisations of consumers and road users (particularly through the Australian
Automobile Association).
 AMVCB consists of technical representatives of government regulatory
authorities (Australian and state/territory) that deal with ADR and other
general vehicle issues, and the National Transport Commission and the
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
 TLG consists of technical representatives of government agencies (Australian
and state/territory), the National Transport Commission and the National
Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the manufacturing and operational arms of the
industry and of representative organisations of consumers and road users (the
same organisations as represented in SVSEG).
 TISOC consists of state and territory transport and/or infrastructure Chief
Executive Officers (CEO) (or equivalents), the CEO of the National Transport
Commission, New Zealand and the Australian Local Government Association.
 The TIC consists of the Australian, state/territory and New Zealand Ministers
with responsibility for transport and infrastructure issues.
Editorial changes and changes to correct errors are processed by the Department.
This approach is only used where the amendments do not vary the intent of the
vehicle standard.

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Proposals that are regarded as significant need to be supported by a Regulation Impact

Statement meeting the requirements of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR)
as published in the Australian Government Guide to Regulation and the Council of
Australian Government’s Best Practice Regulation: A Guide for Ministerial Councils
and Standard-Setting Bodies.
3.3. Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard

The harmonisation of this vehicle standard with the latest version of the UN R was
agreed by AMVCB and TLG members in October 2014 and by SVSEG members for
inclusion in the ADR Development Program 2011-20. This is considered to satisfy
the requirements for consultation on this amendment.
As the amendment is minor in nature, and does not increase the stringency of the
ADR, there is no need for further consultation through TISOC, the Transport and
Infrastructure Council, or the public comment process.
3.4. Regulation Impact Statement

As the proposed amendment does not increase the stringency of the ADR, a
Regulation Impact Statement is not required.
Since the decision is made by the Minister for Urban Infrastructure without reference
to the TIC and the proposal is not considered significant, the Office of Best Practice
Regulation requirements have been met for this regulatory proposal (OBPR Reference
ID 20797).
4. STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY WITH HUMAN RIGHTS

The following Statement is prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights
(Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.
4.1. Overview of the Legislative Instrument
This amendment incorporates technical content that is based on UN R 11/04 into
ADR 2/01 and allows UN R 11/04 as an alternative standard.
4.2. Human Rights Implications
This amendment to ADR 2/01 does not engage any of the human rights and freedoms
recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.
4.3. Conclusion
This amendment to ADR 2/01 is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any
human rights issues.

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/01 –

Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006

Made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

Issued by the authority of the Minister for Urban Infrastructure

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

1. LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ............................................................................. 3

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

2. CONTENT AND EFFECT OF ADR 2/01 AND THE AMENDMENT

The following changes have been made to the ADR:

 Spelling and grammar. Several typographical errors have been corrected;

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

3. BEST PRACTICE REGULATION

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

Proposals that are regarded as significant need to be supported by a Regulation Impact

3.3. Specific Consultation Arrangements for this Vehicle Standard

3.4. Regulation Impact Statement

4. STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY WITH HUMAN RIGHTS

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/09/2016 to F2016L01459

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