Compliance

Definition

complying anti-lock braking system

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

For an eligible 2-axle bus or an eligible 3-axle bus, means an anti-lock braking system that complies with—

(a)if a version of ADR 35 later than ADR 35/01 applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 35 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 35; or

(b)otherwise—ADR 35/01 or a later version of ADR 35.

complying bus

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

Means a bus with 2 or 3 axles, 1 of which is a steer axle, that is fitted with an approved air suspension system and meets—

(a)the emergency exit specifications in ADR 44; and

(b)the rollover strength specifications in ADR 59; and

(c)the occupant protection specifications in ADR 68.

complying steer axle vehicle

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

Means a heavy vehicle with a single steer axle if the vehicle has all of the following—

(a)an engine complying with the emission control requirements contained in—(i)ADR 80/01 or a later version of ADR 80; or(ii)if a version of ADR 80 later than ADR 80/01 applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 80 that applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 80;

(b)a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection;

(c)a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29;

(d)appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle;

(e)a GVM of 15t or more.

Eligibility

Definition

eligible 2-axle bus

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

A bus is an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus—

(a)was manufactured before 1 January 2016; and

(b)has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and

(c)is 1 of the following—(i)a complying bus;(ii)an ultra-low floor bus;(iii)a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;(iv)a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and

(d)is fitted with—(i)a complying anti-lock braking system; or(ii)a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.

Note—

A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.

A bus is also an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus—

(a)was manufactured on or after 1 January 2016; and

(b)has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and

(c)is 1 of the following—(i)a complying bus;(ii)an ultra-low floor bus;(iii)a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;(iv)a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and

(d)is fitted with—(i)a complying anti-lock braking system; and(ii)either—(A)an eligible electronic braking system; or(B)a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.

eligible 3-axle bus

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

A bus is an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus—

(a)was manufactured before 1 January 2015; and

(b)has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and

(c)is 1 of the following—(i)a complying bus;(ii)a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;(iii)an ultra-low floor bus;(iv)a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and

(d)is fitted with—(i)a complying anti-lock braking system; or(ii)a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.

Note—

A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.

A bus is also an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus—(a)was manufactured on or after 1 January 2015; and(b)has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and(c)is 1 of the following—(i)a complying bus;(ii)a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;(iii)an ultra-low floor bus;(iv)a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and(d)is fitted with a complying anti-lock braking system; and(e)for a type of bus mentioned in paragraph (c)(i) or (ii)—is fitted with—(i)an eligible electronic braking system; or(ii)a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.

eligible electronic braking system

Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, Part 1 Preliminary, 3 Definitions

For an eligible 2-axle bus or an eligible 3-axle bus, means a service brake system operating on the wheels of the bus that—

(a)is primarily activated by electronic means; and

(b)has a secondary means of activation if the electronic means of activation fails.

Example of secondary means of activation—

pneumatic activation