We are seeking feedback on the introduction of four new Australian Design Rules (ADRs) to harmonise with new international vehicle lighting regulations.
Why we want your input
Have your say on Australia’s vehicle lighting standards to improve road safety and to reduce the regulatory burden on manufacturers by aligning with current international standards.How you can voice your opinion
You can share your opinion by completing the provided feedback form and uploading it using the ‘Have your say’ button below.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your feedback will support the development of new lighting standards and help guide the introduction of modern, internationally aligned ADRs.The issue
Lighting plays a critical role in vehicle safety, helping to maintain visibility in all conditions. A major review of all lighting regulations undertaken by the United Nations (UN) vehicle lighting expert group led to the reduction in the number of UN regulations for vehicle lighting from 20 to 3, while adding a new regulation for Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources.
To align with UN regulations, global best practice and support modern lighting technology, the department is consulting on a proposal to:
- Introduce four new ADRs for:
- Light Emitting Diode Light Sources (ADR 101/00)
- Light Signalling Devices (ADR 102/00)
- Road Illumination Devices (ADR 103/00)
- Retro-Reflective Devices (ADR 104/00).
- Amend ADRs 13/00, 19/02 and 67/00 to recognise these new ADRs as alternatives to the current lighting ADRs for certification purposes.
These changes will provide manufacturers with up-to-date and internationally recognised certification pathways, support safer vehicles, and reduce regulatory burden over time.
We are seeking your feedback on the proposed new ADRs, their alignment with the new simplified UN regulations, and the impact on certification of vehicles and components to Australia.
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25 Aug 2025 09:00 AEST
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We invite you to tell us your views on this topic.
Please include:
- contact name
- organisation name and position, if applicable
- contact details, including telephone number, postal and email addresses
- confirmation whether or not your submission can be made public—published—or kept confidential.
All submissions to be made public need to meet the Digital Service Standard for accessibility. Any submission that does not meet this standard may be modified before being made public.
If your submission is to be made public, please ensure you do not include any personal information that you don't want to be published.
If your submission is confidential, please ensure each page of the submission is marked as confidential.
Please click on the 'Have your say now' button below to upload your submission.
Alternatively, please email your completed template submission to the standards@infrastructure.gov.au or send it to:
Director
Vehicle Standards
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
GPO Box 2154
Canberra ACT 2601
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Consultation on vehicle lighting standards
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