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 From the time of 1 July 1988 onwards, the Second Edition ADRs were increasingly superseded by the Third Edition ADRs.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.
The Second Edition Australian Design Rules documents are retained here for historical purposes, some information or documents may not be fully accessible for people with a disability.
Please contact the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities if you require further assistance to access these documents.
| 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 |