The device must comply with at least 1 of the standards mentioned in the following table:
1A The device must comply with at least 1 of the standards mentioned in the following table:
column 1
item
column 2
standard
column 3
category
1
International Electrotechnical Commission Publication IEC 61672-1 Ed. 1.0 (Multilingual 2002):
Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
Class 1/Class 2
2
Australian Standard AS IEC 61672.1 - 2004:
Electroacoustics - Sound level meters – Specifications
Class 1/Class 2
3
Australian Standard AS 1259.1–1990: Accoustics – Sound level meters Part 1 Non‑integrating
Type 1/Type 2
Note AS 1259.1–1990, IEC 61672-1 and AS IEC 61672.1 – 2004 do not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) does not apply (see Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The standards and IEC publications may be purchased at www.standards.org.au.
1 The device must be capable of measuring noise across the range of 50 to 120dB within the A and C frequency rating characteristics.
2 The device may have 1 or more frequency range indicators that must overlap by a minimum of 10dB.
3 The device must be capable of displaying the maximum noise reading and maintaining that reading until reset. The display must be digital in increments not more than 0.2dB.
4 The device must be accurate to + or - 1.5dB.
5 Over and under range indication is required at +10dB and -5dB.
6 Self calibration indication is required and adjustment must be provided.
Note Calibration using an external noise generating device corrected to a sound pressure of + or - 1dB immediately before each noise test is an acceptable alternative to self calibration indication.
7 Calibration using an outside noise generating device corrected to a sound pressure level of + or - 1dB must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations or every 3 months if the manufacturer does not provide recommendations for service or calibration.
Dictionary
(see s 3)
Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this regulation.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
contravene
exercise
daylight
fire and rescue service
found guilty
function
home address
night
rural fire service
SES
the Territory.
Note 3 Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999 (see Legislation Act, s 148.) For example, the following terms are defined in the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999, dict:
authorised person
drive
garage address
gross combination mass (or GCM)
gross vehicle mass (or GVM)
heavy vehicle
identification plate
inspect
RAV
registered
registered operator
registrable vehicle
registrable vehicles register (or register)
trader’s plate
unregistered vehicle permit.
Note 4 The Road Transport (General) Act 1999 contains definitions relevant to this regulation. For example, the following terms are defined in the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary:
bicycle
combination
driver
jurisdiction
MAI policy
motor vehicle
responsible person
road
road related area
road transport authority (or authority) (see s 16)
road transport legislation (see s 6)
trailer
taxi
vehicle.
2nd edition ADR—see schedule 1, section 1.13.
3rd edition ADR—see schedule 1, section 1.14.
adopted standard—see schedule 1, section 1.21.
ADR (or Australian Design Rule)—see schedule 1 (Light vehicle standards), section 1.10.
air brake means an air-operated or air-assisted brake.
alternative headlight means a headlight that is operated instead of another headlight by a dipping device.
applicable vehicle standards—see section 103.
approval, of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
approved corresponding WOVR—see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, section 31 (1).
approved premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
Australian Design Rule—see ADR.
authorisation, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
authorised examiner, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
axle means 1 or more shafts, positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which 1 or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn.
axle group means a single, tandem, twinsteer, tri or quad axle group.
bicycle rack means a device designed or adapted—
to be attached to the rear of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike or a motortrike); and
to transport bicycles, wheelchairs, invalid chairs or, if approved by the road transport authority, other apparatus or vehicles.
bicycle rack numberplate means a numberplate issued by the road transport authority under this regulation to the registered operator of a motor vehicle for display on a bicycle rack on the vehicle.
brake means a device for retarding or controlling the rotation of the wheels of a vehicle and for bringing the vehicle to a stop.
braking system, of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and all the components of the mechanisms by which they are operated.
British Standard means a standard approved for publication on behalf of the British Standards Institution.
Note Copies of British Standards are available from offices of Standards Australia.
British Standards Institution means the institution of that name established under royal charter in the United Kingdom.
bus—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 10A.
business address, for a corporation, includes the address of the corporation’s registered office.
car means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that—
seats no more than 9 adults (including the driver); and
has a body commonly known as a sedan, station wagon, coupe, convertible or roadster; and
has 4 or more wheels.
car derivative means a motor vehicle—
that is of the kind known as a utility, station wagon or panel van; and
that is of the same make as a factory-produced car; and
in which the part of the body form that is in front of the windscreen, and most of the mechanical equipment, are the same or substantially the same as in a factory-produced car.
centre-line, of an axle group, means—
if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other axle⎯a line located 1/3 of the way from the centre-line of the axle with more tyres towards the centre-line of the axle with fewer tyres; or
in any other case⎯a line located midway between the centre-lines of the outermost axles of the group.
Centre-line of a tandem axle group fitted with an equal number of tyres on each axle
Centre-line of a tandem axle group fitted with a different number of tyres on each axle
certificate of approval, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
certificate of approved operations means a certificate issued or accepted for a registrable vehicle under section 114 (Installation of operations plates, modification of vehicles etc).
certificate of authorisation, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
certified to ADR 83/00, for schedule 1, division 1.10.3 (Noise emissions)––see schedule 1, section 1.144.
clearance light means a light that, when operated, provides an indication of the width of a vehicle, together with any load or equipment on it, when viewed either from the front or from the rear of the vehicle.
component identification number, for a vehicle part of a registrable vehicle, for part 6.4 (Component identification numbers)—see section 154.
converter dolly means a trailer with 1 axle group or single axle, and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semitrailer into a dog trailer.
Converter dolly
defect notice means a defect notice under the Act, section 25 (4) (a).
designated place means a place designated by the road transport authority.
dipping device means a device by which the driver of a motor vehicle can, from the normal driving position—
if the vehicle has 1 headlight—dip the main beam of light projected by the headlight, or turn off the headlight and simultaneously turn on an alternative headlight; or
if the vehicle has 2 headlights—dip the main beam of light projected by each headlight, or turn off the headlights and simultaneously turn on 2 alternative headlights; or
if the vehicle has 4 headlights in sets of 2—turn off the high beam in each set.
dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semitrailer and converter dolly) with—
1 axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and
1 axle group or single axle at the rear.
Dog trailer
drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semitrailer) connecting the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes.
eligible vehicle means a vehicle eligible for registration under section 26.
emergency brake means a brake designed to be used if a service brake fails.
emergency vehicle means a vehicle driven, or intended to be driven, by an emergency worker driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as an emergency worker.
emergency worker—see the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
examiners register, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semitrailer), used with a prime mover, semitrailer or converter dolly, to allow quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation.
fog light means a front fog light or a rear fog light.
front fog light means a light used to improve the illumination of the road in case of fog, snowfall, heavy rain or a dust storm.
glazing means material fitted to the front, sides, rear or interior of a vehicle, through which the driver can see the road, but does not include a coating added after manufacture of the material.
GTM (or gross trailer mass) means the mass transmitted to the ground by the axles of a trailer when the trailer is loaded to its GVM and connected to a towing vehicle.
high-beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the low-beam position.
identification label, for a trader’s plate, means an identification label for the plate issued under section 90 (Identification labels for trader’s plates) or section 92 (Replacement identification labels).
implement means a motor vehicle that—
is built—
as an excavator, road grader, road-roller, bulldozer, forklift truck or similar item of equipment; or
to perform a function that equipment mentioned in subparagraph (i) can perform; and
is not built on a chassis of a type normally used in the construction of a truck.
infringement notice—
means a notice served under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 24 (Infringement notices); and
includes a notice (however described) served on a person under the law of another jurisdiction that gives the person the option of paying an amount for an offence instead of being charged with the offence.
left, for a vehicle, means to the left of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing towards the front of the vehicle.
light combination means a combination of only light vehicles.
light motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is a light vehicle.
light trailer means a trailer that is a light vehicle.
light vehicle means a registrable vehicle that is not a heavy vehicle.
lost includes mislaid or unable to be found for any reason.
low-beam, for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means that the light is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is stopped on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is—
not higher than the centre of the headlight or fog light, when measured 8m in front of the vehicle; and
not more than 1m higher than the level where the vehicle is standing, when measured 25m in front of the vehicle.
A headlight in the low-beam position
major defect notice—see section 159 (1) (a) (Issue of defect notices and formal warnings).
minor defect notice—see section 159 (1) (b).
moped means a motorbike or motortrike with an engine cylinder capacity of not over 50ml and a maximum speed of not over 50km/h.
motorbike means any motor vehicle that has 2 wheels, and includes a 2-wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a 3rd wheel.
motortrike means a motor vehicle with 3 wheels, but does not include a 2-wheeled motorbike with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a 3rd wheel.
mudguard means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, that is built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable, catch or deflect downwards any stone, mud, water or other substance thrown up by the rotation of the wheel to which the fitting or device is fitted.
nominated configuration, for a registration period of a registrable vehicle, means the configuration, nominated by the registered operator, in which the vehicle will operate for the registration period.
non-standard registration number means a number that is determined to be a non-standard registration number under section 47.
number includes a letter of the alphabet.
numberplate means a vehicle numberplate or bicycle rack numberplate.
operations plate means a plate installed on a registrable vehicle in accordance with section 114 (Installation of operations plates, modification of vehicles etc).
operator—
of a light vehicle, for part 6.1 (General requirements)—see section 105; and
of a combination, for part 6.1—see section 106.
owner—
of a prescribed right to a non-standard registration number, for part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see section 46; and
of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
plate-holder, of a numberplate, for part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see section 46.
point of articulation means—
the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel; or
the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling; or
the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable assembly; or
the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle, of a dog trailer; or
the coupling pivot point of a semitrailer.
Point of articulation—fifth wheel coupling on a converter dolly (forming the front axle group of a dog trailer)
Point of articulation—fifth wheel on a prime mover
Point of articulation—kingpin for fifth wheel
pole-type trailer means a trailer that—
is attached to a towing vehicle by a pole, or an attachment fitted to a pole; and
is ordinarily used for transporting loads, including, for example, logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that can generally support themselves like beams between supports.
Pole-type trailer
police vehicle means a vehicle driven, or intended to be driven, by a police officer in the course of the police officer’s duty.
prescribed requirements, for premises and equipment on premises—see section 115.
prescribed right, to a non-standard registration number, for part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see section 46.
proprietor, of premises, for part 6.3 (Inspections)—see section 115.
prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer.
public passenger vehicle—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, dictionary.
rear fog light means a light used on a vehicle to make it more easily visible from the rear in dense fog.
rear overhang, of a vehicle, means the distance between the rear overhang line and the rear of the vehicle.
rear overhang line, of a vehicle, means—
if there is a single axle at the rear of the vehicle—the centre-line of the axle; or
if there is an axle group at the rear of the vehicle—the centre-line of the axle group, decided without regard to the presence of any steerable axle unless all axles in the group are steerable.
Rear overhang and rear overhang line—motor vehicle
Rear overhang and rear overhang line—semitrailer
registered vehicle means a registrable vehicle registered under the Act.
registration certificate, for a vehicle, means a registration certificate issued for the vehicle under section 40 (Registration certificates).
registration charge category means the vehicle’s category under the current determination of the Minister under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 96 determining the fees, charges and other amounts payable in relation to the registration of vehicles.
registration number, for a registrable vehicle, means the distinguishing registration number given to the vehicle under section 49 (1) (Vehicle numberplates).
registration provisions, for chapter 2 (Application of regulation)—see section 6.
right—
to a non-standard registration number, for part 3.5 (Numberplates)—see section 46; and
for a vehicle—means to the right of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle who is facing to the front of the vehicle.
road train—see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), section 5.
Road train
seasonal vehicle means a vehicle of a kind declared to be a seasonal vehicle under section 31 (Duration of registration) if the vehicle is used during part of the year only.
seatbelt means a belt or similar device that is fitted to a motor vehicle and designed to restrain or limit the movement of a person who is seated in the vehicle and wearing the belt or device, if the vehicle suddenly accelerates or decelerates.
semitrailer means a trailer (including a pole-type trailer) that has—
1 axle group or single axle to the rear; and
a means of attachment to a prime mover that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.
service brake, for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to decelerate the vehicle.
sidecar means any car, box or other receptacle attached to the side of a motorbike and for the transport of which a 3rd wheel is provided.
side marker light means a light that, when operating, is visible from the side of the vehicle where it is attached.
single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group.
single axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is less than 1m.
station wagon means a car—
in which the part of the body form adjacent to and in front of the front seat or seats, and most of the mechanical equipment, are the same or substantially the same as in a car of the same make; and
in which the body is carried without significant reduction in height from the front seat or seats to, or substantially towards, the rear of the vehicle; and
that has an entrance at the rear suitable for loading and unloading goods; and
that is built with a rear seat or seats that can be folded or removed readily to provide additional floor space for goods; and
that, when the seat or seats immediately to the rear of the front seat or seats are in position to seat people, the vehicle has a substantial space for goods in proportion to the overall size of the interior of the vehicle.
steerable axle, for a vehicle, means an axle the wheels of which are connected to a steering mechanism for the vehicle.
tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is at least 1m, but not over 2m.
tare mass, for a motor vehicle, means—
for a motorbike or motortrike—the mass of the vehicle when ready for use, unoccupied and unladen, with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity (except the fuel tank which must be empty) and with all standard equipment and any options fitted; and
for any other vehicle—the mass of the vehicle when ready for use, unoccupied and unladen, with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity (except for the fuel tank which must contain 10L of fuel) and with all standard equipment and any options fitted.
tow truck means a truck that—
is built or used for towing broken-down or damaged vehicles; and
includes, or has permanently attached to it, a crane or similar apparatus for—
lifting a vehicle partly clear of the ground; and
keeping it partly clear of the ground while towing it; and
has no significant flat area on which goods can be carried.
tractor means a motor vehicle that—
is built mainly to supply motive power for machinery or to haul another vehicle; and
cannot carry a load (other than tools, spare parts, fuel, water, oil, or other accessories, necessary for use in connection with the vehicle) or any part of the weight of a vehicle being towed or its load.
transport enforcement vehicle means a vehicle used by authorised persons to enforce the road transport legislation.
tri axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is over 2m, but not over 3.2m.
truck means a motor vehicle (whether or not in combination with a trailer) that is built mainly—
to carry goods or merchandise or to carry materials used in a trade, business or industry; or
for use in work other than carrying people;
but does not include a motorbike or tractor.
turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads, but does not allow quick separation of its upper and lower rotating elements, and that is used to connect and allow articulation between—
a prime mover and a semitrailer; or
the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of the trailer; or
a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted.
unleaded petrol motor vehicle means a vehicle required to be manufactured to operate on unleaded petrol in accordance with the requirements of an applicable ADR.
unregistered vehicle means an unregistered registrable vehicle.
vacuum brakes means vacuum-operated or vacuum-assisted brakes.
vehicle identifier—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 83B.
vehicle inspection station means a place operated by or for the road transport authority to find out whether registrable vehicles comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicles.
vehicle numberplate—
for the Act generally, means a numberplate (other than a bicycle rack numberplate) issued by the road transport authority under this regulation; and
for division 3.5.6 (Damaged, lost, stolen or destroyed numberplates), includes a trader’s plate.
vehicle part, of a registrable vehicle, for part 6.4 (Component identification numbers)—see section 154.
VIN, of a vehicle, means the vehicle identification number allocated to the vehicle in accordance with the ADRs.
windscreen, of a vehicle, means the main front windscreen of the vehicle, but does not include a wind deflector or other subsidiary windscreen.
written-off vehicle—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 83B.
written-off vehicles register—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 83B.
yellow includes amber.
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