Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/00 – Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006 (Cth)

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/00 – Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006 Made under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

Compilation: 2 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Amendment Instrument 2021 (No.1))

Compilation Date: 14 May 2021

Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Policy and Partnerships, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

CONTENTS

2.0. legislative provisions.............................................3 2.0.1. NAME OF STANDARD..........................................3 purpose and scope......................................................3 APPLICABILITY......................................................3 2.1. DEFINITIONS..................................................5 2.2. REQUIREMENTS...............................................5 2.3. TEST PROCEDURES............................................6 2.4. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS....................................7 NOTES ..............................................................8

2.0. legislative provisions 2.0.1. NAME OF STANDARD 2.0.1.1. This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 2/00 – Side Door Latches and Hinges) 2006.

2.0.1.2. This Standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 2/00 — Side Door Latches and Hinges.

purpose and scope This Australian Design Rule (ADR) is part of the Australian motor vehicle standards system and is a vehicle standard for the purposes of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify requirements for side door retention components including latches, hinges, and other supporting means to minimise the likelihood of occupants being thrown from a vehicle as a result of impact.