Tasmanian Consolidated Regulations

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2001 - REG 54

      (1) A tyre that is retreaded before the commencement of this regulation must not be used on a vehicle if –

(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyre or Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger and Light Truck Tyre applies to the tyre; and

(b) the tyre was retreaded after publication of the Australian Standard; and

(c) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyre, Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger and Light Truck Tyre or Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres — Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus — Retreading and Repair Processes.

      (2) A tyre that is retreaded after the commencement of this regulation must not be used on a vehicle if –

(a) Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres — Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus — Retreading and Repair Processes applies to the tyre; and

(b) the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with the Australian Standard.

Note The Australian Standards mentioned in this regulation require various markings on retreaded tyres. These may include a speed rating less than the rating originally marked on the tyre.