TRANSPORT (PASSENGER VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2005 S.R. No. 66/2005 Version incorporating amendments as at 21 May 2008 Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page PART 1-PRELIMINARY 1. Objective 2. Authorising provisions 3. Commencement 4. Definitions 5. Application of regulations to employees and police etc. PART 2-DRIVER ACCREDITATION, LICENCES AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS Division 1-Driver accreditation 6. Prescribed class of person to give medical certificate 7. Test of acuteness of vision 8-15. Revoked Division 2-Licences 16. When a licence must be returned 17. Duplicate licence may be issued Division 3-Record keeping 18. Records to be kept by a licence holder 19. Records to be kept by an accredited person PART 3-VEHICLES 20. Vehicle specifications 21. Vehicle modifications not permitted without approval 22. Inspection of vehicles operated by licence holders 23. Inspection of vehicles operated by accredited persons 24. Damaged vehicle not to be used until safe 25. Operating doors 26. Damage 27. Fire 28. Applying brake or emergency device 29. Operating equipment or vehicle PART 4-PLATES, SIGNS AND DEVICES ETC. 30. Number plates, signs, symbols, notices and labels 31. Devices and signs for school buses 32. Destination sign and route number to be displayed 33. Fire extinguishers PART 5-VEHICLE OPERATIONS Division 1-Passenger numbers 34. Maximum number of passengers Division 2-Other driver obligations 35. Driver must not drink alcohol 36. Driver to remain with vehicle 37. Picking up and setting down passengers 38. Dress and appearance of drivers 39. Doors of vehicle to be closed when moving 40. Driver's ticketing obligations 41. Property in vehicle Division 3-Fares, tickets and timetables 42. Fares and timetables 43. Issue of tickets 44-46. Revoked 47. Passenger without ticket may be asked to leave 48. Fares-children under 4 may travel free 49. Concession fares-children 4 and over and under 15. 50. Fares-responsibility of passenger for child under 15. 51. Revoked Division 4-Passenger behaviour 52. No smoking 53. No gambling 54. No musical instruments to be played 55. Restrictions on operation of sound equipment 56. No selling and busking etc. 57. No drinking liquor or possessing open liquor containers 58. No littering 59. No spitting 60. No graffiti 61. No offensive language or behaviour 62. No annoying things to be brought onto vehicle 63. No protrusion of body or object from vehicle 64. No dropping or throwing of objects 65. Blocking of doors prohibited 66. Entering and leaving 67. No mounting of places not intended for travel etc. 68. No travelling in places not intended for travel etc. 69. No interference with the comfort of others 70. No obstruction of driver 71. Driver may refuse to carry certain passengers Division 5-General 72. Carriage of animals 73. Dogs not to occupy seats PART 6-GENERAL 74. Exemption from licensing requirement 75. Expiry __________________ SCHEDULE 1-Test of Acuteness of Vision 1. Chart 2. Type of chart and position 3. Taking the test 4. Required vision standards SCHEDULE 2-Vehicle Specifications PART 1-REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL VEHICLES 1. Application 2. Stability 3. No undue noise or vibration 4. Seats 5. Handholds 6. Electrical wiring must be safe PART 2-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7. Application 8. Construction and maintenance of vehicle body 9. Seats 10. Floors 11. Interior lighting 12. Windows 13. Notices to be fixed on or in the vehicle 14. Engine compartment 15. Segregation of engine department and other heat sources 16. Vehicle fuel filler pipe 17. Fuel tank 18. Fuel system fittings 19. No flammable material near exhaust system PART 3-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OMNIBUSES AND PRIVATE BUSES 20. Stability 21. Device to remove windscreen condensation 22. Exposed bars above or behind seat 23. Equipment or device must enable view of passengers 24. Luggage rack must be safe PART 4-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VEHICLES 25. Bulkhead behind driver's seat SCHEDULE 3-Application of Third Edition Australian Design Rules (ADR) to Vehicles Manufactured Before 1 July 1988. --------------- ENDNOTES 1. General Information 2. Table of Amendments 3. Explanatory Details Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 1 PART 1 PRELIMINARY Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 1 Objective 1. Objective The objective of these Regulations is to regulate the operation of buses, hire cars and other small passenger vehicles (other than taxi-cabs) to facilitate- (a) the safe and efficient operation of those vehicles; and (b) comfortable and convenient travel on those vehicles. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 2 Authorising provisions 2. Authorising provisions These Regulations are made under sections 162 and 256 of the Transport Act 1983. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 3 Commencement 3. Commencement (1) These Regulations, except regulation 40, come into operation on 28 June 2005. (2) Regulation 40 comes into operation on 1 January 2006. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 4 Definitions 4. Definitions In these Regulations- accreditation means accreditation to operate a service under Part 2 of the Public Transport Competition Act 1995; Note This accreditation differs from driver accreditation as defined in section 86(1) of the Act. accredited person means a person who holds an accreditation under Part 2 of the Public Transport Competition Act 1995; * * * * * * * * * * licence means a licence issued under the Act to operate a commercial passenger vehicle (other than a taxi-cab); licence holder means a person who holds a licence for a commercial passenger vehicle other than a taxi-cab; licensed tester means- (a) a person who holds a tester's licence issued under Part 6 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 19991 authorising the person to examine and test buses; or (b) a person approved as a licensed tester by the Secretary; omnibus means a commercial passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 7 passengers, not including the driver; private bus means a motor vehicle that is used for operating a private bus service; * * * * * public passenger vehicle has the same meaning as in the Public Transport Competition Act 1995; regular passenger service has the same meaning as in the Public Transport Competition Act 1995; the Act means the Transport Act 1983; ticket validating machine means a machine which is designed and intended to be used to electronically record information about a ticket when the ticket is inserted into the machine, or presented to the machine for scanning, regardless of whether or not at any particular time the machine is in working order; vehicle means a commercial passenger vehicle (other than a taxi-cab) and a private bus. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 5 Application of regulations to employees and police etc. 5. Application of regulations to employees and police etc. The offences in these Regulations (except the offences in Division 2 of Part 5) do not apply in relation to anything done in the course of his or her duties by- (a) a person employed by a bus company who has duties in relation to the issue, inspection or collection of tickets for, or the operation of, a vehicle operated by the bus company; (b) a member of the police force; (c) any person appointed in writing by a bus company, the Secretary or the Director for the purposes of these Regulations; (d) an employee, contractor or agent of a bus company. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 2 PART 2 DRIVER ACCREDITATION, LICENCES AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS Division 1-Driver accreditation Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 6 Prescribed class of person to give medical certificate 6. Prescribed class of person to give medical certificate For the purposes of section 167(2)(a) of the Act, a prescribed class of person is a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Health Professions Registration Act 2005. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 7 Test of acuteness of vision 7. Test of acuteness of vision For the purposes of section 167(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed vision acuteness test is the test set out in Schedule 1. * * * * * Division 2-Licences Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 16 When a licence must be returned 16. When a licence must be returned A licence holder must return the licence to the Director within 7 days after any of the following matters occur- (a) the licence becomes illegible, altered or defaced; (b) the Director notifies the holder in writing, by post addressed to the holder at the address shown on the licence, that the licence is suspended or revoked; (c) the holder changes the address shown on the licence as the holder's address; (d) the holder changes the seating capacity of the vehicle to which the licence relates. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 17 Duplicate licence may be issued 17. Duplicate licence may be issued The Director may issue a duplicate licence if he or she is satisfied that the licence is altered, defaced or illegible or that it has been lost, stolen or destroyed. Division 3-Record keeping Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 18 Records to be kept by a licence holder 18. Records to be kept by a licence holder (1) A licence holder of a vehicle must keep the following records- (a) an up to date record of the name, address, driver licence number and driver certificate number of every person who drives the vehicle; and (b) any other records that the licence holder is required to keep as a condition of the licence. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) A licence holder must keep the records referred to in subregulation (1)- (a) at an address approved by the Director; and (b) for a period of at least 3 years from the date the last entries in the records were made. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) A licence holder must keep the records referred to in subregulation (1) in the English language. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (4) A licence holder must make the records referred to in subregulation (1) available for inspection on demand to a member of the police force, the Director or a person approved by the Director. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (5) If asked by a member of the police force, the Director or a person approved by the Director, a licence holder must give the member or person an accurate copy of any part or all of the records within a reasonable time. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 19 Records to be kept by an accredited person 19. Records to be kept by an accredited person (1) An accredited person must keep up to date records of the name, address, driver licence number and driver certificate number of every person who drives a vehicle operated by the accredited person. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) An accredited person must keep the records referred to in subregulation (1)- (a) at an address approved by the Safety Director; and (b) for a period of at least 3 years from the date the last entries in the records were made. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) An accredited person must keep the records referred to in subregulation (1) in the English language. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (4) An accredited person must make the records available for inspection on demand to a member of the police force, the Safety Director or a person approved by the Safety Director. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (5) If asked by a member of the police force, the Safety Director or a person approved by the Safety Director, an accredited person must give the member or person an accurate copy of any part or all of the records within a reasonable time. Penalty: 10 penalty units. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 3 PART 3 VEHICLES Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 20 Vehicle specifications 20. Vehicle specifications (1) A licence holder of a vehicle must- (a) ensure that the vehicle complies with all the specifications set out in Schedule 2 that apply to the vehicle; and (b) if the vehicle was manufactured before 1 July 1988, ensure that it also complies with the Australian Design Rule requirements set out in Schedule 3 (as modified by that Schedule). Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) An accredited person who operates a public passenger vehicle must- (a) ensure that the vehicle complies with all the specifications set out in Schedule 2 that apply to that vehicle; and (b) if the vehicle was manufactured before 1 July 1988, ensure that it also complies with the Australian Design Rule requirements set out in Schedule 3 (as modified by that Schedule). Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) An officer of the Roads Corporation appointed for the purpose or a person approved by the Director may exempt a vehicle from any requirement set out in Schedule 2 or 3 that applies to the vehicle if, in the officer's or person's opinion, the requirement is inappropriate because of- (a) the nature or construction of the vehicle; or (b) the circumstances in which the vehicle is licensed to operate; or (c) the kind of service the vehicle is used by an accredited person to provide. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 21 Vehicle modifications not permitted without approval 21. Vehicle modifications not permitted without approval (1) A licence holder of a vehicle must not, without the prior written approval of the Director- (a) make, or allow to be made, any alteration to the construction or equipment of the vehicle; or (b) install or attach any fitting or equipment to either the inside or outside of the vehicle. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) An accredited person who operates a public passenger vehicle must not, without the prior written approval of the Director- (a) make, or allow to be made, any alteration to the construction or equipment of the vehicle; or (b) install or attach any fitting or equipment to either the inside or outside of the vehicle. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) If an alteration has been made to the construction or equipment of a vehicle, the licence holder or accredited person must not use the vehicle or allow it to be used until the Director, or a person approved by the Director, has inspected the vehicle and found it to be fit for service. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 22 Inspection of vehicles operated by licence holders 22. Inspection of vehicles operated by licence holders (1) The Director, a person approved by the Director or a member of the police force may direct a licence holder of a vehicle to produce the vehicle for inspection by any of the following- (a) the Director; (b) a person approved by the Director; (c) a member of the police force; (d) a licensed tester. (2) A licence holder must comply with a direction given under subregulation (1). Penalty: 15 penalty units. (3) If a person who inspects the vehicle finds that it- (a) is unsafe, unsuitable or unfit for use; or (b) does not comply with the Act or these Regulations or with any condition of the relevant licence- the person must serve a notice on the licence holder requiring the licence holder to fix the matters set out in the notice within a specified time. (4) A notice under subregulation (3) must- (a) include sufficient details to identify the vehicle to which it relates; and (b) clearly set out the matters which must be fixed; and (c) state a time and date after which the vehicle must not be operated unless the matter required to be fixed is fixed. (5) If the licence holder of a vehicle subject to a notice given under subregulation (3) does not fix the matters set out in the notice within the time specified in the notice, the licence holder must not use, or allow to be used, the vehicle for carrying passengers for hire or reward until the matters set out in the notice have been fixed. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (6) If inspection of a vehicle is required under subregulation (1), the Director may require the licence holder of the vehicle to provide to the Director the evidence that the holder receives from the person who inspected the vehicle that the vehicle has been inspected and the result of that inspection. (7) The licence holder must provide the evidence of the inspection required under subregulation (6) to the Director within 7 days after receiving the evidence. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 23 Inspection of vehicles operated by accredited persons 23. Inspection of vehicles operated by accredited persons (1) The Safety Director or a person approved by the Safety Director may direct an accredited person to produce for inspection by the Safety Director or a licensed tester any public passenger vehicle operated by the accredited person. (2) An accredited person must comply with a direction given under subregulation (1). Penalty: 15 penalty units. (3) If a person who inspects the vehicle finds that it does not comply with any condition of accreditation, the person must serve a notice on the accredited person requiring the accredited person to fix the matters set out in the notice within a specified time. (4) A notice under subregulation (3) must- (a) include sufficient details to identify the vehicle to which it relates; and (b) clearly set out the matters which must be fixed; and (c) state a time and date after which the vehicle must not be operated unless the matter required to be fixed is fixed. (5) If the accredited person who operates a vehicle subject to a notice given under subregulation (3) does not fix the matters set out in the notice within the time specified in the notice, the accredited person must not use, or allow to be used, the vehicle to carry passengers for hire or reward until the matters set out in the notice have been fixed. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (6) If inspection of a vehicle is required under subregulation (1), the Safety Director may require the accredited person to provide to the Safety Director evidence from the person who inspected the vehicle that the vehicle has been inspected and the result of that inspection. (7) The accredited person must, within 7 days of receiving it, provide the evidence of the inspection required under subregulation (6) to the Safety Director. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 24 Damaged vehicle not to be used until safe 24. Damaged vehicle not to be used until safe (1) If a vehicle is damaged so as to become unsafe, the licence holder of the vehicle must not use it, or allow it to be used, to carry passengers for hire or reward until the vehicle is repaired and safe and fit for service. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) If a public passenger vehicle is damaged so as to become unsafe, the accredited person who operates the vehicle must not use it, or allow it to be used, to carry passengers for hire or reward until the vehicle is repaired and safe and fit for service. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) For the purposes of this regulation, a vehicle is to be taken to be unsafe if it- (a) sustains damage to its steering, suspension or braking systems; or (b) is damaged by fire. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 25 Operating doors 25. Operating doors A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle, or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service, must not without reasonable excuse do any of the following- (a) unlock a lock or open a locked door; (b) lock any unlocked door; (c) while the vehicle is in motion, open or hold open any door that provides access to the outside of the vehicle; (d) prevent or attempt to prevent an automatic door from opening or closing; (e) where the release mechanism of an automatic door is operated by the driver of the vehicle, open or attempt to open the automatic door before the release mechanism is operated by the driver; (f) make use of any door in or on the vehicle in a manner likely to cause damage to the release or closing mechanism connected to the door. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 26 Damage 26. Damage A person must not destroy, damage, deface, mutilate or injure a licence holder's or accredited person's vehicle or any equipment on or in that vehicle. Penalty: 15 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 27 Fire 27. Fire (1) A person must not- (a) bring any burning substance in or on to a vehicle; or (b) by any act or omission, cause a burning substance to be brought in or on to a vehicle; or (c) throw or drop any burning substance at, on or from any vehicle; or (d) by any act or omission, cause a burning substance to be thrown or dropped at, on or from any vehicle. Penalty: 15 penalty units. (2) In this regulation- burning substance includes a cigarette or cigar or any part of a cigarette or cigar. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 28 Applying brake or emergency device 28. Applying brake or emergency device A person must not, without reasonable excuse, apply any brake or make use of any emergency device fitted to a vehicle. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 29 Operating equipment or vehicle 29. Operating equipment or vehicle A person must not, without the permission of the driver of the vehicle- (a) move or attempt to move; or (b) interfere or attempt to interfere with; or (c) tamper or attempt to tamper with; or (d) operate or attempt to operate- the vehicle or any equipment on or in the vehicle. Penalty: 20 penalty units. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 4 PART 4 PLATES, SIGNS AND DEVICES ETC. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 30 Number plates, signs, symbols, notices and labels 30. Number plates, signs, symbols, notices and labels (1) A licence holder of a vehicle must attach to the vehicle any number plates, signs, symbols, notices or labels required by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary or the Director- (a) in the manner specified by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary or the Director; and (b) of a type or design approved by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary or the Director; and (c) in a way that ensures that the number plate, sign, symbol, notice or label is clearly visible at all times. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) An accredited person who operates a public passenger vehicle must attach to the vehicle any number plates, signs, symbols, notices or labels required by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary, the Director or the Safety Director - (a) in the manner specified by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary, the Director or the Safety Director; and (b) of a type or design approved by the Roads Corporation, the Secretary, the Director or the Safety Director; and (c) in a way which ensures that the number plate, sign, symbol, notice or label is clearly visible at all times. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 31 Devices and signs for school buses 31. Devices and signs for school buses (1) This regulation applies to a person who is- (a) the holder of a licence of an omnibus; (b) the driver of an omnibus; (c) an accredited person operating a vehicle- used to carry school children and teachers and supervisors and no other adult passengers. (2) Subregulations (4)(a)(ii), (4)(b) and (5)(b) do not apply to a person if the person is also the registered operator (within the meaning of the Road Safety Act 1986) in relation to that vehicle. (3) If the vehicle is not fitted with alternately flashing warning lights under Division 18 of Schedule 8 to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999, a person must ensure that the vehicle has- (a) a hazard warning device; and (b) signs fitted to the front and rear of the omnibus displaying the words "SCHOOL BUS" in capital letters at least 100 millimetres high. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (4) If the vehicle is fitted with alternately flashing warning lights under Division 18 of Schedule 8 to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999, a person must ensure that the vehicle has- (a) a sign fitted to the front of the vehicle that- (i) displays the words "SCHOOL BUS" in capital letters at least 100 millimetres high; or (ii) displays an image of two children in accordance with the requirements specified in clauses 117(1)(b) and (3) of Schedule 8 to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999; and (b) a sign fitted to the rear of the vehicle displaying an image of two children in accordance with the requirements specified in clauses 117(2) and (3) of Schedule 8 to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (5) The licence holder, accredited person or driver of a vehicle that is required to have a hazard warning device under subregulation (3)(a) or alternating flashing warning lights under subregulation (4) must ensure that the device operates- (a) when the vehicle is stationary on a highway for the purpose of picking up or setting down school children; and (b) at all times in accordance with clause 116 of Schedule 8 to the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 32 Destination sign and route number to be displayed 32. Destination sign and route number to be displayed (1) The owner of a public commercial passenger vehicle must ensure that- (a) a destination sign is displayed on the front of the vehicle when it is operating on any route specified in the licence for the vehicle; and (b) if required by the licence, a route number is displayed on the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) This regulation does not apply if the vehicle is being used to carry school children and teachers or supervisors and no other adult passengers. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 33 Fire extinguishers 33. Fire extinguishers (1) A person who holds a licence for an omnibus must take reasonable steps to ensure that the vehicle is not used unless all fire extinguishers required to be fitted to the vehicle are maintained in operating condition. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) An accredited person who operates a public passenger vehicle or a private bus must take reasonable steps to ensure that the vehicle is not used unless all fire extinguishers required to be fitted to the vehicle are maintained in operating condition. Penalty: 10 penalty units. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 5 PART 5 VEHICLE OPERATIONS Division 1-Passenger numbers Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 34 Maximum number of passengers 34. Maximum number of passengers (1) The driver of a vehicle must not carry in the vehicle any more than the number of passengers, including standing passengers- (a) specified in the licence for that vehicle; or (b) in the case of a public passenger vehicle operated by an accredited person, the number of passengers, including standing passengers, specified by a licensed tester for that type of vehicle. (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)- (a) a child under the age of 5 years who is being held on the lap of a passenger is not to be counted as a passenger; and (b) if 3 or more children 5 years of age or more and under 12 years of age are seated in the vehicle, each third child is not to be counted as a passenger. Division 2-Other driver obligations Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 35 Driver must not drink alcohol 35. Driver must not drink alcohol The driver of a vehicle must not drink alcohol from the time he or she starts a work shift until the time he or she finishes a work shift. Penalty: 12 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 36 Driver to remain with vehicle 36. Driver to remain with vehicle If a vehicle is on a highway, the driver of the vehicle must stay with the vehicle at all times unless- (a) the driver is helping passengers to enter or leave the vehicle; or (b) the driver is picking up or delivering goods; or (c) the driver has a reasonable cause not to be with the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 37 Picking up and setting down passengers 37. Picking up and setting down passengers (1) When picking up or setting down passengers, the driver of a vehicle must stop the vehicle as close as practicable to the side of the highway where the picking up or setting down is to take place. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) The driver of a vehicle who is at or near a place where there are a large number of vehicles must not, without reasonable excuse- (a) interfere with the orderly taking up or setting down of passengers; or (b) interfere with the orderly distribution and movement of vehicles. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 38 Dress and appearance of drivers 38. Dress and appearance of drivers While on duty the dress and appearance of a driver of a commercial passenger vehicle must be neat, clean and appropriate to that driver's duties. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 39 Doors of vehicle to be closed when moving 39. Doors of vehicle to be closed when moving The driver of a vehicle must ensure that the doors of the vehicle are closed when the vehicle is moving. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 40 Driver's ticketing obligations 40. Driver's ticketing obligations (1) A driver of a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must, unless there is a reasonable excuse, take the following steps when a passenger boards the vehicle- (a) if the passenger does not already hold a ticket, request that the passenger pay the correct fare for the whole of the travel the passenger is about to undertake in that vehicle and when sufficient money is given to the driver, issue the correct ticket to the passenger for that travel; (b) if the passenger relies on an existing ticket which, in order to be made valid for the whole of the travel the passenger is about to undertake in that vehicle, must be inserted into a ticket validating machine- (i) request that the passenger insert the ticket into the ticket validating machine on the vehicle so as to make the ticket valid; or (ii) if there is no ticket validating machine on the vehicle or if the machine is not operational, request that the passenger show the ticket to the driver; (c) if a passenger pays for a ticket but does not take or accept it, immediately rip the ticket in half, leave it in the tray beside the driver that is used for the exchange of cash, tickets and other items between the driver and passengers until the passenger's travel in that vehicle ends. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) Subregulations (1)(a) and (1)(b) do not apply if the relevant passenger has already taken the action which is otherwise to be the subject of a request by the driver. (3) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b), a ticket is valid for the whole of a passenger's travel if the ticket authorises the whole of that travel. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 41 Property in vehicle 41. Property in vehicle (1) A passenger who finds lost or abandoned property in a vehicle must give the property to the driver of the vehicle. Penalty: 1 penalty unit. (2) The driver of a vehicle must carefully search the vehicle for lost or abandoned property as soon as a journey is over. Penalty: 1 penalty unit. (3) A driver who is given lost or abandoned property under subregulation (1) or who finds lost or abandoned property in the vehicle must as soon as practicable give it to the licence holder for the vehicle or the accredited person who operates the vehicle (as the case requires). Penalty: 10 penalty units. (4) If lost or abandoned property is not claimed within 28 days after it is given to the licence holder or accredited person, the licence holder or accredited person must give the property as soon as practicable to a member of the Victoria Police. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Division 3-Fares, tickets and timetables Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 42 Fares and timetables 42. Fares and timetables (1) The owner of a public commercial passenger vehicle must ensure that relevant fares are displayed, and that relevant timetables are readily available, in the vehicle in the manner and form required by the Director. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) An accredited person who operates a public passenger vehicle for the purpose of a regular passenger service must ensure that relevant fares are displayed, and that relevant timetables are readily available, in the vehicle in the manner and form required by the Director. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 43 Issue of tickets 43. Issue of tickets (1) This regulation applies to- (a) a person who holds the licence for a public commercial passenger vehicle; (b) a person who owns a public commercial passenger vehicle. (2) A person must ensure that a ticket issued to a passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle licensed or owned by him or her- (a) is clearly numbered and- (i) of a type authorised by the Director; or (ii) issued in accordance with any applicable conditions of the licence for the vehicle; and (b) has sufficient information clearly printed on it to enable the validity of the ticket to be determined; and (c) has a notice clearly printed on it stating that it must be produced on demand or another fare must be paid and that it is not transferable; and (d) does not have any advertising on it unless the position and form of the advertising has been approved by the Director. Penalty: 5 penalty units. * * * * * Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 47 Passenger without ticket may be asked to leave 47. Passenger without ticket may be asked to leave (1) The following persons may request a passenger who has failed to comply with regulation 6(1), 7(2), 9(3), 20(1) or 20(2) of the Transport (Ticketing) Regulations 2006 to leave a vehicle- (a) the driver of a public commercial passenger vehicle; (b) the driver of a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service; (c) a person authorised by the Director. (2) A person must comply with a request made under subregulation (1). Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 48 Fares-children under 4 may travel free 48. Fares-children under 4 may travel free A child under 4 years of age in the charge of a passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service may be carried in the vehicle without the passenger paying a fare for the child. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 49 Concession fares-children 4 and over and under 15 49. Concession fares-children 4 and over and under 15 A child 4 years of age or over and under 15 years of age may pay a fare- (a) on a public commercial passenger vehicle, at the concession rates set out in the conditions of the licence or as approved or specified by the Director; (b) on a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service, at the concession rates set out in the service contract applicable to the regular passenger service entered into under Part 3 of the Public Transport Competition Act 1995. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 50 Fares-responsibility of passenger for child under 15 50. Fares-responsibility of passenger for child under 15 A passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service who- (a) is in charge of a child under 15 years of age; and (b) has not paid a full fare for the child- must ensure that the child does not occupy a seat in the vehicle if another passenger in the vehicle who has paid a full fare cannot get a seat. Penalty: 1 penalty unit. * * * * * Division 4-Passenger behaviour Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 52 No smoking 52. No smoking (1) A person must not smoke tobacco or any other substance while in an omnibus. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) The following persons must ensure that a clearly legible "no smoking" sign is displayed in the omnibus in a conspicuous place where it can be easily seen by passengers when they board an omnibus- (a) a person who holds a licence for the omnibus; (b) an accredited person who operates the omnibus. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 53 No gambling 53. No gambling A person must not gamble in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service, unless the vehicle is licensed for gambling. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 54 No musical instruments to be played 54. No musical instruments to be played A person must not play a musical instrument in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service unless he or she has permission from the driver of the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 55 Restrictions on operation of sound equipment 55. Restrictions on operation of sound equipment (1) A person must not operate sound equipment in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service unless the sound is contained by the use of headphones or is otherwise not able to be heard by other passengers. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) In this regulation sound equipment means a radio, cassette player, compact disc player, television, MP3 player, DVD player and any other device capable of producing sound, but does not include a mobile telephone being used to make or receive telephone calls without the use of a speaker phone. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 56 No selling and busking etc. 56. No selling and busking etc. (1) A passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not- (a) sell, offer to sell or expose for sale any thing; or (b) hire or offer for hire any thing; or (c) tout or ply for custom, hire or employment- unless that conduct is solicited or unless he or she has written permission from the licence holder for the vehicle or accredited person to operate the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not- (a) distribute handbills; or (b) solicit money or goods from any person; or (c) busk- unless he or she has written permission from the licence holder for the vehicle or person accredited to operate the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 57 No drinking liquor or possessing open liquor containers 57. No drinking liquor or possessing open liquor containers (1) A passenger on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not- (a) drink from a container that contains, or purports to contain, liquor; or (b) possess an open container that contains, or purports to contain, liquor- without the permission of the licence holder for the vehicle or person accredited to operate the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) In this regulation- liquor has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 58 No littering 58. No littering (1) A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not leave or deposit litter in or on the vehicle except in a container or thing provided for that purpose. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not leave or deposit any thing in or on the vehicle that may endanger any person or property except in a container or thing provided for that purpose. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) In this regulation- litter has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Environment Protection Act 1970. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 59 No spitting 59. No spitting (1) A person must not spit in or on a vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A person must not spit at or on another person in or on a vehicle. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 60 No graffiti 60. No graffiti A person must not draw or fix any word, representation, character or poster on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 61 No offensive language or behaviour 61. No offensive language or behaviour A person must not use offensive language or behave in an obscene, threatening or disorderly manner in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 62 No annoying things to be brought onto vehicle 62. No annoying things to be brought onto vehicle (1) A person must not bring or attempt to bring any thing that is likely to annoy or disturb another person onto a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A person must not bring or attempt to bring any thing that is likely to injure or endanger another person or damage property onto a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) A person must not take or bring or attempt to take or bring onto a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service anything that an employee of a licence holder or accredited person has told the person is likely to annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger, any person or to damage the vehicle. Penalty: 15 penalty units. Example An example of a thing likely to injure or endanger is an explosive or improperly contained inflammable liquid. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 63 No protrusion of body or object from vehicle 63. No protrusion of body or object from vehicle A person in a vehicle that is in motion must not, without reasonable excuse, protrude a part of his or her body or another person's body or any object from a door, window or hatch of the vehicle. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 64 No dropping or throwing of objects 64. No dropping or throwing of objects A person must not, without reasonable excuse, throw or drop any thing from or at a vehicle. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 65 Blocking of doors prohibited 65. Blocking of doors prohibited A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not, without reasonable excuse, block or cause anything to block a door of the vehicle. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Example An example of blocking a door is to place goods so as to block the door and not moving them when asked. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 66 Entering and leaving 66. Entering and leaving (1) A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not without reasonable excuse or the permission of the driver of the vehicle- (a) enter or attempt to enter the vehicle where it has only stopped for passengers to leave; or (b) leave or attempt to leave the vehicle where it has only stopped for passengers to enter. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not, without reasonable excuse or the permission of the driver of the vehicle, enter or leave or attempt to enter or leave the vehicle- (a) other than through a door designed to operate as an ordinary point of entry or exit from the vehicle; or (b) through an emergency exit when there is no emergency. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 67 No mounting of places not intended for travel etc. 67. No mounting of places not intended for travel etc. A person must not, without reasonable excuse, mount or attempt to mount a part of a vehicle not intended to accommodate passengers for the purpose of travel. Penalty: 15 penalty units. Example A person must not, without reasonable excuse, mount or attempt to mount the roof of a vehicle. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 68 No travelling in places not intended for travel etc. 68. No travelling in places not intended for travel etc. (1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, travel or attempt to travel on a part of a vehicle not intended for the purpose of travel. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) A rider of a bicycle or a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy must not attach or attempt to attach himself or herself or another person or the bicycle, wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy to the exterior of a vehicle for any purpose. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to a person who, with the permission of the driver of a vehicle, secures a bicycle to a bike rack or other similar fixture attached to the exterior of the vehicle. (4) In this regulation- wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device intended to transport a person that is propelled by human power or gravity, and ordinarily used for recreation or play, and includes rollerblades, roller-skates, a skateboard or similar wheeled device, but does not include a golf buggy, pram, stroller, trolley, bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy; wheeled toy means a child's pedal car, scooter, tricycle or similar toy. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 69 No interference with the comfort of others 69. No interference with the comfort of others A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not unreasonably interfere with the comfort or convenience of any other person on the vehicle. Penalty: 10 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 70 No obstruction of driver 70. No obstruction of driver A person in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service must not obstruct the driver of the vehicle in the performance of his or her duties as driver or interfere with the operation of the vehicle. Penalty: 15 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 71 Driver may refuse to carry certain passengers 71. Driver may refuse to carry certain passengers (1) The driver of a vehicle may request a passenger to leave the vehicle if the driver reasonably believes that the passenger has goods or personal effects that could endanger other passengers or interfere with the safe, normal or proper movement of passengers in the vehicle. (2) The driver of a vehicle or a person authorised by the Director may request a person to leave a vehicle if the driver or the person reasonably believes that- (a) the person is behaving in a violent, noisy or offensive manner; or (b) the person is so intoxicated that he or she is likely to behave in an offensive manner. (3) A person must comply with a request made under subregulation (1) or (2). Penalty: 5 penalty units. Division 5-General Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 72 Carriage of animals 72. Carriage of animals (1) The driver of a vehicle must not bring or allow to be brought into the passenger compartment of a vehicle, other than a public commercial passenger vehicle, a public passenger vehicle operated for the purposes of a regular passenger service or a private bus, any animal other than the guide-dog of a sight or hearing impaired person. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A person may carry an animal in or on a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service if- (a) the animal is in a container suitable for the purpose; and (b) no inconvenience is caused to any other passenger; and (c) the person in charge of the animal cleans and removes from the vehicle any matter emanating from the animal or a container in which the animal is being carried. (3) The driver of a public commercial passenger vehicle or a public passenger vehicle operated for the purpose of a regular passenger service may ask a person in charge of an animal being carried in the vehicle to remove it from the vehicle if, in the opinion of the driver, the animal is causing a disturbance or acting in a manner that causes annoyance to any passenger. (4) A person must remove an animal immediately after being asked to remove it under subregulation (3). Penalty: 5 penalty units. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 73 Dogs not to occupy seats 73. Dogs not to occupy seats A person must not allow a dog to occupy a seat on a vehicle or be placed in a way in a vehicle that prevents another person from using the seat. Penalty: 5 penalty units. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - PART 6 PART 6 GENERAL Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 74 Exemption from licensing requirement 74. Exemption from licensing requirement A commercial passenger vehicle that- (a) is not a taxi-cab within the meaning of section 86(1) of the Act; and (b) is operated by an accredited person within the meaning of the Public Transport Competition Act 1995 to provide services in accordance with the conditions of the person's accreditation under Part 2 of that Act- is exempt from section 139(1) of the Act. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SECT 75 Expiry 75. Expiry These Regulations cease to have any force or effect on 1 July 2008. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 7 TEST OF ACUTENESS OF VISION 1. Chart The acuteness of vision of an applicant must be tested by using a printed chart which has on each face 7 horizontal lines of black letters printed on a white background and reducing downwards in the following fractions- Line 1-6/60; Line 2-6/36; Line 3-6/24; Line 4-6/18; Line 5-6/12; Line 6-6/9; Line 7-6/6. 2. Type of chart and position The chart may be either the 3 metre or the 6 metre type and must be placed in an upright position at a distance of 6 metres in the case of a 6 metre chart or 3 metres in the case of a 3 metre chart from the applicant and in a light of not less than 100 watts strength. 3. Taking the test An applicant must be shown one face of the chart and must be required- (a) to cover the left eye with the palm of the hand and read with the right eye as far down the lines of the chart as the applicant is capable; and (b) to cover the right eye with the palm of the hand and read with the left eye as far down the lines of the chart as the applicant is capable. 4. Required vision standards In order to pass the test for acuteness of vision the applicant must- (a) correctly read line 5 with his or her right eye; and (b) correctly read line 5 with his or her left eye. 5. The test for acuteness of vision may be conducted by- (a) a person who is registered as an optometrist under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or (b) a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Health Professions Registration Act 2005. 6. The person who conducts the test may issue a certificate to the applicant which- (a) contains the results of the test; and (b) states whether or not the applicant has passed the test. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 20 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Application This Part applies to all vehicles. 2. Stability A vehicle must be constructed and equipped so as to be stable when carrying the maximum number of passengers allowed at all speeds permitted. 3. No undue noise or vibration A vehicle must be constructed and maintained so that no undue noise or vibration arises during its operation. 4. Seats (1) A vehicle must have seats fitted which have cushions that are suitably padded or contoured and are firmly and securely attached to the vehicle structure. (2) A vehicle must have seats, interior fittings and trimmings which are properly constructed, fixed and finished. 5. Handholds A vehicle must have a suitable number of handholds for the safety and convenience of passengers. 6. Electrical wiring must be safe A vehicle must have all electric wiring properly insulated and protected from damage and located so it is of no danger to passengers. 7. Application This Part applies to vehicles other than motorcycles. 8. Construction and maintenance of vehicle body A vehicle must have a body constructed and maintained so as to provide appropriate protection to passengers under all weather conditions. 9. Seats A vehicle must have seats fitted which have backs constructed so as to provide reasonable support for passengers. 10. Floors A vehicle must have floors of sound construction finished and maintained with a skid-resistant surface and sealed so as to prevent fumes and dust from entering the vehicle. 11. Interior lighting A vehicle must have interior lamps adequate for the reasonable convenience of passengers. 12. Windows A vehicle must have every window sound and properly fitted and each moveable window equipped with a suitable opening device. 13. Notices to be fixed on or in the vehicle A vehicle must have notices on or in the vehicle to the satisfaction of the Director which- (a) clearly show in letters at least 25 millimetres high and of proportionate width the maximum number of adult passengers, including any standing passengers, the vehicle is licensed to carry; and (b) are displayed on the outside rear only of vehicles licensed to carry less than 8 passengers, and on the inside and outside rear of any other vehicle. 14. Engine compartment A vehicle must have an engine compartment- (a) that does not contain flammable sound proofing material or material capable of being impregnated with fuel or lubricant; and (b) that has drainage orifices or that is otherwise designed to prevent the accumulation of fuel or lubricant. 15. Segregation of engine department and other heat sources A vehicle must have its engine compartment and other sources of heat separated from the remainder of the vehicle by heat resisting material. 16. Vehicle fuel filler pipe (1) A vehicle must have a vehicle fuel filler pipe- (a) that is designed so that any overflow or leakage cannot accumulate; and (b) that does not project beyond the overall width of the bodywork; and (c) that is not located in the engine compartment. (2) A vehicle must have its fuel filler pipe opening on an external surface. 17. Fuel tank A vehicle must have its fuel tank, or any part of it- (a) not less than 1×2 metres from the front of the vehicle; and (b) not projecting beyond the overall width of the bodywork; and (c) not located in the engine compartment. 18. Fuel system fittings A vehicle must have its fuel system fittings designed so that any leaking fuel flows freely to the ground without contacting the exhaust system or any electrical equipment. 19. No flammable material near exhaust system A vehicle must have no flammable material located within 100 millimetres of the exhaust system unless that material is effectively shielded. 20. Stability A single deck omnibus or private bus must be stable when positioned on a flat surface with a 28 degree transverse slope with 65 kg in each seating position. 21. Device to remove windscreen condensation An omnibus or private bus manufactured before 1 March 1968 which is not fitted with a device capable of removing condensed moisture from the inside of the windscreen must be fitted with a device or be equipped with an appliance or other means to enable the driver to remove condensation from the windscreen. 22. Exposed bars above or behind seat An omnibus or private bus first licensed after 31 October 1980 must not have exposed bars protruding above or behind the seat back other than to provide corner handholds. 23. Equipment or device must enable view of passengers An omnibus which is to be operated in a service on which a conductor will not always be present must have a mirror or mirrors, closed circuit television or other device approved by the Director which provides the driver with a view of any passengers in or on the omnibus. 24. Luggage rack must be safe Any luggage rack provided in an omnibus or private bus must be constructed so as to minimise the possibility of injury to occupants of the vehicle by any projection or by movement of any luggage during braking or cornering manoeuvres and must for omnibuses only be affixed so that the vertical distance between the rack and the seat surface measured at the centre of the seating position is not less than 950 millimetres. 25. Bulkhead behind driver's seat If the Director requires a public commercial passenger vehicle to have a bulkhead behind the driver's seat it must extend at least 250 millimetres each side of the centre of the driver's seating position and from at least 305 mm to 1·52 m high and be constructed so as not to obstruct the seated driver's view of the omnibus interior. __________________ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 - SCHEDULE 3 Regulation 20 APPLICATION OF THIRD EDITION AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES (ADR) TO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE 1 JULY 1988 ADR Number Short details Exclusions Requirements applicable to all vehicles 15 Demisting Applies only to vehicles with a seating capacity of more than 7 persons not including the driver manufactured from 1 March 1968 18 Speedometer and odometer 18.5.2.1.1 and 18.5.2.2.1 do not apply 42.8 Exhaust outlet 42.10.3 Driver's seat Additional requirements applicable to omnibuses and private buses 58.4 Access/Aisle 58.4.3 does not apply to private bus 58.5 Access/doors 58.6 Inside height 58.7 Steps 58.7.2, 58.7.3 and 58.7.4 do not apply to private bus 58.8 Driver protection Does not apply to private bus 58.12 Emergency exits 58.13 Passenger seats 58.13.3, 58.13.5 and 58.13.9 do not apply to private bus 58.14 Driver's seat 58.15 Doors 58.16 Stop signal 58.18 Step light ADR Number Short details Exclusions 58.20 Double deckers 58.21 Driver shaft guards Sch. 3 58.22 Additional lamps 58.23 Fuel system 58.24 Fire extinguishers Second fire extinguisher not required 58.26 Seats ahead of driver --------------- TRANSPORT (PASSENGER VEHICLES) REGULATIONS 2005 - NOTES ENDNOTES 1. General Information The Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005, S.R. No. 66/2005 were made on 28 June 2005 by the Governor in Council under sections 162 and 256 of the Transport Act 1983, No. 9921/1983 and came into operation as follows: Regulations 1-39, 41-75, Schedules 1-3 on 28 June 2005: regulation 3(1); regulation 40 on 1 January 2006: regulation 3(2). The Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 will sunset on 1 July 2008: regulation 75. 2. Table of Amendments This Version incorporates amendments made to the Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts. ------------------------------------------------------------- Transport (Passenger Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, S.R. No. 9/2006 Date of Making: 7.2.06 Date of Commencement: 7.2.06 Transport (Ticketing) Regulations 2006, S.R. No. 86/2006 Date of Making: 4.7.06 Date of Commencement: 31.7.06: reg. 3 Transport (Passenger Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, S.R. No. 68/2007 Date of Making: 26.6.07 Date of Commencement: 1.7.07: reg. 3 Transport (Passenger Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, S.R. No. 40/2008 Date of Making: 21.5.08 Date of Commencement: 21.5.08: reg. 3 ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Explanatory Details 1 Reg. 4 def. of licensed tester: S.R. No. 29/1999. -- Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2004 Note that the following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter is included in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2004. Statutory Rule provision Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document Regulation 20 Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Third Edition, endorsed by the Australian Transport Advisory Council and published pursuant to section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the Commonwealth. Australian Design Rules numbers 15, 18 (except 18.5.2.1.1 and 18.5.2.2.1), 42.8, 42.10.3, 58.4, 58.5, 58.6, 58.7, 58.8, 58.12, 58.13, 58.14, 58.15, 58.16, 58.18, 58.20, 58.21, 58.22, 58.23, 58.24, 58.26. ?? ?? Part 1-Preliminary Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 2005 S.R. No. 66/2005