No more extended mudguards
The federal government has approved the removal of the mudguard extension specification from the Australian Design RulesThe Australian Government has approved the removal of the requirement to modify rear mudguards on new motorcycles to meet unique Australian rules, saying the rule is “outdated and has no bearing on vehicle safety”. Not to mention being unsightly...
The announcement was made today by the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss.
The change will involve deleting the mudguard extension specification from the national vehicle standards, also known as the Australian Design Rules (ADRs).
According to the government, abolishing the provision will achieve significant efficiencies, with nearly 70,000 new motorcycles no longer required to be retro-fitted with rear mudguard extensions every year. It will bring Australian into line with other jurisdictions such as Japan and Europe.
The removal of this outdated standard is a first step in the government's commitment to accelerate the harmonisation of Australian Design Rules with United Nations Vehicle Regulations, which the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) supports.
“The FCAI looks forward to continuing to work with the government to identify and support the removal of other outdated and unnecessary Australian Design Rules, which impose additional cost without any safety benefit,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said.
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