What is ADR plate?

The ADR Hazard Identification Number HIN, also known as the Kemler Code, is carried on road and rail vehicles with tanks etc carrying bulk loads of dangerous substances. The ADR plate below shows the HI Number in the top section and the UN number (which identifies the substance) at the bottom.

What year did Australian compliance plates start?

From 1 July 2021, new Commonwealth legislation the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 for road vehicles will commence, phasing out compliance plates for new vehicles, establishing an online Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) and requiring new and imported vehicles to display a Secure Vehicle Identification label (SVI).

What ADR means?

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

What is compliance plate?

A compliance plate is a small metal / plastic / laserable plate attached to an object by a manufacturer or an importer that states that the vehicle has been proven to comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADRs).

What is the purpose of a compliance plate?

The compliance plate is a quick indication to registration authorities that compliance with the ADRs has been demonstrated for the item in question.

What is on a compliance plate?

A compliance plate is fitted to the vehicle by the car’s importer or manufacturer and confirms that the vehicle complies with Australian design standards for safety and emissions. A compliance plate is usually found in the car’s engine bay, door pillar or footwell.

Is the VIN number the same as the compliance plate?

The build plate (or label), the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and the compliance plate (or label), now known as an identification plate (or label). Much of the information – such as a particular vehicle’s VIN – will be common across all three identifiers.

What is a compliance plate approval number?

The compliance plate approval number (CPA No.) is typically a five digit number located on the vehicles compliance plate/label or identification plate/label. A choice of possible vehicles will be displayed with sufficient details to allow the selection of the correct vehicle.

What are compliance plates?