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Australia First To Adopt Tough New Global Side Impact Regulations

Australian motorists can expect better protection in the future, thanks to the introduction of a new side-impact protection standard as part of the Australian Design Rule set. To take effect from November 2017, the new ADR is based upon the United Nati


Australian motorists can expect better protection in the future, thanks to the introduction of a new side-impact protection standard as part of the Australian Design Rule set.

To take effect from November 2017, the new ADR is based upon the United Nations Global Technical Regulation 14 (GTR 14) which outlines strict minimum protection criteria for side impact strikes with narrow objects, such as poles.

The development of GTR 14 was carried out in Australia, the first time an international vehicle standard has been developed here, with side impact crashes representing a significant proportion of Australia’s road toll.

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Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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