ADR 105; what it means.
ADR 105/00 is the Australian Design Rule for Blind Spot Information Systems (BSIS) in heavy vehicles. It mandates that new model vehicles (effective November 2025) and all vehicles (effective February 2027) with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over eight tonnes and an overall width exceeding 2.5 meters must be equipped with a BSIS.
This system helps reduce the risk of accidents involving vulnerable road users by detecting objects in blind spots.
Key aspects of ADR 105/00:
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Purpose:
To enhance safety on roads by reducing the risk of accidents involving vulnerable road users due to blind spots.
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Applicability:
New model heavy vehicles (GVM over eight tonnes, width over 2.5 meters) from November 2025 and all such vehicles from February 2027.
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Implementation:
The system typically uses sensors and alerts the driver to the presence of objects in the vehicle's blind spots.
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Context:
ADR 105/00 is part of the "Safer Freight Vehicle" package of ADRs, which also includes other safety features like lane departure warnings and side underrun protection.
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Download the ADR 105 specifications here.