South Australian Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (LIGHT VEHICLE STANDARDS) RULES 2018 (NO 5 OF 2018) - REG 51

51—Retreads

        (1)         In this rule—

"retread compliance date" means 10 February 2014.

        (2)         A tyre retreaded before the retread compliance date must not be used on a vehicle if—

            (a)         Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres or Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyres applies to the tyre; and

            (b)         the tyre was retreaded after publication of the Australian Standard; and

            (c)         the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1973-1976 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres , Australian Standard AS 1973-1985 Retreaded Pneumatic Passenger Car and Light Truck Tyres or Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres—Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus—Retreading and Repair Processes .

        (3)         A tyre that is retreaded after the retread compliance date must not be used on a vehicle if—

            (a)         Australian Standard AS 1973-1993 Pneumatic Tyres—Passenger Car, Light Truck and Truck/Bus—Retreading and Repair Processes applies to the tyre; and

            (b)         the tyre was not retreaded in accordance with that Australian Standard.

Note—

The Australian Standards mentioned in this rule require various markings on retreaded tyres. These may include a speed rating less than the rating originally marked on the tyre.