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Commercial vehicle safety standards a cause for concern


The Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A) said recent one- and two-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) scores for new low-cost imported light commercial vehicles highlight a gap between today’s acceptable safety standards and the Australian Design Rules (ADRs).
 
SAE-A executive director Max Chanter said there is a risk that some new low-cost imported commercial vehicles may not offer sufficient occupant and pedestrian protection in certain types of crashes.
 
“The ADRs prescribe vehicle engineering performance criteria. The ANCAP tests measure the crash performance of the vehicle,” said Max Chanter. “It is clear that vehicles, which may satisfy the ADRs, may not meet community expectations for safety in a crash. The SAE-A recommends the alignment of the ADRs and the engineering standards required to achieve low injury and high crash survival outcomes.
 
“It appears that the ADRs are allowing the sale of vehicles which are not manufactured using the materials and engineering design technology required for structural integrity that will protect occupants at the level of four or five ANCAP stars,” said Max Chanter.
 
Marketing priorities
 
Max Chanter said another critical issue with low-cost imported vehicles is the lack of safety equipment such as anti lock brakes, electronic stability control, and even air bags. “These are proven safety devices. Lack of such equipment has a direct impact on the injury type and survival rate of occupants,” he said.
 
“The SAE-A advocates that these proven vehicle-control and life-saving devices should be integrated into the ADRs. Business operators have a duty of care to employees and to other family members, who are drivers or passengers in these light commercial vehicles.
 
“Our community is investing heavily to increase awareness of vehicle safety and many marketers are actively promoting ANCAP scores to vehicle buyers. These investments are motivating more and more people to seek out and buy safer vehicles.
 
“However, the society is concerned that safety is almost an afterthought in the case of some vehicle marketers. In today’s crowded market, the SAE-A does not understand why the ADRs should allow vehicles with poor structural integrity and safety equipment.

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