ADR Compliance at PVS Automotive
The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are the national vehicle safety and emissions standards that apply to all vehicles supplied to the Australian market. When a vehicle is modified, whether through a suspension lift, engine swap, body conversion, or any other change that affects an ADR, that modification must be certified by a qualified engineer before the vehicle can remain legally registered.
PVS Automotive specialises in ADR-compliant steering wheel conversions. Our 70 Series steering wheels have been independently assessed by a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng NPER) against the Australian Design Rules relevant to a steering wheel on that vehicle: ADR 42/05 (General Safety Requirements), ADR 90/00 (Steering System), ADR 93/00 (Forward Field of View) and ADR 94/00 (Audible Warning). The assessment found that, correctly installed, the wheels will not compromise the vehicle's compliance with those rules or with the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017. The wheel retains your vehicle's original clockspring and airbag detonator, so there are no changes to the SRS airbag system. We supply the report to consulting engineers and vehicle certifiers on request, under a non-disclosure agreement.
ADR compliance resources
What are Australian Design Rules?
An introduction to ADRs, what they cover, and how they apply to vehicle modifications including steering wheel replacements.
Read the guide →State and territory requirements
Certification schemes differ by state. NSW uses VSCCS, Victoria uses VASS, Queensland uses the Approved Person Scheme, and more.
View by state →Find a qualified engineer
Directory of automotive engineers and certifiers across Australia who can inspect and certify vehicle modifications.
Find an engineer →ADR-compliant steering wheels
Learn how our steering wheels are independently assessed for ADR compliance, including airbag integration, factory-original cores, and our wireless control module.
View ADR program →Clocksprings and Airbag Compliance
Why replacing the clockspring with an aftermarket unit affects ADR compliance, insurance, and airbag deployment.
Read the guide →If you have questions about whether a particular steering wheel is compliant for your vehicle, or need help understanding the certification process in your state, contact our team. We work with customers across Australia and can point you to the right certifier for your location.
Vehicle modification compliance guides
Detailed guides on specific modifications and what the Australian Design Rules require. New guides are added each week.
Steering Wheel Controls and Driver Safety
Why integrated wheel controls keep both hands on the wheel, and how PVS retains the factory airbag and clockspring.
Read the guide →Airbag vs Non-Airbag Steering Wheel Upgrades
The compliance difference between airbag and non-airbag platforms, and matching the correct kit.
Read the guide →Keeping Factory Cruise Control and Steering Controls When You Upgrade Your Wheel
How PVS retains cruise, audio and horn through the wireless module, and what the without-controls variants mean.
Read the guide →Aftermarket Cruise Control and ADR Compliance
What a properly integrated cruise control kit must meet for safety and roadworthy on the 70-79 Series and Hilux.
Read the guide →LED Indicators, Side Markers and ADR Compliance for the 70 Series
What ADR 13 requires for indicator colour and fitment, and choosing approved plug and play LED indicators.
Read the guide →Hyper Flash, Load Resistors and Indicator Compliance
Why LED indicators flash too fast after an upgrade, and how to restore the legal flash rate.
Read the guide →Last updated: May 2026