AS 3954.1-1991 (R2014)

Abstract

Specifies design, construction and installation requirements for hand controls, pedal extensions, left-foot accelerators, extensions of hand-operated controls, and steering wheel attachments. Electromechanical-type driving controls are not included.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-067 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 17 March 2014.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-067:
Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia
Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Australian Rehabilitation in Assistive Technology Association
Consumer Federation of Australia
Department of Family and Communities South Australia
Engineers Australia
Independent Living Centres
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme
Novita Children’s Services
Occupational Therapy Australia
Physical Disabilities Australia
Queensland Health
Royal Perth Hospital
TAD Australia
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia
Therapeutic Goods Administration

Scope

This Standard specifies design, construction and installation requirements for driving controls that allow vehicles to be driven by drivers with physical disabilities and also specifies performance requirements and tests to be carried out after a driving control has been installed in a vehicle. Types of driving controls covered by this Standard include hand controls, pedal extensions, accelerators for the left foot, extensions of hand-operated controls, and steering wheel attachments. This Standard does not cover electromechanical-type controls.
NOTE: General information on the installation and use of adaptive motor vehicle controls is given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/05/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/05/2014
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-067
Supersedes	DR 90099