AS 5384
Overview
Title: AS 5384 Accessories for seat belts used in motor vehicles
Current version: 2023
The objective of AS 5384 is to provide minimum requirements for the design, construction and performance and informative labelling for products sold separately as accessories for seatbelts in motor vehicles. The requirements provide a framework for testing the safety of accessories to reduce the risk of injury to children and adults.
A significant achievement
The introduction of this standard is a significant advancement as there was previously no Australian standard catering for the design, safety and performance of postural support devices used by occupants with disability in motor vehicles.
MACA participated in the Standards Australia committee responsible for drafting this standard and represented the transport needs of people with disabilities and medical conditions.
AS 5384 is voluntary and provides suppliers in the Australian market with an opportunity to develop and supply products that comply with this new standard.
MACA is promoting this standard to industry.
