Published: 1 April 2002 | Category: Head restraints , Land transport rules | Audience: General
The rule requires that, if head restraints are fitted to motor vehicles, they must be designed and maintained to protect the head and neck of occupants from whiplash injury in a crash.
Note: Each link also includes access to consultation materials, such as summaries of submissions and frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to each version and amendment.
Questions and answers are provided to accompany a new rule or amendment when they are signed. These and other consultation documents on this page have not been updated to take into account any later rule amendments and are retained for historic interest only.