Antonella Abbate • 22 September 2025

Update to brake test equipment requirements

New requirements apply to portable brake decelerometers under the AIS.

Devices must now print the speed of the test.

To support industry readiness, a transition period is in place. Full compliance will be required from 1 July 2026. 

 

During the transition time: 

  • Devices that do not print test speed may still be used. 
  • Devices must be updated or replaced by the deadline. 

The recorded speed does not need to be GPS-derived. It can be calculated using other data such as deceleration. 

 

GPS-enabled brake testing decelerometer devices will remain a requirement for mobile examiners only. 


The updated requirements are outlined in Appendix 1-A (2), clause 4.4.2(b) of the AIS Business Rules, available on the Transport for NSW website.


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