Short Description

This control operates by pushing the lever away for braking and pulling the lever towards the driver to accelerate. The controls attach to the steering column with rods to the brake and accelerator pedals.

More Details

. Pulling back to accelerate may cause shoulder strain for some users, if this is an issue, then the driver should consider the Monarch hand control:
(Push down to accelerate and push forward to brake).

. Fits all automatic cars.
. Can be fitted to right or left side of steering column but preferably to the
right because the gear stick is on the left side.
. Also known as Arlow Mark II hand control.

Installation

Hand controls must be installed by an authorised dealer.

Place Of Manufacture

USA

Licence & Insurance Requirements

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) guidelines do not allow a person to drive independently with a modified driving control without having completed an RTA Disability Driving Test or alternatively having completed an occupational therapy on road assessment to establish their safety. The modified driving control is then endorsed on the drivers licence. Once the modified driving control is not required the person would need to demonstrate to the RTA that they could drive safely without it, before the endorsement could be removed from their licence. This is done by being retested by a driver trained occupational therapist (see Driving Assessment & Education minor group on this database).

Standards

The RTA requires evidence that the safety standards originally built into the vehicle have been maintained. Therefore, the modifications must be certified by an "Engineering Signatory" who is recognised by the RTA for this purpose. If the modifications are satisfactory, the signatory will issue an "Engineering Certificate" which must be presented to the RTA. The RTA maintains a list of "Engineering Signatories".

Specific Australian Standards or other standards may be applicable to
the materials used in, and the manufacturing and installation of products.
Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).

. Meets Australian Standard AS 3954.