[Zedn]

The RTA is not forcing airbags. They are requesting compliance to ADR10/02. There is no manufacturers of aftermarket components that can provide test results for this standard. I have checked with all major steering wheel companies and they can only provide test results for ADR10/01.

ADR10/02 is based on UNECE R12 rev 3 and requires steering columns to undergo testing for column displacement, body block and head form test. I have only been able to get test results for the first 2 and not the head form test. I have spoken to MOMO, Autotechnica and Isotta.

Caterham in the UK have a boss that complies with test results, but they use a specific steering column. The only way to use their setup is to use the entire system. Thats fine with a clubby but a cobra is much heavier, especially without power steering.

As most new cars have airbags they are exempt from ADR10/02 as they comply with ADR69.

I believe all other states accept ADR10/01.