PAS 301:2017

This standard PAS 301:2017 Civilian armoured vehicles. Automotive test methods is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.160 Special purpose vehicles
• 03.220.99 Other forms of transport

PAS 301 describes automotive test methods and performance categories for the payload, acceleration, maximum speed, through gear acceleration, handling, braking and run flat capabilities of a civilian armoured vehicle (CAV).

This PAS does not replace any statutory requirements for the inspection and testing of a vehicle.

NOTE For example the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EC-WVTA) [2] and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) [3].