Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p42
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 42/51)
Character Range: 117089–119564

trains
  A drawbar‑type coupling or a drawbar eye used in a road train must:
 (a) be a 50 millimetre pin type; and
 (b) have a D‑value complying with Australian Standard AS 2213 – 1984, 50 mm Pin‑Type Couplings and Drawbar Eyes for Trailers; and
 (c) be built to the dimensions specified in that Australian Standard; and
 (d) not be worn away more than is recommended in that Australian Standard.

9.14  Attachment of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains
  A drawbar‑type coupling or drawbar eye in a road train must be built and positioned so that:
 (a) when the road train is moving, the drawbar can move at least 15 degrees upwards or downwards from the position it occupies when the road train is parked on level ground; and
 (b) the pivot point of the coupling is not more than 300 millimetres forward of the rear of the trailer to which it is attached; and
 (c) it is at a height of at least 800 millimetres, but not more than 950 millimetres, when the road train is unloaded and parked on level ground.

9.15  Branding of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains
  A drawbar‑type coupling or a drawbar eye on a vehicle manufactured on or after 1 July 1991 forming part of a road train must be clearly and permanently marked in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2213 – 1984, 50‑mm Pin‑Type Couplings and Drawbar Eyes for Trailers with:
 (a) the name or trademark of manufacturer; and
 (b) its D‑value rating.

9.16  Tow coupling overhang on road trains
 (1) The tow coupling overhang of a motor vehicle, other than a prime mover, used in a road train must not be more than the greater of:
 (a) 30% of the distance from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the axle group or single axle at the rear of the vehicle; and
 (b) 2.7 metres:
 (2) The tow coupling overhang of a semi‑trailer, or a dog trailer consisting of a semi‑trailer and converter dolly, used in a road train must not be more than 30% of the distance from the point of articulation to the centre of the axle group or single axle at the rear of the vehicle.
 (3) The tow coupling overhang of any other dog trailer used in a road train must not be more than 30% of the distance from the centre of the front axle group or single axle to the centre of the axle group or single axle at the rear of the vehicle.

Part 10—Interpretation and definitions

Division 1—Interpretation of ADRs

10.1  Second edition ADRs
  In these Standards, a reference to a second edition ADR is a reference to a