Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00153:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00153
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Character Range: 4449–9155

January 2009**          /01
Passenger car                      MA                                             M1                     1 January 2009**          /01
Forward-control passenger vehicle  MB                                             M1                     1 January 2009**          /01
Off-road passenger vehicle         MC                                             M1                     1 January 2009**          /01
Light omnibus                      MD                                             M2                     1 January 2009**          /01
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and up to 12 seats         MD1
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 seats     MD2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                     1 January 2009**          /01
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                     1 January 2009**          /01
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2                     1 January 2009**          /01
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                     1 January 2009**          /01
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                     1 January 2009**          /01
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                     1 January 2009**          /01
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                     1 January 2009**          /01
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                     1 January 2009**          /01

** See clauses 2.3.1 to 2.3.3

3.                                          DEFINITIONS
3.1.                                    For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
4.                                          REQUIREMENTS
4.1.                                    All 'Couplings' must comply with the requirements of this standard.
4.2.                                    Installation of 'Couplings' is:
4.2.1.                              Mandatory on all trailers for 'Couplings' which connect to the towing vehicle; and
4.2.2.                              optional for all other motor vehicles.
5.                                          GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
5.1.                                    'Couplings' designed for use between tow vehicles and trailers with an 'ATM' up to 3.5 tonnes must be 'Quick Release Couplings'.
5.2.                                    The 'Tow Coupling Overhang' must not exceed, in the case of an NC vehicle designed for use in 'Road Trains', 2.7m."
6.                                          'FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES'
6.1.                                    'Fifth Wheel Assemblies' that have a 'D-value' rating of greater than 40 kN must comply with and be installed to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4968.1:2003 Heavy-road vehicles – Mechanical coupling between articulated vehicle combinations –  Design criteria and selection requirements for fifth wheel, kingpin and associated equipment1; and
6.1.1.                              AS/NZS 4968.2:2003 Heavy-road vehicles – Mechanical coupling between articulated vehicle combinations – Testing and installation of fifth wheel and associated equipment.
6.2.                                    'Fifth Wheel Assemblies' that have a 'D-value' rating of 40 kN or less must meet clause 6.1; or
6.2.1.                              meet the static strength test requirements in clause 12.3.2 or the dynamic strength test requirements of clause 12.3.3; and
6.2.2.                              meet the marking requirements of clause 12.4 or of AS/NZS 4968.1:2003.
7.                                          KINGPINS FOR 'FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES'
7.1.                                    Kingpins that have a 'D-value' rating of greater than 40 kN must comply with and be installed to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4968.1:2003 Heavy-road vehicles – Mechanical coupling between articulated