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and trailers up to 750 Kg 'ATM' must comply with the following marking requirements:
12.4.1.1.                    the 'Coupling' manufacturer's name or trademark; and
12.4.1.2.                    "750 kg" (ie the maximum allowable trailer 'ATM' for which the 'Coupling' is rated),
12.4.1.3.                    the words "Model (model identifier) use with model (model identifier)".
12.4.2.                          Both parts of the 'Coupling' specially designed for use between towing vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonne 'ATM' must be marked with:
12.4.2.1.                    the 'Coupling' manufacturer's name or trademark; and
12.4.2.2.                    "3.5 TONNE" (ie the maximum allowable trailer 'ATM' for which the 'Coupling' is rated); and
12.4.2.3.                    the words "Model (model identifier) use with model (model identifier)".
12.4.3.                          Both parts of the 'Coupling' specially designed for use between towing vehicles and trailers over 3.5 tonnes 'ATM' must be marked with:
12.4.3.1.                    the 'Coupling' manufacturer's name or trademark; and
12.4.3.2.                    the words "Model (model identifier) use with model (model identifier)".
12.4.3.3.                    either the rated 'D-value' and 'V-value' or only the' D-value' in kN.
12.4.4.                          All marking to be stamped or moulded must be with letters of not less than 2.5 mm high and must be visible when the coupling is installed and connected.
13.                                      'TOWBAR' REQUIREMENTS
13.1.                                For vehicles fitted with 'Towbars' with a 'Towbar' maximum rated capacity:
13.1.1.                          of up to 3.5 tonne, the 'Towbar', towing bracket, towbar attachment and vehicle structure must comply with AS 4177.1 - ­1994 "Towbars and towing brackets" or as amended from time to time.
13.1.2.                          of over 3.5 tonne, the 'Towbars', towing bracket, towbar attachment and vehicle structure must conform with the Clauses 13.2 - 13.4.
13.2.                                'Towbars' Marking Requirements:
13.2.1.                          Except where the  'Towbar' is an integral part of the vehicle the 'Towbar' must clearly and permanently display the following information:
13.2.1.1.                    the 'Towbar' manufacturer's name or trade mark; and
13.2.1.2.                    the "make and model" shown on the 'Compliance Plate' or trailer plate fitted to the vehicle for which it is designed or the manufacturer's part number; and
13.2.1.3.                    its maximum rated capacity expressed in numerals not less than 6 mm high.  The maximum rated capacity must be the 'ATM' in tonnes or the maximum 'Coupling' 'D- value' in kN for which the 'Towbar' is designed and must not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's rated capacity.
13.2.2.                          Where the information required in clause 13.2.1 is not visible when the 'Towbar' is fitted to the vehicle, an additional  plate clearly and permanently marked and in a conspicuous position must be affixed to the vehicle adjacent to the 'Towbar' showing the maximum rated capacity of the 'Towbar'.
13.3.                                'Towbars' Strength Requirements:
13.3.1.                          For vehicles other than those designed for use in 'Road Trains' and up to 23.5 tonnes 'ATM', the vehicle structure including the 'Towbar' must