Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00737:clause:1_13:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00737
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 13 (pt 5/11)
Character Range: 25643–28132

side projections
  A load on a vehicle must not project more than 1.2 metres in front of the vehicle, or more than 150 millimetres from the outermost part of either side of it.

       Vehicle loaded to width limits referred to in subclause 2.1(1), with maximum side projection of load allowed under clause 2.2
Note: The combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of clause 2.1 even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.

2.3  Rear projections
 (1) The rear of a load on a vehicle must carry a warning signal if the load:
 (a) projects more than 1.2 metres behind the vehicle; or
 (b) projects to the rear of the vehicle so that the end of the load cannot be seen easily from behind; or
 (c) is on a pole‑type trailer.
 (2) In daytime, the warning signal must be a brightly coloured flag or piece of material, with each side at least 300 millimetres long.
 (3) In the night‑time, the warning signal must be a red light which can be seen for 200 metres.

2.4  Dangerous projections
  A load on a vehicle must not project in a way that is dangerous to a person or to property, even if all dimension and warning requirements are met.

Part 3—Placing and securing loads

3.1  Loading obligations
 (1) A load on a vehicle must not be placed in a way that makes the vehicle unstable or unsafe.
 (2) A load on a vehicle must be secured so that it is unlikely to fall or be dislodged from the vehicle.
 (3) An appropriate method must be used to restrain the load on a vehicle.

3.2  Trailers
 (1) A trailer in a combination must be securely coupled to the vehicle in front of it.
 (2) The components of a coupling used between vehicles must be compatible and properly connected to each other.

Part 4—Interpretation
Note: The following definitions appear in the Road Transport Reform (Vehicles and Traffic) Act 1993:
 motor vehicle means a vehicle that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
 road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.
 trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle being towed.
 The terms have the same meaning in these Regulations as they have in the Act.

4.1  Definitions
  In this Schedule:
ADR (Australian Design Rule) means a national standard under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, as amended and in