Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 11350–14462

levers mounted other than on the 'Steering Column' (MA vehicles only).
         All control lever positions must lie to the left of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel and movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be generally upwards, forward or to the left according to whether the control lever is constrained to move generally in a vertical, longitudinal or transverse direction.
42.5.2.5.                    Starter interlock

         The engine starter must be inoperative when the transmission control lever is in any forward or reverse drive position.

42.6.                                rEAR BUMPER FOR SEMI-TRAILERS
42.6.1.                          Every 'Semi-trailer' must be provided with a continuous rear bumper which must be so constructed and located that:
42.6.1.1.                    with the vehicle unladen, the lower edge of the bumper bar across its width must not be more than 600 mm from the ground;
42.6.1.2.                    the bumper contact surface is located not more than 600 mm forward of the rear of the vehicle and is painted white;
42.6.1.3.                    the ends of the bumper extend to within 300 mm of each side of the vehicle, unless the rearmost point of the tyres is within 600 mm of the 'Rear End' of the vehicle, in which case the tyres must be considered as meeting the requirements over their width;
42.6.1.4.                    the member which is, or directly supports, the bumper contact surface is of material having no less strength than steel tubing of 100 mm outside diameter and 8 mm wall thickness; and
42.6.1.5.                    the structure supporting the member referred to in clause 42.6.1.4 can transmit no less force than that member can sustain, and provides a continuous force path to vehicle members of a strength consistent with the forces to be sustained.
42.6.2.                          Clause 42.6.1 does not apply to 'Semi-trailers' so constructed that:
42.6.2.1.                    cargo access doors, tailgates or other such structures when closed afford comparable protection; and
42.6.2.2.                    a vertical plane tangential to the rearmost surface of the rear tyres is 155 mm or less from a parallel vertical plane containing the 'Rear End' of the 'Semi-trailer'.
42.7.                                ELECTRICAL WIRING, CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
42.7.1.                          The wiring of electrical equipment other than the high tension ignition wiring must:
42.7.1.1.                    be supported at intervals of not more than 600 mm, except that this requirement must not apply in the case of any 'Pole-type Trailer' which is so constructed that the length of the pole forward of the trailer frame can be adjusted;
42.7.1.2.                    be insulated at joints;
42.7.1.3.                    be located in such a position that it cannot become overheated, cannot contact moving parts, nor constitute a fire hazard owing to its proximity to the fuel system; and
42.7.1.4.                    be protected from chafing. The edge of all holes