Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03056:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03056
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 42298–44475

& LEG1 vehicles
where:
d is the horizontal distance from the centre of mass to the nearest roll axis
t is the width of the wheel track of the rear 'Axle'.
22.3.5.2.                    For LEM2, LEP2 & LEG2 vehicles
where:
d is the horizontal distance from the centre of mass to the nearest roll axis
t is the width of the wheel track of the front 'Axle'.
23.                                      RETRACTABLE AXLE
23.1.                                Operating Safety
23.1.1.                          A 'Control' may be provided to manually move the 'Retractable Axle' up or down.
23.1.2.                          Where a manual 'Control' for lowering of the 'Retractable Axle' is fitted;
23.1.2.1.                    the 'Control' or the enclosure in which it is contained must be lockable, and
23.1.2.2.                    the 'Control' must be located within 2.5 metres of the centre-line of the 'Axle Group' which contains the 'Retractable Axle'; and
23.1.2.3.                    the 'Control' must not be accessible from within the cab of the vehicle.
23.1.3.                          the 'Axle(s)' must not be able to be moved from the 'Fully-down' position while the load on the 'Axle Group' is greater than the 'Prescribed Transition Mass'.
23.1.4.                          An audible warning device must be sounded as lowering begins as required by clause 21.4
23.1.5.                          The vehicle must be marked on both sides within 2.0 metres of a transverse vertical plane through the centre-line of the 'Retractable Axle' with "Warning: Axle(s) may raise or lower automatically".
23.1.5.1.                    This marking must be in letter height of 25 mm minimum with red coloured letters on a white background and in such a position as to be clearly visible to a person standing nearby.
23.2.                                Tampering and Malfunction
23.2.1.                          Any system malfunction, attempted tampering or loss of power (e.g. trailer uncoupling) must result in the 'Retractable Axle' moving to or staying in the 'Fully down' position if the vehicle is loaded.

[*] The category code may also be in the format L1, LA etc.