Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00480:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00480
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 14388–17615

by the relevant authority supervising lifting appliances.
44.4.2.2.                    The 'Crane' shall be located and mounted on the vehicle in the manner directed by the said authority.
44.4.2.3.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall be provided with means for supporting the load in its raised position whilst under tow.
44.4.3.                          General Requirements
44.4.3.1.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall be fitted with dual tyres on the wheels of the rear 'Axle Group'.
44.4.3.2.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with suitable spacer bars and safety chains to enable the driver thereof to exercise efficient control over the towed vehicle whilst being towed.
44.4.3.2.1.              Spacer bars shall be of such design as to minimise any damage to the towed vehicle which could be caused by the 'Tow Truck' or its equipment.
44.4.3.3.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall have its class as determined by application of clause 44.4.1 clearly marked on some conspicuous part of its right-hand side.  The letters shall be at least 50 mm high and 25 mm wide.
44.4.4.                          Additional Lamps and Warning Signs
44.4.4.1.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with:
44.4.4.1.1.              a flashing amber light which shall comply with the provisions of clause 44.7; and
44.4.4.1.2.              an adjustable white lamp so mounted that during the hours of darkness it will illuminate the area in which the coupling of 'Tow Truck' to any vehicle to be lifted, carried or towed is to be effected.
44.4.4.2.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall have equipment which can be placed on the towed vehicle and connected electrically to the 'Tow Truck' so as to enable the requirements of ADR 13/... to be complied with.
44.4.4.3.                    Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with not less than 3 portable warning devices complying with the Standard Specification for warning signs set out in AS E38-1962 " Portable Warning Signs for Motor Vehicles", including Amendment 1.
44.4.5.                          Fire Extinguisher
         Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of not less than 4.5 litres capacity, selected in accordance with AS 2444 - 1985 "Portable Fire Extinguishers - Selection and Location".
44.5.                                'POLE-TYPE TRAILERS' AND THEIR DRAWING VEHICLES - SPECIAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
44.5.1.                          On every 'Pole-type Trailer' there shall be the following:
44.5.1.1.                    on each side of the rearmost bolster, one 'Side Marker Lamp'; and
44.5.1.2.                    one front reflex reflector, non-triangular on each side of the front facing section of the foremost bolster.
44.5.2.                          Drawing Vehicles for 'Pole-type Trailers'
44.5.2.1.                    On every motor vehicle fitted with one or more bolster, i.e. a motor vehicle designed to draw a 'Pole-type Trailer', there shall be the following:
44.5.2.1.1.              on each side of the rearmost bolster, one 'Side Marker Lamp'; and
44.5.2.1.2.              one front reflex reflector, non-triangular on each side of the front facing section of