Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 30719–33846

passenger vehicles (MB), ORPV (MC) and L-group vehicles
44.2.4.2.1.              When a trailer other than a `Semi-trailer' or 'Pole -type Trailer' is attached by means of a 'Coupling' and 'Drawbar' which controls the movement of such trailer to any drawing vehicle, the 'Coupling' and 'Drawbar' shall be constructed and fitted so that
44.2.4.2.1.1.       it will permit an adequate amount of angular movement between the alignment of the drawing vehicle and trailer;
44.2.4.2.1.2.       the strength of the `Coupling' and 'Drawbar'  is sufficient to prevent the trailer from becoming separated;
44.2.4.2.1.3.       the 'Coupling' is equipped with a manually operated positive locking mechanism so constructed as to prevent accidental disengagement of the unit whilst in operation;
44.2.4.2.1.4.       the positive locking mechanism of Clause 44.2.4.2.1.3 shall be so designed that it can be disconnected regardless of the angle of the trailer to the drawing vehicle; and
44.2.4.2.1.5.       the brackets or other means of securing the front portion of the `Coupling' to the drawing vehicle and the rear portion of the 'Coupling' and the 'Drawbar' to the trailer are of sufficient strength to prevent the trailer from becoming separated, and are securely attached to a substantial portion of the frame or framework of the respective vehicle.
44.2.4.2.1.6.       The bumper bars of vehicles shall not be used as points of attachment for 'Couplings'.
44.2.4.3.                    Safety Connections for Vehicles other than Passenger Can (MA), Forward-control Passenger Vehicles (MB), Of-road Passenger Vehicles (MC) and L-Group vehicles

         44.2.4.3.0. The provisions of Clauses 44.2.4.3.1 and 44.2.4.3.2 shall not apply to trailers (except rigid 'Drawbar' 'Pig Trailers') fitted with an 'Emergency Brake System' in accordance with ADR 38/... "Trailer Brake Systems".

44.2.4.3.1.              In addition to the 'Coupling' prescribed and fitted in accordance with the requirements Clause 44.2.4.2, there shall be affixed to a substantial portion of the drawing vehicle and to the frame or other substantial portion of the trailer a safety connection consisting of a chain or chains, cable or cables, or other non-rigid connection(s) which will hold in tow the trailer in the event of failure or accidental detachment of the 'Coupling'.
44.2.4.3.2.              The safety connection shall be so connected and fixed that:
44.2.4.3.2.1.       it is not liable to accidental disconnection and permits all normal angular movements of the 'Coupling' without more slack than is necessary; and
44.2.4.3.2.2.       it will prevent the forward end of the `Drawbar' from striking the ground in the event of accidental disconnection of the `Coupling'.
44.2.4.3.3.              Specifications for Safety Chain
44.2.4.3.3.1.       The safety chain shall:

          44.2.4.3.3.1.1. for a trailer less than 2.5 tonnes 'Aggregate Trailer Mass', shall be of mild steel and comply with the provisions of Australian Standard 1872-1976 "Safety Chains for Trailers and Caravans" [#];

          44.2.4.3.3.1.2.  for a trailer of 2.5 tonnes or