Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220:front:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 11580–14753

The sequence of transmission control lever positions must:

8.2.2.1.                        include a neutral position located between the reverse drive and forward drive positions; and
8.2.2.2.                        in cases where a park position is included such park position must be located at the end of the sequence, adjacent to the reverse drive position.
8.2.3.                               'Steering Column' mounted transmission control levers (MA vehicles only).  The movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be clockwise except that in case where all control lever positions are to the right of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel, the movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be anti-clockwise. A device must be provided which indicates the transmission position selected. The movement of the indicator must be generally in the same linear or rotational direction as the movement of the transmission control lever.
8.2.4.                              Transmission control 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.
8.2.5.                              Starter interlock

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

9.                                          REAR BUMPER FOR SEMI-TRAILERS
9.1.                                    Every 'Semi-trailer' must be provided with a continuous rear bumper which must be so constructed and located that:
9.1.1.                              with the vehicle unladen, the lower edge of the bumper bar across its width must not be more than 600 mm from the ground;
9.1.2.                              the bumper contact surface is located not more than 600 mm forward of the rear of the vehicle and is painted white;
9.1.3.                              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;
9.1.4.                              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
9.1.5.                              the structure supporting the member referred to in clause 9.1.4 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.
9.2.                                    Clause 9.1 does not apply to 'Semi-trailers' so constructed that:
9.2.1.                              cargo access doors, tailgates