Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00311:reg:5:p28
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00311
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 28/34)
Character Range: 129799–132430

statement is at least 4 mm high; and
 (iv) located adjacent to the measurement statement recorded or printed on the ticket;
 (c) a public weighbridge may only be used to determine an end‑and‑end measurement if the approaches to the weighbridge:
 (i) have a smooth and level surface that is paved with concrete or other approved material; and
 (ii) are in the same horizontal plane as the top of the platform or platforms; and
 (iii) have a perimeter that is clearly indicated by painted marks or other approved means;
 (d) a public weighbridge may only be used to determine axle weights if the approaches to the weighbridge:
 (i) have a smooth and level surface that is paved with concrete or other approved material; and
 (ii) are in the same horizontal plane as the top of the platform or platforms; and
 (iii) have a perimeter that is clearly indicated by painted marks or other approved means;
 (e) for the measurement of a vehicle, a public weighbridge must not be used to determine an end‑and‑end measurement if, at any time during the measurement of the vehicle, any of the following subparagraphs applies:
 (i) the brakes, gears and any other means capable of restricting the free movement of the vehicle are engaged;
 (ii) the suspension of the vehicle is manipulated;
 (iii) any item or mechanism that can affect the measurement of the vehicle is manipulated;
 (iv) the wheels of the axles that are being weighed in any of the weighings are not wholly on the platform;
 (v) the wheels on 1 or more of the axles of the vehicle are not located within the indicated perimeter of the approaches;
 (f) for the measurement of axle weights, a public weighbridge must not be used to determine an end‑and‑end measurement if, at any time during the measurement of the vehicle, any of the following subparagraphs applies:
 (i) the brakes, gears and any other means capable of restricting the free movement of the vehicle are engaged;
 (ii) the suspension of the vehicle is manipulated;
 (iii) any item or mechanism that can affect the measurement of the vehicle when it is engaged is engaged;
 (iv) any item or mechanism that can affect the measurement of the vehicle when it is disengaged is disengaged;
 (v) the wheels of the axles that are being weighed in any of the weighings are not wholly on the platform;
 (vi) the wheels on 1 or more of the axles of the vehicle are not located within the indicated perimeter of the approaches;
 (g) at least one of the following must have a statement of attainment issued by a registered training organisation that demonstrates the person is competent to operate a public weighbridge:
 (i)