Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00619:clause:1_5:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00619
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 5 (pt 5/5)
Character Range: 17061–19142

3.2 metres.
truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;
truck (type 1) means a truck that:
 (a) has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or
 (b) has 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or
 (c) has 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;
truck (type 2) means:
 (a) a truck that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or
 (b) a truck that has 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or
 (c) a truck that has 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes.
twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles:
 (a) with single tyres; and
 (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and
 (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and
 (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres.
  For the purposes of this Schedule (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group):
 (a) 2 axles not more than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and
 (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and
 (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.
  For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck may tow:
 (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and
 (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.
  In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle:
goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.
Note: For example, in the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.
passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.
  Nothing in this Schedule applies to a vehicle with an MRC less than or equal to 4.5 tonnes.

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