Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742:clause:1_508:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 508 (pt 10/21)
Character Range: 45267–47796

have to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle if it is travelling less than 500 m.

4.6  Agricultural vehicles not to use freeways
  An oversize agricultural vehicle or combination must not be driven on a freeway.

4.7  Agricultural implements not to carry loads
  An agricultural implement must not carry a load.

4.8  Speed limits for agricultural implements without brakes
  An agricultural implement without brakes must not be towed at a speed greater than the lesser of:
 (a) 20km an hour less than the speed limit set by the Road Transport Reform (Traffic) Regulations; and
 (b) 50km an hour.

4.9  Exemption from requirement for rear vision mirrors
  A vehicle towing an agricultural implement wider than 3.5 m, which obscures the view to the rear of the vehicle, is exempt from any requirement under the Vehicle Standards Regulations to have a rear vision mirror fitted.

Part 5—Pilot and escort vehicles

5.1  Application of Part
  This Part applies to the operation of a vehicle as a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle that is required by a notice or permit under these Regulations.

5.2  Requirements for a pilot vehicle
 (1) A pilot vehicle must have 4 or more wheels and a GVM of:
 (a) 6.5 t or less in the case of a rear pilot vehicle if two pilot vehicles are required; or
 (b) 4.5 t or less in any other case.
 (2) A pilot vehicle must have a warning sign on its roof.
 (3) A pilot vehicle must only have a warning light attached:
 (a) above or below the sign; or
 (b) at each side of the sign.
Note: Parts 6 and 7 set out requirements for warning lights and signs.

5.3  Requirements for an escort vehicle
 (1) An escort vehicle other than a police motor cycle must have:
 (a) 4 or more wheels; and
 (b) a GVM of 4.5 t or less; and
 (c) on its roof a light that flashes or two lights that flash when switched on.
 (2) A light referred to in subclause (1) must flash yellow unless the vehicle is a police vehicle or a vehicle belonging to an Authority and the light is of a colour approved under the Vehicle Standards Regulations.

5.4  Headlights on a pilot or escort vehicle
  The low‑beam headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying an oversize vehicle or combination during the daytime.

5.5  What may a pilot or escort vehicle carry?
  A pilot or escort vehicle must not tow a trailer or carry a load, but it may carry tools, equipment or substances for use in connection with the oversize vehicle or combination that it is accompanying or for restraining the load on