Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_157
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 157
Character Range: 178237–178786

157  General coupling requirements
 (1) A fifth wheel coupling, the mating parts of a coupling, a kingpin or a towbar must not be used for a load more than the manufacturer's load rating.
 (2) A kingpin must be used only with a fifth wheel coupling that has a corresponding jaw size.
Example: An adaptor must not to be used to fit a kingpin to a fifth wheel coupling.
 (3) The mating parts of a coupling used to connect a semi‑trailer to a towing vehicle must not allow the semi‑trailer to roll to an extent that makes the towing vehicle unstable.