Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317:body:0:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 52132–54713

15.2.3. and 15.2.4. Their rearward end shall not be more than 30 mm inboard from the outermost edge of the rear tyres (excluding any bulging of the tyres close to the ground) over at least the rearmost 250 mm.

              15.2. The forward edge of LPD shall be constructed as follows:

              15.2.1. Their position shall be:

              15.2.1.1. On a vehicle of category N2 or N3 : not more than 300 mm to the rear of the vertical plane perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of the tyre on the wheel immediately forward of the device;

              15.2.1.2. On a drawbar trailer: not more than 500 mm to the rear of the plane defined in paragraph 15.2.1.1.;

              15.2.1.3. On a semi‑trailer: not more than 250 mm to the rear of the transverse median plane of the support legs, if support legs are fitted, but in any case the distance from the front edge to the transverse plane passing through the centre of the kingpin in its rearmost position may not exceed 2.7 m.

              15.2.1.4. On a central axle trailer: in the area forward of the transverse plane passing through the centre of the front axle but not more than the front of the bodywork, if any, to ensure the normal manoeuvrability of the trailer.

              15.2.2. Where the forward edge lies in an open space more than 25 mm, the edge shall consist of a continuous vertical member extending over the whole height of the device; the outer and forward faces of this member shall measure at least 50 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or have a minimum radius of 50 mm in the case of vehicles of categories N2 and O3 and at least 100 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or have a minimum radius of 100 mm in the case of vehicles of categories N3 and O4.

              15.2.3. On a vehicle of category N2 or N3 where the 300 mm dimension referred to in paragraph 15.2.1.1. falls within the cab, the device shall be so constructed that the gap between its forward edge and the cab panels do not exceed 100 mm and, if necessary, shall be turned in through an angle not exceeding 45º. In this case, the provisions of paragraph 15.2.2. are not applicable.

              15.2.4. At the manufacturer's option, on a vehicle of category N2 or N3 where the 300 mm dimension referred to in paragraph 15.2.1.1. falls behind the cab and the device extends forward to within 100 mm of the cab, then the provisions of paragraph 15.2.3. may be met.

              15.3. The rearward edge of LPD shall not be more than 300 mm forward