Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_133
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 133
Character Range: 154768–155470

133  Operation of brakes on trailers
 (1) The braking system of a trailer with a GTM over 2 tonnes must allow the driver of a motor vehicle towing the trailer to operate the brakes from a normal driving position.
 (2) However, subrule (1) does not apply to an unloaded converter dolly that weighs under 3 tonnes if the motor vehicle towing the converter dolly has a GVM over 12 tonnes.
 (3) The brakes on a trailer with a GTM over 2 tonnes must:
 (a) operate automatically and quickly if the trailer breaks away from the towing vehicle; and
 (b) remain in operation for at least 15 minutes after a break‑away; and
 (c) be able to hold the trailer on a 12% grade while in operation after a break‑away.