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with the Standard Specification for warning signs set out in AS E38-1962 "Portable Warning Signs for Motor Vehicles"  including Amendment 1[#].
44.2.2.5.                    Fire Extinguisher

         Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of not less than 4.5 litres capacity, selected in accordance with AS 2444 - 1985 'Portable Fire Extinguishers- Selection and Location." #

44.2.3.                          'ROAD TRAINS'
44.2.3.1.                    Dimensions of `Road Trains'
44.2.3.1.1.              The 'Drawbar Length' in a 'Road Train' shall exceed 3.0 m but shall not exceed 5.0 m.
44.2.3.1.2.              The 'Total Length' of a 'Road Train' shall not exceed 50 m.
44.2.3.2.                    Tow 'Coupling' Requirements of 'Road Trains'
44.2.3.2.1.              The 'Tow Coupling Overhang' shall not exceed:
44.2.3.2.1.1.       in the case of a trailer other than a `Semi-trailer', 30 percent of the distance from the centre of the front 'Axle' or 'Axle Group' to the line from which the 'Rear Overhang' is measured;
44.2.3.2.1.2.       in the case of a 'Semi-Trailer', 30 percent of the distance from the 'Point of Articulation' to the line from which the 'Rear Overhang' is measured; or
44.2.3.2.1.3.       in the case of a rigid motor vehicle, 30 percent of the distance from the centre of the front 'Axle' to the line from which the 'Rear Overhang' is measured
44.2.3.2.2.              Location of towing pivot

         Except on rigid motor vehicles, the horizontal distance from the `Rear End' of a vehicle, trailer or `Semi-Trailer' to the towing pivot shall not exceed 300 mm.

44.2.3.2.3.              'Drawbar' angle
The tow 'Coupling' mounting position and 'Drawbar' configuration shall be designed such that the longitudinal axis of the 'Drawbar', or in the case of a hinged `Drawbar', that portion between the tow `Coupling' and the hinge, is within 5o of horizontal when the assembled laden 'Road Train' is standing on a level surface.
44.2.3.2.4.              Tow 'Couplings' and towing eyes

         Tow `Coupling' assemblies shall:

44.2.3.2.4.1.       have a clearance not exceeding 4 mm between the `Drawbar' eye bush and the `Coupling' pin in any position;
44.2.3.2.4.2.       have a safety locking system on the `Coupling' pin to prevent accidental release;
44.2.3.2.4.3.       have safety locking systems, the engagement of which can be verified by visual examination; and
44.2.3.2.4.4.       comply with Australian Standard 2213 - 1978 "50 mm Pin-type Couplings for Trailers" [#]
44.2.3.2.5.              Not used
44.2.3.2.6.              The attachment of the tow 'Coupling' to the drawing vehicle and the towing eye to the trailer or `Converter Dolly' 'Drawbar' shall be in accordance with the tow 'Coupling' manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and the height of the towing attachment shall be in accordance with Australian Standard document referred to in Clause 44.2.3.2.4.4.
44.2.3.2.7.              Marking of tow 'Couplings' and towing eyes.

         All tow 'Couplings' and towing eyes used on 'Road Trains' shall be clearly and permanently marked, stamped,