Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_71
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 71
Character Range: 101360–101944

71  Trailer drawbar length
 (1) The distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar of a dog trailer, and the centre line of the front axle group or of the front single axle of the trailer, must:
 (a) not be over 5 metres; and
 (b) not be under 3 metres, if the trailer is used in a road train over 19 metres long.
Length of a drawbar on a dog trailer
 (2) The distance between the coupling pivot point on a drawbar, and the centre line of the axle group or single axle on a trailer with only 1 axle group or single axle (except a semi‑trailer) must not be over 8.5 metres.