Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00465:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00465
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 4724–8493

tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                          N/A
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                          1 January 2011**        Nil
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                    1 January 2011**          Nil
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                    N/A
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                    N/A
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                    N/A
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                    N/A

* UN ECE Vehicle Categories are provided for information and as reference only. The category code may also be in the format L1, LA etc.
** See clauses 3.1 to 3.5
4.                                          DEFINITIONS
4.1.                                    For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:
4.2.                                    Definitions in Section 3 of Appendix A of this standard or Section 3 of the alternative standard at clause 7.1; and where there is no conflict
4.3.                                    Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
5.                                          REQUIREMENTS
5.1.                                    Vehicles subject to the requirements of this standard must be fitted with Front Underrun Protective Devices (FUPDs) or incorporate Front Underrun Protection (FUP) complying with the requirements of Appendix A, except as varied by Section 6 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures.
5.2.                                    Notwithstanding the exemptions given in Section 6 from the requirements of installation, any FUPD must be so fitted to the vehicle such that:
5.2.1.                              The 'Gross Vehicle Mass' does not exceed the maximum weight of the vehicle as specified in Appendix A, Annex 5, paragraph 3.3.4.
5.2.2.                              The installed height above the ground of the points of application of the test forces does not exceed 445 mm as specified in Appendix A, Annex 5, paragraph 3.2.
5.2.3.                              The horizontal distance measured in the rearward direction, from the foremost part of the vehicle to the front of the FUPD, does not exceed 400 mm diminished by the highest recorded displacement measured at any of the points where the test forces have been applied, in conformity with the provisions of Appendix A, Annex 5, paragraph 3.4.
5.2.3.1.                        In measuring these distances, any part of the vehicle which is more than 2 m above the ground shall be excluded.
5.2.3.2.                        The foremost part of the vehicle may be taken to be only those parts of the vehicle that are directly in line with each applied test force.
5.3.                                    In Appendix A, paragraph 3.1.1, the "maximum technically permissible" mass must be read as the 'Gross Vehicle Mass'.
5.4.                                    In Appendix A, Annex 5, paragraph 1.3 and in Appendix B, paragraph 7.2.3, "technical service" must be read as "technical service or the 'Administrator' ".
6.                                          EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
6.1.                                    Compliance with the following parts, sections and annexes of Appendix A is not required for the purposes of this standard:
Section 4 Application for approval
Section 5 Approval of an FUPD
Section 7 Approval of installation