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when lighted show the word "AMBULANCE' or illuminate a sign recognised as that of an ambulance service.
44.2.7.2.                    Flashing warning lamps

         Vehicles operated by ambulance, fire fighting and police authorities or organisations providing emergency community services which may require priority travel when engaged on emergency work may be equipped with a flashing lamp or lamps.  Such lamps shall meet the following provisions:

44.2.7.2.1.1.       At least one lamp shall be mounted on top of the vehicle and when lighted, shall be visible in normal daylight up to a distance of not less than 200 metres to vehicles approaching from any direction.
44.2.7.2.1.2.       The colour shall be:

         44.2.7.2.1.2.1. blue in the case of police vehicles;

         44.2.7.2.1.2.2.  red in the case of ambulance, or fire fighting vehicles; or

         44.2.7.2.1.2.3. amber in the case of other emergency community service vehicles.

44.2.7.2.1.3.       In the case of vehicles permitted to display flashing warning lamps, additional lamps may be mounted in any position on the vehicle provided that no part of the lens of the lamps is visible either directly or indirectly to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
44.2.7.2.1.4.       All flashing, warning lamps fitted to a motor vehicle and under the provisions of this Clause shall be of the same colour.
44.2.8.                          MOTORHOME AND 'CARAVANS'
44.2.8.1.                    Doors

         Every motor vehicle (motorhome) or trailer  ('Caravan') equipped with fuel burning (cooking) facilities or living, or sleeping, accommodation shall have only outward-opening or sliding doors.  At least one such door shall be located on the left-hand side or at the rear.

44.2.8.2.                    Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment

         Unless otherwise 'Approved', liquefied petroleum gas installations in motorhomes and 'Caravans' shall comply with the requirements of "Code Governing the Installation in Caravans of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment and Appliances", issued by the Australian Liquified Petroleum Gas Association.

44.2.8.3.                    Fire Extinguisher

         Motorhomes and 'Caravans' shall be provided with a fire extinguisher(s) selected and located in accordance with the Australian Standard referred to in clause 44.2.2.5.

NOTES
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments.  The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted.

Table of Instruments
Name of Instrument                                                                                        Registration Date  Commencement Date
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006              17/08/06           18/08/06
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1  29/03/2007         30/03/2007

Table of Amendments
Clause affected  How affected  Amending instrument
B.2.             am            Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1
44.2.1.4.1.      am            Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 44/01 - Specific Purpose Vehicle Requirements) 2006 Amendment 1
44.2.2.1.3.