Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00708:clause:2_166
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00708
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 166
Character Range: 241596–242715

166  Evidence regarding manufacturer's ratings
 (1) Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of a vehicle or component of a vehicle regarding the mass rating of the vehicle or component determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings and is prima face evidence:
 (a) of the mass rating; and
 (b) of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and
 (c) that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the vehicle or component.
 (2) Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of load restraint equipment designed for use on a vehicle or combination (or a component of a vehicle or combination) regarding the strength or performance rating of the equipment determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings and is prima facie evidence:
 (a) of the strength or performance rating; and
 (b) that the equipment was designed for that use; and
 (c) of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and
 (d) that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the equipment.