Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_161
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 161
Character Range: 180822–181805

161  Selection of fifth wheel couplings for B‑doubles and road trains
 (1) A fifth wheel coupling used in a B‑double or road train must have a D‑value complying with Australian Standard AS 1773–1990, Articulated Vehicles—Fifth Wheel Assemblies.
 (2) A turntable used in a B‑double or road train must have a D‑value complying with Australian Standard AS 1773–1990, Articulated Vehicles—Fifth Wheel Assemblies.
 (3) If a fifth wheel coupling used in a B‑double or road train is built for a 50 millimetre or 90 millimetre kingpin, the coupling must:
 (a) meet the dimension requirements in Australian Standard AS 1773–1990, Articulated Vehicles—Fifth Wheel Assemblies; and
 (b) not be worn away more than recommended by the standard.
 (4) If a fifth wheel coupling used in a B‑double or road train is built for a 75 millimetre kingpin, the coupling must:
 (a) be compatible with the kingpin mentioned in rule 165(3); and
 (b) not be worn away so that it does not comply with rule 162.