Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00949:front:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00949
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 8445–11825

to be satisfied if:
7.1.1.                              the engine number can be viewed without the need to remove any vehicle components; or
7.1.2.                              any vehicle components that need to be removed for the engine number to be viewed can be removed using simple hand tools; or
7.1.3.                              the engine number is repeated on a supplementary label placed in a conspicuous position in the engine compartment. The label material and printing thereon must be adequately durable for the environment in which the label is located.
         The label shall also be impervious to all fluids and vapours to which it is likely to be exposed in normal vehicle operation and maintenance. The label shall not be removable other than by its destruction.
8.                                          VEHICLE PLATE
8.1.                                    On every ME category, NC category and T-Group vehicle there must be permanently affixed a plate mounted in a prominent position containing information in accordance with the following requirements:
8.1.1.                              The information must be embossed, indented, etched or engraved on a durable label which is welded, riveted or otherwise permanently attached in a readily visible position.
8.1.2.                              The information must be in the English language in block letters and numerals which must not be less than 2.5 mm in height, and must comprise:
8.1.2.1.                        Manufacturer's' Name;
8.1.2.2.                        Vehicle Model;
8.1.2.3.                        'Vehicle Identification Number';
8.1.2.4.                        'Date of Manufacture' - unless fitted with an 'Identification Plate';
8.1.2.5.                        'Gross Combination Mass' (kg) - for NC category vehicles;
8.1.2.6.                        Maximum towing capacity (i.e. the 'Aggregate Trailer Mass' for which the towing vehicle is designed) (kg) - for ME category vehicles; 'Aggregate Trailer Mass' (kg) - for trailers.
8.1.3.                              In the case of a heavy goods vehicle designed for use in a 'Road Train' or 'B-Double' the words "ROAD TRAIN" and/or "B-DOUBLE".
8.1.4.                              In the case of a trailer designed for use in a 'Road Train' up to 125t 'Gross Combination Mass', the words "ROAD TRAIN TRAILER".
8.1.5.                              In the case of an ME category vehicle which has only one deck and is constructed for the carriage of more than 16 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver and crew, not complying with ADR 59/00 the words "THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ADR 59/00 OMNIBUS ROLLOVER STRENGTH".
8.2.                                    Additional information may be included at the discretion of the 'Manufacturer'.
8.3.                                    In the case where all of the information required by clause 8.1 is contained in the 'Identification Plate', a separate Vehicle Plate need not be fitted.

9.                                          REGISTRATION PLATES
9.1.                                    All vehicles other than L-Group vehicles and TA category trailers having an 'Overall Width' not exceeding 980 mm:
9.1.1.                              provision must be made for mounting a registration plate (as shown in Figure 1) to be affixed to the rear