Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220:front:0:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220
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Character Range: 25656–28742

to zero at the radial planes specified in clause 15.1.2.1.1; and

         15.1.2.1.3.2. the distance (c) between the lower edges of the wheel guards and the axis passing through the centre of the wheels must not exceed 2r, 'r' being the 'Static Loaded Tyre Radius' of the tyre;

15.1.2.1.4.              in the case of vehicles having adjustable suspension height, the above mentioned requirements must be met when the vehicle is in the normal running position specified by the 'Manufacturer';
15.1.2.1.5.              the wheel guards may consist of several components, provided that no gaps exist between or within the individual parts when assembled; and
15.1.2.1.6.              the wheel guards must be securely attached. However they may be detachable either as a unit or in parts.

15.2.                                Wheel Guards for Vehicles other than MA and L-group Vehicles
15.2.1.                          General Requirements

         All wheels of a motor vehicle or trailer (including a 'Prime Mover' capable of operating without a 'Semitrailer') must be provided with wheel guards which must be so designed as to protect other road users, as far as practicable, against thrown-up stones, mud, ice, snow and water and to reduce for those users the dangers due to contact with the moving wheels.

15.2.2.                          Special Requirements

         The wheel guards on the rearmost wheels on vehicles other than MA and L-Group vehicles must provide continuous protection between a point in area A and a point in area B in Figure 2, and must be provided for the 'Overall Tyre Width' of all tyres.

15.2.2.1.                    In the case of steerable wheels, the requirements of clause 15.2.2 must only apply when the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
15.2.3.                          Wheel guards may consist of either permanent body structure or part structure and other components, including mudflaps, provided the specified protection is retained during vehicle operation.
15.2.4.                          Where 2 or more 'Axles' form an 'Axle Group', separate wheel guards may be provided for each rear wheel or a single wheel guard may be provided which provides continuous protection from area 'A' of the foremost wheel to area 'B' of the rearmost wheel in Figure 2.
15.2.5.                          Notwithstanding the requirements specified above the wheel guard including a mudflap (if fitted) need not be less than 230 mm from the ground for other than off-road vehicles, or 300 mm in the case of vehicles designed for off-road operation.
15.2.6.                          The requirements of this part do not apply to any vehicle the construction or use of which is such that, in the opinion of the 'Administrator' it is unnecessary or impracticable to provide a wheel guard(s).
15.3.                                Wheel Guards for L-Group Vehicles
15.3.1.                          Wheel guards may consist of either permanent body structure or part structure and other components, including mudflaps, provided the specified protection