Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317:body:0:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317
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Character Range: 54486–57189

15.2.1.1. falls behind the cab and the device extends forward to within 100 mm of the cab, then the provisions of paragraph 15.2.3. may be met.

              15.3. The rearward edge of LPD shall not be more than 300 mm forward of the vertical plane perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of the tyre on the wheel immediately to the rear; a continuous vertical member is not required on the rear edge.

              15.4 The requirements of paragraphs 15.2. and 15.3. are independent and cannot be combined. However, in the case of a vehicle having two steered axles an LPD shall not be required between those two axles if the longitudinal distance between their centre lines does not exceed 2,100 mm.

              15.5. The front and rear overhang of the LPD shall not exceed the distance between the links and the centre of the ram measured during the test prescribed in paragraph 14.4. In the case of several such distances the greatest of the test distances shall not be exceeded.

              15.6. The lower edge of LPD shall at no point be more than 550 mm above the ground.

              15.7. The upper edge of LPD shall not be more than 350 mm below that part of the structure of the vehicle, cut or contacted by a vertical plane tangential to the outer surface of the tyres, excluding any bulging close to the ground, except in the following cases:

              15.7.1. Where the plane in paragraph 15.7. does not cut the structure of the vehicle, then the upper edge shall be level with the surface of the load‑carrying platform, or 950 mm from the ground, whichever is the less;

              15.7.2. Where the plane in paragraph 15.7. cuts the structure of the vehicle at a level more than 1.3 m above the ground, then the upper edge of the device shall not be less than 950 mm above the ground;

              15.7.3. On a vehicle specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the carriage of a container or demountable body, the upper edge of the LPD may be determined in accordance with paragraphs 15.7.1. and 15.7.2., the container or body being considered as part of the vehicle;

              15.7.4. On a vehicle fitted with a crane for loading, unloading or other operations, having a permanently fitted operator workstation or operating platform from which the crane may be controlled, the upper edge of the LPD may be determined in accordance with paragraphs 12.9.1. and 12.9.2., the workstation or operating platform being considered as if it was the load carrying platform.

              15.8. LPD shall be securely mounted; they shall not be liable to loosening due to vibration in normal use of