Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958:reg:7:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 14/16)
Character Range: 49073–52312

to be moved from the 'Fully-down' position while the load on the 'Axle Group' is greater than the 'Prescribed Transition Mass'.
22.2.                                Tampering and Malfunction
22.2.1.                          Any system malfunction, attempted tampering or loss of power (e.g. trailer uncoupling) must result in the 'Retractable Axle' moving to or staying in the 'Fully-down' position if the vehicle is loaded.
22.2.2.                          An audible warning device must be sounded as lowering begins as required by clause 20.4
22.2.3.                          The vehicle must be marked on both sides within 2.0 metres of a transverse vertical plane through the centre-line of the 'Retractable Axle' with "Warning: Axle(s) may raise or lower automatically".
22.2.3.1.                    This marking must be in letter height of 25 mm minimum with red coloured letters on a white background and in such a position as to be clearly visible to a person standing nearby.
23.                                      DEMISTING OF WINDSCREENS
         Every motor vehicle having a windscreen must be fitted with a device capable of removing condensed moisture from the inside of the windscreen.  This requirement does not apply to LA, LB, LC, LD or LEM vehicle categories or vehicles that do not have provision for a roof.
24.                                      WINDSCREEN WIPERS AND WASHERS
         Every motor vehicle having a windscreen must be fitted with a power-driven windscreen wiping system.  This provision does not apply to LA, LB, LC, LD or unenclosed LEM vehicle categories.
         Every motor vehicle having a windscreen wiping system must have a windscreen washing system that can direct water on to the windscreen within the area swept by the windscreen wiper.
         The device or devices for operating the wipers and washer must be able to be controlled by the driver in the normal driving position.
25.                                      TYRE AND RIM SELECTION
25.1.                                Tyres and rims recommended for passenger cars must be listed in the Tyre and Rim Standards Manual published by either the Tyre and Rim Association of Australia, the (US) Tire and Rim Association Inc. Year Book, the Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association Year Book, the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS-D4202) "Dimensions of Tires" and (JIS-D4218) "Contours of Rims", or the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (E.T.R.T.O.) Data Book.
25.1.1.                          The 'Administrator' may accept a tyre, 'Rim' or tyre and 'Rim' combination not incorporated in the above publications.
25.1.2.                          Manufacturers must not fit tyres that require a cold inflation pressure greater than 825 kPa for radial ply tyres and 700 kPa for other tyres to achieve the manufacturer's rated GVM.
25.2.                                Performance Requirements
25.2.1.                          All Vehicles Fitted with the New Light Truck or Truck Tyres
         The tyres fitted must comply with the technical requirements of at least one of the following:
25.2.1.1.                    Australian Standard 2230-1979: "New Pneumatic Highway Tyres other than Passenger Car Tyres" or