Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:schedule:1:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 6/8)
Character Range: 202761–205311

vehicle who is facing to the front of the vehicle.
road—see rule 8.
road‑related area—see rule 9.
road tank vehicle has the same meaning as in the sixth edition of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
road train means a combination, except a B‑double, consisting of a motor vehicle towing at least 2 trailers (counting as a single trailer a converter dolly supporting a semi‑trailer).
Road train
second edition ADR—see rule 17.
semi‑trailer means a trailer (including a pole‑type trailer) that has:
 (a) 1 axle group or single axle to the rear; and
 (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.
service brake, for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to decelerate the vehicle.
single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group.
single axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is under 1 metre.
spring brake means a brake using 1 or more springs to store the energy needed to operate the brake.
Standards Association of Australia means the association of that name incorporated in Australia under royal charter.
tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre, but not over 2 metres.
tare mass of a vehicle means its unladen mass (however described).
third edition ADR—see rule 18.
transport enforcement vehicle means a vehicle that is a transport enforcement vehicle for the Vehicle Standards under a law of this jurisdiction.
trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed.
tri axle group means a group of at least 3 axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre lines of the outermost axles is over 2 metres, but not over 3.2 metres.
turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads, but does not allow quick separation of its upper and lower rotating elements, and that is used to connect and allow articulation between:
 (a) a prime mover and semi‑trailer; or
 (b) the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of the trailer; or
 (c) a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted.
twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles:
 (a) with single tyres; and
 (b) fitted to a motor vehicle and connected to the same steering mechanism; and
 (c) the horizontal distance between the