Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742:clause:1_508:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 508 (pt 12/21)
Character Range: 49987–52487

directed to the driver of the oversize vehicle or combination.

6.3  Warning lights to be on if required, and off if not
 (1) Any warning light which an oversize vehicle or combination is required to have must only be switched on when the vehicle or combination is travelling or is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other road users.
 (2) Any warning light which a pilot or escort vehicle is required to have must be switched on when the vehicle is travelling and accompanying an oversize vehicle or combination.
 (3) If a vehicle or combination is not required under these Regulations to have a warning light, it must not have one that is switched on.

Part 7—Warning signs

Division 1—When this Part applies

7.1  What specifications must a warning sign comply with?
  A warning sign must comply with the specifications in this Part:
 (a) if it is on an oversize agricultural vehicle or combination; or
 (b) if it is on another type of oversize vehicle or combination, or a pilot vehicle.

Division 2—Oversize vehicles and pilot vehicles

7.2  Face of a warning sign
 (1) The face of a warning sign must have a yellow surface which complies with Class 1 or 2 of Australian Standard AS 1906, 'Retro‑reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes', Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive).
 (2) The face of the warning sign must have a black border at least 20 mm wide.
 (3) The outermost edge of the border must be set at least 10 mm in from the edge of the sign unless the sign has been made with a box edge.
 (4) The warning sign must have its manufacturer's name or trademark permanently marked in letters at least 3 mm but not more than 10 mm high.
 (5) The marking may appear in any visible location on the sign, except in a bottom corner of a sign used on a pilot vehicle.

7.3  Material for a warning sign
 (1) A warning sign must be made of stiff, flat, weatherproof material.
Note: Zincalume at least 0.8 mm thick, and aluminium at least 1.6 mm thick are examples of material which would comply with subclause (1).
 (2) In spite of subclause (1), the rear sign on an oversize vehicle or combination may be made of flexible material if the load is unsuitable for a stiff sign.

7.4  Keeping signs clean
  A warning sign on a vehicle must be kept clean enough so that it can be easily read by other road users.

7.5  Warning sign must not be displayed if not required
  A warning sign must not be displayed on a vehicle or combination that is not operating:
 (a)