Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00561:clause:1_3:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00561
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 3 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 7011–9771

3  Interpretation
  In this legislation:
accredited operator means an operator accredited under the Mass Management Module of the NHVAS.
air suspension means vehicle suspension in which air in compression is the main or only spring medium.
Authority means the (name of appropriate Authority and short title of Act under which it was established).
B‑double means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers.
bus means a motor vehicle:
 (a) built mainly to carry people; and
 (b) that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver).
certified road‑friendly suspension means a road‑friendly suspension certified by the Australian Transport Safety Board (now the Department of Transport and Regional Services) in accordance with the requirements and procedures contained in Vehicle Standards Bulletin Number 11 published by that Office in April 1999.
combination means a group of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle connected to one or more vehicles.
converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling designed to convert a semi‑trailer into a dog trailer.
corresponding legislation means legislation of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory that contains provisions corresponding to the provisions of this legislation.
dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semi‑trailer and converter dolly) with:
 (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and
 (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear.
higher mass limits mode has the meaning given to that expression by clause 5.
mass limits Act in respect of an eligible vehicle, means (the name of the legislation that imposes mass limits on heavy vehicles using the roads of the State or Territory).
NHVAS means the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme established by the (name of Act establishing the Scheme) or by legislation of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory that contains provisions corresponding to the provisions of that Act.
operator, in respect of a vehicle, means a person who controls or directs the operations of the vehicle or who is otherwise responsible for the use of the vehicle.
prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semi‑trailer.
relevant axle group means the relevant axle group referred to in Column 1 of the table set out in clause 5.
rigid means not articulated.
road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.
road‑friendly suspension means a suspension system that conforms to the performance and component requirements specified in the Schedule.
road train means a combination, other than