Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00581:clause:1_26:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00581
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 26 (pt 2/5)
Character Range: 24157–26910

access vehicle other than a Class 1 vehicle or a Class 2 vehicle.
combination means a motor vehicle connected to one or more vehicles.
controlled access bus means a bus, except an articulated bus, that is more than 12.5 metres long.
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 Authority in relation to a particular Authority, means an Authority in another jurisdiction whose functions most nearly correspond to those of the particular Authority.
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.
GCM (gross combination mass), in relation to a motor vehicle, means the greatest possible sum of the maximum loaded mass of the motor vehicle and of any vehicles that may lawfully be towed by it at one time:
 (a) as specified by the motor vehicle's manufacturer:
 (i) on a plate fixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer; or
 (ii) if the manufacturer has not specified the sum of the maximum loaded mass on a plate fixed to the vehicle—in another place; or
 (b) as specified by the vehicle registration authority if:
 (i) the manufacturer has not specified the sum of the maximum loaded mass; or
 (ii) the manufacturer cannot be identified; or
 (iii) the vehicle has been modified to the extent that the manufacturer's specification is no longer appropriate.
GVM (gross vehicle mass) means the maximum loaded mass of a vehicle:
 (a) as specified by the manufacturer; or
 (b) as specified by the vehicle registration authority if:
 (i) the manufacturer has not specified a maximum loaded mass; or
 (ii) the manufacturer cannot be identified; or
 (iii) the vehicle has been modified to the extent that the manufacturer's specification is no longer appropriate.
large indivisible item means an item that:
 (a) cannot be divided without extreme effort, expense or risk of damage to it; and
 (b) cannot be carried on any vehicle or combination without exceeding a mass or dimension limit in the Mass and Loading Regulations.
Mass and Loading Regulations means the Road Transport Reform (Mass and Loading) Regulations.
Note: For the text of the Road Transport Reform (Mass and Loading) Regulations, see Schedule 1 to the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation—Mass and Loading Regulations) Regulations 2005.
Ministerial Council means the Ministerial Council for Road Transport established by the Heavy Vehicles Agreement, a copy of which is set out in Schedule 1 to the National Road Transport Commission