Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 10922–13870

that when the sign is in use the roof sign indicating that the vehicle is a 'Taxi' shall be extinguished.
44.2.1.9.                    Taximeter and Radio: Fitment and Controls
44.2.1.9.1.              No part of a 2-way radio installation shall extend below the lower boundary of the instrument panel directly in front of an occupant seating position.
44.2.1.9.2.              In the case of 'Taxis' required to be fitted with taximeters:
44.2.1.9.2.1.       the taximeter shall be installed and illuminated so that the hiring charges display can be readily seen by all occupants;
44.2.1.9.2.2.       the centreline of the meter hiring charges display shall be within 200 mm of the longitudinal vertical plane through the centreline of the 'Taxi'; and
44.2.1.9.2.3.       no part of the installation shall extend below the lower boundary of the instrument panel as originally installed or as supplied by the vehicle manufacturer for taxi use.
44.2.1.9.3.              Taximeter and radio installations shall not encroach   upon occupant space, and shall not degrade the   energy absorption requirement of instrument panels designed to meet the requirements of ADR 211... "Instrument Panels".
44.2.1.9.4.              Controls for taximeter and 2-way radio shall be accessible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
44.2.1.9.5.              Controls shall not be located in such a manner as to cause annoyance to passengers.
44.2.1.10.                Fitment of 'Emergency Locking Retractors

         'Seatbelt Assemblies' fitted to the rear 'Outboard Seating Positions' of 'Taxis' shall incorporate 'Emergency Locking Retractors'.

44.2.2.                          'TOW TRUCKS'
44.2.2.1.                    Classification

         Every 'Tow Truck' shall have a 'Load Capacity' appropriate to the gross mass of any vehicle it is required to tow in accordance with one of the following classes:

44.2.2.1.1.              Class 1

         A 'Tow Truck' of this class shall have a 'Load Capacity' of not less than 1.2 tonnes and shall be equipped with a 'Crane' with a safe working load of not less than one tonne.  A Class 1 'Tow Truck' shall be limited to the lifting and carrying, or towing of vehicles with a (gross mass not exceeding 2 tonnes.

44.2.2.1.2.              Class 2

         A 'Tow Truck' of this class shall have a 'Load Capacity' of not less than 3 tonnes and shall be equipped with a 'Crane' with a safe working load of not less than 2.5 tonnes.  A Class 2 'Tow Truck' shall be limited to the lifting and carrying or towing of vehicles with a gross mass up to 5 tonnes.

44.2.2.1.3.              Class 3

         A 'Tow Truck' of this class shall have a minimum 'Gross Combination Mass' rating. of 18 tonnes and shall be equipped with a 'Crane' with a safe working load of not less than 5 tonnes.  A Class 3 'Tow Truck' shall be limited to the lifting and carrying. or towing of motor vehicles with a gross