Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00737:clause:1_13:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00737
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 13 (pt 7/11)
Character Range: 30291–32964

trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling designed to convert a semi‑trailer into a dog trailer.

       Typical converter dolly
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.

       Typical dog trailer
drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi‑trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes.
driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle.
fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi‑trailer), used with a prime mover, semi‑trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation.
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.
load, in relation to a vehicle, includes anything that is normally removed from the vehicle when the vehicle is not in use.
load‑sharing suspension system means an axle group suspension system that:
 (a) is built to divide the load between the tyres on the group so that no tyre carries a mass more than 10% greater than the mass it would carry if the load were divided equally; and
 (b) has effective damping characteristics on all axles of the group.
night‑time means the time beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise.
owner, in relation to a vehicle, means:
 (a) if the vehicle:
 (i) is registered—a