Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251:reg:18:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18 (pt 11/11)
Character Range: 36719–38650

proximity of the driver, the system must be designed to enable the driver to:
42.17.3.2.2.1.   turn  off the switch(es) of the closing mechanism(s) of the rear window(s); and
42.17.3.2.2.2.   initiate opening of the rear window(s).
42.17.3.2.3.          Requirement of clause 42.17.3.2.2.2 assumes that the rear window switch(es) which are situated out of the driver's reach, will not be operated.
42.17.3.2.4.          Only momentary type switches or valves must be used for operating mechanisms to close power operated windows except for the driver's door window.
42.18.                            WARNING DEVICES - AUDIBLE
42.18.1.                      General
         No siren, repeater horn, bell, exhaust whistle or compression whistle or other device capable of producing a sound resembling that produced by any such siren, repeater horn, bell or whistle must be attached to a motor vehicle other than an emergency community service vehicle.
42.18.1.1.                For the purpose of this clause, a repeater horn is any device which generates an audible sound (to be emitted) alternating between different tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle.
42.18.2.                      Warning Device

         Every motor vehicle must be fitted with a least one warning device capable of giving sufficient audible warning, of the presence of the vehicle. It must give an audible signal having constant amplitude and frequency characteristics. It may be powered by any energy source including compressed air.

42.18.3.                      Reversing Alarm

         Notwithstanding clauses 42.18.1 and 42.18.2 a further device may be fitted which when and only when reverse gear is selected emits an intermittent audible signal on a regular time cycle. It must not emit a signal louder than is necessary to warn persons of the proximity of the reversing vehicle.

[*] The category code may also be in the format L1, LA etc.