Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 36/51)
Character Range: 102229–104769

longitudinal centre line of the vehicle; and
 (d) if a rain cap is fitted—be installed so that the hinge of the cap makes an angle of 90° (plus or minus 10°) with the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle when viewed from above.
 (3) The outlet of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, other than a bus, must extend:
 (a) behind the back seat; and
 (b) at least 40 millimetres beyond the outermost joint of the floorpan that is not continuously welded or permanently sealed; and
 (c) to the widest perimeter of the vehicle, if:
 (i) the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and
 (ii) the vehicle is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system; and
 (d) no further than the widest perimeter of the vehicle.
 (3A) The outlet pipe of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, other than a bus, must:
 (a) if the vehicle is fitted, or required under a law in force in this jurisdiction to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe—discharge the main exhaust flow to the air above the horizontal, and at least 150 millimetres above the cab; and
 (b) if the vehicle is not fitted, and is not required under a law in force in this jurisdiction to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe—discharge the main exhaust flow to the air:
 (i) not above the horizontal; and
 (ii) not more than 45° downwards; and
 (iii) less than 750 millimetres above the ground; and
 (c) in every case—not discharge the main exhaust flow to the left.
 (4) The exhaust system of a bus must:
 (a) have its outlet as near as practicable to the rear of the vehicle; and
 (b) if the bus is fitted, or required under a law in force in this jurisdiction to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe—discharge the main exhaust flow to the air upwards, or rearwards at an angle above the horizontal, and behind the passenger compartment; and
 (c) if the bus is not fitted, and is not required under a law in force in this jurisdiction to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe—discharge the main exhaust flow to the air:
 (i) rearwards or to the right of the vehicle; and
 (ii) horizontally or not more than 45° downwards; and
 (d) extend no further than the widest perimeter of the bus.

       Bus exhaust outlet pipe

7.5  Stationary noise level limits
 (1) The exhaust noise level of a stationary motor vehicle may be measured in accordance with the test method specified in the Roadworthiness Guidelines approved by the Ministerial Council for Road Transport and in force immediately