Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01162:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01162
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Character Range: 7914–11159

and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
 2.                                 TURNING CIRCLE

         Every vehicle, including a motor vehicle in combination with a trailer, shall have a turning circle in either direction, as determined by reference to the extreme outer edge of the tyre track at ground level, not exceeding 25 metres in diameter.

 1.                                 MARKING
43.3.0.1. Every vehicle shall have a unique 'Vehicle Identification Number'.  The 'Vehicle Identification Number' shall comply with the requirements of

         43.3.0.1.1. ISO 3779, "Road Vehicles - Vehicle identification number (VIN) - Content and structure" (Ref. No. ISO 3779 - 1983 (E) );

         43.3.0.1.2 ISO 3780, 'Road Vehicles - World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code" (Ref. No. ISO 3780 - 1983 (E); and

         43.3.0.1.3. ISO 4030, "Road Vehicles - Vehicle identification number (VIN) - Location and attachment" (Ref. No. ISO 4030 - 1983 (E)), except that:

         43.3.0.1.3.1  it is permissible to locate the 'VIN' on the left-hand side of the vehicle; and

         43.3.0.1.3.2. Clause 4.2 of the ISO Standard 4030 is not applicable in Australia.

         43.3.0.2. Alternative Standards

         43.3.0.2.1. The technical requirements of FMVSS 115 - "Vehicle Identification Number" (44 FR 17,498 to 17,500; or 48 FR 22,569 to 22572 as amended by 50 FR 4,222) shall be deemed to be equivalent in application to the requirements specified in Clause 43.3.0.1.1 above.

         43.3.0.2.2.  The requirements of Australian Standard MP 55-1988, 'Vehicle Identification Number Codes", with the 'VIN' location on either the right-hand side or the left-hand side of the vehicle shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Clause 43.3.0.1 above.

         43.3.0.3. Reporting

          The `Manufacturer' shall furnish a list of 'Vehicle Identification Numbers' to the 'Administrator' or a designated nominee at agreed periodical intervals.

 1.                           `Compliance Plate'

          Every motor vehicle and every applicable trailer shall bear an `Approved' 'Compliance Plate' which shall be placed in a conspicuous position on the vehicle.

 1.                           Engine Number

          An identification number shall be legible and permanently stamped, laser engraved, cast or a combination of these upon the main component of the engine at the time of its manufacture and such number shall be located where it can be readily seen when the engine is installed in the motor vehicle for which it was intended.

 1.                           Trailer Plate
     1.                     On every trailer, there shall be permanently affixed a plate in a prominent external position on which is:

          `Manufacturer's' Name

          `Date of Manufacture,

          'Gross Trailer Mass' (in kg).

          Tyre and rim data as required by the placard specified in Australian Design Rule 24/... -Tyre and Rim Selection'.

 1.                     Information which is contained in the 'Compliance Plate' or in a tyre placard in accordance with ADR 24/... 'Tyre & Rim Selection' does not need to be shown on the trailer plate.
 1.                           Registration-Plates and Labels and their Holders
     1.