Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251:reg:18:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18 (pt 2/11)
Character Range: 12264–15344

located between the reverse drive and forward drive positions; and
42.5.2.2.2.              in cases where a park position is included such park position must be located at the end of the sequence, adjacent to the reverse drive position.
42.5.2.3.                     'Steering Column' mounted transmission control levers (MA vehicles only).  The movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be clockwise except that in case where all control lever positions are to the right of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel, the movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be anti-clockwise. A device must be provided which indicates the transmission position selected. The movement of the indicator must be generally in the same linear or rotational direction as the movement of the transmission control lever.
42.5.2.4.                    Transmission control levers mounted other than on the 'Steering Column' (MA vehicles only).
         All control lever positions must lie to the left of the vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of the steering wheel and movement of the control lever from neutral to reverse must be generally upwards, forward or to the left according to whether the control lever is constrained to move generally in a vertical, longitudinal or transverse direction.
42.5.2.5.                    Starter interlock

         The engine starter must be inoperative when the transmission control lever is in any forward or reverse drive position.

42.6.                                rEAR BUMPER FOR SEMI-TRAILERS
42.6.1.                          Every 'Semi-trailer' must be provided with a continuous rear bumper which must be so constructed and located that:
42.6.1.1.                    with the vehicle unladen, the lower edge of the bumper bar across its width must not be more than 600 mm from the ground;
42.6.1.2.                    the bumper contact surface is located not more than 600 mm forward of the rear of the vehicle and is painted white;
42.6.1.3.                    the ends of the bumper extend to within 300 mm of each side of the vehicle, unless the rearmost point of the tyres is within 600 mm of the 'Rear End' of the vehicle, in which case the tyres must be considered as meeting the requirements over their width;
42.6.1.4.                    the member which is, or directly supports, the bumper contact surface is of material having no less strength than steel tubing of 100 mm outside diameter and 8 mm wall thickness; and
42.6.1.5.                    the structure supporting the member referred to in clause 42.6.1.4 can transmit no less force than that member can sustain, and provides a continuous force path to vehicle members of a strength consistent with the forces to be sustained.
42.6.2.                          Clause 42.6.1 does not apply to 'Semi-trailers' so constructed that:
42.6.2.1.                    cargo access doors, tailgates or other such structures when closed afford comparable protection; and
42.6.2.2.                    a vertical