Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742:clause:1_508:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 508 (pt 16/21)
Character Range: 59286–61915

an unequal number of tyres on each axle
combination means a motor vehicle connected to one or more vehicles.
converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semi‑trailer into a dog trailer.
daytime means the period beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset.
escort vehicle means a vehicle that is being used:
 (a) to transport a police officer, or other person authorised to direct traffic; and
 (b) to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle or combination.
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.
ground contact width:
 (a) in relation to an axle, means the distance between the outermost point of ground contact of the outside tyres on each end of the axle; and
 (b) in relation to an axle group, means the greatest ground contact width of all the axles in the group.
       Illustration of ground contact width of an axle
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.
hauling unit means a motor vehicle which forms part of a combination.
jinker means an axle or axle group which is built to support part of a load, and is connected to the vehicle in front of it by a pole or cable or the load itself, if any.
km means kilometres.
large indivisible item means an item that:
 (a) cannot be divided without