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be equivalent in application to the requirements specified in clause 61.2.1 above.
61.2.2.2.                    The technical and administrative requirements of Australian Standard MP 55-1988 "VIN Codes" shall be deemed to be equivalent in application to the requirements specified in Clause 61.2.1 above, except that:
61.2.2.2.1.              it is permissible to locate the 'Vehicle Identification Number' on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
61.2.3.                          Reporting
         The 'Manufacturer' shall furnish a list of 'Vehicle Identification Numbers' to the 'Administrator' or his designated nominee at agreed periodical intervals.
61.3.                                 '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.
61.4.                                ENGINE NUMBER
         An identification number shall be legible and permanently stamped, cast, laser engraved 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.

61.5.                                VEHICLE PLATE
         On every ME, NC and T-Group vehicle there shall be permanently affixed a plate mounted in a prominent position containing information in accordance with the following requirements:
61.5.1.                          The information shall be embossed, indented, etched or engraved on a durable label which is welded, riveted or otherwise permanently attached in a readily visible position.
61.5.2.                          The information shall be in the English language in block letters and numerals which shall not be less than 2.5 mm in height,  and shall comprise:

         'Manufacturer's' Name;

         Vehicle Model;

         'Vehicle Identification Number';

         'Date  of Manufacture' - unless fitted with a 'Compliance Plate';

         'Gross Combination Mass' (kg) - for NC Category vehicles;

         Maximum towing capacity (i.e the 'Aggregate Trailer Mass' for which the towing vehicle is designed)  (kg) - for ME Category vehicles;

         'Aggregate Trailer Mass' (kg) - for trailers.

61.5.3.                          In the case  of a heavy goods vehicle designed for use in a 'Road Train' or 'B-Double' the words "ROAD TRAIN" and/or "B-DOUBLE".
61.5.4.                          In the case of a trailer designed for use  in a 'Road Train' up to 125t 'Gross Combination Mass', the words "ROAD TRAIN TRAILER".
61.5.5.                          Additional information may be included at the discretion of the 'Manufacturer'.
61.5.6.                          In the case of an ME Category Vehicle not complying with ADR 59/00 the words "This vehicle does not comply with ADR 59/00 Omnibus Rollover Strength".
61.6.                                REGISTRATION PLATES AND LABEL HOLDERS
61.6.1.                          Registration Plates
61.6.1.1.                    All Vehicles other than L-Group Vehicles:
61.6.1.1.1.              provision shall be made for mounting a registration plate (as shown in Figure 1) to be affixed to the rear of the vehicle so that no part of such plate will be more than 1,300 mm from the