Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p37
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 37/51)
Character Range: 104507–107494

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 before the commencement of this clause.
 (2) If the exhaust noise level of a stationary motor vehicle is measured in accordance with the test method mentioned in subclause (1), the exhaust noise level must not exceed the noise level limit applying to the vehicle under the table.
Note: The Roadworthiness Guidelines are published by, and may be obtained from, the National Road Transport Commission.

Table Noise level limits
Engine type                                     GVM (t)             Exhaust height (mm)  Date vehicle built  Noise level limit (dB (A))
Spark ignition                                  >4.5                <1 500               before 1 July 1983  98
on or after 1 July 1983                         95
1 500                                          before 1 July 1983  94
on or after 1 July 1983                         91
Diesel                                          >4.5 but ≤12        <1 500               before 1 July 1980  107
on or after 1 July 1980 but before 1 July 1983  104
on or after 1 July 1983                         101
>12                                             <1 500              before 1 July 1980   109
on or after 1 July 1980 but before 1 July 1983  106
on or after 1 July 1983                         103
>4.5 but ≤12                                    1 500              before 1 July 1980   103
on or after 1 July 1980 but before 1 July 1983  100
on or after 1 July 1983                         97
>12                                             1 500              before 1 July 1980   105
on or after 1 July 1980 but before 1 July 1983  102
on or after 1 July 1983                         99

Division 2—LPG fuel systems

7.6  LPG‑powered vehicles
 (1) A motor vehicle equipped to run on LPG must comply with the edition of Australian Standard AS 1425 (which relates to use of LPG in vehicles) that was current when the vehicle was first equipped to run on LPG.
 (2) A vehicle equipped to run on LPG must have fixed conspicuously to the front and rear vehicle number plates a label that is:
 (a) made of durable material; and
 (b) at least 25 millimetres wide; and
 (c) at least 25 millimetres high; and
 (d) reflective red conforming to Australian Standard AS 1742 – 1975, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Appendix C, Class 2; and
 (e) marked 'LP GAS' or 'LPG', or marked with words or acronyms to similar effect, in upper case letters at least 6 millimetres high.

Part 8—Maximum road speed limiting
Note: This Part requires various heavy vehicles built after 31 December 1987 but before 1 July 1991 to have a restricted top speed. However, the Part exempts from being speed limited emergency vehicles and certain 2‑axle prime movers owned by farmers