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be marked with the following information:
13.5.1.1.                    The 'Towbar' manufacturer's name or trade mark; and
13.5.1.2.                    the "make and model" shown on the 'Compliance Plate' or trailer plate fitted to the vehicle for which it is designed, or the manufacturer's part number; and
13.5.1.3.                    The maximum rated capacity at which the 'Towbar' is rated and which must not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's rated capacity. This must be the 'ATM' in tonnes where determined using the static requirements of clause 13.3.1, or the maximum 'Coupling' 'D-value' in kN where determined using the dynamic requirements of clause 13.3.2. In addition, where the maximum rated capacity has been determined using clause 13.3.1.1.3 the maximum 'Coupling' 'D-value' must form part of the required markings.
13.5.1.4.                    Notwithstanding the requirements of clause 13.5.1.3, where the transverse thrust has been determined using clause 13.3.1.2.1.2 or the vertical tension and compression has been determined using clause 13.3.1.3.1.2, the maximum rated capacity marked must not exceed the 'GGALR' for the front 'Axle Group' in tonnes at which the 'Towbar' is rated. However, the 'Towbar' may carry all of the following additional marking:

         "Dog Trailers Only ATM = (the maximum rated capacity without regard to the 'GGALR' for the front 'Axle Group' in tonnes at which the 'Towbar' is rated)"; and

         "Front Axle Group Load Limit = ('GGALR' for the front 'Axle Group' in tonnes at which the 'Towbar' is rated)".

13.5.1.5.                    Where the vertical tension and compression has been determined using clause 13.3.1.3.1.3, the 'Towbar' must also be marked with "Hinged Drawbar Only".
13.5.1.6.                    All markings must be stamped, moulded or printed with letters not less than 6 mm high. Where the information required at clause 13.5.1 is not visible when the 'Towbar' is fitted to the vehicle, an additional plate clearly and permanently marked and in a conspicuous position must be affixed to the vehicle adjacent to the 'Towbar' showing the maximum rated capacity of the 'Towbar' and the information required by clause 13.5.1.4 and 13.5.1.5 if applicable.
14.                                      'DRAWBARS'
14.1.                                The 'Drawbar' must be securely attached to a substantial structural member of the trailer. The strength of the 'Drawbar' and its attachments must comply with either Clause 14.2 or the standard referenced in clause 15.1.11.
14.2.                                The 'Drawbar' including the connections between the 'Drawbar' and the trailer must withstand at least the relevant static or dynamic forces nominated in clauses 14.2.1 or 14.2.2 when these forces are applied separately at the intended 'Coupling' centreline without incurring any residual deformation that would interfere or degrade the function of the assembly or any breaks, cracks and separation of components.  The static forces must be maintained for not less than 10 seconds. Alternatively approval can be by 'Approved' calculations as