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Regulations 193(3) 198 MASS AND DIMENSION LIMITS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR
CLASS 3 VEHICLES
Division 1-Mass limits
1. Mass limits for 3 axle dog trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the mass limits for a 3 axle dog trailer combination are
the relevant limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these
Regulations.
2. Mass limits relating to axle spacing for 3 axle dog trailer combinations
(1) For a 3 axle dog trailer combination, the mass limits in relation to the
axle spacing distances set out in column 1 of Table 1 are the limits set out
in column 2 of that Table opposite those distances.
(2) As the case requires, each distance in column 1 of Table 1 refers to-
(a) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of any
other single axle; or
(b) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of the
furthest axle in any axle group; or
(c) the greatest distance between the centres of axles in any 2 axle
groups.
(3) The mass limits set out in column 2 of Table 1 apply to the sum of the
mass on each axle group or single axle in the distance set out in column 1 of
that Table, including the axles between which the distance is measured.
Table 1-Mass limits relating to axle spacing-3 axle dog trailer combinations
Sch. 9 Item No. Column 1 Distance Column 2 Mass limit
exceeding not exceeding
1 3×5 metres 3×7 metres 23×0 tonnes 2 3×7 metres 3×8 metres 23×5 tonnes 3 3×8
metres 4×0 metres 24×0 tonnes 4 4×0 metres 4×2 metres 24×5 tonnes 5 4×2 metres
4×3 metres 25×0 tonnes 6 4×3 metres 4×5 metres 25×5 tonnes 7 4×5 metres 4×7
metres 26×0 tonnes 8 4×7 metres 4×8 metres 26×5 tonnes 9 4×8 metres 5×0 metres
27×0 tonnes 10 5×0 metres 5×2 metres 27×5 tonnes 11 5×2 metres 5×3 metres 28×0
tonnes 12 5×3 metres 5×5 metres 28×5 tonnes 13 5×5 metres 5×7 metres 29×0
tonnes 14 5×7 metres 5×8 metres 29×5 tonnes 15 5×8 metres 6×0 metres 30×0
tonnes 16 6×0 metres 6×2 metres 30×5 tonnes 17 6×2 metres 6×3 metres 31×0
tonnes 18 6×3 metres 6×5 metres 31×5 tonnes 19 6×5 metres 6×7 metres 32×0
tonnes 20 6×7 metres 6×8 metres 32×5 tonnes
Item No. Column 1 Distance Column 2 Mass limit
exceeding not exceeding
21 6×8 metres 7×0 metres 33×0 tonnes 22 7×0 metres 7×2 metres 33×5 tonnes 23
7×2 metres 7×3 metres 34×0 tonnes 24 7×3 metres 7×5 metres 34×5 tonnes 25 7×5
metres 7×7 metres 35×0 tonnes 26 7×7 metres 7×8 metres 35×5 tonnes 27 7×8
metres 8×0 metres 36×0 tonnes 28 8×0 metres 8×2 metres 36×5 tonnes 29 8×2
metres 8×3 metres 37×0 tonnes 30 8×3 metres 8×5 metres 37×5 tonnes 31 8×5
metres 8×7 metres 38×0 tonnes 32 8×7 metres 8×8 metres 38×5 tonnes 33 8×8
metres 9×0 metres 39×0 tonnes 34 9×0 metres 9×2 metres 39×5 tonnes 35 9×2
metres 9×3 metres 40×0 tonnes 36 9×3 metres 9×5 metres 40×5 tonnes 37 9×5
metres 9×7 metres 41×0 tonnes 38 9×7 metres 9×8 metres 41×5 tonnes 39 9×8
metres 10×0 metres 42×0 tonnes 40 10×0 metres 10×5 metres 42×5 tonnes 41 10×5
metres 11×0 metres 43×0 tonnes 42 11×0 metres 11×5 metres 43×5 tonnes 43 11×5
metres 12×0 metres 44×0 tonnes 44 12×0 metres 12×5 metres 44×5 tonnes 45 12×5
metres 13×0 metres 45×0 tonnes
3. Gross mass limits for 3 axle dog trailer combinations
(1) The gross mass limit for a motor vehicle in a 3 axle dog trailer
combination is the lesser of the motor vehicle's GVM and-
(a) in the case of a 3 axle motor vehicle, 22·5 tonnes;
(b) in the case of a 4 axle motor vehicle (non load sharing twinsteer axle
group), 26·5 tonnes;
(c) in the case of a 4 axle motor vehicle (load sharing twin steer axle
group), 27·5 tonnes.
(2) The gross mass limit for a 3 axle dog trailer is the lowest of-
(a) 22·5 tonnes;
(b) the mass of the towing motor vehicle;
(c) its GVM.
(3) The gross mass limit for a 3 axle dog trailer combination fitted with an
approved air suspension system or a road friendly suspension on all the axles
of the combination is the lowest of-
(a) 45·0 tonnes;
(b) the GCM of the motor vehicle;
(c) the sum of the GVM of the motor vehicle and the GVM of the trailer;
(d) the mass limits relating to axle spacings calculated in accordance
with Table 1 to clause 2.
(4) Despite subclause (3), the steer axle or twinsteer axle group of a 3 axle
or 4 axle motor vehicle connected to a 3 axle dog trailer may have either a
road friendly or mechanical suspension system.
Division 2-Dimension limits
4. Dimension limits for 3 axle dog trailer combinations
Subject to this Division, the dimension limits for a vehicle that combines
with another vehicle to form a 3 axle dog trailer combination are the relevant
limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
5. Distances between axles
For a 3 or 4 axle motor vehicle connected to a 3 axle dog trailer-
(a) the distance from the centre of the steering axle of the motor
vehicle, or foremost steering axle of a twinsteer axle group motor
vehicle, to the centre of the rear tandem axle group on the motor
vehicle, must be a minimum of 4·3 metres; and
(b) the distance from the centre of the front axle of the dog trailer to
the centre of the rear axle of the dog trailer must be a minimum of
3·8 metres.
Division 3-Other requirements
6. 3 axle dog trailer combinations to comply with requirements set out in
Part 4.3 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations
A 3 axle dog trailer combination must comply with a requirement set out in
Part 4.3 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
Division 1-Mass limits
7. Mass limits for 4 axle dog trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the mass limits for a 4 axle dog trailer combination are
the relevant limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these
Regulations.
8. Mass limits relating to axle spacing for 4 axle dog trailer combinations
(1) For a 4 axle dog trailer combination, the mass limits in relation to the
axle spacing distances set out in column 1 of Table 2 below are the limits set
out in column 2 of that Table opposite those distances.
(2) As the case requires, each distance in column 1 of Table 2 below refers
to-
(a) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of any
other single axle; or
(b) the distance from the centre of any single axle to the centre of the
furthest axle in any axle group; or
(c) the greatest distance between the centres of axles in any 2 axle
groups.
(3) The mass limits set out in column 2 of Table 2 apply to the sum of the
mass on each axle group or single axle in the distance set out in column 1 of
that Table, including the axles between which the distance is measured.
Table 2-Mass limits relating to axle spacing-4 axle dog trailer combinations
Sch. 9 Item No. Column 1 Distance Column 2 Mass limit
exceeding not exceeding
1 3×5 metres 3×7 metres 23×0 tonnes 2 3×7 metres 3×8 metres 23×5 tonnes 3 3×8
metres 4×0 metres 24×0 tonnes 4 4×0 metres 4×2 metres 24×5 tonnes 5 4×2 metres
4×3 metres 25×0 tonnes 6 4×3 metres 4×5 metres 25×5 tonnes 7 4×5 metres 4×7
metres 26×0 tonnes 8 4×7 metres 4×8 metres 26×5 tonnes 9 4×8 metres 5×0 metres
27×0 tonnes 10 5×0 metres 5×2 metres 27×5 tonnes 11 5×2 metres 5×3 metres 28×0
tonnes 12 5×3 metres 5×5 metres 28×5 tonnes 13 5×5 metres 5×7 metres 29×0
tonnes 14 5×7 metres 5×8 metres 29×5 tonnes 15 5×8 metres 6×0 metres 30×0
tonnes 16 6×0 metres 6×2 metres 30×5 tonnes 17 6×2 metres 6×3 metres 31×0
tonnes 18 6×3 metres 6×5 metres 31×5 tonnes 19 6×5 metres 6×7 metres 32×0
tonnes 20 6×7 metres 6×8 metres 32×5 tonnes 21 6×8 metres 7×0 metres 33×0
tonnes 22 7×0 metres 7×2 metres 33×5 tonnes 23 7×2 metres 7×3 metres 34×0
tonnes 24 7×3 metres 7×5 metres 34×5 tonnes
Item No. Column 1 Distance Column 2 Mass limit
exceeding not exceeding
25 7×5 metres 7×7 metres 35×0 tonnes 26 7×7 metres 7×8 metres 35×5 tonnes 27
7×8 metres 8×0 metres 36×0 tonnes 28 8×0 metres 8×2 metres 36×5 tonnes 29 8×2
metres 8×3 metres 37×0 tonnes 30 8×3 metres 8×5 metres 37×5 tonnes 31 8×5
metres 8×7 metres 38×0 tonnes 32 8×7 metres 8×8 metres 38×5 tonnes 33 8×8
metres 9×0 metres 39×0 tonnes 34 9×0 metres 9×2 metres 39×5 tonnes 35 9×2
metres 9×3 metres 40×0 tonnes 36 9×3 metres 9×5 metres 40×5 tonnes 37 9×5
metres 9×7 metres 41×0 tonnes 38 9×7 metres 9×8 metres 41×5 tonnes 39 9×8
metres 10×0 metres 42×0 tonnes 40 10×0 metres 10×5 metres 42×5 tonnes 41 10×5
metres 11×0 metres 43×0 tonnes 42 11×0 metres 11×5 metres 43×5 tonnes 43 11×5
metres 12×0 metres 44×0 tonnes 44 12×0 metres 12×5 metres 44×5 tonnes 45 12×5
metres 13×0 metres 45×0 tonnes 46 13×0 metres 13×5 metres 45×5 tonnes 47 13×5
metres 14×0 metres 46×0 tonnes 48 14×0 metres 14×5 metres 46×5 tonnes 49 14×5
metres 15×0 metres 47×0 tonnes 50 15×0 metres 15×5 metres 47×5 tonnes
Item No. Column 1 Distance Column 2 Mass limit
exceeding not exceeding
51 15×5 metres 16×0 metres 48×0 tonnes 52 16×0 metres 16×5 metres 48×5 tonnes
53 16×5 metres 17×0 metres 49×0 tonnes 54 17×0 metres 17×5 metres 49×5 tonnes
55 17×5 metres - 50×0 tonnes
9. Gross mass limits for 4 axle dog trailer combinations
(1) The gross mass limit for a 3 axle motor vehicle in a 4 axle dog trailer
combination is 22·5 tonnes.
(2) The gross mass limit for a 4 axle dog trailer is 27·5 tonnes or 125% of
the mass of the towing motor vehicle, whichever is the lesser.
(3) The gross mass limit for a 4 axle dog trailer combination fitted with an
approved air suspension system or a road friendly suspension on all the axles
of the combination is the lowest of-
(a) 50·0 tonnes;
(b) the GCM of the motor vehicle;
(c) the sum of the GVM of the motor vehicle and the GVM of the trailer;
(d) the mass limits relating to axle spacings calculated in accordance
with Table 2.
(4) Despite subclause (3), the steer axle of a 3 axle motor vehicle connected
to a 4 axle dog trailer may have either a road friendly or mechanical
suspension system.
Division 2-Dimension limits
10. Dimension limits for 4 axle dog trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the dimension limits for a vehicle that combines with
another vehicle to form a 4 axle dog trailer combination are the relevant
limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
11. Distances between axles
For a motor vehicle forming part of a 4 axle dog trailer combination-
(a) the wheelbase of the motor vehicle must be a minimum of 4·5 metres and
the wheelbase of the dog trailer must be a minimum of 5·0 metres; or
(b) the wheelbase of the motor vehicle must be a minimum of 4·9 metres and
the wheelbase of the dog trailer must be a minimum of 4·5 metres.
Division 3-Other requirements
12. 4 axle dog trailer combinations to comply with requirements set out in
Part 4.3 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations
A 4 axle dog trailer combination must comply with a requirement set out in
Part 4.3 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
13. Power to mass ratio
(1) The power to mass ratio for a 4 axle dog trailer combination must not be
less than 6 kilowatts per tonne.
(2) In this clause, power to mass ratio means the power of the motor vehicle's
engine compared to the gross mass of the combination.
Division 1-Mass limits
14. Mass limits for prime mover and semi-trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the mass limits for a prime mover and semi-trailer that
combine to form a combination with an enclosed semi-trailer that is over 4×3
metres high are the relevant limits set out in Part 4.1 of these Regulations
for a prime mover or a semi-trailer (as the case requires).
15. Mass limits for B-doubles
Subject to this Part, the mass limits for a B-double with enclosed
semi-trailers that are over 4·3 metres high are the relevant limits set out in
Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 8.
16. Gross mass limits
The gross mass limit for a prime mover and semi-trailer combination with an
enclosed semi-trailer that is over 4×3 metres high, or a B-double with
enclosed semi-trailers that are over 4×3 metres high, is 90% of the mass limit
applicable to-
(a) a prime mover and semi-trailer combination in regulation 161; or
(b) a B-double in clause 4 of Schedule 8.
Division 2-Dimension limits
17. Dimension limits for prime mover and semi-trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the dimension limits for a combination (other than a
B-double) with an enclosed semi-trailer that is over 4×3 metres high are the
relevant limits set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations for a
prime mover or a semi-trailer (as the case requires).
18. Dimension limits for B-doubles
Subject to this Part, the dimension limits for a B-double with enclosed
semi-trailers that are over 4×3 metres high are the relevant limits set out in
Division 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 8.
19. Maximum height
The maximum height for a combination to which this Part applies is 4×6 metres.
Division 3-Other requirements
20. Deck requirements for semi-trailers
Each enclosed semi-trailer that is over 4×3 metres high that is part of a
combination must have at least 50% of the deck length at no more than 1×2
metres above ground level.
21. Vehicle suspension
Each enclosed semi-trailer that is over 4×3 metres high that is part of a
combination must have an air suspension system.
22. Operating conditions
(1) The driver of a combination to which this Part applies must carry in the
driving compartment a copy of the information bulletin entitled "Height
Clearance on Roads", published by the Corporation.
(2) The driver of a vehicle referred to in subclause (1) must produce the
information bulletin referred to in that subclause when requested by an
authorised officer or member of the police force.
Division 1-Mass limits
23. Mass limits for vehicles other than B-doubles that carry hay
The mass limits for a vehicle (other than a B-double) carrying a load of baled
hay are the relevant limits set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these
Regulations for that vehicle.
24. Mass limits for B-doubles that carry hay
The mass limits for a B-double carrying a load of baled hay are the relevant
limits set out in Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 8.
Division 2-Dimension limits
25. Dimension limits for vehicles other than B-doubles that carry hay
The dimension limits for a vehicle carrying a load of baled hay are the
relevant limits set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations for that
vehicle.
26. Dimension limits for B-doubles that carry hay
Subject to this Division, the dimension limits for a B-double carrying a load
of baled hay are the relevant limits set out in Division 2 of Part 1 of
Schedule 8.
27. Dimension limits-Loads
(1) Subject to this clause, the maximum height for a load of baled hay on a
vehicle (other than a B-double) is 4·3 metres and the maximum width for a load
of baled hay on a vehicle is 3 metres.
(2) A semi-trailer that has a tri-axle group may be loaded with baled hay to a
maximum height of 4·6 metres and a maximum width of 2·5 metres.
(3) A semi-trailer (other than a semi-trailer in a B-double combination) that
has a tri-axle group and has at least 50% of its load carrying deck no more
than 1·2 metres above ground level may be loaded with round bales of hay to a
maximum height of 4·6 metres and a maximum width of 3·0 metres.
(4) A semi-trailer in a B-double combination with-
(a) a tandem axle group; or
(b) a tri-axle group-
may be loaded with baled hay to a maximum height of 4·6 metres.
Division 3-Other requirements
28. Operating conditions
(1) The driver of a vehicle-
(a) to which this Part applies; and
(b) that is over 4·3 metres high-
must carry in the driving compartment a copy of the information bulletin
entitled "Height Clearance on Roads", published by the Corporation.
(2) The driver of a vehicle referred to in subclause (1) must produce the
document referred to in that subclause when requested by an authorised officer
or member of the police force.
29. Warning signs and flags for night time travel
(1) At night a vehicle (other than a B-double) carrying a load of baled hay
that is wider than 2·5 metres must-
(a) display one warning sign at its front; and
(b) display one warning sign at its rear or, if it is carrying a
rear-projecting load, at the rear of the load; and
(c) have 4 brightly coloured red or yellow, or red and yellow, flags, each
at least 450 millimetres long and at least 450 millimetres wide,
attached to the extremities of the load where it projects beyond the
vehicle.
(2) A flag of the kind referred to in subclause (1)(c) must be positioned at
each side of the front and rear-
(a) of any projecting load; or
(b) if there is no projecting load, of the vehicle.
(3) Clauses 14 to 19 of Schedule 7 apply to a vehicle (other than a B-double)
carrying a load of baled hay that is wider than 2·5 metres as if a reference
to a class 1 vehicle in those clauses were a reference to a vehicle carrying a
load of baled hay that is wider than 2·5 metres.
30. Warning lights for night time travel
(1) At night, a vehicle (other than a B-double) carrying a load of baled hay
that is wider than 2×5 metres must display-
(a) a warning light; and
(b) if the hay projects beyond the extremities of the vehicle, front
clearance lights, rear clearance lights and side marker lights on any
part of the projecting hay.
(2) Clauses 11 to 13 of Schedule 7 apply to a vehicle (other than a B-double)
carrying a load of baled hay that is wider than 2·5 metres as if a reference
to a class 1 vehicle in those clauses were a reference to a vehicle carrying a
load of baled hay that is wider than 2·5 metres.
Division 1-Mass limits
31. Mass limits for prime mover and semi-trailer combinations
Subject to this Part, the mass limits for a prime mover and semi-trailer that
combine to form a container vehicle are the relevant limits set out in
Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations for a prime mover or a semi-trailer
(as the case may be).
32. Mass limits
(1) The axle mass limits for a container vehicle are, whichever is the lowest
of-
(a) the limits for an axle or axle group (described in column 1 of Table
3) set out in column 2 of that Table opposite the description in
column 1; or
(b) the manufacturers' mass ratings; or
(c) the sum of the mass limits for the tyres fitted to the axle or axle
group.
(2) The maximum vehicle gross mass limits for a container vehicle is the
lowest of-
(a) 48·0 tonnes;
(b) the sum of the axle and axle group mass limits referred to in
subclause (1);
(c) the sum of the prime mover's GVM and the trailer's GTM; or
(d) the prime mover's GVM.
Table 3-Axle and axle group gross mass limits-Container vehicles
Item No. Column 1 Description of single axle or axle group Column 2
Gross Mass Limit 1 steering single axle 6×0 tonnes 2 Tandem axle group 18×0
tonnes 3 tri-axle group 24×0 tonnes
Division 2-Dimension limits
33. Dimension limits
Subject to this Division, the dimension limits for a vehicle that forms part
of a container vehicle are the relevant limits for each of those vehicles set
out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
34. Axle distances
The distances between the centres of the rear axle of the 3 axle prime mover
that forms part of a container vehicle and the first axle of the semi-trailer
that forms part of the same container vehicle must be a minimum of 6·5 metres.
35. Wheelbase for prime mover
A 3 axle prime mover that forms part of a container vehicle must have a
minimum wheelbase of at least 3·6 metres.
Division 3-Other requirements
36. General conditions
(1) Documented proof of a container vehicle manufacturers' mass ratings for-
(a) the prime mover;
(b) the semi-trailer;
(c) the steering single axle, tandem axle group and tri-axle group-
must be carried in the prime mover.
(2) A document referred to in subclause (1) must be produced when requested by
an authorised officer or a member of the police force document.
36A. Dimension limits for refrigeration trailers
Subject to this Part, the dimension limits for a semi-trailer designed and
built for the control of temperature through the use of refrigeration
equipment are the relevant limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.2 of
Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
36B. Length limit for refrigeration trailers
The maximum length of a semi-trailer designed and built for the control of
temperature through the use of refrigeration equipment is 14·9 metres,
provided that-
(a) the distance between the point of articulation at the front and the
rear overhang line for the trailer is between 9·5 metres and 9·9
metres; and
(b) the trailer is used in a single semi-trailer combination.
36C. Mass limits for refrigeration trailers
The mass limits for a semi-trailer designed and built for the control of
temperature through the use of refrigeration equipment are the relevant limits
for that vehicle set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
36D. Dimension limits for rearloader waste vehicles
Subject to this Part, the dimension limits for a 3 axle rearloader waste
vehicle fitted with a bin lifting mechanism and a tandem axle group with 8
tyres are the relevant limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter
4 of these Regulations.
36E. Rear overhang
The maximum rear overhang for a 3 axle rearloader waste vehicle fitted with a
bin lifting mechanism and a tandem axle group with 8 tyres is the lesser of-
(a) 70% of the vehicle's wheelbase; and
(b) 3·4 metres.
36F. Mass limits for rearloader waste vehicles
The mass limits for a 3 axle rearloader waste vehicle fitted with a bin
lifting mechanism and a tandem axle group with 8 tyres are the relevant limits
for that vehicle set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
Division 1-Application
37. Application
This Part applies to a vehicle that is in a category of vehicles declared by
the Corporation under regulation 193(2) to be class 3 vehicles.
Division 2-Mass limits
38. Mass limits for vehicles declared by the Corporation to be class 3
vehicles
The mass limits for a vehicle to which this Part applies, are the relevant
mass limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.1 of Chapter 4 of these
Regulations, except to the extent that the Corporation specifies otherwise in
the declaration under regulation 193(2).
Division 3-Dimension limits
39. Dimension limits for vehicles declared by the Corporation to be class 3
vehicles
The dimension limits for a vehicle to which this Part applies, are the
relevant dimension limits for that vehicle set out in Part 4.2 of Chapter 4 of
these Regulations except to the extent that the Corporation specifies
otherwise in the declaration under regulation 193(2).
Division 4-Other requirements
40. Other relevant requirements for vehicles declared by the Corporation to be
class 3 vehicles
Except to the extent that the Corporation specifies otherwise in a declaration
under regulation 193(2), a vehicle to which this Part applies, must comply
with a requirement set out in Part 4.3 of Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
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