147Labelling of motor cycles and motor trikes

147 Labelling of motor cycles and motor trikes

(1) A person must not use a motor cycle or motor trike manufactured on or after 1 March 1988 that does not have the information specified in subregulation (2)—

(a) labelled, in a readily visible position, in one of the following ways so that the relevant information cannot be removed without being destroyed or defaced—

(i) embossed or etched;

(ii) carried on a label of plastic or metal which is welded, riveted or otherwise permanently affixed or attached to the motor cycle or motor trike; and

(b) in the English language in block letters and numerals of a height not less than 3 millimetres and of a colour contrasting with their background.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the specified information is—

(a) a heading stating "Stationary noise test information"; and

(b) if the engine speed at maximum power value exceeds 5000 rpm, a statement containing the recorded stationary sound level value and the 50% engine speed at maximum power value in the following format—

"Tested [recorded stationary sound level value] dB(A) at [50% engine speed] r/min Silencing System—[manufacturer] Identification—[trade description]"; and

(c) if the engine speed at maximum power value does not exceed 5000 rpm, a statement containing the recorded stationary sound level value and the 75% engine speed at maximum power value in the following format—

"Tested [recorded stationary sound level value] dB(A) at [75% engine speed] r/min Silencing System—[manufacturer] Identification—[trade description]".

(3) A person must not remove or deface—

(a) the information specified in subregulation (2) that is embossed or etched on a motor cycle or motor trike; or

(b) a label affixed or attached to the motor cycle or motor trike in accordance with subregulation (1)(a).

engine speed at maximum power means the speed, expressed in revolutions per minute, at which maximum power is developed by an engine;

rpm means revolutions per minute.

Division 5—General motor vehicle offences