sch.2-sec.93Air or vacuum brakes on heavy trailers

sch.2-sec.93 Air or vacuum brakes on heavy trailers

If a heavy trailer has air brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 air storage tank. If a heavy trailer has vacuum brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 vacuum storage tank. An air storage tank or vacuum storage tank in the braking system of a heavy trailer must— be constructed to give an audible or visible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in the normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of section 87 ; and be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply of air or vacuum fails or leaks. (sch.2-sec.93-ssec.1) If a heavy trailer has air brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 air storage tank. (sch.2-sec.93-ssec.2) If a heavy trailer has vacuum brakes, its braking system must include at least 1 vacuum storage tank. (sch.2-sec.93-ssec.3) An air storage tank or vacuum storage tank in the braking system of a heavy trailer must— be constructed to give an audible or visible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in the normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of section 87 ; and be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply of air or vacuum fails or leaks.

• (a) be constructed to give an audible or visible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in the normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of section 87 ; and
• (b) be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply of air or vacuum fails or leaks.