6Vehicles and combinations to be properly maintained

6 Vehicles and combinations to be properly maintained

(1) A vehicle or combination of vehicles must be kept in a condition that ensures: (a) its safe operation; and (b) the safety of its occupants and of other road users. (2) A vehicle or combination of vehicles must be maintained in a condition that ensures that each of its emissions control systems remains fitted, and continues operating, essentially in accordance with the system’s original design. (3) Subregulations (1) and (2) include, but are not limited to, the following aspects of the vehicle or combination: (a) its steering, brakes, suspension, wheels, tyres, towing equipment and the means of transmitting engine power to the driven wheels; and (b) the lights and reflectors that it is required to have under these Regulations; and (c) the strength of its structure; and (d) its driver’s view of the road; and (e) its exhaust system; and (f) its fuel system.

Note: The requirements of regulation 6 apply in addition to the requirements of the Heavy Vehicle Standards. The Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Guidelines, published in August 1994 by the National Road Transport Commission, provide information to help people meet the requirements of regulation 6.