National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
70Rear overhang
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70 Rear overhang
(1) The rear overhang of a semi‑trailer, or dog trailer consisting of a semi‑trailer and converter dolly, must not exceed the lesser of: (a) 60% of the distance between the point of articulation at the front and the rear overhang line; and (b) 3.7 metres. (2) A semi‑trailer with 2 or more points of articulation at the front must comply with subrule (1) when measured at the same point used for measurement for compliance with rule 68(3). (3) The rear overhang of a trailer with only 1 axle group or single axle (except a semi‑trailer) must not exceed the lesser of: (a) the length of the load carrying area, or body, ahead of the rear overhang line; and (b) 3.7 metres. (4) The rear overhang of a vehicle not mentioned in subrule (1) or (3) must not exceed the lesser of: (a) 60% of the distance between the centre of the front axle and the rear overhang line; and (b) 3.7 metres.