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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
Part 13Mechanical connections between vehicles
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Part 13—Mechanical connections between vehicles
Note: This Part sets out various requirements to ensure that the couplings used when operating motor vehicles and trailers in combinations are strong enough to hold them together.
Note: The requirements in this Part about the mechanical connections between vehicles in a road train do not apply to a road train 19 metres long or less.