Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014
Div 13Mechanical connections between vehicles
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Division 13 — Mechanical connections between vehicles
Subdivision 1 — Coupling requirements for all motor vehicles, trailers and combinations
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General coupling requirements 266
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Trailer connections 266
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Drawbar couplings 267
Subdivision 2 — Additional coupling requirements for B‑doubles and long road trains
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Various kingpins 268
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Couplings for B‑doubles and road trains 268
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Selection of fifth wheel couplings for B‑doubles and road trains 269
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D‑value of a fifth wheel coupling 269
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Mounting of fifth wheel couplings on B‑doubles and road trains 270
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Branding of fifth wheel couplings and turntables on B‑doubles and road trains 270
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Selection of kingpins for B‑doubles and road trains 270
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Attachment of kingpins on B‑doubles and road trains 272
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Branding of kingpins on B‑doubles and road trains 272
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Selection of couplings and drawbar eyes for road trains 272
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Attachment of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains 272
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Branding of couplings and drawbar eyes on road trains 273
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Tow coupling overhang on road trains 273