Section 44 - Tow Truck Industry Regulation 2020 - Definitions

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approved Class 3 conventional tow truck means a tow truck that—

(a) has a gross combination mass of no more than 25 tonnes, and

(b) has lifting apparatus with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more, and

(c) cannot tow motor vehicles with a mass exceeding 12 tonnes.

approved Class 4 (A) conventional tow truck means a tow truck that—

(a) has a gross combination mass of more than 25 tonnes but no more than 45 tonnes, and

(b) has lifting apparatus with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more, and

(c) can tow motor vehicles with a mass exceeding 12 tonnes, and

(d) has a dual rear axle, and

(e) has a power-operated winch, and

(f) has air brakes that can be connected to the brakes of any motor vehicle being towed.

approved Class 4 (B) conventional tow truck means a tow truck that—

(a) has a gross combination mass of more than 45 tonnes but no more than 60 tonnes, and

(b) has lifting apparatus with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more, and

(c) can tow motor vehicles with a mass exceeding 12 tonnes, and

(d) has a dual rear axle, and

(e) has a power-operated winch, and

(f) has air brakes that can be connected to the brakes of any motor vehicle being towed.

approved Class 4 (C) conventional tow truck means a tow truck that—

(a) has a gross combination mass of more than 60 tonnes, and

(b) has lifting apparatus with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more, and

(c) can tow motor vehicles with a mass exceeding 12 tonnes, and

(d) has a dual rear axle, and

(e) has a power-operated winch, and

(f) has air brakes that can be connected to the brakes of any motor vehicle being towed.