Tow Truck Regulation 2024
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sch.1-sec.1 Definitions for schedule
In this schedule— GCM (gross combination mass) see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 , schedule 4 . GVM (gross vehicle mass), of a vehicle, see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , schedule 4 . load capacity , of a tow truck, means the difference between the maximum loaded mass of the tow truck and its tare. maximum loaded mass , of a motor vehicle, means— for a motor vehicle with a GVM of not more than 4.5t—the vehicle’s GVM; or otherwise—the lesser of the following— the vehicle’s GVM or, if the vehicle has a GCM, the GCM; the mass of the vehicle or combination and any load on it as permitted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland). tare , of a tow truck, means the weight of the tow truck equipped for travelling on a road, but not including a load on the tow truck. tray or platform tow truck means a tow truck that— has a fixed or tilting platform, or a fixed or tilting tray, attached to the truck for carrying motor vehicles; and is fitted with a winch for loading motor vehicles onto the platform or tray.
- (a) for a motor vehicle with a GVM of not more than 4.5t—the vehicle’s GVM; or
- (b) otherwise—the lesser of the following— (i) the vehicle’s GVM or, if the vehicle has a GCM, the GCM; (ii) the mass of the vehicle or combination and any load on it as permitted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland).
- (i) the vehicle’s GVM or, if the vehicle has a GCM, the GCM;
- (ii) the mass of the vehicle or combination and any load on it as permitted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland).
- (i) the vehicle’s GVM or, if the vehicle has a GCM, the GCM;
- (ii) the mass of the vehicle or combination and any load on it as permitted under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland).
- (a) has a fixed or tilting platform, or a fixed or tilting tray, attached to the truck for carrying motor vehicles; and
- (b) is fitted with a winch for loading motor vehicles onto the platform or tray.