sch.1-sec.3Definitions for schedule

sch.1-sec.3 Definitions for schedule

In this schedule— adopted standard means a standard, other than an ADR, that is applied, adopted or incorporated by a provision of this schedule. Section 51 (1) (c) applies AS 1973—1976 (Australian Standard for retreaded pneumatic passenger car tyres). ADR means— a second edition ADR; or a third edition ADR. air brake means a brake that is air-operated or air-assisted. Airservices Australia see the Air Services Act 1995 (Cwlth) , section 7 . Airservices Australia vehicle means a vehicle driven by any of the following persons in the course of the person’s duty to Airservices Australia— the chief executive officer of Airservices Australia appointed under the Air Services Act 1995 (Cwlth) , section 34 ; a person appointed to act as chief executive officer of Airservices Australia under the Air Services Act 1995 (Cwlth) , section 41 ; a person employed under the Air Services Act 1995 (Cwlth) , section 42 ; a person engaged as a consultant under the Air Services Act 1995 (Cwlth) , section 43 . air storage tank , of a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing compressed air. Australian Border Force vehicle means a vehicle driven by an immigration and border protection worker, within the meaning of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 (Cwlth) , section 4 (1) , in the course of the worker’s duty to the Australian Border Force under that Act. axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group or tri-axle group. braking system , of a vehicle, means all the brakes of the vehicle and all the components of the mechanisms by which the brakes are operated. British Standard means a standard approved for publication for the British Standards Institution. Copies of British Standards are available for purchase from Standards Australia. British Standards Institution means the institution of that name established under royal charter in the United Kingdom. car means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that— seats 9 or fewer adults; and has a body commonly known as a sedan, hatchback, station wagon, coupe, convertible, or roadster; and has 4 or more wheels. centre line means— for an axle— if the axle consists of 1 shaft—a line parallel to the length of the axle and passing through the centre of the axle; or if the axle consists of 2 shafts—a line in the vertical plane passing through— the centre of both shafts; and the centres of the wheels on the shafts; or for an axle group— if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other axle—a vertical line located one-third from the centre line of the axle with more tyres towards the centre line of the axle with fewer tyres; or otherwise—a line located midway between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group. converter dolly means a trailer with a single axle or 1 axle group, and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semitrailer into a dog trailer. daylight means the period in a day from sunrise to sunset. diesel engine means an engine, commonly known as a diesel engine, that works on the compression-ignition principle. dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semitrailer and converter dolly) with— a single axle or 1 axle group at the front that is steered by connection to a towing vehicle by a drawbar; and a single axle or 1 axle group at the rear. drawbar means a part of a trailer, other than a semitrailer, connecting the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes. emergency brake means a brake designed to be used if a service brake fails. emergency vehicle means a motor vehicle— fitted with— a repeater horn or siren; or a flashing warning light; and driven by— an officer of the Queensland Ambulance Service or an ambulance service of another State in the course of the officer’s duty; or an officer of Queensland Fire and Rescue, Rural Fire Service Queensland (other than a rural fire brigade under the Fire Services Act 1990 ) or a fire and emergency service, however called, of another State in the course of the officer’s duty; or an officer or employee of another entity with the written permission of the commissioner in the course of the officer’s or employee’s duty. sch 1 s 3 def emergency vehicle amd 2024 Act No. 22 s 92 sch 1 fifth wheel coupling , for a combination, means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin of a semitrailer, used with a converter dolly, prime mover or semitrailer to allow quick coupling and uncoupling of the vehicles that are part of the combination and to provide for articulation for the combination. front fog light means a light used to improve the illumination of the road during a dust storm, fog, heavy rain or snowfall. goods vehicle means a goods vehicle as defined under the ADR (definitions and vehicle categories). GTM (gross trailer mass) means the mass transmitted to the ground by the axles of a trailer when the trailer is loaded to its GVM and connected to a towing vehicle. high-beam , for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means the light is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the top of the main beam of light that would be projected by the light in the low-beam position. left , for a vehicle, means to the left of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle facing to the front of the vehicle. low-beam , for a headlight or front fog light fitted to a vehicle, means the light is built or adjusted so the top of the main beam of light it projects, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, is no higher than— the centre of the light, when measured 8m in front of the vehicle; and 1m above the ground, when measured 25m in front of the vehicle. moped means a motorbike or motortrike with— an engine cylinder capacity of not more than 50ml; and a maximum speed of not more than 50km/h. motorbike does not include a motortrike. See also the definition motorbike in schedule 4 of the Act . motortrike means a motor vehicle with 3 wheels, other than a motor vehicle with 2 wheels and a sidecar supported by a third wheel. mudguard means a fitting or device, with or without a mudflap, built and fitted to a vehicle in a way that will, as far as practicable, catch or deflect downwards any mud, stone, water or other substance thrown up by the rotation of the wheel of the vehicle for which the fitting or device is fitted. nearer side of the vehicle , in relation to a light or reflector fitted to a vehicle, means the side of the vehicle closest to the light or reflector. parking brake , of a vehicle, means the brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary while the vehicle is parked. point of articulation means— the axis of a kingpin for a fifth wheel; or the vertical axis of rotation for each of the following— a fifth wheel coupling; a front axle group or single axle of a dog trailer; a turntable assembly; or a coupling pivot point of a semitrailer. police vehicle means a vehicle driven by a police officer of the Queensland Police Service, or the police service of the Commonwealth or another State, in the course of the police officer’s duty. rear fog light see section 102 (4) . rear overhang , of a vehicle, see section 60 (1) . rear overhang line , of a vehicle, see section 60 (2) , (3) and (4) . repeater horn means a device that makes a sound alternating between different tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle. right , for a vehicle, means to the right of the centre of the vehicle when viewed by a person in the vehicle facing to the front of the vehicle. second edition ADR means an Australian Design Rule— incorporated in the document described as the Australian Design Rules for Motor Vehicle Safety, Second Edition; and originally published by the then Commonwealth Department of Transport. service brake , for a vehicle, means the brake normally used to decelerate the vehicle. side marker light means a light fitted to a side of a vehicle indicating the presence and length of the vehicle when viewed on that side. single axle means an axle not part of an axle group. single axle group means a group of at least 2 axles with a horizontal distance of less than 1m between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group. street rod vehicle means a vehicle that is— either— a vehicle with a body and frame built before 1949; or a vehicle that is a replica of a vehicle mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and modified for safe road use. tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles with a horizontal distance of at least 1m, but not more than 2m, between the centre lines of the outermost axles of the group. third edition ADR means— a national standard under the repealed Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (Cwlth) before its repeal; or a national road vehicle standard under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (Cwlth) , section 12 . transport enforcement vehicle means a vehicle marked as a departmental vehicle and used by the department for enforcement purposes. tri-axle group means a group of at least 3 axles with a horizontal distance of more than 2m, but not more than 3.2m, between the centre lines of the outermost axles. turntable means a bearing built to carry vertical and horizontal loads that— does not allow quick separation of its upper and lower rotating elements; and is used to connect and allow articulation between— a prime mover and semitrailer; or the steering axle or axle group of a dog trailer and the body of the trailer; or a fifth wheel coupling and the vehicle to which it is mounted. vacuum brakes means brakes that are vacuum-operated or vacuum-assisted. vacuum storage tank , for a vehicle, means a tank fitted to the vehicle for storing air at low pressure. warning light means a light, fitted to a vehicle, designed specifically to warn road users of the vehicle’s presence on a road. yellow includes amber.