5Exemption of agricultural vehicles and agricultural combinations

5 Exemption of agricultural vehicles and agricultural combinations

(1)  In this clause –

oversize vehicle sign means an oversize vehicle warning sign in accordance with Divisions 1 and 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations;

pilot vehicle means a pilot vehicle that complies with Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations.

(2)  Subject to the conditions specified in subclause (3) , regulations 10(1) , 11 , 13 , 14(1) and (3) , 15(2) and 16(2)(a) of the Vehicle Operations Regulations do not apply to a person using, or causing or permitting the use of, an agricultural vehicle or an agricultural combination.

(3)  The exemption under subclause (2) is subject to the following conditions:

(a) the width of the agricultural vehicle must not exceed 5 metres;

(b) an agricultural vehicle that exceeds 3.5 metres in width must not be used at night;

(c) an agricultural vehicle which is used in daylight and exceeds 4.5 metres in width must be accompanied by 2 pilot vehicles, with each pilot vehicle displaying a warning light and an oversize vehicle sign;

(d) an agricultural vehicle which is used in daylight and exceeds 3.5 metres in width or 12.5 metres in length must be accompanied by a pilot vehicle displaying a warning light and an oversize vehicle sign;

(e) if the agricultural vehicle (other than a tractor) or the agricultural combination, exceeds 2.5 metres in width, flags must be displayed, in accordance with clause 4 of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations;

(f) if the agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination is not an agricultural machine, a warning light must be displayed on the agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination –

(i) if used at night, if the agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination exceeds 2.5 metres in width or 22 metres in length; or

(ii) at all times, if the agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination exceeds 3 metres in width;

(g) if the agricultural vehicle (other than a tractor) exceeds 2.5 metres in width or 12.5 metres in length, an oversize vehicle sign must be displayed at the front and rear of the vehicle;

(h) if the agricultural combination exceeds 2.5 metres in width or 19.5 metres in length, an oversize vehicle sign must be displayed –

(i) if a tractor is not the front vehicle of the combination, at the front and rear of the combination; and

(ii) if a tractor is the front vehicle of the combination, at the rear of the combination;

(i) the length of the agricultural combination must not exceed 25 metres;

(j) an agricultural combination that exceeds 19 metres in length must be accompanied by a pilot vehicle that displays –

(i) a warning light; and

(ii) an oversize vehicle sign;

(k) the length of the agricultural vehicle must not exceed 15 metres, regardless of whether that agricultural vehicle is used alone or as part of an agricultural combination;

(l) the rear overhang of the agricultural vehicle must not exceed 5.5 metres;

(m) the height of the agricultural vehicle must not exceed 4.6 metres;

(n) any axle, on an agricultural vehicle that is a tractor, which protrudes more than 150 millimetres past the outer wall of a tyre must be painted fluorescent yellow or be covered in a high-visibility material;

(o) if an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination operating under this exemption is fitted with headlights, the headlights must be operated on low beam if the vehicle or combination is used in daylight;

(p) an agricultural vehicle that is an agricultural implement that is towed at night must be fitted with brake lights, tail lights and reflectors at its rear, either fixed to the implement or mounted on a detachable board;

(q) an agricultural vehicle, or agricultural combination, that is used at night must display side markers and rear markers in accordance with clause 6 of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations.