5Exemption of certain pig trailers

5 Exemption of certain pig trailers

(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.

(2)  Subject to the conditions specified in subclause (3) , regulations 13 and 14(3) of the Vehicle Operations Regulations do not apply to a person using, or causing or permitting the use of, a pig trailer built and being used for the purpose of transporting a yacht, rowing boat or surfboat.

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

(a) the pig trailer must only be towed by a light vehicle;

(b) the combined length of the pig trailer, inclusive of its load, and the motor vehicle towing it must not exceed 25 metres;

(c) if the combined length of the pig trailer, inclusive of its load, and the motor vehicle towing it exceeds 22 metres, it must –

(i) display an oversize vehicle sign at the front and rear of the combination; and

(ii) display warning lights if used at night;

(d) the rear overhang of the pig trailer, inclusive of its load, must not exceed 5 metres;

(e) if the rear overhang of the pig trailer, inclusive of its load, exceeds 3.7 metres, an oversize vehicle sign must be displayed at the front and rear of the combination;

(f) the vehicle used to tow the pig trailer must operate its headlights on low beam when towing the pig trailer during daylight hours;

(g) if the pig trailer or combination is used in daylight, a red flag must be affixed to the rearmost point of its load;

(h) the pig trailer must display side markers and rear markers for night travel in accordance with clause 6 of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations.