Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024
15Trailer drawbar length
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15 Trailer drawbar length
(1) A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a dog trailer if the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar of the trailer and the centre-line of the front axle group or of the front single axle of the trailer exceeds 5 metres.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.
(2) A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a pig trailer if the distance between the coupling pivot point on a drawbar of the trailer and the centre-line of the axle group or single axle on the trailer exceeds 8.5 metres.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.