Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024
139Miscellaneous safety requirements
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139 Miscellaneous safety requirements
(1) In this regulation –
articulated bus means a bus with at least 2 rigid sections that allow passengers access between the sections and are connected to allow rotary movement between the sections.
(2) A bus with a transmission incorporating any longitudinal drive shafts, couplings or intermediate shafts must be designed, built and maintained so that the front end of such a shaft or coupling is prevented from contacting the road in the event of it becoming detached from its normal position.
(3) If a bus having a single rear axle is equipped to seat more than 15 persons, including the driver, but is not an articulated bus or all-wheel drive bus, it must be fitted with dual tyres.
(4) A bus must be fitted with a fire extinguisher selected and located in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2444-1985 Portable Fire Extinguishers – Selection and Location.