Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (ACT) - SECT 717

    (1)     A written statement of the recommended maximum loaded mass ( mass rating ) for a heavy vehicle, or a component of a heavy vehicle, purporting to be made by the manufacturer of the vehicle or component is admissible in a proceeding under this Law and is evidence—

        (a)     of the mass rating; and

        (b)     of any conditions, stated in the statement, to which the mass rating is subject; and

        (c)     that the statement was made by the manufacturer.

    (2)     A written statement of the strength or performance rating of equipment used to restrain a load and designed for use on a heavy vehicle, or on a component of a heavy vehicle, purporting to be made by the manufacturer of the equipment is admissible in a proceeding under this Law and is evidence—

        (a)     that the equipment was designed for the use; and

        (b)     of the strength or performance rating of the equipment; and

        (c)     of any conditions, stated in the statement, to which the rating is subject; and

        (d)     that the statement was made by the manufacturer.

Example of equipment used to restrain a load—

a chain or strap