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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE OPERATIONS) NOTICE 2003 (S.R. 2003, NO. 92) - REG 5

Conditions on exemption of B-doubles

The exemption under clause 4 of a person using, or causing or permitting the use of, a B-double is subject to the following conditions:
(a) if the B-double is being used on a road other than a road specified in Schedule 1 , the B-double must not –
(i) exceed, inclusive of any load, 21 metres in length, or 21.3 metres if it is fitted with a guard to prevent logs from shifting rearwards; or
(ii) exceed the aggregate axle load calculated in accordance with the allowable axle group loads of the combination, or 50 tonnes, whichever is the lesser; or
(iii) be fitted with more than 7 axles;
(b) if the B-double is being used in accordance with Schedule 1 , the B-double must not exceed –
(i) 25 metres in length, inclusive of any load; or
(ii) subject to clause 10 , the aggregate axle load calculated in accordance with the allowable axle group loads of the combination, or 62.5 tonnes, whichever is the lesser;
(c) if the B-double exceeds 22 metres in length, it must display a long vehicle sign in accordance with Division 4 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Vehicle Operations Regulations;
(d) the B-double must comply with Schedule 2 ;
(e) the distance G shown on the following diagrams must not be less than 6 metres, and the distance H must not be less than 7 metres:

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(f) the distance X shown on the following diagram minus the distance Y must not exceed one metre and the distance Y minus the distance X must not exceed 1.3 metres:

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