Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) In this
regulation —
motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is a
light vehicle;
trailer means a trailer that is a light vehicle.
(2) The loaded mass of
a trailer that is being towed by a motor vehicle must not exceed the lesser
of —
(a) the
towing capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to the vehicle, as specified by
the manufacturer of the towing apparatus; or
(b) the
maximum loaded mass of a trailer that may be towed by the vehicle, as
specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
(3) If the towing
capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to a motor vehicle is not specified by
the manufacturer of the towing apparatus or otherwise cannot be determined,
the maximum permitted loaded mass mentioned in subregulation (2)(a) must
be taken to be less than the towing capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to
the vehicle.
(4) If the maximum
trailer mass of a motor vehicle is not specified by the manufacturer of the
vehicle or otherwise cannot be determined, the maximum permitted loaded mass
mentioned in subregulation (2)(b) must be taken to be —
(a) if
the trailer is equipped with brakes in accordance with Part 10
Division 9 — 1.5 times the unloaded mass of the vehicle;
or
(b) if
the trailer is not so equipped — the unloaded mass of the
vehicle.