Western Australian Repealed Regulations Western Australian Repealed RegulationsThis legislation has been repealed.
(1) The laden mass of
a motor vehicle or a trailer (other than an articulated vehicle or
semi-trailer) shall not exceed —
(a) that
prescribed as the aggregate mass of the vehicle determined in accordance with
subregulations (7), (8), (9), (10) and (11);
(b) the
aggregate mass of the vehicle as set out in the licence issued for the
vehicle;
(c) the
sum of the maximum supported mass prescribed by subregulation (4) or
(4a), as the case may be, of this regulation for each axle or axle group on
the vehicle; or
(d) the
mass specified by subregulation (6).
(2) Subject to
subregulation (2a), the laden mass of a trailer or other vehicle (other
than a semi-trailer) that is being towed by a motor vehicle shall not
exceed —
(a)
where an aggregate mass for the towing vehicle is not specified under this
regulation —
(i)
in the case of a trailer or vehicle equipped with brakes
in accordance with these regulations that is being towed by a motor vehicle
other than a motor cycle, one and a half times the tare of the motor vehicle
by which it is being towed; or
(ii)
in a case to which subparagraph (i) does not apply,
the tare of the motor vehicle by which it is being towed;
or
(b)
where an aggregate mass is specified for the towing vehicle —
(i)
in the case of a trailer or vehicle not required by these
regulations to be fitted with brakes, the tare of the motor vehicle by which
it is being towed, or
(ii)
in the case of trailer or vehicle equipped with brakes in
accordance with these regulations, the laden mass of the motor vehicle by
which it is being towed.
(2a) Unless otherwise
approved by the Director General, the laden mass of a trailer that is being
towed by a motor vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass not
exceeding 4.5 tonnes shall not exceed —
(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 permitted laden mass of a trailer that may be towed by the
vehicle ("the maximum trailer mass"), as specified by the manufacturer of the
vehicle,
whichever is the
lesser.
(2b) If the towing
capacity of the towing apparatus fitted to a motor vehicle —
(a) is
not specified by the manufacturer of the towing apparatus; or
(b)
otherwise cannot be determined,
the maximum trailer mass of the vehicle is taken for the purposes of
subregulation (2a) to be less than the towing capacity of the towing
apparatus fitted to the vehicle.
(2c) If
the maximum trailer mass of a motor vehicle —
(a) is
not specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle; or
(b)
otherwise cannot be determined,
the maximum trailer mass of the vehicle is taken for the purposes of
subregulation (2a)(b) to be —
(c) if
the trailer to be towed by the vehicle is equipped with brakes in accordance
with these regulations, one and a half times the tare of the vehicle; or
(d) if
the trailer to be towed by the vehicle is not so equipped, the tare of the
vehicle.
(3) Notwithstanding
any other provision of this regulation, where a motor vehicle is used for the
purpose of towing a trailer, trailers or semi-trailer the aggregate of the
laden mass of the vehicles in the combination shall not
exceed —
(a) that
prescribed as the gross combination mass of the prime mover or the motor
vehicle hauling a trailer determined in accordance with
subregulations (12), (13) and (14);
(b) the
gross combination mass of the prime mover or the motor vehicle hauling the
trailer as set out in the licence for the vehicle;
(c) the
sum of the maximum supported mass prescribed by subregulation (4) for
each axle or axle group on each vehicle in the combination;
(d) the
mass specified by subregulation (6); or
(e) 42.5
tonnes,
whichever is the
least.
(4) Subject to
subregulation (4a), on any vehicle —
(a) the
mass supported on any tyre shall not exceed either the carrying capacity of
the tyre or of the rim to which that tyre is fitted, as prescribed by any
regulation made under the Act;
(b) the
mass supported on a single wide profile tyre —
(i)
having a sectional width not less than 375 mm but
less than 450 mm, attached to an axle other than a steer axle, shall not
exceed 3.35 tonnes;
(ii)
having a sectional width of 450 mm or more, attached
to an axle other than a steer axle, shall not exceed 3.5 tonnes;
(iii)
that is attached to a steer axle shall not exceed 3.0
tonnes;
(c) the
mass supported on any single tyre (other than a wide profile tyre) shall not
exceed 3.0 tonnes;
(d) the
mass supported on any axle or axle group shall not exceed the vehicle or axle
manufacturer’s gross axle load limit for that axle or axle group;
(e) the
mass supported on any single axle —
(i)
fitted with single tyres shall not exceed
6.0 tonnes;
(ii)
that is a steer axle having wide profile tyres shall not
exceed 6.0 tonnes;
(f) the
mass supported on any single axle fitted with dual tyres shall not exceed 9.0
tonnes;
(g) the
mass supported on a single axle other than a steer axle fitted with wide
profile tyres —
(i)
having a section width of not less than 375 mm but
less than 450 mm shall not exceed 6.7 tonnes;
(ii)
having a section width of 450 mm or greater shall
not exceed 7.0 tonnes;
(h) the
mass supported on any one axle of a tandem axle group fitted with single tyres
shall not exceed 6.0 tonnes;
(i)
the mass supported on a tandem axle group fitted with
single tyres shall not exceed 11.0 tonnes;
(j) the
mass supported on any one axle of a tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres
shall not exceed 9.0 tonnes;
(k) the
mass supported on any tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres shall not
exceed 16.5 tonnes;
(l) the
mass supported on any tandem axle group of which one axle is fitted with dual
tyres and the other with single tyres shall not exceed 13.0 tonnes;
(m) the
mass supported on a tandem axle group fitted with wide profile tyres on both
axles —
(i)
having a sectional width of not less than 375 mm but
less than 450 mm shall not exceed 13.3 tonnes;
(ii)
having a sectional width greater than 450 mm shall
not exceed 14.0 tonnes;
(n) the
mass supported on a widespread tandem axle group or any one axle of a
widespread tandem axle group shall not exceed the mass limits specified in
paragraphs (h), (i), (j), (k), (1) and (m) for a tandem axle group with a
similar arrangement of tyres;
(o) the
mass supported on any one axle on a twin steer axle group shall not exceed 6.0
tonnes;
(p) the
mass supported on a twin steer axle group with a load sharing system fitted
shall not exceed 11.0 tonnes;
(q) the
mass supported on a twin steer axle group where a load sharing system is not
fitted shall not exceed 10.0 tonnes;
(r) the
mass supported on any one axle of a triaxle group fitted with dual tyres,
shall not exceed 9.0 tonnes;
(s) the
mass supported on a triaxle group fitted with dual tyres shall not exceed 20.0
tonnes;
(t) the
mass supported on any one axle of a triaxle group fitted with single tyres
shall not exceed 6.0 tonnes;
(u) the
mass supported on a triaxle group of which one or more axles is fitted with
single tyres shall not exceed 15 tonnes;
(v)
the mass supported by a triaxle group fitted with wide
profile tyres on all 3 axles shall not exceed 20.0 tonnes;
(w) the
mass supported on any one axle of a multi axle group fitted with dual tyres
shall not exceed 9.0 tonnes;
(x)
the mass supported on a multi axle group fitted with dual
or wide profile tyres shall not exceed 20.0 tonnes;
(y) the
mass supported on one axle of a multi axle group fitted with single tyres
shall not exceed 6.0 tonnes;
(z) the
mass supported on a multi axle group of which one or more axles is fitted with
single tyres shall not exceed 15 tonnes;
(aa) the
mass supported on any one axle of a non load sharing axle group fitted with
single tyres shall not exceed 4.6 tonnes;
(bb) the
mass supported on any one axle of a non load sharing axle group fitted with
dual tyres shall not exceed 8.2 tonnes;
(cc) the
mass supported on a non load sharing axle group fitted with single tyres shall
not exceed 9.1 tonnes;
(dd) the
mass supported on a non load sharing axle group of which one axle is fitted
with single tyres and the other axles with dual tyres shall not exceed 11.2
tonnes;
(ee) the
mass supported on a non load sharing axle group fitted with dual tyres shall
not exceed 13.2 tonnes.
(4a) Notwithstanding
subregulation (4)(c), (e)(i) and (f), on any route service
omnibus —
(a) the
mass supported on any single tyre (other than a wide profile tyre) shall not
exceed 3 tonnes;
(b) the
mass supported on any single axle fitted with single tyres shall not exceed 6
tonnes; and
(c) the
mass supported on any single axle fitted with dual tyres shall not exceed 10
tonnes.
(5) Unless approved by
the Commissioner of Main Roads, a retractable axle shall not be taken into
account in assessing the maximum permissible axle loading of any axle or axle
group which includes such a configuration.
(6) The laden mass of
a vehicle or a combination of vehicles shall not exceed that specified in
column 2 of the table.
Axle mass table
(7) Prior to 1 July
1982 the aggregate mass of a goods vehicle manufactured before the date on
which these regulations take effect shall be determined —
(a)
where the manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass does not exceed 2.5 tonnes,
by adding to the manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass 5%;
(b)
where the manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass exceeds 2.5 tonnes, by
adding to the manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass 10%;
(c) by
adding the maximum supported mass prescribed by subregulation (4) for
each axle or axle group on the vehicle; but the limit prescribed by
subregulation (4)(d) may be increased by 10%; or
(d) 42.5
tonnes,
whichever is the
least.
(8) The aggregate mass
of a goods vehicle first registered after the date on which these regulations
take effect, other than a goods vehicle to which subregulation (7)
applies, and all goods vehicles for which an application for registration is
made after 30 June 1982 may be determined by —
(a) the
manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass for that vehicle;
(b) the
sum of the maximum supported mass prescribed by subregulation (4) for
each axle or axle group on the vehicle; or
(c) 42.5
tonnes,
whichever is the
least.
(9) For vehicles
registered before the date on which these regulations take effect, the
aggregate mass for that vehicle shall be the aggregate weight or aggregate
mass set out in the licence issued for that vehicle.
(10) Notwithstanding
subregulation (7) and (8), the Director General may determine a lesser
aggregate mass equated with the practical carrying capacity of the vehicle.
(11) Where the
manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass of a goods vehicle is not recorded by
the Director General, the aggregate mass of the vehicle may be determined
under subregulation (7) and (8) by taking the recorded
manufacturer’s gross vehicle mass of a vehicle of similar construction.
(12) Prior to 1 July
1982 the gross combination mass of a goods vehicle manufactured before the
date on which these regulations take effect shall be
determined —
(a) by
adding to the manufacturer’s gross combination mass for that vehicle 10%
thereof;
(b) 42.5
tonnes; or
(c) in
the case of a prime mover where the licence of the vehicle does not set out a
gross combination mass for the vehicle, the aggregate weight set out in the
licence for the vehicle,
whichever is the
least.
(13) The gross
combination mass of a goods vehicle first registered after the date on which
these regulations take effect, and all goods vehicles for which an application
for registration is made after 30 June 1982 shall be
determined —
(a) by
the manufacturer’s gross combination mass for that vehicle; or
(b) 42.5
tonnes,
whichever is the
least.
(14) Where the
manufacturer’s gross combination mass of a goods vehicle is not recorded
by the Director General, the gross combination of that vehicle may be
determined under subregulation (12) or (13), by taking the recorded
manufacturer’s gross combination mass of a vehicle of similar
construction.
(15) For the purpose
of subregulation (1)(c), (3)(c), (7)(c) and (8)(b) —
(a) the
only axles or axle groups which shall be considered are —
(i)
single axle;
(ii)
tandem axle group;
(iii)
triaxle group;
(iv)
multi axle group;
(v)
twin steer axle group;
(vi)
widespread tandem axle group; and
(vii)
non-load sharing axle group, as defined in these
regulations;
(b) in
the case of a semi-trailer, only one axle or axle group of a type referred to
in paragraph (a) located towards the rear of the vehicle shall be
considered;
(c) in
the case of a trailer supported by only one axle or axle group, provided that
the axle or axle group is of a type referred to in paragraph (a) shall be
considered;
(d) in
the case of any other motor vehicle or trailer, including a trailer consisting
of a converter dolly trailer and a semi-trailer (not being a vehicle referred
to in paragraph (b) or (c)), towards the front of the vehicle and towards
the rear of the vehicle, only one axle or axle group of a type referred to in
paragraph (a) shall be considered.
(16) The mass
supported by additional axles or axle groups not complying with
subregulation (15) shall be deemed to be supported by the nearest axle or
axle group on the vehicle or component part of a combination of vehicles.
(17) Where a goods
vehicle has been added to or modified, at any time after manufacture the owner
thereof may apply to the Director General for the determination of an
aggregate mass or gross combination mass other than that previously determined
in accordance with the provisions of this regulation; and having regard to the
component parts, the addition to or modification of the vehicle, and on being
satisfied the addition or modification is such as to vary the safe loading
limits of the vehicle, the Director General may determine and authorise an
aggregate mass or gross combination mass in accordance with the limitations of
this regulation.
(18) Every goods
vehicle shall have the tare of the vehicle and aggregate mass of the vehicle
distinguished respectively, by the letters “T” and “A”
and, in the case of a motor wagon and prime mover, other than a passenger car
derivative or a tractor, in addition the gross combination mass of the vehicle
distinguished by the letter “C” permanently marked on the right
hand side of the vehicle, in block letters and numerals of at least 50 mm
in height, and be maintained, so as to be clearly legible at a distance of 5
metres.
(19) A member of the
Police Force, having in accordance with the provisions of these regulations,
ascertained that the mass supported on a vehicle or any part of it exceeds the
maximum mass permitted by the provisions of these regulations to be so
supported may —
(a)
require the driver to discontinue using the vehicle until the load has been
removed or adjusted to ensure that the vehicle complies with these
regulations; or
(b)
require the driver to take the vehicle by a specified route to the nearest
police station, or other suitable place and then to discontinue using the
vehicle until the load has been removed or adjusted to the satisfaction of a
member of the Police Force, to ensure the vehicle complies with these
regulations,
and until that
requirement has been complied with, a person shall not drive or use the
vehicle or permit or suffer a person to drive or use the vehicle.
(19A) Where a driver
who is required to discontinue using a vehicle under subregulation (19)
is not the owner of the vehicle, he shall bring the requirement to the notice
of the owner.
(20) The provisions of
subregulation (7) to (16) do not apply to a station wagon or estate car.
(21) Nothing in this
regulation authorises a person to drive, use, or permit the driving or using
of a motor vehicle, on a road, in contravention of the provisions of any other
regulation made under the Act.
[Regulation 1401 amended in Gazette
11 May 1979 p. 1222; 25 May 1979 p. 1386-7;
13 Mar 1981 p. 939; 2 Feb 1982 p. 407;
25 May 1984 p. 1386; 14 Aug 1987 p. 3168-9;
11 Nov 1988 p. 4445; 18 Aug 1989 p. 2758;
29 Dec 1989 p. 4684; 31 Jan 1997 p. 685-6;
14 Sep 1999 p. 4537-8.]