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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE OPERATIONS) REGULATIONS 2014 (S.R. 2014, NO. 69) - REG 15

Trailer drawbar length
(1)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a dog trailer if the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar of the trailer and the centre-line of the front axle group or of the front single axle of the trailer exceeds 5 metres.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.
(2)  A person must not use, or cause or permit the use of, a pig trailer if the distance between the coupling pivot point on a drawbar of the trailer and the centre-line of the axle group or single axle on the trailer exceeds 8.5 metres.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.



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