South Australian Consolidated Regulations South Australian Consolidated Regulations (1) The rear overhang
of a semi-trailer, or dog trailer consisting of a semi-trailer and
converter dolly, must not exceed the lesser of:
(a) 60%
of the distance between the point of articulation at the front and the
rear overhang line; and
(b) 3.7
metres.
(2) A semi-trailer
with 2 or more points of articulation at the front must comply with subrule
(1) when measured at the same point used for measurement for compliance with
rule 68 (3).
(3) The rear overhang
of a trailer with only 1 axle group or single axle (except a semi-trailer)
must not exceed the lesser of:
(a) the
length of the load carrying area ahead of the rear overhang line; and
(b) 3.7
metres.
(4) The rear overhang
of a vehicle not mentioned in subrule (1) or (3) must not exceed the lesser
of:
(a) 60%
of the distance between the centre of the front axle and the rear
overhang line; and
(b) 3.7
metres.
(5) In this rule:
"load carrying area", in relation to a trailer, means the part of the trailer
on which a load may safely be carried, and may include the drawbar of the
trailer.