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ROAD TRAFFIC (TOW TRUCK) REGULATIONS 1975 - REG 8

8 .         Cranes

        (1)         The design, construction and marking of the crane fitted to a tow truck, its attachments and supporting structure shall be generally in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard No. CB 2-1960, S.A.A. Crane and Hoist Code as amended from time to time and be approved by the appropriate authority.

        (2)         The crane shall be located and mounted on the tow truck in the manner generally or specifically directed by the appropriate authority, and shall comply with the stability requirements of the standard specified in subregulation (1).

        (3)         Every tow truck crane shall be provided with adequate means for supporting the load in its raised position whilst under tow.

        (4)         A tow truck does not comply with this regulation unless — 

            (a)         a certificate has been issued by the appropriate authority certifying that the design of the crane is in accordance with the standard specified in subregulation (1);

            (b)         the crane has satisfactorily passed working and stability tests; and

            (c)         there is in force in relation thereto a current certificate of annual inspection by the appropriate authority under the Inspection of Machinery Act 1921 2 .



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