AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

MOTOR TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 1936-1973

MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 3 of 1974

	The proposed amendments of the Motor Vehicle Regulations will require a trailer or caravan, the gross weight of which does not exceed five thousand pounds, to be equipped with a safety chain which complies with the requirements of Australian Standard D25 – 1972 – Safety Chains for Trailers.

	The requirement will apply to trailers and caravans registered on or after 1 July 1974.