New towing regs?

[getrigged]

Not sure if this regulation is new or not but was bought to my attention recently, my camper van is 6 metres, boat on trailer 5.3m, box trailer 4.2m, meaning all my rigs would exceed the 7.5m length,

Where would you put the sticker on a boat/trailer,

I put the sticker on my van cause its wide and high and I can't see behind

The worlds Gone bonkers!

[aussie123]

That law as I understand it is not compulsory to have the signs displayed if you do not need 2 lanes to make a turn.

If you do need to use 2 lanes you must also use the signs.

[getrigged]

I've not seen one on a boat, if you have a 20ft boat, it will 26-28 ft on trailer, plus a 5m ute towing, you would definitely need the two lanes to turn it?

[ellicat]

That would depend on if there were pedestrians on the corner :silly:

As far as you're concerned though, it is optional if you want to use the sticker/s.

[Binder]

What the law is about, is that if you are under that length, you can not display those placards. (You can if over).

[Terry H]

In relation to regulation, common words used are "must" and "shall" (meaning compulsory) along with "may" and "should" (both of these are allowances or recommendations to do something, but not compulsory)

What the law states is:

1. rigs >= 7.5m in length 'may' show those signs (optional)

2. rigs >= 7.5m in length, and requires additional lanes (or to straddle your lane) to turn left/right at intersections, you 'must' display those signs (compulsory)

As for boats, most are either ignorant to that regulation, or are not required to display the signs as they can make their turns without straddling/additional lanes.

[Egg Beaater]

Wonder what the correct interpretation on this is?

[getrigged]

I understand the reg, and know that I would need two lanes to complete a 90 degree left turn with my van,

I was just letting fellow boaties know they may need to find a suitable spot for a sticker if needed?

[aussie123]

You need to be towing a pretty big boat before you need 2 lanes

If you need 2 lanes for a 20 footer I think you would need driving lessons before any signs.

[getrigged]

Righto, was just trying to help