Steering and suspension
9-1 Steering and suspension systems
Reasons for rejection
Prohibited equipment
1. A passenger service vehicle has its steering column to the left of the longitudinal centreline of the body of the vehicle (meaning left-hand drive).
Condition and performance
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. The condition of the PSV is such that excessive body sway is likely to adversely affect the steering stability.
4. An axle-stop, shackle or other suspension safeguard is:
a) missing (where originally fitted), or
b) insecure, or
c) bent, or
d) cracked, or
e) excessively corroded or otherwise weakened.
Modification
5. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Prohibited equipment
1. A left-hand drive vehicle may not enter service as a PSV.
Condition and performance
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. A PSV must be maintained so that no excessive body sway will occur which is likely to adversely affect the steering stability.
4. Axle-stops, shackles, or similar devices must be maintained within safe tolerance of their original condition.
Modification
5. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Page amended 1 May 2017 (see amendment details).