Vehicle exterior

2-4 Heavy trailer equipment

Reasons for rejection

Mandatory equipment

1. An outrigger fitted to a vehicle does not have a locking device to prevent its inadvertent extension or separation.

Condition and performance

2. An outrigger locking device is bent, worn or otherwise damaged or has deteriorated so that it is not effective.

3. An outrigger locking device does not lock the outrigger in its locked position.

Note 1

Outrigger, in relation to a vehicle fitted with a crane or a hoist, means a device fitted to the vehicle that extends and stabilises the vehicle while the crane or hoist is in use.

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment

1. An outrigger fitted to a vehicle must have a locking device to prevent its inadvertent extension or separation.

Condition

2. An outrigger locking device must be effective.

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