D Shackles Urban Myth on FACEBOOK. Dont be fooled! The Facts From Caravaning Queensland CTIAQ Some of our members have been receiving an unusually high number of enquiries from the general public in relation to “D” shackles. This is the result of some information circulating on social media warning people that common “D” shackles are illegal and that all “D” shackles must be rated. This statement is incorrect. The Queensland Government Department of Transport & Main Roads have also been receiving calls from the general public and will be issuing the following statement to hopefully resolve the issue: “MYTH – CHANGES TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SHACKLES USED WHEN TOWING A TRAILER For response to Customer Enquiries regarding this matter. There has been no change! Recently, information has been circulating on social media about changes that require the shackles used when towing a trailer to be rated as well as enforcement of this requirement in the Gympie area. Vehicle Standards can advise that under the current legislation, while the safety chains that are used to connect a trailer to a towing vehicle are required to comply with Australian Standard AS 4177.4 Caravan and light trailer towing components, there is no legal requirement for shackles to comply with a particular Australian Standard. However, in the interest of road safety, the Department of Transport and Main Roads strongly recommends that vehicle operators use shackles that are either certified to AS 2741-2002 Shackles or are identifiable as having a suitable design for the trailer and towing vehicle combination. These requirements are not new and have been consistent across most States and Territories for many years.” The Queensland Government Department of Transport & Main Roads will be posting more information on their Facebook page, facebook/TMRQld and also on their website, tmr.qld.gov.au
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 07:59:50 +0000
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