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EMPATTEMENT SEMI-REMORQUE [1 record]

Record 1 1981-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

The distance from the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin in a vertical position to the vertical plane through the axis of the semi-trailer's first axle. NOTE In the case of a semi-trailer with two or more axles, the same rule should be applied as for vehicles with three or more axles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

Distance de l'axe du pivot d'attelage dans sa position verticale au plan vertical contenant l'axe du premier essieu de la semi-remorque. NOTE Dans le cas de semi-remorques à deux essieux ou plus, il faut appliquer la même règle que pour un véhicule à trois essieux ou plus.

Spanish

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