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On a semi trailer with dubbel axles and gvm is less than 3499 kg, do both axles needs brakes
The supplied sources do not state whether both axles of a semi-trailer with a gross vehicle mass below 3,499 kg must have brakes. They only show that regulations may prescribe the number and type of vehicle brakes, and that vehicles must comply with applicable transport legislation 1 3. A specific brake regulation or technical requirement is therefore needed to answer this question.
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Accommodation Establishments and Tourism Ordinance 20 of 1973-Regulations 1974-0075
2. Vehicles shall comply with the requirements of the Motor Carrier Transportation Act 39 of
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