Technical Advisory Procedures
These Technical Advisory Procedures (TAPs) are published by the Australian Trucking Association Ltd (ATA) to assist the road transport industry in improving heavy vehicle safety.
These TAPs are not, nor intended to be, complete or without exception.
These TAPs are a guide only and their use is entirely voluntary. Recommendations or procedures may not be suitable for, or applicable to all operators. Operators should consider their own circumstances, practices and procedures when using these TAPs.
Operators must comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADRs), the Australian Vehicle Standards Regulations, the Roadworthiness Guidelines and any specific information and instructions provided by manufacturers in relation to the vehicle’s systems and components.
No endorsement of products or services is made or intended. Brand names, where used in these TAPs, are for illustrative purposes only.
Suggestions or comments about TAPs are welcome. Please write to the Industry Technical Council, Australian Trucking Association, 25 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603.