| Towing
vehicle under 3500kg GVW |
| Length
(excluding the coupling and drawbar) |
7.0
metres |
| Width
Maximum |
2.3
metres |
|
| Towing
vehicle over 3500kg GVW |
| Length
(excluding the coupling and drawbar) |
12
metres if at least 4 wheels |
| Width
Maximum |
2.55
metres |
| Length
of towing vehicle and trailer combined |
18
metres |
| Maximum
overhang of load from rear of trailer |
3.05
metres |
|
| Marking
of rear overhang |
| Between
1m and 2m, ensure the end is clearly visible by attaching a piece
of cloth or similar. |
| Between
2m and 3.05m, a marker board as defined in the Regulations must
be fitted and illuminated
at night. |
| If
the overhang is more than 3.05m, an attendant must be carried and
the police must be notified
2 days before commencing the journey. |
|
| "Long
Vehicle" Marker Plate:
Not required for light
trailers. |
| These
are a legal requirement only for trailers over 3500kg or where the
towing vehicle is over 7500kg gross weight. When they are required,
different plates are required depending on the length of the vehicle.
Details can be found in the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations, Schedule
18. |
| Loads
must not project more than 305mm either side of the trailer, up
to a maximum width of 2.9m. |
| Loads
over 2.9m in width are classed as abnormal loads and the police
must be notified two
days before a journey commences. |
|
| Recommended
maximum height: |
| 3.0m
high or 1.7 times the wheel track. (horizontal distance between
centre lines of tyre treads) |
| There
is no legal requirement, but this is an accepted guideline. |
| If
however the height does exceed 3.0m then a notice giving the height
details must be displayed
in the cab of the towing vehicle. (Only buses are subject to a maximum
height regulation). |
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