The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
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1 2 3 4<br />
Item Relevant axle spacing (metres) Maximum<br />
weight (kg)<br />
(a) Where motor<br />
vehiclehas 2 axles<br />
(b) Where motor<br />
vehicle hasmore<br />
than 2 axles<br />
Minimum overall<br />
length (metres)<br />
2 At least 2.2 At least 2.2 22,360 —<br />
3 At least 2.6 At least 2.6 23,370 —<br />
4 At least 2.9 At least 2.9 24,390 —<br />
5 At least 3.2 At least 3.2 25,410 —<br />
6 At least 3.5 At least 3.5 26,420 —<br />
7 At least 3.8 At least 3.8 27,440 —<br />
8 At least 4.1 At least 4.1 28,450 —<br />
9 At least 4.4 At least 4.4 29,470 —<br />
10 At least 4.7 At least 4.7 30,490 —<br />
11 At least 5.0 At least 5.0 31,500 —<br />
12 At least 5.3 At least 5.3 32,520 —<br />
13 At least 5.5 At least 5.4 33,000 10.0<br />
14 At least 5.8 At least 5.6 34,000 10.3<br />
15 At least 6.2 At least 5.8 35,000 10.5<br />
16 At least 6.5 At least6.0 36,000 11.0<br />
17 At least 6.7 At least 6.2 37,000 11.5<br />
18 At least 6.9 At least 6.3 38,000 12.0<br />
(see regulation 77)<br />
PART IV<br />
Maximum permitted laden weight of articulated vehicles<br />
1 2 3<br />
Item Type of articulated vehicle Maximum permitted<br />
weight (kg)<br />
1 Motor vehicle <strong>and</strong>semi-trailer having a total of 3 axles 24,390<br />
2 Motor vehicle <strong>and</strong> semi-trailer having a total of 4<br />
axlesor motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1973<br />
<strong>and</strong> semi-trailer havinga total of 5 or more axles<br />
3 Motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1973 <strong>and</strong><br />
semi-trailer havinga total of 5 or more axles<br />
(see regulation 79(2))<br />
144<br />
32,520<br />
38,000
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