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  "text": "(1) The articulated vehicle must have a maximum of at least 6 axles.\n(2) The laden weight of the articulated vehicle must not exceed the weight determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).\n(3) The weight for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) is the number of kilograms equal to the product of the distance measured in metres between the king-pin and the centre of the rearmost axle of the semi-trailer multiplied by 5500 and rounded up to the nearest 10 kg, if that number is less than 44,000 kg.",
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