Article 34 Local excavation vehicles: requirements as to widthI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

“Width”, in relation to a local excavation vehicle, means whichever is the greater of—

(a)

the overall width of the vehicle; and

(b)

the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of a load carried on it.

(2)

Paragraphs (3) to (5) apply cumulatively.

(3)

Where the width of a local excavation vehicle exceeds 3 metres, the user of the vehicle must—

(a)

before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle is to be used; and

(b)

ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

(4)

Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 3.5 metres, the user of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during the journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

(5)

Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 5 metres, the user of the vehicle must—

(a)

before the start of any journey obtain the written consent of the Secretary of State in accordance with Schedule 7; and

(b)

ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 34 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)