# The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003, Article 46: Straddle carriers: authorisation requirements

Extent: E+W+S

The authorisation requirements for straddle carriers are—
(a) the requirements specified in article 47;
(b) the Construction and Use Regulations apart from—
(i) regulation 7 (length);
(ii) regulation 8 (width);
(iii) regulation 11 (overhang);
(iv) regulation 16(4) (braking systems);
(v) regulation 18(1A) to (9) (braking; maintenance and efficiency);
(vi) regulation 22 (springs and resilient material);
(vii) regulation 66 (plates);
(c) the Authorised Weight Regulations; and
(d) the Lighting Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1998/article/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-vehicles-authorisation-of-special-types-general-order-2003/article-46
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