Article 48 Straddle carriers: requirements as to lengthI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

This article applies to a straddle carrier where its overall length, together with any forward or rearward projection of a load to be carried on it exceeds 9.2 metres.

(2)

The user of the straddle carrier 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 or vehicle-combination is to be used; and

(b)

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

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 48 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)