# The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003, Article 48: Straddle carriers: requirements as to length

Extent: E+W+S

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1998/article/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-vehicles-authorisation-of-special-types-general-order-2003/article-48
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