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Article 59 Longer semi-trailers – length requirementsF1

(1)

The longitudinal distance from the axis of the kingpin to the rear of a longer semi-trailer must not exceed 14.05 metres.

(2)

The distance parallel to the longitudinal axis of the longer semi-trailer from the foremost part of the loading area to the rear of the trailer must not exceed 15.65 metres.

(3)

The overall length of an articulated vehicle which includes a longer semi-trailer must not exceed 18.55 metres.

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Textual amendments

F1

Arts. 57-63 inserted (31.5.2023) by The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/524), arts. 1(1), 4