# The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, Part III: Maximum permitted laden weight of articulated vehicles

Extent: E+W+S

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Item
Relevant axle spacing (metres)
Maximum weight (kg)
(a) Where motor vehicle has 2 axles
(b) Where motor vehicle has more than 2 axles
1
At least 2.0
At least 2.0
20,330
2
At least 2.2
At least 2.2
22,360
3
At least 2.6
At least 2.6
23,370
4
At least 2.9
At least 2.9
24,390
5
At least 3.2
At least 3.2
25,410
6
At least 3.5
At least 3.5
26,420
7
At least 3.8
At least 3.8
27,440
8
At least 4.1
At least 4.1
28,450
9
At least 4.4
At least 4.4
29,470
10
At least 4.7
At least 4.7
30,490
11
At least 5.0
At least 5.0
31,500
12
At least 5.3
At least 5.3
32,520
13
At least 5.5
At least 5.4
33,000
14
At least 5.8
At least 5.6
34,000
15
At least 6.2
At least 5.8
35,000
16
At least 6.5
At least 6.0
36,000
17
At least 6.7
At least 6.2
37,000
18
At least 6.9
At least 6.3
38,000

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/schedule/11/part/III (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-vehicles-construction-and-use-regulations-1986/schedule-11/part-III
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