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Regulation 3

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(1)

The weights mentioned in Regulation 2(1) above are the weights mentioned in paragraph (2) below at which the vehicle on which they are marked can, in the opinion of the manufacturer of the vehicle, be used at a speed not exceeding 12 miles per hour on a road by virtue of any order for the time being in force under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1972, provided any conditions (whether or not relating to limits of weight) imposed by or under any such order are complied with.

(2)

the weights referred to in paragraph (1) above are—

(i)

in the case of a motor vehicle

  • —its maximum gross weight,

  • —the maximum axle weight for each axle, and

  • —the maximum train weight;

and

(ii)

in the case of a trailer (whether forming part of an articulated vehicle or not)

  • —its maximum gross weight, and

  • —the maximum axle weight for each axle.

(3)

In this Regulation “maximum gross weight”, “maximum axle weight for each axle” and “maximum train weight” have the meanings respectively given to those expressions in Schedule 2 to the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1978f1.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1

, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.