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P.Marsh
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Location: South Yorkshire
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:45 pm |
 
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Could anyone point me in the direction of specifications for overhang limits for vehicle loads - maximum overhang and special requirements.
I have had a search around and the following appears from several sources, but there is no reference to regulation/law:
| Quote: | if the rearward overhang exceeds 1.07m: make visible, i.e. bright marking;
if rearward overhang exceeds 1.83m: fit special marker boards;
if forward overhang exceeds 1.83m: fit special marker boards;
if forward/rearward overhang exceeds 3.05m: special marker boards, mate(?) and notify policde on a special form |
Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction for specific regulations on this?
This text also does not cover sideways overhang.
Best Regards,
Phil |
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P.Marsh
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:50 pm |
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I have found the following document: Code of Practice for the Safety of Loads on Vehicles (third edition) from the Department for Transport.
Which states:
| Quote: | 3.15 A vehicle carrying a load or a vehicle fitted with a special appliance or apparatus that
overhangs the load area may require special markings. If there is a rearward projection
between 1m and 2m the overhang must be made clearly visible to other road users. If there is
a forward or rearward projection exceeding 2m or there is a projection on either side of the
vehicle of more than 305mm or the overall width of a vehicle or any lateral (sideways)
projection exceeds 2.9m then Regulation 82 of The Road Vehicle (Construction and Use)
Regulations 1986 must be complied with. It should be noted that in some circumstances it will
be necessary to notify the police before the vehicle can run on public roads. |
Please let me know if anyone has any further information on this topic.
Regards,
Phil  |
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T.Stubbs
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Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:20 am |
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Sorry unable to help you don't know much about transport - Mick may be the man to ask!
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M.Wait
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Location: South Yorkshire
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Fri May 01, 2009 3:05 pm |
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Sorry Phil
Its a No from me, but I have downloaded a copy of the code of practice for future reference
Quite a topical subject with the next meeting being on Occupational Road Risks on the 12th May.
So lets hope people reading this forum may be attending the meeting to get additional information
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C.Jerman
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Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:23 am |
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Not any more I'm afraid. But the RHA may well have a useful website.
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