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Posted By JJ
We're trying to determine if there is any legislative standard or guidance for the acceptable front and rear overhang of loaded lorries.
In particular we're interested in any precautions/signage required for varying lengths of overhanging loads.
Any help would be appreciated
JJ
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Posted By LMR
There is and it is very described; However, regrettably i cannot find it at the moment.
All details like this are contained in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations 1988 and various amendments.
Sorry i cannot help further - busy
Good Luck
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Posted By Martin Gray
JJ you need to get hold of a copy of 'Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 - STGO.
The legislation goes into a lot of detail concerning special loads including projections and markings and as to whether an attendant is required.
Martin Gray
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Posted By Steve j B
Have a look at the Construction and Use Regulations and special types vehicles. Try googling it and see what happens.
There are a number of vehicle side and end marker boards, and lighting requirements also police notification and the presence of an attendant for some projections over the ends of the vehicle.
i seem to recall 2.0 metres, 3.05 and 4.5 metres as being relevant for forward projections and 1.0 metre, 2.0, 3.05 and 5 metres for rearward projections. i think things differ slightly for special types. Sorry i cant be more specific as to what is required for each trigger length.
Might not be much use but it has been a while since i was involved in transport.
Steve
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