The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003

SPECIAL VEHICLES FOR HAULAGE, LIFTING, ENGINEERING AND VEHICLE RECOVERY
Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: recognised categories and defined terms

10.

- (1) The following are recognised categories of special vehicles -

(2) A vehicle that falls within any recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) is referred to in this Order as a Part 2 vehicle.

(3) In this Order, a "Part 2 vehicle-combination" means -

(4) The categories of vehicles specified in sub-paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of paragraph (1) are defined in Schedules 1 to 4 respectively.

Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: authorisation requirements
11. - (1) The authorisation requirements applicable to Part 2 vehicles or Part 2 vehicle-combinations are -

(a) as respects any vehicle or vehicle-combination falling within Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4, the requirements specified in the Schedule in question; and

(b) as respects all such vehicles or vehicle-combinations, the requirements specified in articles 12 to 18.

(2) But the requirements specified in articles 12 to 17 do not apply to a mobile crane or road recovery vehicle in any case where -

(a) a civil emergency or road traffic accident has occurred;

(b) as a result, there is a danger to the public;

(c) the owner or user of the crane or vehicle has received a request made by the police for the vehicle to be used for the purposes of immediate clearance of an area affected by the emergency or accident;

(d) the crane or vehicle is used on roads within 24 hours of receipt of the request; and

(e) it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the requirements of those articles.

(3) Nothing in this article prevents a motor vehicle which falls within the definition of a mobile crane in paragraph 2 of Schedule 2, but which does not comply in all respects with the authorisation requirements for mobile cranes specified in that Schedule, from complying instead with the authorisation requirements for engineering plant specified in Schedule 3 provided that the motor vehicle in question also falls within the definition of engineering plant in paragraph 2 of that Schedule.

(4) For the purposes of this Order, a motor vehicle that complies with the authorisation requirements for engineering plant in the manner described in paragraph (3) is to be treated as engineering plant.

Length and width of vehicle and projections of load

Length: police notification and attendants

12.

- (1) Where either of the length limits set out in paragraph (2) or (3) is exceeded in relation to a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination, the user of the vehicle or vehicle-combination must -

    (2) The first length limit is exceeded where the overall length of any single rigid unit together with the length of any forward or rearward projection of any load carried on the unit exceeds 18.75 metres.

    (3) The second length limit is exceeded where the overall length of a Part 2 vehicle-combination exceeds 25.9 metres.

    (4) The reference to a single rigid unit is a reference to -

Forward and rearward projections: police notification
13. - (1) This article applies where a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination is to carry a load and the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load exceeds 3.05 metres.

(2) The user of the Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must, unless he has already notified the police under article 12(1)(a) -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to be used; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle or vehicle-combination is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

Forward and rearward projections: attendants
     14. - (1) If paragraph (2) or (3) applies, the user of a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must ensure that the vehicle or vehicle-combination is accompanied during the journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

    (2) This paragraph applies where a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination is carrying a load and the length of any forward projection of the load exceeds 2 metres.

    (3) This paragraph applies where a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination is carrying a load and the length of any rearward projection of the load exceeds 3.05 metres.

Width and lateral projections: police notification, Secretary of State notification and attendants
     15. - (1) This article applies to a Part 2 vehicle or vehicle in a Part 2 vehicle-combination in respect of which one or more of the following width limits are exceeded -

(a) the first width limit is exceeded where the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it is 3 metres or less but the length of any lateral projection of a load carried on it exceeds 305 millimetres;

(b) the second width limit is exceeded where the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it exceeds 3 metres;

(c) the third width limit is exceeded where the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it exceeds 3.5 metres;

(d) the fourth width limit is exceeded where the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it exceeds 5 metres.

(2) Paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) apply cumulatively.

(3) Where the first or second width limit is exceeded, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to be used; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

(4) Where the third width limit is exceeded, the user of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during the journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

(5) Where the fourth width limit is exceeded, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) before the start of any journey, obtain in accordance with Schedule 7 the written consent of the Secretary of State; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

Visibility and marking of forward, rearward and lateral projections of loads etc
16. Schedule 8 (which makes provision as to the visibility and marking of projections exceeding a certain length or width) applies in relation to loads carried on a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination.

Weight of vehicle and load

Weight: police notification and road and bridge authority notification and indemnity

17.

- (1) In a case falling within paragraph (2), the user of a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must before the start of any journey -

(2) A case falls within this paragraph where -

(3) In a case falling within paragraph (4), the user of the Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must -

    (4) A case falls within this paragraph if the total weight of the Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination (whether it is unladen or wholly or partly laden) exceeds 80,000 kilograms.

    (5) Paragraphs (1) and (3) apply cumulatively.

Use on bridges
     18. - (1) The driver of a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must not cause or permit any part of his vehicle (or any part of any vehicle in the vehicle-combination he is driving) to enter on a bridge if he knows that the whole or part of another such vehicle or vehicle-combination is already on the bridge or if he could reasonably be expected to ascertain that fact.

    (2) Except in circumstances beyond his control, the driver of a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination must not cause or permit the Part 2 vehicle, or any vehicle in the vehicle-combination, to remain stationary on any bridge.

    (3) If a Part 2 vehicle or Part 2 vehicle-combination that falls within article 17(2) or (4) is caused to stop on a bridge for any reason, the driver of the vehicle or vehicle-combination must ensure -

(a) that the vehicle or vehicle-combination is moved clear of the bridge as soon as practicable; and

(b) that no concentrated load is applied to the surface on that part of the road carried by the bridge.

(4) But where the action described in paragraph (3)(a) or (b) is not practicable and it becomes necessary to apply any concentrated load to the road surface by means of jacks, rollers or other similar means, the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle or vehicle-combination must -

(a) before the load is applied to the road surface, seek advice from the authority (within the meaning of Schedule 9) responsible for the maintenance of the bridge about the use of spreader plates to reduce the possibility of damage caused by the application of the load; and

(b) ensure that no concentrated load is applied without using spreader plates in accordance with any advice received.

(5) References to the driver of a Part 2 vehicle-combination are references to the driver of the foremost motor vehicle in the vehicle-combination.

SPECIAL VEHICLES FOR AGRICULTURE
Agricultural vehicles: recognised categories and defined terms

19.

- (1) The following are recognised categories of special vehicles -

(2) A vehicle that falls within any recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) is referred to in this Order as a special type agricultural vehicle.

(3) In this Order -

"agricultural motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle (not being a dual purpose vehicle) which -

"agricultural trailer" has the same meaning as in the Construction and Use Regulations; and

"agricultural trailed appliance" has the same meaning as in the Construction and Use Regulations.

(4) In the definition of "agricultural motor vehicle" in paragraph (3), "dual purpose vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Construction and Use Regulations.

Agricultural vehicles: authorisation requirements
20. The authorisation requirements applicable to special type agricultural vehicles are -

(a) the requirements specified in articles 21 to 27;

(b) the Construction and Use Regulations, apart from -

General requirements as to construction and use
     21. - (1) A special type agricultural vehicle that is a track-laying motor vehicle may be used on roads only if the tracks operate on rubber or an alternative composite material that does not damage the road surface.

    (2) The overall width of a special type agricultural vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it must not exceed 4.3 metres.

    (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2) -

(a) the overall width of a special type agricultural vehicle that is a motor vehicle towing an agricultural trailer or agricultural trailed appliance in an offset manner, is to be taken as the overall width of the motor vehicle and trailer (or trailed appliance) measured as if they were one vehicle; and

(b) where any agricultural implement is rigidly (but not permanently) mounted on a special type agricultural vehicle, any part of the implement that extends beyond a side of the vehicle is to be treated as a lateral projection, regardless of whether any part of the weight of the implement is transmitted to the surface of the road otherwise than by the wheels or tracks of the vehicle.

    (4) The gross weight of a special type agricultural motor vehicle that is a track-laying vehicle, together with the weight of any load carried on it, must not exceed 30,000 kilograms.

    (5) All spikes, cutting blades or other protruding sharp appliances that are fitted to or mounted on a special type agricultural vehicle must be removed or effectively guarded so that no danger is caused (or likely to be caused) to any person.

    (6) A special type agricultural vehicle must not at any time travel at speeds exceeding -

(a) 20 miles per hour in any case where the overall width of the vehicle is more than 2.55 metres but less than 3.5 metres;

(b) 12 miles per hour in any case where the overall width is 3.5 metres or more.

Restrictions on towing of trailers
22. - (1) This article applies in any of the following cases to a special type agricultural vehicle that is a motor vehicle:

CASE 1

Where the special type agricultural vehicle has an overall width exceeding 3 metres.

CASE 2
Where a special type agricultural vehicle is towing an agricultural trailer, or agricultural trailed appliance, in an offset manner and the overall width of the two vehicles (measured as if they were one) exceeds 3 metres.

CASE 3
Where a special type agricultural vehicle is towing an agricultural trailer, or agricultural trailed appliance, otherwise than in an offset manner and the overall width of either (or both) of the vehicles exceeds 3 metres.

(2) The special type agricultural vehicle must not either tow any trailer (where the vehicle falls within Case 1) or tow any other trailer (where the vehicle falls within Case 2 or 3), apart from a trailer that is of a description permitted by paragraph (3).

(3) The trailers permitted by this paragraph are -

Forward and rearward projections: police notification, Secretary of State notification and attendants
23. - (1) Paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) apply cumulatively.

(2) Where a special type agricultural vehicle is to carry a load and the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load exceeds 4 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the special type agricultural vehicle is to be used; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

(3) Where a special type agricultural vehicle is carrying a load and the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load exceeds 6 metres, the user of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during any journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

(4) Where the length of any rearward projection of a load exceeds 12 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

(5) Where any agricultural implement is rigidly (but not permanently) mounted on a special type agricultural vehicle -

(a) any part of the implement that extends forwards beyond the foremost point of the vehicle is to be treated as a forward projection; and

(b) any part of the implement that extends rearwards beyond the rearmost point of the vehicle is to be treated as a rearward projection;

regardless of whether any part of the weight of the implement is transmitted to the surface of the road otherwise than by the wheels or tracks of the vehicle.

(6) In determining for the purposes of paragraph (5) the foremost or rearmost point of a special type agricultural vehicle, any part of the agricultural implement is to be disregarded.

Width: police notification and attendants
24. - (1) "Width", in relation to a special type agricultural vehicle, means whichever is the greater of -

(a) the overall width of the vehicle; and

(b) the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of a load carried on it.

(2) Paragraphs (4) and (5) apply cumulatively.

(3) Paragraph (4) applies where the width of a special type agricultural vehicle exceeds 3 metres and -

(a) there is a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or less on any road on which the vehicle is to be used; or

(b) the length of the journey to be made by the vehicle exceeds 5 miles.

(4) The user of the vehicle must -

    (5) Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 3.5 metres, the user of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during any journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

Visibility and marking of forward, rearward and lateral projections
     25. Schedule 8 (which makes provision as to the visibility and marking of projections exceeding a certain length or width) applies in relation to loads carried on a special type agricultural vehicle.

Track-laying agricultural motor vehicles: road and bridge authority notification and indemnity
     26. - (1) This article applies to a special type agricultural vehicle that is a track-laying motor vehicle that does not comply with paragraph (1) of regulation 75 of the Construction and Use Regulations, in so far as that paragraph relates to item 13 or 15 of the Table referred to in it (maximum permitted laden weight of track-laying motor vehicles).

    (2) Before the start of any journey, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) notify in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 the authority (within the meaning of that Schedule) for each road or bridge on which vehicle is to be used; and

(b) give to each authority an indemnity in the form specified in Part 2 of that Schedule.

Track-laying agricultural motor vehicles: use on bridges
27. - (1) This article applies to a special type agricultural vehicle to which article 26 applies.

(2) If the special type agricultural vehicle is caused to stop on a bridge for any reason, the driver of the vehicle must ensure -

(a) that the vehicle is moved clear of the bridge as soon as practicable; and

(b) that no concentrated load is applied to the surface on that part of the road carried by the bridge.

(3) But where the action described in paragraph (2)(a) or (b) is not practicable and it becomes necessary to apply any concentrated load to the road surface by means of jacks, rollers or other similar means, the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle must -

OTHER SPECIAL VEHICLES REQUIRING NOTIFICATIONS OR ATTENDANTS
Vehicles carrying loads of exceptional width
Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: recognised category

28.

- (1) Motor vehicles or trailers that are used for, or in connection with, the carriage of a load exceptional width are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) A vehicle carries a load of exceptional width where the overall width of the vehicle carrying a load, together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of the load, exceeds 4.3 metres.

Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: authorisation requirements

29.

The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 28(1) are -

Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: restrictions on width and speed
30. - (1) The overall width of a vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 28(1), together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of the load carried on it, must not exceed 6.1 metres.

(2) The vehicle must not travel at speeds exceeding -

(a) 40 miles per hour on a motorway;

(b) 35 miles per hour on a dual carriageway;

(c) 30 miles per hour on any other road.

    (3) Nothing in this article is to be taken to authorise travel at any speed in excess of any speed restriction imposed by or under any other enactment.

Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: requirements as to width
     31. - (1) "Width", in relation to a vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 28(1), means the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of the load carried on it.

    (2) Paragraphs (3) and (4) apply cumulatively.

    (3) The user of any vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 28(1) must -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle is to be used;

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule; and

(c) ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during the journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

(4) Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 5 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) before the start of any journey obtain the written consent of the Secretary of State in accordance with Schedule 7; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

Local excavation vehicles

Local excavation vehicles: recognised category
     32. - (1) Local excavation vehicles are a recognised category of special vehicles.

    (2) Local excavation vehicles are defined in paragraph 1 of Schedule 10.

Local excavation vehicles: authorisation requirements
     33. The authorisation requirements applicable to local excavation vehicles are -

(a) the requirements specified in articles 34 and 35; and

(b) the requirements specified in Schedule 10.

Local excavation vehicles: requirements as to width
34. - (1) "Width", in relation to a local excavation vehicle, means whichever is the greater of -

(a) the overall width of the vehicle; and

(b) the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of a load carried on it.

(2) Paragraphs (3) to (5) apply cumulatively.

(3) Where the width of a local excavation vehicle exceeds 3 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle is to be used; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

(4) Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 3.5 metres, the user of the vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is accompanied during the journey by one or more attendants employed in accordance with Schedule 6.

(5) Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 5 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

Local excavation vehicles: requirements as to weight
35. - (1) This article applies to a local excavation vehicle -

(a) which does not comply with the requirements of the Authorised Weight Regulations; or

(b) if those Regulations do not apply to it, which does not comply with the requirements of regulations 75 to 79 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

(2) Before the start of any journey, the user of the vehicle must -

Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: recognised category
36. - (1) The following are recognised categories of special vehicles -

(a) any motor vehicle or trailer which is constructed for use outside the United Kingdom;

(b) any type of motor vehicle or trailer which is constructed for use outside the United Kingdom;

(c) any new or improved type of motor vehicle or trailer which is constructed for tests or trials;

(d) any motor vehicle or trailer which is equipped with new or improved equipment;

(e) any motor vehicle or trailer which is equipped with new or improved types of equipment.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not include -

(a) any motor vehicle or trailer which is not a wheeled vehicle; or

(b) any motor vehicle or trailer which is, or forms part of, a recognised category of special vehicles specified in sub-paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of article 10(1).

Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: authorisation requirements
37. The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within any of the recognised categories of special vehicles mentioned in article 36(1) are -

(a) the requirements specified in articles 38 to 40; and

(b) the requirements specified in Schedule 11.

Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to length
38. - (1) This article applies to -

(a) a vehicle falling within any of the recognised categories of special vehicles mentioned in article 36(1), where the overall length of the vehicle exceeds the overall length permitted for that description of vehicle under regulation 7 of the Construction and Use Regulations; and

(b) a vehicle-combination, being a combination that includes one or more motor vehicles or trailers that fall within any of those recognised categories of special vehicles, where the overall length of the vehicle-combination exceeds the overall length for that combination permitted under regulation 7 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

(2) The user of the vehicle or vehicle-combination must -

Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to width
39. - (1) "Width", in relation to a vehicle falling within any of the recognised categories of special vehicles mentioned in article 36(1), means whichever is the greater of -

(a) the overall width of the vehicle; and

(b) the overall width of the vehicle together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of a load carried on it.

(2) Where the width of a vehicle falling within any of the recognised categories of special vehicles mentioned in article 36(1) exceeds 3 metres, the user of the vehicle must -

Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to weight
40. - (1) This article applies to a vehicle which is, or a vehicle-combination which includes, a vehicle falling within any of the recognised categories of special vehicles mentioned in article 36(1) and which -

(a) does not comply with the requirements of the Authorised Weight Regulations; or

(b) if those Regulations do not apply to it, does not comply with the requirements of regulations 75 to 79 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

(2) Before the start of any journey, the user of the vehicle or vehicle-combination must -

(a) notify in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 the authority (within the meaning of that Schedule) for each road or bridge on which vehicle or vehicle-combination is to be used; and

(b) give to each authority an indemnity in the form specified in Part 2 of that Schedule.

Track-laying vehicles

Track-laying vehicles: recognised category
     41. - (1) Track-laying motor vehicles or trailers are a recognised category of special vehicles.

    (2) Paragraph (1) does not include any track-laying vehicle that falls within any other recognised category of special vehicles.

Track-laying vehicles: authorisation requirements
     42. The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 41(1) are -

(a) the requirements specified in articles 43 and 44;

(b) regulation 100 of the Construction and Use Regulations (maintenance and use so as not to be a danger);

(c) the Authorised Weight Regulations; and

(d) the Lighting Regulations.

Track-laying vehicles: restrictions on use
43. - (1) A vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 41 (1) may only be used for -

(a) demonstration;

(b) proceeding to the nearest suitable railway station for conveyance to a port for shipment; or

(c) where no suitable railway facilities are available, proceeding to a port for shipment.

(2) The vehicle must not be used for hire or reward.

(3) The vehicle must not be used in such a way as to cause a danger of injury to any person by reason of -

(a) the condition of the vehicle, its accessories or equipment;

(b) the purpose for which it is used;

(c) the number of passengers carried by it;

(d) the manner in which such passengers are carried;

(e) the weight, position or distribution of any load carried on the vehicle; or

(f) the manner in which any such load is secured.

Track-laying vehicles: consent of road authorities
44. - (1) Before the start of any journey, the user of a vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 41(1) must obtain from the road authority for each road on which the vehicle is to be used that authority's written consent to the vehicle being used on roads for which it is responsible.

(2) "Road authority", in relation to any road, means the highway authority for that road.

Straddle carriers

Straddle carriers: recognised category

45.

Straddle carriers are a recognised category of special vehicles.

Straddle carriers: authorisation requirements

46.

The authorisation requirements for straddle carriers are -

(a) the requirements specified in article 47;

(b) the Construction and Use Regulations apart from -

(i) regulation 7 (length);

(ii) regulation 8 (width);

(iii) regulation 11 (overhang);

(iv) regulation 16(4) (braking systems);

(v) regulation 18(1A) to (9) (braking; maintenance and efficiency)[

Straddle carriers: restrictions on use, speed and width
47. - (1) A straddle carrier may only be used -

(a) for demonstration;

(b) for delivery on sale;

(c) for proceeding to, or returning from, a manufacturer or repairer for construction, repair or overhaul; or

(d) if paragraph (2) applies to it, for proceeding between different parts of the same private premises or between private premises in the immediate neighbourhood.

(2) This paragraph applies to a straddle carrier -

(a) that does not comply with regulation 11 of the Construction and Use Regulations (overhang); but

(b) that does comply with regulations 8 (width) and 22 (springs and resilient material) of those Regulations.

    (3) Nothing in this Order is to be taken to authorise use on roads beyond a radius of three miles drawn around the outermost perimeter of any work site on private premises.

    (4) A straddle carrier must not carry any load.

    (5) But a straddle carrier -

(a) may carry its own necessary gear and equipment; and

(b) may be laden in the course of any journey permitted under paragraph (1)(d).

    (6) A straddle carrier must not travel at speeds exceeding 12 miles per hour.

    (7) The overall width of a straddle carrier must not exceed 3 metres.

Straddle carriers: requirements as to length
     48. - (1) This article applies to a straddle carrier where its overall length, together with any forward or rearward projection of a load to be carried on it exceeds 9.2 metres.

    (2) The user of the straddle carrier must -

(a) before the start of any journey, notify in accordance with Schedule 5 the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to be used; and

(b) ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with the requirements of that Schedule.

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL VEHICLES
Vehicles with moveable platforms

49.

- (1) Vehicles fitted with a moveable platform are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) are -

    (3) The special equipment of the vehicle must be retracted at all times except when the vehicle is at a place where it is being used to facilitate overhead working.

    (4) At all times when the special equipment of the vehicle is retracted, the provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations mentioned in paragraph (2)(b)(i) must be complied with (except that a vehicle that is a locomotive is permitted not to comply with regulation 11 (overhang)).

    (5) Any jacks forming part of the vehicle's special equipment which project from the sides of the vehicle must be made clearly visible to any person who may be using the road within a reasonable distance of the vehicle.

    (6) In this article -

"moveable platform" means a platform that is attached to, and may be moved by means of, an extensible boom; and

"special equipment", in relation to a vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1), means a moveable platform, the apparatus for moving the platform and any jacks fitted to the vehicle for stabilising it whilst the vehicle is in use.

Pedestrian-controlled road maintenance vehicles
50. - (1) Pedestrian-controlled road maintenance vehicles that are not constructed or used to carry a driver or passenger are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) are -

(a) the requirements specified in paragraphs (3) and (4);

(b) the Construction and Use Regulations, apart from -

(3) The weight of the vehicle (whether laden or unladen) must not exceed 410 kilograms.

(4) The vehicle must be equipped with -

(a) an efficient braking system capable of bringing the vehicle to a standstill and of being set so as to hold the vehicle stationary; or

(b) if the vehicle does not have a braking system, sufficient other means capable of achieving the same results.

(5) "Road maintenance vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is specially constructed or adapted for the purposes of carrying out one or more of the following operations -

(a) gritting roads;

(b) laying road markings;

(c) clearing frost, snow or ice from roads; or

(d) any other work of maintaining roads.

Motor vehicles used for cutting grass or trimming hedges
51. - (1) Motor cutters are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) The authorisation requirements applicable to motor cutters are -

(a) the requirements specified in paragraphs (3) to (5);

(b) the Construction and Use Regulations, apart from -

    (3) The overall width of the motor cutter, together with any equipment mounted on it, must not exceed 2.55 metres.

    (4) All cutting or trimming blades that form part of the machinery fitted to, or mounted on, the motor cutter must be effectively guarded so that no danger is caused (or is likely to be caused) to any person.

    (5) But paragraphs (3) and (4) do not apply at any time when the motor cutter is cutting grass or trimming hedges.

    (6) "Motor cutters" means motor vehicles that are specially constructed to -

(a) be used as grass cutters and hedge trimmers; and

(b) be controlled by a person other than a pedestrian.

Trailers used for cutting grass or trimming hedges
52. - (1) Cutter trailers are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) are -

(a) the requirements specified in paragraphs (3) to (7);

(b) the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations -

(3) The overall width of -

(a) the motor vehicle towing the cutter trailer;

(b) the cutter trailer; or

(c) where a cutter trailer is being towed by a motor vehicle in an offset manner, the two vehicles measured as if they were one vehicle;

must not at any time exceed 2.6 metres.

(4) All cutting or trimming blades that form part of the machinery fitted to, or mounted on, the cutter trailer must be effectively guarded so that no danger is caused (or is likely to be caused) to any person.

(5) But -

(a) the restrictions on width applicable to vehicles falling within paragraph (3)(b) or (3)(c); and

(b) paragraph (4);

do not apply at any time when the cutter trailer is cutting grass or trimming hedges.

(6) The unladen weight of a cutter trailer must not exceed -

(a) 1020 kilograms in any case where it is towed by a locomotive, motor tractor or heavy motor car;

(b) 815 kilograms in any other case.

    (7) A cutter trailer must not travel at speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour.

    (8) "Cutter trailer" means a trailer that is specially constructed or adapted for use as a grass cutter and hedge trimmer.

Operational military vehicles
     53. - (1) Operational military vehicles are a recognised category of special vehicles in any case where compliance with any regulations made under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1988[22] by any such vehicle would directly compromise the vehicle's operational capability.

    (2) The authorisation requirements applicable to operational military vehicles are -

apart from the provisions specified, in respect of the vehicle in question, in the certificate required by paragraph (3).

(3) An operational military vehicle must be certified by the Secretary of State as being a vehicle, or type of vehicle, which for operational reasons cannot comply in all respects with such of the regulations mentioned in paragraph (1) as are specified in the certificate.

(4) An operational military vehicle must be the property of, or under the control of -

(5) In a case falling within paragraph (4)(b) or (c), the procurement contractor or procurement sub-contractor must, before any particular vehicle or type of vehicle is first used on roads, obtain from the Secretary of State written permission for such use.

(6) "Operational military vehicles" means any motor vehicle or trailer that is intended for -

(7) "Procurement contractor", in relation to an operational military vehicle, means a person who, under a contract with the Secretary of State, is engaged in the design, manufacture or delivery of the vehicle with a view to its supply to the Secretary of State or to his direction.

(8) "Procurement sub-contractor", in relation to an operational military vehicle, means a person -

Track-laying vehicles belonging to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
54. - (1) RNLI track-laying vehicles are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2) The authorisation requirements applicable to RNLI track-laying vehicles are -

(a) the requirement specified in paragraph (3); and

(b) regulation 100 of the Construction and Use Regulations (maintenance and use so as not to be a danger).

(3) The vehicle may only be used on roads either -

(a) for the purpose of towing lifeboats; or

(b) in connection with the launching of lifeboats.

    (4) "RNLI track-laying vehicle" means any track-laying motor vehicle or track-laying trailer that is the property of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Highway testing vehicles
     55. - (1) Highway testing vehicles are a recognised category of special vehicles.

    (2) The authorisation requirement applicable to highway testing vehicles is regulation 100 (maintenance and use so as not to be a danger) of the Construction and Use Regulations.

    (3) "Highway testing vehicle" means any motor vehicle or trailer that is used in, or in connection with, the conduct of experiments or trials of roads or bridges as permitted under section 283 of the Highways Act 1980.

Vehicles propelled by natural gas
     56. - (1) Vehicles propelled by compressed natural gas are a recognised category of special vehicles.

    (2) The authorisation requirements applicable to vehicles falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in paragraph (1) are the requirements specified in Schedule 12.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State

Davied Jamieson
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Transport

4th August 2003

SCHEDULE 1

Article 10(4) and 11(1)(a)

ABNORMAL INDIVISIBLE LOAD VEHICLES

DEFINED TERMS
General
1. In this Schedule -

"AILV" means an abnormal indivisible load vehicle within the meaning of paragraph 3;

"AILV-combination" means a combination of two or more vehicles which includes an AILV;

"Council Directive 71/320/EEC" means the Council Directive approximating the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers[

"semi-trailer" has the same meaning as in the Construction and Use Regulations.

Meaning of abnormal indivisible load

Meaning of abnormal indivisible load vehicle (AILV)

3. In this Order "abnormal indivisible load vehicle" means a vehicle of any of the following descriptions -

4. - (1) For the purposes of this Schedule, an AILV or AILV-combination falls within Category 1 if -

and references to a Category 1 AILV or AILV-combination are to be construed accordingly.

(2) For the purposes of this Schedule, an AILV or AILV-combination falls within Category 2 if -

and references to a Category 2 AILV or AILV-combination are to be construed accordingly.

(3) For the purposes of this Schedule, an AILV or AILV-combination falls within Category 3 if -

and references to a Category 3 AILV or AILV-combination are to be construed accordingly.

CONSTRUCTION
Wheeled vehicles
     5. An AILV must be a wheeled vehicle.

Tyres
     6. Every wheel of an AILV must be fitted with a pneumatic tyre.

Braking requirements
     7. Paragraphs 8 to 12 apply to any AILV or AILV-combination which -

8. - (1) An AILV or AILV-combination must have a braking system that complies with the construction, fitting and performance requirements specified in sub-paragraph (2).

(2) The construction, fitting and performance requirements are those applicable to motor vehicles of category N3 and trailers of category O4 (according to the configuration of the AILV or AILV-combination) which are set out -

    (3) In their application to an AILV or AILV-combination, the requirements specified in sub-paragraph (2) are subject to the modifications in paragraphs 9 to 12.

     9. - (1) The following modifications apply for the purposes of each Type O test conducted in accordance with Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC.

    (2) References to a laden vehicle are to be taken to be references to a vehicle laden with the maximum technically permissible mass specified by the manufacturer for the vehicle speed specified for the test.

    (3) For a trailer that is designed and constructed for use as part of an AILV-combination falling within Category 3 -

(4) In relation to a towing vehicle of category N3 that is designed and constructed for use as part of an AILV-combination falling within Category 3 -

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     10. - (1) The requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.22 and 2.2.2.13 of Annex I to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply.

    (2) The requirements of paragraphs 1.1.4.2 and 1.4 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply.

    (3) In Annex I to Council Directive 71/320/EEC -

11. For the purposes of Type I tests conducted, in accordance with paragraph 1.3 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC, on a vehicle that is designed and constructed for use as part of an AILV-combination falling within Category 3, the reference to a laden vehicle is to be taken to be a reference to a vehicle laden with the heaviest weight possible without the sum of the weights transmitted to the road surface by all the wheels of any one axle exceeding 12,500 kilograms.

12. The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3.2 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply if wheel chocks are provided with the AILV or AILV-combination and the wheel chocks are -

PLATES AND SIGNS
Plates
13. - (1) An AILV falling within Category 2 or 3 must be equipped with a plate that is -

(2) For each of the speeds listed in paragraph (a) to (e), the plate must indicate each of the relevant maximum weights at which, in the opinion of the manufacturer of the vehicle, the AILV may be used when travelling on roads at or below the speed in question -

(3) The relevant maximum weights are -

(b) in the case of an AILV that is a trailer -

(4) This paragraph does not apply to any vehicle that was manufactured before 29th July 1983[24].

14. Where an AlLV-combination consists of two or more modules, each module may be fitted with a separate plate if the information required from the plate in relation to the AILV as a whole can be readily determined from the individual plates.

Signs

15.

(2) A sign falling within sub-paragraph (1)(a) must -

Image 1 of 2

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
General restrictions
16. An AILV must not be used on roads for, or in connection with, the carriage of any load that may safely be carried on a vehicle (or vehicle-combination) that complies in all respects with the Construction and Use Regulations and the Authorised Weight Regulations.

17. - (1) Except as stated in paragraph 19, an AILV that falls within paragraph 3(a) or (b) may be used on roads only for, or in connection with -

    (2) Where the overall width of such an AILV exceeds 3 metres, it must not be used for, or in connection with, the carriage of any load except one that can only safely be carried on an AILV with an overall width exceeding 3 metres.

    (3) The reference to the carriage of a load of exceptional width is to be construed in accordance with article 28(2).

     18. - (1) Except as stated in paragraph 19, an AILV that falls within paragraph 3(c) or (d) may be used on roads only for, or in connection with, the towing of another AILV which is a trailer.

    (2) Where the overall width of such a towing vehicle exceeds 3 metres, it must not be used unless -

19. At any time when an AILV-combination consisting of two or more modules -

the modules may be disassembled into two or more parts so that one part may carry any other.

Restrictions on carriage of multiple loads
     20. - (1) An AILV or AILV-combination may carry only one abnormal indivisible load at any one time.

    (2) But that is subject to paragraphs 21 to 23.

     21. - (1) If the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) are satisfied, an AILV or AlLV-combination which falls within Category 1 may carry -

(2) The conditions are that -

    (3) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to an AILV-combination that falls within Category 1 only by virtue of paragraph 28(3).

     22. - (1) If the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) are satisfied, an AILV or AILV-combination which falls within Category 1 or 2 may carry two or more abnormal indivisible loads if each load is of the same character, loaded at the same place and carried to the same destination.

    (2) The conditions are that -

(e) the loads carried by virtue of this paragraph are not in addition to any items permitted to be carried by paragraph 21.

23. An AILV, or AILV-combination, that falls within Category 1 or 2 may carry an abnormal indivisible load consisting of engineering plant, together with constituent parts detached from the plant, if -

Maximum width

24. - (1) An AILV or AILV-combination must not exceed the maximum overall width.

(2) The maximum overall width is exceeded in any case where the overall width of the AILV (or of any AILV in the combination), together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it, exceeds 6.1 metres.

Maximum length
     25. - (1) The maximum length of an AILV or AILV-combination used to carry an abnormal indivisible load must not exceed 30 metres.

    (2) The maximum length of an AILV or AILV-combination falling within any of sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) is to be determined in accordance with the sub-paragraph in question.

    (3) Where the weight of the load rests wholly on an AILV that is a motor vehicle of category N3, the maximum length of the AILV is the overall length of the motor vehicle together with the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load.

    (4) In the case of an AILV-combination that is configured so that the weight of the load rests wholly on a trailer of category O4, the maximum length of the AILV-combination is the overall length of the trailer together with the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load.

    (5) In the case of an AILV-combination consisting only of a motor vehicle and a trailer, and which is configured so that the weight of the load rests on both vehicles (whether or not they form an articulated vehicle), the maximum length is the overall length of the trailer together with -

(6) In the case of an AILV-combination (other than one falling within sub-paragraph (4) or (5)) which is configured so that that the weight of the load rests on at least two vehicles, the maximum length is the overall length of all the vehicles that bear the weight of the load together with -

Restrictions relating to weight: all AILVs and AILV-combinations

     26. No AILV or AILV-combination may exceed the restrictions as to weight that apply to a Category 3 AILV or AILV-combination.

     27. - (1) An AILV falling within Category 1 must not exceed any of the maximum weights specified on any plate required to be fitted to it by regulation 66 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

    (2) An AILV falling within Category 2 or 3 must not exceed any of the maximum weights (for the speed at which it is travelling) specified on the plate required to be fitted to it by paragraph 13.

    (3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to any trailer first used before 29th July 1983[25].

Restrictions relating to weight: Category 1 AILVs and AILV-combinations

28.

(4) Where a Category 1 AILV or AILV-combination is one to which the Authorised Weight Regulations do not apply, references to provisions of those Regulations are to be taken as references to the equivalent provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations.

29. - (1) The total weight of -

must be transmitted to the road through 5 or more axles.

(2) In relation to any Category 1 AILV or AILV-combination (including one falling within paragraph 28(3)), the axle weight for an axle of any description must not exceed the maximum authorised weight for an axle of that description determined in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Authorised Weight Regulations.

(3) Where a Category 1 AILV or AILV-combination is one to which the Authorised Weight Regulations do not apply, the reference to Schedule 3 of those Regulations is to be taken as a reference to the equivalent provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations.

Restrictions relating to weight: Category 2 AILVs and AILV-combinations

30.

must not exceed 80,000 kilograms.

(2) Where the weight calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (3), in relation to any Category 2 AILV or AILV-combination, is less than 80,000 kilograms, the total weight of the vehicle or vehicles described in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) must not exceed that lesser weight.

(3) The weight calculated in accordance with this sub-paragraph is the number (expressed in kilograms) equal to the product of the following equation and then rounded up to the nearest 10 kilograms -

D × 7,500

31. - (1) The total weight of -

must be transmitted to the road through 6 or more axles.

    (2) In sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) "load-bearing vehicle" means a vehicle mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b).

    (3) The distance between any two adjacent axles of a load-bearing vehicle must not be less than 1 metre.

    (4) Where the distance between two adjacent axles of a load-bearing vehicle is the distance specified in column 1 of Table 1, the axle weight must not exceed the weight specified in column 2 and the wheel weight must not exceed the weight specified in column 3.

Table 1

Category 2: axles and wheels

Distance between adjacent axles	Axle weight	Wheel weight
(Column 1)	(Column 2)	(Column 3)
Less than 1.35 metres	12,000 kilograms	6,000 kilograms
1.35 metres or more	12,500 kilograms	6,250 kilograms

the sum of the weights transmitted to the road surface by all the wheels in any group must not exceed 50,000 kilograms.

Restrictions relating to weight: Category 3 AILVs and AILV-combinations

32.

must not exceed 150,000 kilograms.

(2) Where the weight calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (3), in relation to any Category 3 AILV or AILV-combination, is less than 150,000 kilograms, the total weight of the vehicle or vehicles described in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) must not exceed that lesser weight.

(3) The weight calculated in accordance with this sub-paragraph is the number (expressed in kilograms) equal to the product of the following equation and then rounded up to the nearest 10 kilograms -

D × 12,500

33. - (1) The total weight of -

must be transmitted to the road through 6 or more axles.

    (2) In sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) "load-bearing vehicle" means a vehicle mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b).

    (3) The distance between any two adjacent axles of a load-bearing vehicle must not be less than 1 metre.

    (4) Where the distance between two adjacent axles of a load-bearing vehicle is the distance specified in column 1 of Table 2, the axle weight must not exceed the weight specified in column 2 and the wheel weight must not exceed the weight specified in column 3.

Table 2

Category 3: axles and wheels

Distance between adjacent axles	Axle weight	Wheel weight
(Column 1)	(Column 2)	(Column 3)
Less than 1.35 metres	15,000 kilograms	7,500 kilograms
1.35 metres or more	16,500 kilograms	8,250 kilograms

the sum of the weights transmitted to the road surface by all the wheels in any group must not exceed the overall maximum weight.

(6) The overall maximum weight is -

Speed restrictions

34. - (1) An AILV falling within Category 2 or 3 must not exceed any speed specified on the plate required by paragraph 13.

(2) An AILV, or AILV-combination, falling within Category 1, 2 or 3 must not travel on a motorway, dual carriageway or other description of road at speeds exceeding the speed specified in Table 3 for that Category in respect of the description of road in question.

Table 3

Speed restrictions for Category 1, 2 or 3 AILVs or AILV-combinations

AILV or AILV-combination	Motorway	Dual carriageway	Other roads
Category 1	60 mph	50 mph	40 mph
Category 2 or 3	40 mph	35 mph	30 mph

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
Category 1 AILVs and AILV-combinations
35. Any AILV or AILV-combination falling within Category 1 must, unless it falls within paragraph 37, comply with -

Table 4
Category 1: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply

Non-applicable Regulations	Subject
7	Length
8	Width
80	Over-riding weight regulations
82	Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads

Category 2 or 3 AILVs and AILV-combinations

36. Any AILV or AILV-combination falling within Category 2 or 3 must, unless it falls within paragraph 37, comply with -

(a) the Construction and Use Regulations, apart from the provisions of those Regulations specified in Table 5; and

(b) the Lighting Regulations.

Table 5
Category 2 or 3: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply

Non-applicable Regulations	Subject
7	Length
8	Width
15, 16	Braking systems
18(1A) to (9)	Maintenance and efficiency of brakes
25	Tyre loads and speed ratings
64	Spray suppression devices
65	Maintenance of spray suppression devices
75(1), in so far as it relates to items 1-4, 6-11, 15 and 16 of the Table[26]	Maximum permitted laden weight of vehicle
76 to 80	Other maximum permitted weight limits of vehicle and trailer, other than articulated vehicle
82	Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads
83(1)	Number of trailers

AILVs manufactured before 1st October 1989

37. Instead of paragraphs 35 and 36, article 18(2)(p) of the Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 1979[27] continues to apply to any AILV manufactured before 1st October 1989, to the same extent as it applied before the coming into force of this Schedule.

SCHEDULE 2

Article 10(4) and 11(1)(a)

MOBILE CRANES

DEFINED TERMS
General
1. In this Schedule -

"Goods Vehicles Type Approval Regulations" means the requirements applicable to goods vehicles which are prescribed by regulations made under section 54(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988[

"manufacturer" -

Meaning of mobile crane

2. - (1) In this Order "mobile crane" means a motor vehicle which satisfies the five conditions specified in sub-paragraphs (2) to (6).

(2) The first condition is that the motor vehicle is specially designed and constructed, or is specially adapted, for the special purposes of lifting operations that cannot safely be carried out by a motor vehicle or trailer that complies in all respects with -

    (3) The second condition is that the gross weight of the crane exceeds 12,000 kilograms.

    (4) The third condition is that the motor vehicle has crane apparatus permanently mounted as part of the vehicle chassis design.

    (5) The fourth condition is that the motor vehicle is operated by a driver or other person riding on it.

    (6) The fifth condition is that the motor vehicle meets the requirements for registered use as a mobile crane under Part 4 of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle and Excise Registration Act 1994[29].

    (7) Any other motor vehicle which satisfies these conditions, but which does not comply in all respects with the authorisation requirements for mobile cranes specified in this Schedule, may nevertheless fall within the recognised category of special vehicles consisting of engineering plant if it satisfies the conditions specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 and complies with the authorisation requirements applicable to engineering plant.

Category A, B or C mobile cranes

and references to a Category mobile cranes are to be construed accordingly.

(2) For the purposes of this Schedule, a mobile crane falls within Category B if -

and references to a Category B mobile crane are to be construed accordingly.

(3) For the purposes of this Schedule, a mobile crane falls within Category C if -

and references to a Category C mobile crane are to be construed accordingly.

CONSTRUCTION
Wheeled vehicles
     4. A mobile crane must be a wheeled vehicle.

Tyres
     5. Every wheel of a mobile crane must be fitted with a pneumatic tyre.

Suspension
     6. A mobile crane must have suspension on all axles.

Braking requirements
     7. A mobile crane must be fitted with -

8. - (1) A mobile crane is to be treated as being fitted with a brake that complies with paragraph 7 if it is fitted with a braking system that meets the construction, fitting and performance requirements for motor vehicles of category N3 set out -

    (2) But, in their application to a mobile crane which has a maximum axle weight exceeding 12,500 kilograms, those requirements are subject to the modifications in paragraphs 9 to 12.

     9. - (1) The following modifications apply for the purposes of each Type O test conducted in accordance with Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC.

    (2) References to a laden vehicle are to be taken to be references to a vehicle laden with the maximum technically permissible mass specified by the manufacturer for the vehicle speed specified for the test.

    (3) If the performance of a service braking device is determined by measuring the stopping distance in relation to the initial speed, the stopping distance in paragraph 2.1.1.1.1 of Annex II is to be taken to be -

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(4) If the performance of the service braking device is determined by measuring the reaction time and the mean deceleration, the mean braking deceleration at normal engine speed in paragraph 2.1.1.1.1 of Annex II is to be taken to be at least 3 m/s².

(5) If the performance of a secondary braking device is determined by measuring the stopping distance in relation to the initial speed, the stopping distance in paragraph 2.1.2.1 of Annex II is to be taken to be -

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		37.5

    (6) If the performance of the secondary braking device is determined by measuring the reaction time and the mean deceleration, the mean braking deceleration in paragraph 2.1.2.1 of Annex II is to be taken to be at least 1.45 m/s².

     10. - (1) The requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.22 and 2.2.2.13 of Annex I to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply.

    (2) The requirements of paragraphs 1.1.4.2 and 1.4 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply.

    (3) In Annex I to Council Directive 71/320/EEC -

11. For the purposes of Type I tests conducted, in accordance with paragraph 1.3 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC, on a mobile crane falling within paragraph 9(3) of this Schedule, the reference to a laden vehicle is to be taken to be a reference to a vehicle laden with the heaviest weight possible without the sum of the weights transmitted to the road surface by all the wheels of any one axle exceeding 12,500 kilograms.

12. The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3.2 of Annex II to Council Directive 71/320/EEC do not apply if wheel chocks are provided with the mobile crane and the wheel chocks are -

Design speed

13. - (1) A mobile crane that is specially adapted for the special purposes of lifting operations (as mentioned in paragraph 2(2)) must, when that adaptation is carried out, also be adapted as necessary so that it may operate on roads at speeds of 25 miles per hour or more.

(2) Any other mobile crane must be designed and constructed to operate on roads at speeds of 25 miles per hour or more.

Warning beacon
14. A warning beacon emitting an amber light must be fitted to a mobile crane.

PLATES
15. - (1) A mobile crane must be equipped with a plate that is -

(2) The information is -

(3) A maximum weight is determined in accordance with this sub-paragraph if -

(4) In determining a maximum weight for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3), the person making the determination must have regard to -

16. - (1) Where, in accordance with regulation 66 (plates for goods vehicles and buses) or 71 (marking of weights on certain vehicles) of the Construction and Use Regulations, a mobile crane is already fitted with a plate ("the original plate"), paragraph 15 does not require the crane -

if the condition set out in sub-paragraph (2) is satisfied.

(2) The condition is that, at all times when the mobile crane is used on roads the gross weight of the crane does not exceed either the maximum gross weight stated on the original plate or, if no gross weight is so stated, the maximum unladen weight stated on the original plate.

17. - (1) In this paragraph "qualified person" means -

(2) No person may make any alteration to a mobile crane with a view to making it fit for use at any weight exceeding the weights stated on a plate fitted to it as mentioned in paragraph 15 or 16 unless he is a qualified person.

(3) Where such an alteration is made -

(4) The following details must also be shown on the plate that shows the new weights -

(5) In determining a maximum weight for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3), the qualified person must have regard to -

18. Any additional plate that is specially fitted to a vehicle in order to comply with paragraph 15 or 17(3)(b) must be marked clearly with the words "SPECIAL TYPES USE".

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
General restrictions
19. A mobile crane may only be used on roads for -

20. A mobile crane that has an overall width exceeding 3 metres may only be used on roads for, or in connection with, lifting operations that are of the character that the mobile crane is specially designed and constructed, or adapted, to carry out.

21. - (1) When a mobile crane is used on roads, the beacon fitted to it under paragraph 14 must be kept lit -

(2) But, in the circumstances described in sub-paragraph (1)(a), the beacon may be switched off if -

Restriction on carriage of loads etc

22. - (1) Any mobile crane that is used on roads must not -

    (2) But that is subject to paragraphs 23 and 24.

     23. A mobile crane may carry its own necessary gear and equipment.

     24. A mobile crane may lift or transport goods or burden in the course of carrying out lifting operations.

Restriction on towing trailers
     25. A mobile crane must not tow any trailer.

Maximum width
     26. The overall width of a mobile crane, together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it in accordance with this Schedule, must not exceed 6.1 metres.

Maximum length
     27. The overall length of a mobile crane, together with any forward or rearward projections of any load carried on it in accordance with this Schedule, must not exceed 30 metres.

Restrictions relating to weight: all mobile cranes
     28. No mobile crane may exceed any of the restrictions as to weight that apply to a Category C mobile crane.

     29. No mobile crane may exceed -

Restrictions relating to weight: Category A mobile cranes

30. - (1) For a Category A mobile crane, the maximum axle weight that may be specified on the plate fitted to it in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 18 is -

(2) No Category A mobile crane may have more than four axles.

(3) For a Category A mobile crane with the number of axles specified in column 1 of an entry in Table 6 -

Table 6

Category A: axles and gross weight

Number of axles	Minimum distance between outermost axles	Maximum gross weight of crane
(Column 1)	(Column 2)	(Column 3)
2	3 metres	20,000 kilograms
3	5 metres	30,000 kilograms
4	6 metres	36,000 kilograms

Restrictions relating to weight: Category B mobile cranes

31. - (1) For a Category B mobile crane, the maximum axle weight that may be specified on the plate fitted to it in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 18 is 12,500 kilograms.

(2) The maximum gross weight of a Category B mobile crane that may be specified on the plate fitted to it in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 18 is the number (expressed in kilograms) equal to the product of the following equation and then rounded up to the nearest 10 kilograms -

N × 12,500

    (3) In sub-paragraph (2), N is the number of axles on the crane.

Restrictions relating to weight: Category C mobile cranes
     32. - (1) For a Category C mobile crane, the maximum axle weight that may be specified on the plate fitted to it in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 18 is 16,500 kilograms.

    (2) The maximum gross weight of a Category C mobile crane that may be specified on the plate fitted to it in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 18 is 150,000 kilograms.

    (3) But where, in respect of any particular Category C mobile crane, the weight calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) is less than 150,000 kilograms, the gross weight of that crane must not exceed that lesser weight.

    (4) The weight calculated in accordance with this sub-paragraph is the number (expressed in kilograms) equal to the product of the following equation and then rounded up to the nearest 10 kilograms -

N × 16,500

(5) In sub-paragraph (4), N is the number of axles on the crane.

Speed restrictions
33. - (1) A mobile crane falling within Category A, B or C must not travel on a motorway, dual carriageway or other description of road at speeds exceeding the speed specified in Table 7 for that Category in respect of the description of road in question.

Table 7
Speed restrictions for Category A, B or C mobile cranes

Category of mobile crane	Motorway	Dual carriageway	Other roads
Category A	60 mph	50 mph	40 mph
Category B	50 mph	45 mph	40 mph
Category C	40 mph	35 mph	30 mph

(2) Nothing in this Schedule is to be taken to authorise travel at -

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
Category A mobile cranes
34. - (1) A Category A mobile crane must comply with -

Table 8

Category A: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply

Non-applicable Regulations	Subject
8	Width
80	Over-riding weight regulations

Category B or C mobile cranes

35. - (1) A Category B or C mobile crane must comply with -

(2) But regulations 49, 51, 64 and 65 are disapplied in relation to a Category B or C mobile crane only to the extent that it is not possible for the crane to comply with those regulations on account of the need to perform the lifting operations that it is specially designed and constructed (or specially adapted) to carry out.

Table 9
Categories B or C: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply

Non-applicable Regulations	Subject
7	Length
8	Width
15,16	Braking systems
18(1A) to (9)	Maintenance and efficiency of brakes
25	Tyre loads and speed ratings
49	Rear under-run protection
51	Sideguards
64	Spray suppression devices
65	Maintenance of spray suppression devices
75 to 80	Other maximum permitted weight limits of vehicle and trailer, other than articulated vehicle
82	Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads

SCHEDULE 3

Article 10(4) and 11 (1)(a)

ENGINEERING PLANT

DEFINED TERMS
General
1. In this Schedule -

"Goods Vehicles Type Approval Regulations" means the requirements applicable to goods vehicles which are prescribed by regulations made under section 54(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988[

"slow" has the meaning given in paragraph 20(2); and

"wheel-track combination vehicle" means a track-laying vehicle designed and constructed so that the weight of the vehicle is transmitted to the road surface by a combination of wheels and continuous tracks.

Meaning of engineering plant

(2) The first condition is that the motor vehicle or trailer is specially designed and constructed for the special purposes of engineering operations that cannot safely be carried out by a motor vehicle or trailer that complies in all respects with -

    (3) The second condition is that the motor vehicle or trailer is not constructed to carry any load apart from a load of a description specified in paragraph 13(2).

    (4) The third condition is that the motor vehicle or trailer is operated by a driver or other person riding on it.

    (5) The fourth condition is that the motor vehicle does not comply in all respects with the authorisation requirements for mobile cranes specified in Schedule 2.

CONSTRUCTION
Wheeled or track-laying vehicles
     3. Engineering plant must be a wheeled vehicle, a track-laying vehicle or a wheel-track combination vehicle.

Provisions applying to wheeled vehicles
     4. - (1) Any wheel of engineering plant which is not fitted with a pneumatic tyre of soft or elastic material must be fitted with a smooth tyre and have the edges rounded to a radius of not less than 12 millimetres and not more than 25 millimetres.

    (2) But, in the case of plant which is a gritting machine designed for use (and used) for gritting frosted and icebound roads, any tyre of the gritting machine may be fitted with diagonal cross bars which -

(3) A tyre is not to be taken to be of soft or elastic material unless the material -

5. Engineering plant which has wheels and may (in accordance with paragraph 21) travel on roads at speeds exceeding those specified for slow plant in paragraph 20, must be fitted with tyres marked with a load and speed rating that is greater than the maximum load and speed that the plant can achieve when used on roads under its own power.

Braking requirements
6. Engineering plant that is designed and constructed to operate on roads at speeds exceeding 12 miles per hour must be fitted with a braking system that complies with regulation 16 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

7. - (1) Any other engineering plant must be fitted with -

(2) In the case of engineering plant that is a motor vehicle propelled by steam -

(3) Where engineering plant cannot be fitted with a parking brake on account of the nature of the engineering operations that it is specially designed and constructed to carry out, the requirements of sub-paragraph (1)(b) are to be treated as met if suitable scotches (or similar devices capable of holding the vehicle stationary when necessary) are fitted.

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
General restrictions
8. Engineering plant must not be used on roads for, or in connection with, engineering operations of any description if those operations may safely be carried out by a vehicle that complies in all respects with the Construction and Use Regulations and the Goods Vehicles Type Approval Regulations.

9. Engineering plant may only be used on roads for -

10. Engineering plant which has an overall width exceeding 3 metres may only be used on roads for, or in connection with, engineering operations that are of the character that the plant is specially designed and constructed to carry out.

Restrictions on carriage of loads etc
11. - (1) Engineering plant which is used on roads must not -

    (2) But that is subject to paragraphs 12 and 13.

     12. Engineering plant may carry its own necessary gear and equipment.

     13. - (1) This paragraph applies at any time when engineering plant is engaged on the construction, maintenance or repair of roads.

    (2) Engineering plant may carry -

Restrictions on towing of trailers

14. - (1) Except as stated in sub-paragraph (2), engineering plant must not tow a trailer.

(2) Engineering plant falling within sub-paragraph (3) may tow -

(3) Engineering plant falls within this sub-paragraph if it is a motor vehicle with an overall length that does not exceed 8 metres.

Maximum width
     15. The overall width of engineering plant, together with the width of any lateral projection or projections of any load carried on it in accordance with this Schedule, must not exceed 6.1 metres.

Maximum length
     16. The overall length of engineering plant (or of any vehicle-combination permitted by this Schedule), together with any forward or rearward projections of any load carried on it in accordance with this Schedule, must not exceed 30 metres.

Restrictions relating to weight: gross weight
     17. - (1) The gross weight of engineering plant, together with the weight of any load carried on it in accordance with this Schedule, must not exceed 150,000 kilograms.

    (2) The weight of the plant is to be calculated -

Restrictions relating to weight: weight transmitted to road surface

     18. - (1) This paragraph applies to determine the maximum weight that may be transmitted to the road surface by the wheels of any engineering plant that is a wheeled vehicle or a wheel-track combination vehicle.

    (2) The wheel weight of the plant must not exceed 11,250 kilograms.

    (3) The weight transmitted to any strip of road surface on which the wheels of the plant are resting must not exceed the following limits (measuring the strip of road surface referred to in those limits as the distance contained between any two parallel lines drawn on the road surface at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the plant) -

(4) But where the plant has one or more wheels that are not fitted with a pneumatic tyre, the total weight transmitted to the road surface by -

must be such that the average weight per 25 millimetres width of tyre in contact with the road surface does not exceed 750 kilograms.

19. - (1) This paragraph applies to determine the maximum weight that may be transmitted to the road surface by the tracks of any engineering plant that is a track-laying vehicle or a wheel-track combination vehicle.

(2) The weight transmitted to any strip of road surface on which each track of the plant is resting must not exceed the following (measuring the strip of road surface referred to in those limits as the distance contained between any two parallel lines drawn on the road surface at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the plant) -

Speed restrictions

20. - (1) Unless paragraph 21 applies, engineering plant must not travel on roads at speeds exceeding -

(2) Engineering plant falling within sub-paragraph (1) is referred to in this Schedule as slow plant.

21. - (1) This paragraph -

(2) The speed condition is that the plant or vehicle-combination would be able to comply with such requirements of Schedule 1 to this Order as are specified in sub-paragraph (3), if those requirements applied to it as they apply to an AILV (or AILV-combination) falling within Category 1, 2 or 3.

(3) The requirements of Schedule 1 referred to in sub-paragraph (2) are -

(4) For the purposes of the remaining provisions of this Schedule, any engineering plant, or vehicle-combination that includes engineering plant, which complies with the requirements applicable to an AILV (or AILV-combination) falling within Category 1, 2, or 3 (as the case may be) is itself to be treated as falling within the Category in question.

22. - (1) Engineering plant, or a vehicle-combination that includes engineering plant, which falls within Category 1, 2 or 3 must not travel on a motorway, dual carriageway or other description of road at speeds exceeding the speed specified in Table 10 for that Category in respect of the description of road in question.

Table 10
Speed restrictions for engineering plant treated as falling within Category 1, 2 or 3

Vehicle or vehicle-combination	Motorway	Dual carriageway	Other roads
Category 1	60 mph	50 mph	40 mph
Category 2 or 3	40 mph	35 mph	30 mph

(2) But where the plant or vehicle-combination does not have suspension on all axles, the plant or vehicle-combination must not travel at speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour.

23. Nothing in this Schedule is to be taken to authorise travel at any speed in excess of any speed restriction imposed by or under any other enactment.

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
Engineering plant treated as falling within Category 1, 2 or 3
24. Engineering plant, or a vehicle-combination that includes engineering plant, which falls within Category 1, 2 or 3 must comply with -

to the same extent as an AILV (or AILV-combination) falling within the same Category must, by virtue of paragraph 35 or 36 of Schedule 1, comply with those Regulations.

Slow plant
25. - (1) Slow plant must comply with -

(2) But regulation 16 of the Construction and Use Regulations (braking systems) does apply to slow plant that is a wheeled motor vehicle.

Table 11
Slow plant: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply to any slow plant

Non-applicable Regulations	Subject
7	Length
8	Width
10A to 14	Other provisions as to dimensions and manoeuvrability
15,16	Braking systems
17	Vacuum or pressure brake warning devices
18(1A) to (9)	Maintenance and efficiency of brakes
19	Application of brakes of trailers
20 to 22, 24 to 26	Wheels, springs, tyres and tracks
35 to 36C	Instruments and equipment
39A, 39B	Fuel
49 to 53B	Protective systems
62 to 65	Control of emissions
66 to 74	Plates, markings, testings and inspection
75	Maximum permitted laden weight of vehicle
76 to 80	Other maximum permitted weight limits of vehicle and trailer, other than articulated vehicle
82	Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads

     26. - (1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is a wheeled motor vehicle.

    (2) Regulation 23 (wheel loads) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not apply to any wheeled motor vehicle that is designed and used solely for the purpose of laying materials for the repair or construction of road surfaces if the weight transmitted to the road surface by any two wheels in line transversely does not exceed 11,180 kilograms.

    (3) Regulation 27(1)(f) (tyre tread) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not apply to any wheeled motor vehicle that -

27. - (1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is a wheeled trailer.

(2) Regulation 27(1)(b) and (f) (tyre inflation level and tyre tread) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not apply to a wheeled trailer that -

     28. - (1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is a track-laying motor vehicle.

    (2) Regulation 28 (tracks) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not apply to a road roller.

    (3) The following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations do not apply to a vehicle which was registered (within the meaning of the Construction and Use Regulations) on or before 31st December 1951 -

29. - (1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is a track-laying trailer (including a road roller).

(2) Regulation 28 (tracks) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not apply.

SCHEDULE 4

Article 10(4) and 11(1)(a)

ROAD RECOVERY VEHICLES

DEFINED TERMS
1. - (1) In this Order "road recovery vehicle" means a vehicle that is -

and that satisfies the three conditions in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4).

    (2) The first condition is that the vehicle is specially designed and constructed for the purpose of recovering disabled road vehicles or is permanently adapted for that purpose.

    (3) The second condition is that the vehicle is fitted with a crane, winch or other lifting system specially designed to be used for the purpose of recovering another vehicle.

    (4) The third condition is that the vehicle meets the requirements for registered use as a recovery vehicle under Part 5 of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994[31].

CONSTRUCTION
     2. - (1) A road recovery vehicle must be a wheeled vehicle.

    (2) Every wheel must be fitted with a pneumatic tyre.

     3. A warning beacon emitting an amber light must be fitted to a road recovery vehicle.

PLATES
4. A road recovery vehicle must be equipped with a plate that specifies the maximum weight that may be lifted by any crane, winch or other lifting system with which the vehicle is fitted.

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
Restriction on carriage of loads and towing of vehicles
     5. - (1) A road recovery vehicle must not carry or tow any load or transport any goods or burden.

    (2) But that is subject to paragraphs 6 and 7.

     6. A road recovery vehicle may carry its own necessary gear and equipment.

     7. - (1) Except as stated in sub-paragraph (2), a road recovery vehicle may carry or tow a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination when conveying it to a destination in accordance with the instructions of the owner or driver of the vehicle or when conveying it to an appropriate destination for repair.

    (2) Where a recovery of a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination is effected by using a drawbar or lift-and-tow method, the road recovery vehicle must not carry or tow the disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination any further than is reasonably necessary in order to clear any road obstructed by it and to facilitate the use of roads by other persons.

     8. - (1) At any time when a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination is being towed by a road recovery vehicle, the braking system of the disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination must not be operated by any device other than an approved brake connection point that is fitted to both the road recovery vehicle and the disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (1), "approved brake connection point", in relation to a road recovery vehicle, means a device which is -

9. A road recovery vehicle must not tow a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination if the weight of the road recovery vehicle, together with the weight of the vehicle or vehicles being towed, would exceed the maximum train weight shown on the plate required to be fitted to the road recovery vehicle by regulation 66 of the Construction and Use Regulations (plates for goods vehicles and buses).

Beacons
10. - (1) When a road recovery vehicle is used on roads, the beacon fitted to it under paragraph 3 must be kept lit -

(2) But, in the circumstances described in sub-paragraph (1)(a), the beacon may be switched off if -

Maximum width

     11. - (1) The overall width of a road recovery vehicle must not exceed the limits imposed by regulation 8 of the Construction and Use Regulations (restrictions as to width).

    (2) But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a road recovery vehicle that satisfies the width conditions.

    (3) The width conditions are that -

Maximum length

12. - (1) The overall length of a road recovery vehicle must not exceed 18.75 metres.

(2) But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to restrict the combined length of a road recovery vehicle together with any disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination carried or towed by it in the course of a recovery.

Maximum vehicle weight
13. The gross weight of a road recovery vehicle must not exceed -

Maximum axle and wheel weights

     14. - (1) The distance between any two adjacent axles of a road recovery vehicle must not be less than 1.3 metres.

    (2) The axle weight of a road recovery vehicle must not exceed 12,500 kilograms.

    (3) The wheel weight of a road recovery vehicle must not exceed 6,250 kilograms.

    (4) Where a road recovery vehicle has axles in two or more groups -

    (5) But sub-paragraph (4)(b) does not apply to a road recovery vehicle falling within paragraph 13(c).

     15. - (1) If a road recovery vehicle has only one front steer axle, that axle must carry at least 40 per cent of the maximum axle weight shown on the plate required by regulation 66 of the Construction and Use Regulations (plates for goods vehicles and buses).

    (2) If the vehicle has two or more front steer axles, all those axles taken together must carry at least 40 per cent of such weight.

Speed restrictions
16. - (1) A road recovery vehicle must not, at any time when it is carrying or towing a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination, travel at speeds exceeding -

(2) Nothing in this Schedule is to be taken to authorise travel at any speed in excess of any speed restriction imposed by or under any other enactment.

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
17. A road recovery vehicle must comply with -

Table 12
Road recovery vehicles: Construction and Use Regulations that do not apply

Non-applicable Regulations	Subjects
36A, 36B, 36C	Speed limiters
51	Sideguards
70, 70B	Plates
70A	Speed limiters
72	Additional markings
73	Test date disc
75	Maximum permitted laden weight of vehicle
76	Maximum permitted laden weight of vehicle and trailer, other than articulated vehicle
77	Maximum permitted laden weight of articulated vehicle
78	Maximum permitted wheel and axle weights
79	Maximum permitted weights for certain closely-spaced axles etc
79A	Savings for Authorised Weight Regulations
82	Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads
83(1)	Numbers of trailers

SCHEDULE 5

Article 12(1), 13(2), 17(3), 23(2), 24(4), 31(3), 34(3), 38(2), 39(2), and 48(2)

NOTICES TO POLICE

Defined term
     1. In this Schedule "single rigid unit", in relation to a Part 2 vehicle-combination, has the meaning given in article 12(4).

Notices
     2. - (1) A notice must be given to the chief officer of police for each area in which the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to be used.

    (2) A notice under article 23(2)(a), 24(4)(a) or 48(2)(a) must be given so that it is received by the chief officer of police before the beginning of the period of 24 hours that ends immediately before the date of use.

    (3) In any other case, the notice must be given so that it is received by the chief officer of police before the beginning of the period of two days which ends immediately before the date of use.

    (4) The chief officer of police for any area may accept a shorter period of notice in any case.

    (5) "Date of use", in relation to any vehicle or vehicle-combination to which a notice relates, means the date on which the use on roads of the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to begin.

     3. The notice must be in a form acceptable to the recipient and should be agreed by both parties.

     4. - (1) The notice[

(d) details of the vehicle or vehicle-combination used, stating -

(2) The chief officer of police for any area may accept fewer details in any case.

Use of vehicle in accordance with notice

7. - (1) This paragraph applies in relation to the use on roads of a Part 2 vehicle-combination that includes an abnormal indivisible load vehicle that is a trailer.

(2) Where it is found impracticable to use any vehicle specified in a notice given under this Part, a vehicle of a similar type may be substituted if notice of the substitution is given to every person to whom the earlier notice was given.

SCHEDULE 6

Article 12(1), 14(1), 15(4), 23(3), 24(5), 31(3) and 34(4)

ATTENDANTS

1. - (1) A person ("an attendant") must be employed -

    (2) References to the driver of a vehicle-combination are references to the driver of the foremost motor vehicle in the combination.

     2. - (1) A person may be employed as an attendant only if he has appropriate training or experience to enable him to perform the tasks mentioned in paragraph 1.

    (2) The person appointing the attendant must take appropriate steps to inform the attendant of any personal risks and dangers arising from performing the tasks mentioned in paragraph 1 (for example, risks arising from the attendant moving on foot between vehicles or from his using any remote controlled steering device to assist the driver).

     3. - (1) In a case where a journey is made by a vehicle ("vehicle A") and an attendant employed to accompany A travels in another vehicle ("vehicle B"), the attendant is to be treated as employed in accordance with this Schedule only if -

    (2) In all other cases, the attendant is to be treated as employed in accordance with this Schedule only if effective arrangements are made to ensure that the attendant is in a position to observe the vehicles and any load and give any necessary warning.

     4. - (1) A person employed by virtue of paragraph 1 must be additional to the person or persons employed to drive the vehicle.

    (2) Where three or more vehicles are travelling together in convoy, only the rearmost and foremost vehicles in the convoy must be accompanied by an attendant.

    (3) Any person or persons employed in driving a motor vehicle for the purpose of assisting the propulsion of another vehicle is not to be treated as an attendant in relation to that other vehicle.

SCHEDULE 7

Article 15(5), 23(4) and 34(5)

NOTICES TO SECRETARY OF STATE

1. - (1) An application for the consent of the Secretary of State must be made in writing.

(2) The application[

(b) details of the intended use of the vehicle or vehicle-combination, stating -

(d) where a vehicle or vehicle-combination is to carry an abnormal indivisible load or a load of exceptional width, information relating to the load, stating -

(e) any other relevant matter.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2) -

     2. - (1) If, following an application under paragraph 1, the Secretary of State gives consent in respect of any road movement of a vehicle or vehicle-combination, any written document from the Secretary of State which evidences the consent must be carried in the vehicle (or in one of the vehicles included in the vehicle-combination) at all times when the vehicle or vehicle-combination is being used for the purpose of the journey to which the consent relates.

    (2) The vehicle or vehicle-combination must be used in accordance with the details in the written document.

    (3) But if -

SCHEDULE 8

Article 16 and 25

MARKING OF PROJECTIONS

DEFINED TERMS
1. In this Schedule -

"end marker" means a marker fitted to the end of any forward or rearward projection of a load which either -

"relevant vehicle" means -

"side marker" means a marker fitted to the side of any forward, rearward or lateral projection of a load which either -

FORWARD AND REARWARD PROJECTIONS
2. Paragraphs 3 to 6 apply cumulatively.

General visibility of forward or rearward projections
3. Where the length of a forward or rearward projection of a load carried on a relevant vehicle exceeds 1 metre -

Markers for the end of a forward or rearward projection

     4. - (1) Where the length of a forward or rearward projection of a load carried on a relevant vehicle exceeds 2 metres, an end marker must be fitted to the end of the projection.

    (2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if a rear marking has been fitted to the projection in accordance with regulation 21 of the Lighting Regulations.

    (3) An end marker under sub-paragraph (1) must be fitted so that -

Markers for the side of a forward or rearward projection

5. - (1) Where the length of a forward or rearward projection of a load carried on a relevant vehicle exceeds 3 metres, one side marker must be fitted to the right hand side of the projection and one side marker must be fitted to its left hand side.

(2) The side markers under sub-paragraph (1) must be fitted so that -

6. - (1) This paragraph applies where any relevant vehicle is carrying a load and -

(2) Additional side markers must be fitted to the right hand side and the left hand side of a forward or rearward projection so that the horizontal distance between the extreme projecting points of the relevant vehicle and the nearest points of any adjacent side markers does not exceed -

(3) The additional side markers also must be fitted to the projection so that -

(4) In determining the extreme projecting points of a relevant vehicle for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), any part of a crane or other special appliance or apparatus, which is treated as a forward projection or a rearward projection by virtue of article 6(3), is to be disregarded.

LATERAL PROJECTIONS
Markers for a lateral projection
7. - (1) This paragraph applies where -

    (2) Side markers must be fitted to the lateral projection so that, in respect of each side of the vehicle from which the projection extends, one marker is visible from the front of the vehicle and one marker is visible from the rear of the vehicle.

    (3) Each side marker must be fitted so that at least part of it is within 50 millimetres of a longitudinal plane passing through the point on that side of the projection which is furthest from the axis of the vehicle.

     8. - (1) If the user of the vehicle shows that it is not reasonably practicable to fit side markers in accordance with paragraph 7, the load must be marked with tape so that the point at which the width of the load is at its greatest is clearly visible from the front, rear and side of the vehicle.

    (2) The tape must be -

(3) Nothing in this paragraph affects any requirement imposed by the Lighting Regulations, including, in particular, the requirements of regulation 11(1) (which states that no retro-reflective material is to be fitted to a vehicle which is capable of showing red light to the front of the vehicle) and regulation 11(2) (which states that no retro-reflective material is to be fitted to a vehicle which is capable of showing any light other than red to the rear).

GENERAL VISIBILITY OF MARKERS
9. Any end marker or side marker which is required by any provision of this Schedule to be fitted to a projection of a load must be kept clean and unobscured.

10. Between sunset and sunrise, and at all times when visibility is seriously reduced, any end marker or side marker must be kept illuminated by a lamp which -

APPEARANCE OF MARKERS
Diagram of end marker surface

Image 2 of 2

SCHEDULE 9

Article 17(1), 35(2) and 40(2)

ROAD AND BRIDGE AUTHORITIES

NOTICES
1. - (1) In this Schedule "the authority" means -

(2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b) -

"transport authority" means the authority, body or person having the control or management of a transport undertaking; and

"transport undertaking" means a railway, tramway, dock, harbour, pier, canal or inland navigation undertaking which carries on its activities, or some of its activities, under statutory authority.

2. - (1) A notice must be given to -

    (2) In the case of any vehicle or vehicle-combination which has a gross weight exceeding 80,000 kilograms, the notice must be given so that it is received by each authority before the beginning of the period of five days which ends immediately before the date of use.

    (3) In any other case, the notice must be given so that it is received by each authority before the beginning of the period of two days which ends immediately before the date of use.

    (4) An authority may accept a shorter period of notice in any case.

    (5) "Date of use", in relation to any vehicle or vehicle-combination to which a notice relates, means the date on which the use on roads of the vehicle or vehicle-combination is to begin.

     3. The notice must be in a form acceptable to the authority to which it is to be given and should be agreed by both parties.

     4. - (1) The notice[34] must contain -

(d) details of the vehicle or vehicle-combination used, stating -

    (2) The authority may accept fewer details in any case.

    (3) In sub-paragraph (2)(d), "single rigid unit" in relation to a Part 2 vehicle-combination has the meaning given by article 12(4).

     5. - (1) This paragraph applies in relation to the use on roads of a Part 2 vehicle-combination that includes an abnormal indivisible load vehicle that is a trailer.

    (2) Where it is found impracticable to use any vehicle specified in a notice given under this Part, a vehicle of a similar type may be substituted if notice of the substitution is given to every authority to which the earlier notice was given.

INDEMNITIES
6. - (1) An indemnity under this Part of this Schedule may be given in relation to -

(2) Paragraph 6(1)(b) applies only if the authority to which the indemnity is to be given agrees to it in writing.

7. An indemnity is given in accordance with this Part of this Schedule if it is given in the following form.

THE INDEMNITY
(** delete if not applicable).

1. I/We

agree to indemnify you

in respect of any damage that is caused in the course of a journey of which you have been notified under the Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 (which is referred to below as "the 2003 Order").

**2. This indemnity relates to the journey scheduled to take place on

OR

**2. This indemnity relates to any journey made during the period of

starting with the date on which the indemnity is signed.

The damage covered
     3. Except as stated in paragraph 4, the damage in respect of which this indemnity is given is limited to any damage caused to any road or bridge for the maintenance of which you are responsible.

     4. This indemnity also extends to any damage caused to any other road or bridge that is used in the course of any journey to which the indemnity relates, in any case where a separate indemnity required by the 2003 Order has not been given to, or received by, the authority, body or person ("third party") which is responsible for the maintenance of that other road or bridge.

The cause of damage
     5. The damage covered by this indemnity is limited to damage caused by -

Enforcement of indemnity
     6. This indemnity is enforceable by you, to the extent of the damage specified in paragraph 3.

     7. This indemnity is enforceable by any third party referred to in paragraph 4, in its own right, to the extent of any damage caused to any road or bridge for the maintenance of which it is responsible (but only if it has not already recovered payment in respect of that damage by virtue of a claim made by it under the equivalent provision in another indemnity given under the 2003 Order).

     8. A claim in respect of damage covered by this indemnity will only be entertained if the claim -

Date

Signed

SCHEDULE 10

Article 32(2) and 33(b)

LOCAL EXCAVATION VEHICLES

MEANING OF LOCAL EXCAVATION VEHICLE
     1. - (1) In this Schedule "local excavation vehicle" means any moveable plant or equipment which is a heavy motor car, trailer or articulated vehicle and which satisfies the four conditions specified in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).

    (2) The first condition is that the vehicle is intended for use on a work site on private premises.

    (3) The second condition is that the vehicle is specially designed and constructed for the primary purpose of moving excavated material.

    (4) The third condition is that the vehicle is fitted with a tipping body, moving platform or other similar device for discharging its load.

    (5) The fourth condition is that the vehicle does not fall within the definition of engineering plant set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3.

CONSTRUCTION
Wheels
2. Every wheel of a local excavation vehicle must be fitted with a pneumatic tyre.

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
General restrictions
3. - (1) A local excavation vehicle may only be used on roads -

(2) But nothing in this Order is to be taken to authorise use on roads of the local excavation vehicle beyond a radius of three miles drawn around the outermost perimeter of the port or of any work site on the private premises on which the vehicle is used.

Restrictions on carriage of loads etc
     4. - (1) A local excavation vehicle must not carry any load or transport goods or burden.

    (2) But a local excavation vehicle may carry its own necessary gear and equipment.

Restrictions on towing of trailers
     5. - (1) A local excavation vehicle that is a heavy motor car must not tow any trailer.

    (2) But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a heavy motor car forming part of an articulated vehicle.

     6. - (1) This paragraph applies to a motor vehicle towing a trailer where -

(2) A motor vehicle to which this paragraph applies must not tow any other trailer.

Maximum width
7. The overall width of a local excavation vehicle must not exceed 6.1 metres.

Maximum length
8. The overall length of a local excavation vehicle must not exceed -

Restrictions relating to weight: gross weight

9. - (1) The gross weight of a local excavation vehicle -

(b) in the case of a vehicle that is trailer, must not exceed the maximum authorised weight (within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Authorised Weight Regulations) for a trailer of the same description.

(2) Where the trailer is one to which the Authorised Weight Regulations do not apply, the reference to Schedule 1 of those Regulations is to be taken as a reference to the equivalent provisions of regulations 75 to 79 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

Restrictions relating to weight: axle weight
10. - (1) The axle weight for a local excavation vehicle -

(b) in the case of a vehicle that is trailer, must not exceed the maximum authorised axle weight (within the meaning of Schedule 3 to the Authorised Weight Regulations) for a trailer of the same description.

(2) Where the trailer is one to which the Authorised Weight Regulations do not apply, the reference to Schedule 3 of those Regulations is to be taken as a reference to the equivalent provisions of regulations 75 to 79 of the Construction and Use Regulations.

Speed restrictions
11. - (1) A local excavation vehicle must not travel at speeds exceeding -

(2) But nothing in this Order is to be taken to authorise travel at any speed in excess of any other speed restriction imposed by or under any other enactment.