![]() ![]() The maximum width (including any load) is 2.55 metres, or 1.275 metres from each side of the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle (excluding side marker lights, direction indicators and the bulge towards the bottom of a tyre). What are the maximum dimension limits? Width Heavy rigid vehicles include heavy trucks ( classes NB and NC), heavy buses ( classes MD3, MD4 and ME), heavy mobile homes, mobile cranes, fire engines, heavy forklifts, heavy tractors, heavy self-powered agricultural and construction machines and vehicles with pivot steering. ![]() A small range of special vehicles with a chassis split into two dependent parts and connected by means of a permanent steering pivot, are also legally rigid vehicles, for example an articulated bus. Heavy vehicles are those with a maximum gross vehicle mass (GVM), usually specified by the manufacturer, over 3500 kilograms (kg).Ī rigid vehicle has two axle sets, a driver’s position, a steering system, motive power and a single rigid chassis. What to do if your vehicle exceeds the dimensions given. Specialist vehicles that need a permit to operate on the road General dimension and mass limits and general towing requirements The information on this page describes the legal requirements in the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 that apply to heavy rigid vehicles. ![]()
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