Maximum Uk Car Widths

[peripathetic]

Does anyone know the maximum car widths (including if possible wing mirrors) allowed in the UK?

[ToraToraTora]

I don't think there is a statute on this, it's just a case of manufacturers being practical and producing what they can sell. Even leaving aide trucks/coaches there are some very wide US cars etc.

[mushroom25]

maximum widths of various vehicle classes for use in the uk are set out here:-
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/8/made

[hc4361]

If it is more than 2.9 metres it is an 'abnormal load' and has to follow the regulations:
https://www.gov.uk/esdal-and-abnormal-loads/notifying-the-authorities

[ToraToraTora]

fair enough, I've seen some wide stuff out there it seems 2.5 metres is the limit for standard cars.

[peripathetic]

Thank you all, Mushroom25 for once Gov info intelligible.

[Iggle Piggle]

We have a Ferrari Testarossa that goes past our house occasionally. It seems to be the stupidest, widest car that will fit on our roads !

[hc4361]

That Ferrari is 1976 mm wide, wider than a Jeep Grand Cherokee