Q for a lorry driver

[flopsymopsy]

Can anyone help please - what is the max width of load allowed without giving 2 days notice to police. Many thanks.

[kempie]

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/drivi ngforwork/largeorheavyloads/backgroundanddefin itions?page=1

[sddsddean]

Max allowable width with out notification is 3m, which isn't much overhang as trucks are allowed up to a max width of 2.55m (not counting mirrors) or 2.6m for refrigerated vehicles. You are allowed a 1.8m rear overhang, but if it is a rigid vehicle you must still adhere to the rule that the rear of the load must be no more than 60% of the wheelbase to the rear of the rear axle.

[flopsymopsy]

Many thanks to you both. I have passed the info on to the person who was asking. Have a good xmas.