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Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles

February 28, 2026
1 min read

Weight and Dimensions of Vehicles

This chapter covers the regulations on Construction and Use (C&U) and Authorised Weight (AW) rules for different vehicles, plus axle weight limits and vehicle dimensions (including overall length, width, height and turning circle).

Updates for 2026:

  • Update on the volumetric mixer weight limits.
  • Overall length measurement exceptions.
  • Aerodynamic device exceptions.

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