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 2024:

  • Longer semi-trailers brought into general service from 31st May 2023.

 

Download the Weight and dimensions of vehicles chapter of the Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Contents:

  • Vehicle weights.

  • Alternative (low carbon) fuels.

  • Vehicle dimensions.

Download the Weight and dimensions of vehicles chapter of the Yearbook of Road Transport Law