I am told that it is not permissible to operate
25th July 1975, Page 43
25th July 1975
Page 43

Page 43, 25th July 1975
— I am told that it is not permissible to operate
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a drawbar trailer outfit at 23 tons gross. Is this so ?
Regulation 81 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1973 lays
down the maximum permitted weight of k vehicle and trailer, Briefly a rigid vehicle/ drawbar trailer outfit may not exceed 24,390kg (24 tons) gross unless the trailer is fitted with power-assisted brakes which remain operative when the engine is not running and the driver has a warning device to indicate impending failure or deficiency in the vacuum or pressure system. If these conditions are fulfilled the weight may equal but not exceed 32,520kg (32 tons).