M.P. Wants 26-ton Artics
6th July 1962, Page 39
6th July 1962
Page 39
Page 39, 6th July 1962
— M.P. Wants 26-ton Artics
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rAA MAXIMUM gross weight of 26 tons for articulated vehicles was proposed this week in a new Clause to the Road Traffic Bill. It was tabled by Mr. Harold Gurden, Tory M.P. for Selly Oak and a former transport operator.
He proposes that "the total laden weight of an eight-wheel vehicle, if the trailer forming part thereof has four wheels or more, shall not exceed 26 tons." The present limit for a tandemaxle artic. is 24 tons gross.
On Monday, Mr. Gurden did not think the Transport Minister would accept the clause completely, but said he would be satisfied with a promise to look into the problem again.