(see regulation 89(1))
Part VMaximum permitted laden weight of articulated vehicles
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of articulated vehicle | Maximum permitted laden weight (kg) |
| 1. | Motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1973 and semi-trailer having a total of 5 or more axles | 38,000 |
| 2. | Motor vehicle with 2 axles first used on or after 1st April 1973 and semi-trailer with 2 axles while being used for international transport | 35,000 |
| 3. | Motor vehicle with axles first used on or after 1st April 1973 in which— (a) every driving axle not being a steering axle is fitted with twin tyres; and (b) every driving axle is fitted with road friendly suspension; and a semi-trailer with 2 axles | 35,000 |
| 4. | Motor vehicle and semi-trailer having a total of 4 or more axles and not described in items 1, 2 or 3 | 32,520 |
| 5. | Motor vehicle with 2 axles first used on or after 1st April 1973 in which— (a) every driving axle not being a steering axle is fitted with twin tyres; and (b) every driving axle is fitted with road friendly suspension; and a semi-trailer with 1 axle | 26,000 |
| 6. | Motor vehicle with 2 axles and a semi-trailer with 1 axle being a combination not described in item 5 | 25,000 |