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The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003
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- Sch. 2 para. 15 coming into force by S.I. 2003/1998 art. 1(3)
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- Sch. 11 Table 16 words inserted by S.I. 2023/524 art. 5
- art. 3(1) words inserted by S.I. 2023/524 art. 3(a)
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PART 2 SPECIAL VEHICLES FOR HAULAGE, LIFTING, ENGINEERING AND VEHICLE RECOVERY
10.Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: recognised categories and defined terms
11.Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: authorisation requirements
PART 3 SPECIAL VEHICLES FOR AGRICULTURE
19.Agricultural vehicles: recognised categories and defined terms
23.Forward and rearward projections: police notification, Secretary of State notification and attendants
25.Visibility and marking of forward, rearward and lateral projections
26.Track-laying agricultural motor vehicles: road and bridge authority notification and indemnity
PART 4 OTHER SPECIAL VEHICLES REQUIRING NOTIFICATIONS OR ATTENDANTS
Vehicles carrying loads of exceptional width
28.Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: recognised category
29.Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: authorisation requirements
30.Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: restrictions on width and speed
31.Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: requirements as to width
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc
36.Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: recognised category
37.Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: authorisation requirements
38.Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to length
39.Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to width
40.Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to weight
ABNORMAL INDIVISIBLE LOAD VEHICLES
7.Paragraphs 8 to 12 apply to any AILV or AILV-combination...
8.(1) An AILV or AILV-combination must have a braking system...
9.(1) The following modifications apply for the purposes of each...
10.(1) The requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.22 and 2.2.2.13 of Annex...
11.For the purposes of Type I tests conducted, in accordance...
12.The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3.2 of Annex II to Council...
PART 5 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
PART 4 CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
PART 5 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
PART 4 CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
PART 5 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 41 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988
VEHICLES PROPELLED BY COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS
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