Motoring Discussion > Wider trailers Legal Questions
Thread Author: Dwight Van Driver Replies: 4
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New Wed 31 Mar 10 14:53 
 Wider trailers - Dwight Van Driver
If anyone interested ?

THE ROAD VEHICLES (CONSTRUCTION AND USE)(AMENDMENT)(NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2010 which comes into force 20th April 2010:


2.1 This amendment replaces the 2.3 metre maximum width limit, imposed on trailers towed by cars and goods vehicles with a maximum laden weight not exceeding 3500 kg, with a maximum width 2.55 metres, thereby providing harmonisation with European wide construction rules for trailers.

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New Wed 31 Mar 10 14:59 
 Wider trailers - John R @ Work
Thanks for the info DVD.
I don't currently tow a trailer but will file away under 'may need in future'.

John R
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New Wed 31 Mar 10 15:44 
 Wider trailers - FotheringtonTomas
>> harmonisation with European wide construction rules for trailers.

Harmonisation, ord rot it. Will have to watch out for these new super-trailers, 25cm wider.
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New Wed 31 Mar 10 16:04 
 Wider trailers - John R @ Work
25cm wider... just under 10 inches for the pre-decimalised people here. :¬)

John R
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New Wed 31 Mar 10 18:08 
 Wider trailers - Screwloose

That may be very significant re. older Airstreams. I've a feeling that it was their width that prevented them being used in the UK.
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