Types of Vehicles

Types of Vehicles (As per RTO)

Type
Light Commercial
Vehicle (LCV)

Capacity (MT)

Dimensions (FT)

Distance per Day (Km)

3.50

14x6x6

300

LPT

5.50

17x6x6

300

Full Truck Load (FTL)

9.00

18x7x7

300

Taurus

16.00

22x7x7

300

20 ft Open Truck

9.00

20x8x8

300

20 ft Trailer
40 ft trailer (double
Axle)
40 ft Trailer (Triple
Axle)

20.00

20x8x8

200

22.00

40x8x8

200

27.00

40x8x8

200

Semi Low Bed Trailer

22.00

40x8x10

200

Low Bed Trailor

Multi Axle Trailer
(Hydraulic)

22.00

40x10x12

100

per Axle 7 MT

Depends

100Time: 10 Hrs
Average Drive

Form Requirements
States

Sales Tax Forms

States

Sales Tax Forms

J&K

Toll Tax

Gujarat

Form No.403

Punjab

Entry Tax

Madhya Pradesh

Permit

Himachal Pradesh

Entry Tax

Jharkand

Permit

Haryana

Form No.38

Karnataka

E-Sugam

Rajasthan

Form No.18

Kerala

E-Sugam

U.P.

Form No.31

Tamil Nadu

NA

Delhi

NA

Goa

NA

West Bengal

Way Bill

Pondicherry

NA

Assam

Sales Tax Permit

Andhra Pradesh

NA

Bihar

Sales Tax Permit

Orissa

Way Bill

Chattisgarh

NA
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DESCRIPTION
WHEEL WHICH IS PART
OF THE SOLE DRIVING
AXLE

MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR AXLES & WHEELS

COMMENT
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
TRANSMITTED
Whether with
5.75 tonnes
single or twin tyres.

WHEEL WHICH IS NOT

PART OF THE SOLE
DRIVING AXLE

Whether with
single or twin tyres.

5.0 tonnes

SINGLE AXLE

Whether with
single or twin tyres.

10 tonnes

Twin tyres.

10.5 tonnes
or
11.5 tonnes with an air
suspension or an
equivalent system

SOLE DRIVING AXLE

TANDEM AXLES OF A
VEHICLE OR TRAILER

IMAGE

MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR TANDEM AXLES

AXLE SPACING (X)
MAX WEIGHT
TRANSMITTED
Less than 1.0m
1.0m or greater
1.3m or greater
1.8m or greater

11.5 tonnes
16 tonnes
18 tonnes
20 tonnes (For trailer
or semi trailer only)

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle
TANDEM AXLES OF A
VEHICLE NOT
INCLUDING A
TRAILER2

AXLE SPACING (X)

MAX WEIGHT
TRANSMITTED

Between 1.3m & 1.8m

inclusive

19 tonnes

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle

Provided that the vehicle is equipped with twin tyres and an air suspension system or an equivalent system on each
driving axle, OR is equipped with twin tyres and 2 driving axles neither of which transmits to the surface of a road a
weight in excess of 9.5 tonnes.
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TRIAXLE

AXLE SPACING

Less than 1.3m

1.3m or greater3

FOUR AXLE BOGIE

MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF A TRIAXLE

MAXIMUM TOTAL
WEIGHT TRANSMITTED
BY THE TRIAXLE (SUM
OF 3 AXLES)
21 tonnes
24 tonnes

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle

MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF A FOUR AXLE BOGIE

(SUM OF 4 AXLES)
24 tonnes

2 AXLE RIGID TRUCKS

MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR RIGID VEHICLES

AXLE SPACING (X)
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN
Less than 3m
3m or greater

16 tonnes
18 tonnes

X
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

3 AXLE RIGID TRUCKS

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes
5.5 tonnes

25 tonnes
26 tonnes2
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

4 AXLE RIGID TRUCKS

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5 tonnes

30 tonnes
32 tonnes2
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

If A equals B then this is the control dimension. If A does not equal B then the lesser of the two is the control
dimension, i.e. if A = 1.2m & B = 1.5m, the max weight transmitted = 21 tonnes.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR TRAILERS NOT FORMING PART OF A COMBINATION OF VEHICLES

TWO AXLE TRAILER
AXLE SPACING (X)
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN
Less than 3.0m
3.0m or greater

16 tonnes
18 tonnes

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle
THREE AXLE TRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

25 tonnes

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle
FOUR AXLE TRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5 tonnes

30 tonnes

FOUR AXLES

X
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle
SEMI TRAILER COMPONENT
OF AN ARTICULATED
VEHICLE COMBINATION

TONNES PER METRE (X)

5.5 tonnes
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

TRIAXLE SEMI TRAILER

COMPONENT OF A 46
TONNE SIX AXLE
ARTICULATED VEHICLE
COMBINATION

TONNES PER METRE (X)

5.75 tonnes
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

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TWO AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

AXLE SPACING (X) MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN
TWO AXLE TRACTOR UNIT ON
ITS OWN; I.E. NOT TOWING A
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

16 tonnes
18 tonnes

X
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

A COMBINATION OF A TWO
AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH A
SINGLE AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

22 tonnes

5.5 tonnes

26 tonnes4

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

A COMBINATION OF A TWO
AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH A
TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

35 tonnes

5.5 tonnes

38 tonnes

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

40 tonnes
(42 tonnes until 30th
June 2016)

X
A COMBINATION OF A TWO
AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH A
TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

A COMBINATION OF A TWO
AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH A
THREE AXLE APPROPRIATE
SEMI-TRAILER

Distance measured from kingpin to centre of

rearmost axle

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

Provided the distance between the rearmost axle of the vehicle and the axle of the trailer is greater than 3 metres.

Provided that the tractor unit is equipped with an air suspension system or an equivalent system on each driving
axle, ABS brakes and a plate complying with the requirements of the Regulations of 2000.
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THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

TONNES PER
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
METRE (X)
LADEN
THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
ON ITS OWN; I.E. NOT
TOWING A TRAILER

6 tonnes
6 tonnes

25 tonnes
26 tonnes2

Distance measured from centre of front to centre

of rearmost axle

A COMBINATION OF A
THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
WITH A SINGLE AXLE SEMITRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

35 tonnes

X
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

A COMBINATION OF A
THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
WITH A TWO AXLE SEMITRAILER

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

40 tonnes

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

A COMBINATION OF AN
APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE WITH A TWO AXLE
APPROPRIATE SEMITRAILER

A COMBINATION OF AN
APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE WITH A TWO AXLE
APPROPRIATE SEMITRAILER THAT IS CARRYING
A 40 FOOT ISO CONTAINER
ON AN INTERMODAL
JOURNEY

TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

42 tonnes

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle
TONNES PER
METRE (X)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

5.5 tonnes

44 tonnes

ISO Container

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

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THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS CONTINUED

TONNES PER
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
METRE (X)
LADEN

A COMBINATION OF A
THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
WITH A THREE AXLE SEMI
TRAILER
A COMBINATION OF AN
APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE WITH A THREE
AXLE APPROPRIATE SEMITRAILER
A COMBINATION OF AN
APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE WITH A THREE
AXLE APPROPRIATE SEMITRAILER6

5.5 tonnes

40 tonnes

5.5 tonnes

44 tonnes

X
Distance measured from kingpin to centre of
rearmost axle

5.75 tonnes

46 tonnes

FOUR AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

TONNES PER
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
METRE (X)
LADEN
FOUR AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
ON ITS OWN; I.E. NOT
TOWING A TRAILER

6 tonnes

30 tonnes

A COMBINATION OF A
FOUR AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
AND AN APPROPRIATE
SEMI TRAILER

6 tonnes

See manufacturers
specifications. Vehicle
will require a Local
Authority permit if
combination exceeds
46 tonnes.

FOUR AXLES

X
Distance measured from centre of front to centre
of rearmost axle

From 1st April 2013 triaxle tractor units towing triaxle semi-trailers may operate at a gross combination weight of 46
tonnes. However, in addition to satisfying the requirements of an appropriate motor vehicle and appropriate semitrailer respectively; they must also satisfy the following additional criteria in order to be allowed to operate as part of
a 46 tonne combination:
Tractor units and semi-trailers already in service on 1st April 2013 will require Electronic Braking Systems (EBS). Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) are not sufficient. New tractor units first registered on or after 1st April 2013 (in addition
to requiring EBS) will also need Vehicle Stability Function (VSF) which is more commonly known as Electronic Stability
Control (ESC); and semi-trailers first licensed on or after 1st April 2013 (in addition to requiring EBS) will also require
roll stability control.
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TWO AXLE RIGID TRUCK WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

AXLE SPACING
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
(A)
LADEN
A = Distance between rearmost axle of the vehicle
and the foremost axle of the trailer.
TWO AXLE RIGID TRUCK
DRAWING A SINGLE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

22 tonnes
26 tonnes

A
TWO AXLE TRUCK
DRAWING A TWO AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

30 tonnes
36 tonnes

TWO AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A THREE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

THREE AXLE RIGID TRUCK WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

AXLE SPACING
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
(A)
LADEN
A = Distance between rearmost axle of the vehicle
and the foremost axle of the trailer.

THREE AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A SINGLE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

30 tonnes
36 tonnes

THREE AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A TWO AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

THREE AXLE APPROPRIATE

MOTOR VEHICLE DRAWING
A TWO AXLE TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
42 tonnes

THREE AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A THREE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

THREE AXLE APPROPRIATE

MOTOR VEHICLE DRAWING
A THREE AXLE TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
44 tonnes

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FOUR AXLE RIGID TRUCK WITH VARIOUS TRAILER COMBINATIONS

AXLE SPACING
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
(A)
LADEN
A = Distance between rearmost axle of the vehicle
and the foremost axle of the trailer.
FOUR AXLE TRUCK
DRAWING A SINGLE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

FOUR AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A TWO AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

FOUR AXLE APPROPRIATE

MOTOR VEHICLE DRAWING
A TWO AXLE TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
42 tonnes

FOUR AXLE TRUCK

DRAWING A THREE AXLE
TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
40 tonnes

FOUR AXLE APPROPRIATE

MOTOR VEHICLE DRAWING
A THREE AXLE TRAILER

Less than 3m
3m or greater

34 tonnes
44 tonnes

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SIX (OR MORE) AXLE RIGID TRUCK AND DRAWBAR TRAILER COMBINATIONS

THREE AXLE
APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE DRAWING A
THREE (OR MORE) AXLE
TRAILER
FOUR AXLE APPROPRIATE
MOTOR VEHICLE
DRAWING A TWO (OR
MORE) AXLE TRAILER

FOUR (OR MORE) AXLE

APPROPRIATE MOTOR
VEHICLE DRAWING A
THREE (OR MORE) AXLE
TRAILER

AXLE SPACING (A)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
LADEN

3m or greater

46 tonnes7

3m or greater

46 tonnes7

3m or greater

46 tonnes7

A = Distance between rearmost axle of the vehicle

and the foremost axle of the trailer.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR A LARGE PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE

LARGE PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE = A VEHICLE WHICH IS USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS FOR REWARD WHICH HAS
SEATING PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION FOR MORE THAN EIGHT PERSONS EXCLUSIVE OF THE DRIVER.

IN CALCULATING THE WEIGHT LADEN OF A LARGE PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE OR THE WEIGHT TRANSMITTED TO THE SURFACE
OF THE ROAD BY AN AXLE OR A WHEEL THEREOF, THE VEHICLE IS DEEMED TO BE CARRYING ITS FULL COMPLEMENT OF
STANDING AND SITTING PASSENGERS IF WEIGHTS OF 65 KILOGRAMS EACH ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE CORRECT RELATIVE
POSITIONS FOR THE DRIVER AND EACH PASSENGER.

From 1st June 2015 six (or more) axle rigid truck and drawbar trailer combinations may operate at a gross
combination weight of 46 tonnes. However, in addition to satisfying the requirements of an appropriate motor
vehicle they must also satisfy the following additional safety criteria:
3 or more axle rigid trucks and 2 (or more) axle drawbar trailers already in service on 1st June 2015 will require
Electronic Braking Systems (EBS). Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) are not sufficient. New three axle rigid trucks first
registered on or after 1st June 2015 (in addition to requiring EBS) will also need Vehicle Stability Function (VSF) which
is more commonly known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). New drawbar trailers first licensed on or after 1st June
2015 (in addition to requiring EBS) will also require roll stability control. Note that new four (or more) axle rigid trucks
first registered on or after 1st June 2015 will not require ESC to operate as part of a 46 tonne combination.
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MAXIMUM WIDTH
THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT APPLY TO A LAND IMPLEMENT OR VEHICLE FOR GRASS CUTTING, HEDGE-TRIMMING OR
FORESTRY OPERATIONS WHILE USED IN THE DAY TIME, OR A LAND IMPLEMENT USED DURING LIGHTING UP HOURS FROM
JULY TO AUGUST INCLUSIVE, PROVIDED THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLIES WITH THE ROAD TRAFFIC (LIGHTING OF VEHICLES)
REGULATIONS 1963 (S.I. NO. 189 OF 1963).
DESCRIPTION
AGRICULTURAL TRAILER / PIECE OF
INTERCHANGEABLE TOWED
EQUIPMENT

WIDTH (X)
2.55m8

CONDITIONED VEHICLE

2.6m

LARGE TRACTOR

2.75m

PASSENGER VEHICLE WITH SEATING

CAPACITY FOR MORE THAN EIGHT
PASSENGERS

2.55m

REFRIDGERATED VEHICLE, TRAILER OR

SEMI-TRAILER

RIGID TRUCK, TRACTOR UNIT OF AN

ARTICULATED VEHICLE, TRAILER OR A
SEMI-TRAILER

2.55m
(For vehicles first registered or trailers
first licensed on or before 31st Dec 1997
the limit was 2.6m but this expired on
31st Dec 2006)

2.5m

VEHICLE TOGETHER WITH ITS LOAD

(Apart from loose agricultural produce
which is not in bales or crates)

2.9m

RIGID TRUCK

2.55m
(Provided that the vehicles DGVW
exceeds 3.5 tonnes)

VEHICLE OR TRAILER

DESCRIPTION

IMAGE

MAXIMUM LENGTH
LENGTH (X)

IMAGE

12m

X
TRAILER

12m

X
8

Applicable from 1st January 2016. Note that the 2.55 metre dimension excludes the projecting part of flotation tyres
and mudguards protruding beyond the bodywork, up to a maximum of 100 millimetres on each side of the vehicle,
and also devices associated with hydraulic rear door opening mechanisms.
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MAXIMUM LENGTH (X) CONTINUED

TWO AXLE BUS
13.50m

X
BUS HAVING MORE THAN TWO AXLES

15.00

ARTICULATED BUS

18.75m
X

ARTICULATED VEHICLE

16.5m

SEMI-TRAILER
Note: These provisions do not apply to
articulated vehicles first registered
before 1st January 1991 which do not
exceed 15.5m in length.

12.0m
(Distance measured from the axis of the
kingpin to the rear of the trailer)

2.04m
(Distance measured from the axis of the
kingpin to any point on the front of the
semi trailer)

VEHICLE TRANSPORTER
Note: These provisions do not apply to
articulated vehicles first registered
before 1st January 1991 which do not
exceed 15.5m in length.

12.5m
(Distance measured from the axis of the
kingpin to the rear of the trailer)

Swing Radius 2.04m

Swing Radius 4.19m

4.19m
(Distance measured from the axis of the
kingpin to any point on the front of the
semi trailer)

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MAXIMUM LENGTH (X) CONTINUED

COMBINATION OF VEHICLES INCLUDING
A LARGE TRACTOR DRAWING TWO
TRAILERS

LARGE TRACTOR DRAWING TWO

TRAILERS
Note: A Large Tractor is permitted to
tow two trailers and exceed 18.75m in
overall length, but NOT in any town with
a population exceeding 10,000 people.
The limit for this combination is 22m.

DESCRIPTION
ALL VEHICLES

18.75m
X

22m

MAXIMUM HEIGHT
HEIGHT

IMAGE

4.65m
(Includes the load being carried)

Note: The 4.65m limit does not apply to

vehicles/combinations of vehicles and
trailers transporting agricultural produce
(i.e. hay, silage straw or other animal
fodder) which is baled.

DESCRIPTION

4.65m

MAXIMUM LOADING SPACE

LENGTH

MAXIMUM LOADING SPACE OF A

TRUCK AND TRAILER COMBINATION
Distance measured from the foremost
external point of the loading area behind
the cabin to the rearmost point of the
trailer.
Distance from the foremost external
point of the loading area behind the
cabin to the rearmost point of the trailer,
less the distance between the rear of the
drawing vehicle and the front of the
trailer.

IMAGE

X = 16.40m

X-Y = 15.65m

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DESCRIPTION

MAXIMUM LOAD OVERHANG

SIDE OVERHANG

IMAGE

VEHICLE OR TRAILER
A load must not project by more than
300mm (1 foot) beyond the extreme
projecting points on either / both sides
of the vehicle or trailer.

300mm (1 foot)
on either / both sides

300 mm

The overall width of a vehicle or trailer

together with its load (except loose
agricultural produce) must not exceed
2.9m (9 feet and 6 inches)
DESCRIPTION

REAR OVERHANG

VEHICLE OR TRAILER

IMAGE

X = 3m

A load on a vehicle or trailer must not

project more than 3 metres beyond the
rearmost point of the vehicle or trailer.
An exception is made for electricity and
telephone poles.

Note: If the overhang exceeds 1m, a

warning device must be carried at the
rear of the load during the day time

Maximum Length 12 metres

MANOEUVRABILITY CRITERIA - TURNING CIRCLE REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION
IMAGE
ALL VEHICLE COMBINATIONS
A mechanically propelled vehicle, an articulated vehicle
and a combination of vehicles must be capable of being
driven within an area contained between concentric
circles with radii of 12.50 metres and 5.30 metres such
that no part of the vehicle or the combination of vehicles
projects outside the area contained between these two
circles.

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MANOEUVRABILITY CRITERIA - MAXIMUM VEHICLE OVERHANG

THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT APPLY TO AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE, A TRACTOR, A WORKS TRUCK, A CYCLE, A VEHICLE WHICH IS
STEERED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE REAR WHEELS, AND A VEHICLE REGISTERED BEFORE 1ST JULY 1964.
NOTE ON TRAILERS: THE REAR OVERHANG REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW DO NOT APPLY TO TRAILERS, HOWEVER ALL
VEHICLE AND TRAILER COMBINATIONS USED ON A PUBLIC ROAD IN IRELAND MUST SATISFY THE TURNING CICRCLE
REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE.
TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1230/2012 GOVERNS THE MANOEUVRABILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW VEHICLES AT TYPE APPROVAL. NEW VEHICLE/VEHILCE COMBINATIONS MUST ALSO MEET THE
TURNING CIRCLE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE; HOWEVER THERE ARE ADDITIONAL REAR SWING OUT9 REQUIREMENTS
STIPULATED FOR HGVs & BUSES. FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE.
DESCRIPTION

REAR OVERHANG

IMAGE

VEHICLE HAVEING TWO AXLES

X = Distance between the centre of the front wheel
and the centre of the rear axle.

Dimension Y must not

exceed 60% of dimension X

Y = Distance between the centre of the rear axle and

the rearmost point of the vehicle.

VEHICLE HAVING THREE OR MORE AXLES

X = Distance between the centre or centres of the
front wheel or wheels and the centre point of a
straight line joining the centre points of the rear and
second rearmost axles.

Dimension Y must not

exceed 60% of dimension X

Y = Distance between the centre point of a straight

line joining the centre points of the rear and second
rearmost axle and the rearmost point of the vehicle.

Rear swing out (more commonly known as tail swing) is the amount that the rear of a vehicle moves to the left if the
vehicle turns to the right.
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