UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003
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(1) The requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.22 and 2.2.2.13 of Annex...
For the purposes of Type I tests conducted, in accordance...
The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3.2 of Annex II to Council...
(1) An AILV falling within Category 2 or 3 must...
Where an AlLV-combination consists of two or more modules, each...
(1) Each AILV or AILV-combination must be fitted with—
An AILV must not be used on roads for, or...
(1) Except as stated in paragraph 19, an AILV that...
(1) Except as stated in paragraph 19, an AILV that...
At any time when an AILV-combination consisting of two or...
In this Order “abnormal indivisible load” means a load that...
(1) An AILV or AILV-combination may carry only one abnormal...
(1) If the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) are satisfied,...
(1) If the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) are satisfied,...
An AILV, or AILV-combination, that falls within Category 1 or...
(1) An AILV or AILV-combination must not exceed the maximum...
(1) The maximum length of an AILV or AILV-combination used...
No AILV or AILV-combination may exceed the restrictions as to...
(1) An AILV falling within Category 1 must not exceed...
(1) The total weight of any Category 1 AILV carrying...
(1) The total weight of— (a) any Category 1 AILV...
In this Order “abnormal indivisible load vehicle” means a vehicle...
(1) The total weight of— (a) any Category 2 AILV...
(1) The total weight of— (a) any Category 2 AILV...
(1) The total weight of— (a) any Category 3 AILV...
(1) The total weight of— (a) any Category 3 AILV...
(1) An AILV falling within Category 2 or 3 must...
Any AILV or AILV-combination falling within Category 1 must, unless...
Any AILV or AILV-combination falling within Category 2 or 3...
Instead of paragraphs 35 and 36, article 18(2)(p) of the...
(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, an AILV or...
An AILV must be a wheeled vehicle.
Every wheel of an AILV must be fitted with a...
Paragraphs 8 to 12 apply to any AILV or AILV-combination...
(1) An AILV or AILV-combination must have a braking system...
(1) The following modifications apply for the purposes of each...
In this Schedule— “Goods Vehicles Type Approval Regulations” means the...
(1) The requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.22 and 2.2.2.13 of Annex...
For the purposes of Type I tests conducted, in accordance...
The requirements of paragraph 2.1.3.2 of Annex II to Council...
(1) A mobile crane that is specially adapted for the...
A warning beacon emitting an amber light must be fitted...
(1) A mobile crane must be equipped with a plate...
(1) Where, in accordance with regulation 66 (plates for goods...
(1) In this paragraph “qualified person” means—
Any additional plate that is specially fitted to a vehicle...
A mobile crane may only be used on roads for—...
(1) In this Order “mobile crane” means a motor vehicle...
A mobile crane that has an overall width exceeding 3...
(1) When a mobile crane is used on roads, the...
(1) Any mobile crane that is used on roads must...
A mobile crane may carry its own necessary gear and...
A mobile crane may lift or transport goods or burden...
A mobile crane must not tow any trailer.
The overall width of a mobile crane, together with the...
The overall length of a mobile crane, together with any...
No mobile crane may exceed any of the restrictions as...
No mobile crane may exceed— (a) any of the maximum...
(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, a mobile crane...
(1) For a Category A mobile crane, the maximum axle...
(1) For a Category B mobile crane, the maximum axle...
(1) For a Category C mobile crane, the maximum axle...
(1) A mobile crane falling within Category A, B or...
(1) A Category A mobile crane must comply with—
(1) A Category B or C mobile crane must comply...
A mobile crane must be a wheeled vehicle.
Every wheel of a mobile crane must be fitted with...
A mobile crane must have suspension on all axles.
A mobile crane must be fitted with—
(1) A mobile crane is to be treated as being...
(1) The following modifications apply for the purposes of each...
In this Schedule— “Goods Vehicles Type Approval Regulations” means the...
Engineering plant which has an overall width exceeding 3 metres...
(1) Engineering plant which is used on roads must not—...
Engineering plant may carry its own necessary gear and equipment....
(1) This paragraph applies at any time when engineering plant...
(1) Except as stated in sub-paragraph (2), engineering plant must...
The overall width of engineering plant, together with the width...
The overall length of engineering plant (or of any vehicle-combination...
(1) The gross weight of engineering plant, together with the...
(1) This paragraph applies to determine the maximum weight that...
(1) This paragraph applies to determine the maximum weight that...
(1) In this Order “engineering plant” means any moveable plant...
(1) Unless paragraph 21 applies, engineering plant must not travel...
(1) This paragraph— (a) applies to any engineering plant that...
(1) Engineering plant, or a vehicle-combination that includes engineering plant,...
Nothing in this Schedule is to be taken to authorise...
Engineering plant, or a vehicle-combination that includes engineering plant, which...
(1) Slow plant must comply with— (a) the Construction and...
(1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is...
(1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is...
(1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is...
(1) This paragraph applies to any slow plant that is...
Engineering plant must be a wheeled vehicle, a track-laying vehicle...
(1) Any wheel of engineering plant which is not fitted...
Engineering plant which has wheels and may (in accordance with...
Engineering plant that is designed and constructed to operate on...
(1) Any other engineering plant must be fitted with—
Engineering plant must not be used on roads for, or...
Engineering plant may only be used on roads for—
(1) In this Order “road recovery vehicle” means a vehicle...
(1) When a road recovery vehicle is used on roads,...
(1) The overall width of a road recovery vehicle must...
(1) The overall length of a road recovery vehicle must...
The gross weight of a road recovery vehicle must not...
(1) The distance between any two adjacent axles of a...
(1) If a road recovery vehicle has only one front...
(1) A road recovery vehicle must not, at any time...
A road recovery vehicle must comply with—
(1) A road recovery vehicle must be a wheeled vehicle....
A warning beacon emitting an amber light must be fitted...
A road recovery vehicle must be equipped with a plate...
(1) A road recovery vehicle must not carry or tow...
A road recovery vehicle may carry its own necessary gear...
(1) Except as stated in sub-paragraph (2), a road recovery...
(1) At any time when a disabled vehicle or vehicle-combination...
A road recovery vehicle must not tow a disabled vehicle...
In this Schedule “single rigid unit”, in relation to a...
(1) A notice must be given to the chief officer...
The notice must be in a form acceptable to the...
(1) The notice must contain— (a) a list of all...
Except as stated in paragraph 6 or 7, the vehicle...
Paragraph 5 does not apply to the extent required to...
(1) This paragraph applies in relation to the use on...
(1) A person (“an attendant”) must be employed—
(1) A person may be employed as an attendant only...
(1) In a case where a journey is made by...
(1) A person employed by virtue of paragraph 1 must...
(1) An application for the consent of the Secretary of...
(1) If, following an application under paragraph 1, the Secretary...
In this Schedule— “end marker” means a marker fitted to...
Between sunset and sunrise, and at all times when visibility...
Paragraphs 3 to 6 apply cumulatively.
Where the length of a forward or rearward projection of...
(1) Where the length of a forward or rearward projection...
(1) Where the length of a forward or rearward projection...
(1) This paragraph applies where any relevant vehicle is carrying...
(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) any relevant vehicle is...
(1) If the user of the vehicle shows that it...
Any end marker or side marker which is required by...
(1) In this Schedule “the authority” means—
(1) A notice must be given to—
The notice must be in a form acceptable to the...
(1) The notice must contain— (a) a list of all...
(1) This paragraph applies in relation to the use on...
(1) An indemnity under this Part of this Schedule may...
An indemnity is given in accordance with this Part of...
(1) In this Schedule “local excavation vehicle” means any moveable...
(1) The axle weight for a local excavation vehicle—
(1) A local excavation vehicle must not travel at speeds...
(1) A local excavation vehicle must comply with—
(1) In the case of a local excavation vehicle that...
Every wheel of a local excavation vehicle must be fitted...
(1) A local excavation vehicle may only be used on...
(1) A local excavation vehicle must not carry any load...
(1) A local excavation vehicle that is a heavy motor...
(1) This paragraph applies to a motor vehicle towing a...
The overall width of a local excavation vehicle must not...
The overall length of a local excavation vehicle must not...
(1) The gross weight of a local excavation vehicle—
In this Schedule “relevant vehicle” means any motor vehicle or...
(1) In their application to a relevant vehicle, regulations 18...
A relevant vehicle may only be used on roads for—...
Paragraph 2 does not apply in relation to a relevant...
A relevant vehicle must not be used in such a...
(1) A relevant vehicle that is used on roads must...
A relevant vehicle may carry— (a) its own necessary gear...
(1) A relevant vehicle may carry a load if it...
(1) A relevant vehicle must comply with—
In their application to a relevant vehicle, the Construction and...
In this Schedule— “an accredited testing laboratory” means a testing...
(1) Every gas propulsion system must be so designed and...
(1) Any regulator fitted must be designed so that—
In the case of a large bus there must be...
(1) Where a trailer is used for the carriage of...
(1) Every vehicle which is equipped to be fuelled by...
Every part of the gas system must—
(1) This paragraph applies to any container for gas which...
(1) The owner of any vehicle (or, if it is...
(1) A gas container must— (a) be suitable to be...
(1) Any gas container must be capable of being isolated...
(1) Every gas container must be provided with a suitable...
(1) Every pipeline must be fixed in such a manner...
(1) Every union and joint on a pipeline or gas...
(1) Any filling connector for the refuelling of the vehicle...
Browse 63 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Revocation
Interpretation: general
Interpretation: vehicles and their measurement
Interpretation: lateral projections of loads and their measurement
Interpretation: forward or rearward projections of loads and their measurement
Interpretation: axles, wheels, axle weights and wheel weights
Application of this Order
Authorisation of particular vehicles falling within recognised category of special vehicles
Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: recognised categories and defined terms
Part 2 vehicles and Part 2 vehicle-combinations: authorisation requirements
Length: police notification and attendants
Forward and rearward projections: police notification
Forward and rearward projections: attendants
Width and lateral projections: police notification, Secretary of State notification and attendants
Visibility and marking of forward, rearward and lateral projections of loads
Weight: police notification and road and bridge authority notification and indemnity
Use on bridges
Agricultural vehicles: recognised categories and defined terms
Agricultural vehicles: authorisation requirements
General requirements as to construction and use
Restrictions on towing of trailers
Forward and rearward projections: police notification, Secretary of State notification and attendants
Width: police notification and attendants
Visibility and marking of forward, rearward and lateral projections
Track-laying agricultural motor vehicles: road and bridge authority notification and indemnity
Track-laying agricultural motor vehicles: use on bridges
Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: recognised category
Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: authorisation requirements
Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: restrictions on width and speed
Motor vehicles or trailers carrying loads of exceptional width: requirements as to width
Local excavation vehicles: recognised category
Local excavation vehicles: authorisation requirements
Local excavation vehicles: requirements as to width
Local excavation vehicles: requirements as to weight
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: recognised category
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: authorisation requirements
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to length
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to width
Vehicles for tests, trials or non-UK use etc: requirements as to weight
Track-laying vehicles: recognised category
Track-laying vehicles: authorisation requirements
Track-laying vehicles: restrictions on use
Track-laying vehicles: consent of road authorities
Straddle carriers: recognised category
Straddle carriers: authorisation requirements
Straddle carriers: restrictions on use, speed and width
Straddle carriers: requirements as to length
Vehicles with moveable platforms
Pedestrian-controlled road maintenance vehicles
Motor vehicles used for cutting grass or trimming hedges
Trailers used for cutting grass or trimming hedges
Operational military vehicles
Track-laying vehicles belonging to Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Highway testing vehicles
Vehicles propelled by natural gas
Longer semi-trailers
Longer semi-trailers – legislation which applies as authorisation requirements
Longer semi-trailers – length requirements
Longer semi-trailers – other construction requirements
Longer semi-trailers – requirements relating to route plans and risk assessments
Longer semi-trailers – notification of operation for monitoring and evaluation purposes
Longer semi-trailers - application of section 53(1) and (2) of the 1988 Act
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