Hair Bear Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 A scenario and a couple of questions... A particular road has a 7' compulsory width restriction (7' in a red circle). The width of my van is 6'6" at the kerb and body, 7'2 at the mirrors when folded, and 8' with the mirrors out. Which width is the official measurement? Can I go down the road? Thoughts anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't know where you are, but in Australia, the measurement is the widest part of the vehicle, excluding mirrors. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoc303 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 no you could not use that road you would be to wide it. mirrors dont come into it its the max width of the body you some times get except for access if you were stopped you would have to prove why you were on this road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Well this was my query. With the body at 6'6 it's not a problem but if its measured as the absolute minimum gap you could fit through, then the folded mirrors and mounts mean it's 7'1. Quite simply, I've been using a long detour around a road with a width limit and I've been told that I have to use the quickest route along this road. Who's right? Me, or my manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoc303 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 you said the body was 7 feet 1 inch so you no its over size and so does your boss i dont think you would be stop by the police if you was involved in a rtc your veh would be checked for size as there must be a reason for the retriction on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just had a look at the relevant C&U regs The width of a vehicle is calculated including any receptacle which is strong enough for repeated use..... Exemptions include Driving Mirrors It then goes on to say Driving mirrors and direction indicators are not included for C&U regs, however some traffic regulations do not use the same definition so mirrors may have to be included!!! Confusing or what!!!:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I suppose you could ask whatever body it is that is responsible for the sign, as they should know which bylaw or whatever governs that road. trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As already mentioned (and assuming you're in the UK) the width of a vehicle is defined in Construction and Use as: the distance between longitudinal planes passing through the extreme lateral projecting points of the vehicle inclusive of all parts of the vehicle, of any receptacle which is of permanent character and accordingly strong enough for repeated use, and any fitting on, or attached to, the vehicle except— (a) any driving mirror; ... (plus other exceptions) That appears to mean that your van is narrow enough at 6' 6" to comply with the exemption. If you want to be certain, ask the highways authority or traffic police for your area. There's also the practicality of it. It sounds as though the road's fairly local to your operating base so presumably you and others know what the restriction is, i.e. narrow bridge, gap between buildings, artificial restriction etc., but if you don't it might be worth driving it in a car to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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