Long cabs in UK?

[iguana]

Commonly seen when I'm in Scaninavia or have spotted in Holland too due to there odd long lengths they are allowed, but I've spotted a Scania Longline a couple of times in UK with 40ft container on, actually think I've seen a pair on the same day.

How does that fit in with the 16.5m for regular artic truck lengths then? is a container trailer running shorter then a normal artic 13.6m trailer? so that its still under 16.5m? but I do see extended containers around, not sure how much longer they are? or is it somehow registered as a wagon & drag & allowed 18.75m? tho not sure how if its stil got 5th wheel.


A quick google seems someone else spots it too-



http://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/6100...



http://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/6100...

Edited by iguana on Wednesday 6th November 15:25

Edited by iguana on Wednesday 6th November 16:22