Question for DvD.
Discussion
Sir, I bow to your encyclopaedic knowledge of transport law and ask the following.
In the distant past when I took my LGV test, I seem to recall that it is illegal to park a commercial vehicle on a bridge structure. Any idea if there is a lower weight limit on this? - I think you may guess where I am going with this!
Steve
>>> Edited by towman on Wednesday 25th August 03:50
In the distant past when I took my LGV test, I seem to recall that it is illegal to park a commercial vehicle on a bridge structure. Any idea if there is a lower weight limit on this? - I think you may guess where I am going with this!
Steve
>>> Edited by towman on Wednesday 25th August 03:50
Think these two are what you query Steve:
MV (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 1979
27. Abnormal load travelling over a bridge structure shall not do so at the same time as another abload the presence of which is known to the driver or could reasonably have been ascertained, or to remain stationary on any bridge except in circumstances beyond his control.
Ah you say what about QE and Humber Bridges etc? Been out of it for some time but there is a requirement to give 48 hrs notice to Police and Highways of movement of ab load so I presume where notification involves , movement over such a bridge it is checked to ensure two don't meet.
28. Vehicle with GW of more than 38,000kgms if it is caused to stop on any bridge it shall as soon as possible be moved clear without applying any concentrated load to the surface of that part of the road carried by the bridge. But if necessary to apply a concentrated force (jacking etc) then beforehand must consult Highways Authority and use spreader plates as advised by them.
DVD
MV (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 1979
27. Abnormal load travelling over a bridge structure shall not do so at the same time as another abload the presence of which is known to the driver or could reasonably have been ascertained, or to remain stationary on any bridge except in circumstances beyond his control.
Ah you say what about QE and Humber Bridges etc? Been out of it for some time but there is a requirement to give 48 hrs notice to Police and Highways of movement of ab load so I presume where notification involves , movement over such a bridge it is checked to ensure two don't meet.
28. Vehicle with GW of more than 38,000kgms if it is caused to stop on any bridge it shall as soon as possible be moved clear without applying any concentrated load to the surface of that part of the road carried by the bridge. But if necessary to apply a concentrated force (jacking etc) then beforehand must consult Highways Authority and use spreader plates as advised by them.
DVD
Dwight VanDriver said:
28. Vehicle with GW of more than 38,000kgms if it is caused to stop on any bridge it shall as soon as possible be moved clear without applying any concentrated load to the surface of that part of the road carried by the bridge. But if necessary to apply a concentrated force (jacking etc) then beforehand must consult Highways Authority and use spreader plates as advised by them.
DVD
Thanks for your help - lets just hope the scamera vans get a bit bigger!
Steve
Tom
If you read my entry in your thread you will see that I define driving with due care and attention as the standard of driving that would be expected of a reasonable, prudent and competent driver in all the attendant circumstances. This is expected of all drivers and if you depart from this and the actions were voluntary then the offence of driving without due care is complete.
DVD
If you read my entry in your thread you will see that I define driving with due care and attention as the standard of driving that would be expected of a reasonable, prudent and competent driver in all the attendant circumstances. This is expected of all drivers and if you depart from this and the actions were voluntary then the offence of driving without due care is complete.
DVD
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