Weight limit for Lane 3/4?

[Trefor]

What is the law regarding which trucks are permitted to use the outside lane on a 3/4 lane carriageway? It there a weight limit or is it ruled by vehicle type/number of axles?

[philthy]

Anything over 7.5 tonnes isn't allowed in the outside lane of a 3/4 lane carriageway. I believe it's also the case for any towing vehicle, and a vehicle with more than 8 seats.......
Philthy

[Dwight VanDriver]

Motorway Traffic (England and Wales) Regs 1982 Reg 12

No vehicle, listed below, shall be driven, or moved, or stop and remain at rest on the right hand lane or offside lane of a length of carriageway which has three or more lanes at any place where the lanes are open to traffic travelling in the same direction.

Goods vehicle having a max laden weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes
Passenger vehicle constructed to carry more than 8 in addition to driver and max laden weight exceeds 7.5 tonnes.
Motor vehicle drawing a trailer.
Motor Tractor, Light and Heavt Loco.

EXCEPT:
To enable vehicle to pass an Abnormal Load.
To change lane to avoid an accident.

DVD