§ Mr. Buckasked the Minister of Transport whether he has now completed his study of road vehicle weights and dimensions; and what steps he proposes 193W to take to bring the present limits more into line with those in force elsewhere in Europe.
§ Mr. MarplesA preliminary survey has now been completed and I am circulating proposals for certain changes in the existing limits to interested organisations.
Following are the principal proposed changes:
Existing Proposed 1. Width of motor vehicles (other than Locomotives). Public Service Vehicles: 8 ft. 2½ in. 8 ft. 2½ in. Vehicles over 4 tons: 8 ft. 0 in. Remainder: 7 ft. 6 in. 2. Length of rigid, vehicles. Public Service Vehicles: 36 ft. 36 ft. Remainder: 30 ft. 3. Length of articulated vehicles. 35 ft. 42 ft. 4. Weight on 2 wheeled axle. 9 tons 10 tons (provided twin tyres are fitted) 5. Gross weight of 4 axled rigid vehicles. 24 tons 28 tons (provided outer axles are 26 ft. apart) 6. Gross weight of 5 axled articulated vehicles. 24 tons 32 tons (provided outer axles are 35 ft. apart)