§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the legal maximum widths allowed for commercial vehicles (a) unladen and (b) fully laden.
§ Mr. MarksNormally 8ft 2½in and 9ft 6in respectively. Vehicles carrying indivisible loads up to 14ft may move subject to the direction of the police. If the load is wider than this, special permission is required and conditions may be imposed regarding the route.