TENSYS - Lorry/Truck/Trailer/Caravan - Telescopic 5m Height Measuring Stick

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v) in a case to which regulation 82(7) and (8) applies, the overall length of the vehicle and the length of any forward or rearward projection of the load or special appliance or apparatus.

i) any person employed in pursuance of section 34 of the 1972 Act in attending that vehicle or any such trailer shall be treated as being an attendant required by this paragraph so long as he is also employed to discharge the duties mentioned in this paragraph; and iii) the vertical distance between the lowest part of each marker and the surface of the road is not more than 2.5 m, But how can bridge strikes be avoided? Simply put, the easiest way to avoid bridge strikes is to ensure that a driver is made aware of and is constantly reminded of the height of their HGV.

HGV height limits and bridge strikes

There are instances where an HGV might be subjected to an effective reduction of the height clearance, notably where a road slopes down towards a bridge or other overhead obstruction. The clearance for HGV height may also change with the raising or lowering of the mid-lift axle. Areas that are vulnerable such as pipebridges, overhead gantries etc should be clearly identified and height restrictions clearly marked. e) the extra side markers required by this subparagraph shall also meet the requirements of (i), (iii) and (v) of

And with an uneven load, to get a true measure you'd have to sweep it across the entire load down both sides of the vehicle, whilst always maintaining the squareness and orientation, something that would be difficult to do without a substantial wheeled apparatus.

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iv) it, and any means by which it is fitted to the projection, impedes the view of the driver as little as possible, and Furthermore, drivers should be made aware of road signs and what they mean – if a vehicle is higher than shown on a circular (prohibition) traffic sign, the sign should not be passed. You would be very likely to collide with a bridge and be prosecuted. Are you one of the 32% of HGV drivers who don’t know your vehicle’s height? i) a marker on a side of the load is fitted in the prescribed manner if at least part of it is within 50 mm of a longitudinal plane passing through the point on that side of the load which is furthest from the axis of the vehicle; and Two clear working days notice to Police ( C&U schedule 12, para 4), Marker boards front and rear ( C&U Schedule 12, para 3), Additional lights required during hours of darkness or poor visibility Q: Why do I need to measure the height of an HGV vehicle? A: Measuring the height of an HGV vehicle is important to ensure that it meets the maximum height requirements for clearance on roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure. It helps prevent accidents caused by collisions with low bridges, overhead obstacles, or other height-restricted areas.

Conditions to be complied with in relation to the use of Vehicles Carrying Wide or Long Loads or Vehicles Carrying Loads or Having Fixed Appliances or Apparatus Which Project. 3.1 Part I (see regulations 81 and 82 1. Advance notice to police v) each marker is clearly visible within a reasonable distance to a person using the road on that side of the projection; At least one person in addition to the person or persons employed in driving a motor vehicle to which this Different manufacters seem to have different 5th wheel heights. Unless drivers are dropping them intentionally like this.The requirements relating to loads that overhang the front, rear or sides of vehicles are set out in regulations 81 and 82 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 ( C&U), as amended. This information sheet provides an overview of the main requirements, but for the definitive requirements, the regulations themselves should be consulted. Details of how to obtain the C&U regulations can be found further down this information sheet. 1. Loads overhanging the front or rear of the vehicle Why don't the DVSA, put pressure on Police Forces, to enforce the Center Lane hogging by the Fuel Savers, why don't the DVSA,Police and Highway Authorities utilise the numerous camera's dotted along the major routes, record and fine those that cause the holdups on our road. Where the height variation is <150mm cab notices can be standardised at the overall height of the highest vehicle/trailer combination (i.e. where no combination will be greater than 150mm lower than the indicated height If you feel the need to measure various trailers, generally speaking here, all you need to know is the running and low setting heights, for low bridge clearance.