What Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic requires
This Directive sets the maximum authorised dimensions for certain road vehicles in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic, to ensure interoperability and fair competition. The Annex I limits include a maximum width of 2,55 m and a maximum length of 18,75 m for road trains when fully extended, with an intermodal weight allowance referencing 44 tonnes; Member States may permit higher weights or dimensions on certain roads or engineering structures under Article 7 and within the conditions of the Directive.
Pillar: Automotive & Mobility · Authority: Council of the European Union · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A31996L0053
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- Council Directive 96/53/EC, Article 1 - Scope covering certain road vehicles circulating within the Community
- Council Directive 96/53/EC, Annex I - Maximum authorised width of 2,55 m
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