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No, if the total length (including the load) exceeds 12 metres.
Under the general rules this rigid lorry cannot exceed 12 metres in total length including its load. On a goods vehicle over 5 metres long, indivisible beams may project up to 2 metres at the front and 3 at the rear, observing securing, marking and other conditions. Measure total length between the outermost ends of the vehicle and load; do not simply add the entire beam length to the lorry length because they can overlap. Authorised special transport has specific conditions.
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No, if it protrudes at the rear by more than a third of the length of the vehicle.
Yes, as long as it does not protrude more than three metres at the front and two at the rear.
No, if the total length (including the load) exceeds 12 metres.
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