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3 metres.
Three metres. On a goods vehicle longer than five metres, beams and other indivisible-length loads may project up to two metres at the front and three at the rear, subject to securing, placement, dimensions and marking requirements. The one-third-length rule applies to vehicles five metres or shorter. Mark the rear projection with V-20 and comply with lighting requirements when applicable.
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2 metres.
Two-thirds of the lorry's length.
3 metres.
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