A two-axle rigid bus already measures 13.50 m. Without applying any maximum-length exception, may it add a detachable rear ski carrier that increases the total length beyond 13.50 m?

Correct answer

No.

No. Annex IX counts detachable accessories such as ski carriers within the bus’s maximum length: 13.50 m for a two-axle rigid bus. There is no general allowance up to 14 m for this accessory. The question specifies an increase beyond the limit and excludes exceptions; an accessory that does not increase length beyond the maximum still requires checking other installation and safety requirements.