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CDifficulty 3/5

An ordinary rigid 11 m lorry would carry an indivisible 14.5 m pole longitudinally, exceeding the ordinary maximum overall vehicle-and-load length. Is merely applying for special authorisation enough to travel?

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No, obtain the applicable authorisation and comply with its conditions.

No. Obtain the applicable supplementary authorisation before travel and comply with its conditions as well as safety and marking requirements. The ordinary rigid vehicle maximum is 12 m including the load; general indivisible-load overhang allowances do not remove maximum dimensions. Submitting an application does not mean authorisation has been granted.

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  • Yes, submitting the application permits immediate travel.

  • No, obtain the applicable authorisation and comply with its conditions.

  • Yes, marking the load always replaces authorisation.

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