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As a general rule, outside built-up areas, which special vehicles must use the carriageway rather than the hard shoulder?

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Special vehicles with MAM exceeding 3,500 kg.

Special vehicles whose MAM exceeds 3,500 kg. Articles 30 and 31 require automobiles and these special vehicles to use the carriageway, except for emergency reasons. Do not extend that rule to every special vehicle: those with MAM no greater than 3,500 kg have specific shoulder-use rules.

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  • All special vehicles, regardless of MAM.

  • Only special vehicles with MAM no greater than 3,500 kg.

  • Special vehicles with MAM exceeding 3,500 kg.

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