A six-metre rigid lorry used exclusively for goods transport, outside a special transport regime, carries a properly secured beam of indivisible length. Subject to all other dimensions and requirements, what is the maximum rear projection?

Correct answer

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.