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28 tonnes.
28 tonnes in the stated case. This is the category’s general maximum, not necessarily the authorised mass of every articulated bus or a guarantee of stability or braking. Also observe the specific vehicle’s authorised mass, axle limits and any applicable lower limit. Regulatory allowances for certain technologies are excluded from the question; they do not authorise exceeding other requirements.
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