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As a general rule, the load must not overhang the vehicle's ground plan (its outline as seen from above). There are some exceptions to this rule that allow a load to overhang slightly at the sides and at the front and rear on lorries.
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0.40 metres at the rear.
Two metres at the front and three metres at the rear.
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