Agriweld 3M MINDISC, Operator'S Manual

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ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
In accordance with The Road Vehicles Order 2003
No. 1998 Part 3 SPECIAL TYPES FOR AGRICULTURE
The Department of Transport required the maximum width of an agricultural machine to
be 2.55m or less. Under special circumstances, agricultural machines wider than 2.55m
are permitted to use public roads. The Road Vehicles Order 2003 permits the road use
of agricultural vehicles that are up to 4.3m in width, subject to terms and conditions.
The key T & C are as follows:
*WIDTH BETWEEN 2.55m and 3m: Speed must not exceed 20mph
*WIDTH BETWEEN 3m and 3.5m: Speed must not exceed 20mph. If the journey is over
5 miles or the speed limit of the road is 40mph or lower, the operator must notify the
Police 24 hrs in advance of the journey OR you obtain a dispensation letter from the
same police authority. Lights are required during reduced visibility or during the hours of
darkness.
*WIDTH BETWEEN 3.5m and 4.3m: Speed must not exceed 12mph. The Police must be
notified OR you need to obtain a dispensation letter. The vehicle must be
accompanied by an attendant (escort) who may ride ahead in a different vehicle to
ensure no danger is caused to the vehicle or other road users. The police, following
notification, may place restrictions on the use of the vehicle in the interest of road
safety or to avoid undue traffic congestion. All extremities of the vehicle must be clearly
marked. Lights are required during reduced visibility or during the hours of darkness.
*WIDTH’S STATED ABOVE MUST INCLUDE : Any lateral projections or projections of any
load carried by the vehicle.