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"Illegal" * UK - Road Haulage Association Back B Double Long Freight Truck And Get A Seat In Europe
UK Haulier Launches “Illegal” vehicle whilst RHA Gain International Road Transport Position
London,UK –Handy Shipping Guide, by eter Cullum -17 November 2009: -- A British haulage company intends to launch a “B Double” or Longer Heavier Vehicle (LHV) by December this year, without the Government assent which is officially required. The British Government shelved the permission schedule for this type of vehicle some years ago, probably because the public perception of bigger trucks is of some smoke spewing monster which will cause carnage on the highways and damage to every road surface it travels on... Denby, the Lincoln based haulier, have announced that, in the light of extensive legal advice, they will proceed to use the rig and await results. They are prepared to meet the authorities in Court if necessary, citing scientific evidence that the huge vehicle is actually utilising less road space and producing fewer toxic emissions... B Doubles and even Triples are used extensively in many parts of the world but people have always been wary of extending vehicle lengths in the UK due to many road restrictions... Denby are confident that, provided they stay within existing weight and turning limits, the new vehicle is entirely legal. The Road Haulage Association have praised the company for keeping alive a debate which had stalled in the face of bureaucracy. It seems that negotiations with the Ministry of Transport have proved pointless and, should the vehicle be stopped by Police, the Court will be the final arbiter as to the legality of such equipment... (Picture from img.dailymail.co.uk: lorry DM)
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