UK government re-opens debate on heavier lorries
Tue, 16 Dec 2008
The UK government has re-opened the debate on longer heavier trucks by agreeing to continue studying their potential impact.
In it’s latest policy document, “Delivering a sustainable transport system: the logistics perspective”, the Department for Transport (DfT) said it would investigate extending the permitted length of semi-trailers by up to 2 metres.
Jack Semple director of policy for the Road Haulage Association (RHA) welcomed the news but said: “There will be a mixed reaction from the transport industry.”
“There will inevitably be a degree of uncertainty among trailers buyers while the DfT waits for the reports from experts next year and then moves towards a decision. However, the announcement of the study ends six months of speculation as to whether the DfT would take forward consideration of longer semi-trailers…”
The framework could allow an increase of up to 2.05 metres, giving overall combination lengths of up to 18.55 metres.
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