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License Plate Code GB
Max Height Not Stated
Max Width 2.55M (Fridge 2.6M)
Max Length Arctic - 16.5M
Road Train - 18.75M
Max Weight 44000kg
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Road Authority Highways England

United Kingdom

Vehicles Less Than 3500kg

Cars, Motorbikes etc...

Winter Driving

It is not compulsory to carry snow chains on board a vehicle, however, their use is not forbidden. Use of chains is controlled by general legislation: 'a tyre must not be unsuitable for the use or circumstances to which it is put' e.g. if there is no snow, or road damage is likely.

Vehicles More Than 7500kg

LGV, HGV, Trucks etc...

HGV Levy

The HGV Road User Levy is a time-based charge of up to £1,000 a year or £10 a day and applies to all vehicles weighing 12 tonnes or more using the UK road network. More information can be found at: HGV Levy Payment

Tolls

M6 Toll

The M6 Toll road is the only major "toll road" in Great Britain, and is a 43 km stretch of motorway, and was designed to alleviate congestion on the M6 through Birmingham and the Black Country. Information about the charges can be found on the M6 Toll Website

LEZ

The London Low Emission Zone is a traffic pollution charge scheme with the aim of reducing the exhaust gas emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles in London. Only vehicles that do not conform to more stringent emission standards are charged; the others may enter the controlled zone free of charge. More information at: UK Low Emission Zones

Congestion Charge

The London congestion charge is a fee charged on most motor vehicles operating within the Congestion Charge Zone in Central London between 07:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays.

Dartford Crossing

Winter Driving

It is not compulsory to carry snow chains on board a vehicle, however, their use is not forbidden. Use of chains is controlled by general legislation: 'a tyre must not be unsuitable for the use or circumstances to which it is put' e.g. if there is no snow, or road damage is likely.

Driving Restrictions

No restrictions for goods vehicles.

Required Equipment

  • Reflective jacket
  • First-aid kit
  • Warning triangle
  • Fire Extinguisher