Trucks that carry equipment designed to cut emissions, such as aerodynamic flaps, will soon be allowed to run up to 45-tonne GVW, the DfT has confirmed.
An updated EU weights and dimensions directive will come into effect on 7 May 2017, and will allow HGVs powered by alternative fuels or fitted with aerodynamic equipment to run at an increased weight and length.
The European Commission (EC) said payload will not be increased, nor lost, when the increased limits come into effect. The limits have solely been increased to accommodate the weight of the equipment designed to improve efficiency.
The EC said aerodynamic devices exceeding 500mm in length will need to be type-approved, and member states will be able to restrict their use in certain environments, such as urban areas, for road safety reasons.
A DfT spokesman told Commercialmotor.com that it did not know when the changes to UK law will be made.
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