VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

 

INFORMATION

 

This inspection applies to all vehicles.

 

METHOD OF INSPECTION

 

Visually check that the vehicle dimensions comply with legal requirements. It should not be necessary to actually measure vehicles, as most of these vehicles will be standard production vehicles. 

 

The main dimensions to be checked are:

 

  • Length
  • Width
  • Overhang

 

REASON FOR REJECTION

 

Deficiency

Category

 

1.

Vehicle:

 

 

 

 

 

a.      Exceeds maximum length (12m)

MAJOR

 

b.      Exceeds maximum width (2.55m)

MAJOR

 

c.       Exceeds maximum overhang (60% of wheel base) - check legislation as there are a few exceptions

MAJOR