Q We recently attended a public inquiry where we had objections
10th May 1990, Page 56
10th May 1990
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Page 56, 10th May 1990
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by the highways authority because they said our access was substandard and the sight lines were inadequate. We can see nothing wrong but we ended up with a refusal.
JWR, Birmingham AHighways authorities have a habit of measuring sight lines 2.5 metres back from the side of the road and at a height of 1.5m, which for commercial vehicles is ludicrous.
A driver's view from a truck cab at worst extends one metre back and three metres high. If this is explained to the Licensing Authorities they normally take it into account.