TH E Swiss authorities have drawn attention to the need for
24th September 1965, Page 36
24th September 1965
Page 36
Page 36, 24th September 1965
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the height of British vehicles operating in Switzerland not to exceed twice the distance measured between the outer walls of the tyres or. in any event, four metres (13-12 ft.). The maximum total weights permitted are: heavy lorries-16 metric tons; single-axle trailers—ti m. 1; singleaxle trailers for transporting long loads, of which the major portion rests on the tractor unit —10 m. t.; multipleaxle trailers---12 m. t.; artics-21 m. t.; multiple-axle semi-trailers----26 m. t.
British hauliers are also reminded that vehicles equipped with asymmetrical headlamps must be adapted for driving on the right; headlamp glasses must be fitted with cowls to cover the angle of the beam shining upwards on the left.