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Q Is it true that a mixture of gross and
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unladen weights is proposed for some of the vehicles limited by quantity and quality licensing under the Transport Bill? 1 have seen several references to this but am not clear of the details.
AWhere articulated vehicles are concerned. in the interpretation of categories of vehicle affected by quantity licensing (that is special authorizations) the Ministry has decided that the basis shall be the combined unladen weight of the tractive unit and the plated weight of the semi-trailer. Thus, if the unladen weight of the tractive unit and the plated gross weight of the semi-trailer exceed 16 tons then the outfit will be subject to the prov)sions for special authorizations if it is to carry goods over 100 miles, or specified bulk commodities weighing more than 11 tons.
The unladen weight of the tractive unit will, so far as enforcement is concerned, be according to the definition set out in the Road Traffic Act 1960, section 255. This defines the unladen weight as the weight of the vehicle including the body and all parts, but excluding the weight of fuel, water or accumulators used for the purpose of supplying power for the propulsion of the vehicle and of loose equipment and loose tools.
This proposed use of combined unladen/ laden weights will tend to penalize operators who for some very good reason, use heavy trailers.