TENSYS - Lorry/Truck/Trailer/Caravan - Telescopic 5m Height Measuring Stick

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Regulation 100 (2) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (as amended), requires all vehicles to not be used or loaded in such a way that they endanger either those using the vehicle or other road users. Further information on the safety of loads can be found in DfT’s information sheet on the Safety of loads. 7. Legal information Different manufacters seem to have different 5th wheel heights. Unless drivers are dropping them intentionally like this. Avoid standing or working directly underneath the HGV vehicle while measuring its height to prevent accidents in case of unexpected movements. v) it is clearly visible within a reasonable distance to a person using the road at the end of the vehicle from which the projection extends;

For eg all ours are marked up at 15' 1'' but are about 14'' 6''/14' 9'' depending on suspension settings. In addition, changes to the level of a driving surface, for example where a road has been resurfaced, may affect clearance of an overhead obstruction. HGV height indicators Since 1st October 1997 the law states that HGV height must be indicated inside the cab of a vehicle if the overall travelling height (OTH) of the vehicle or trailer exceeds three metres. This should be done using an HGV height indicator. A height indicator for an HGV must: c) where the forward projection exceeds 2 m or the rearward projection exceeds 3 m, one side marker shall be fitted on the right hand side and one on the left hand side of the projection so that—I sometimes have to wind legs up slowly if a trailer is dropped so low I struggle to get under it even with air suspension all the way down. And sometimes need to lower a trailer if it's been dropped and is too high. Two clear working days notice to Police ( C&U schedule 12, para 4), Attendant required ( C&U Schedule 12, para 2), Marker boards front and rear ( C&U Schedule 12, para 3), Additional lights required during hours of darkness or poor visibility. e) the extra side markers required by this subparagraph shall also meet the requirements of (i), (iii) and (v) of v) each marker is clearly visible within a reasonable distance to a person using the road on that side of the projection;

If you feel the need to measure various trailers, generally speaking here, all you need to know is the running and low setting heights, for low bridge clearance. Why don't the DVSA, put pressure on Police Forces, to enforce the Center Lane hogging by the Fuel Savers, why don't the DVSA,Police and Highway Authorities utilise the numerous camera's dotted along the major routes, record and fine those that cause the holdups on our road. Another point the load can make a difference, I took a low Euroliner through a particularly very low bridge years ago in Sheffield once, it was mm.s clearance, I watched it through with head and shoulders out of window and just got it under. Some people in the industry might possibly believe you have produced a good video for the LGV world, but from my stand-point it needs more detail. Something as thorough as the Fawcett/Long video would be more impressive. The standard minimum clearance over every part of the carriageway of a public road is 16 feet 6 inches (5.03 metres). When the clearance over any part is less than this, standard warning signs both on and prior to the structure should be provided. The stated clearance should be at least 75mm less than the measured height.

iii) the vertical distance between the lowest part of each marker and the surface of the road is not more than 2.5 m,

Jake shied away from confirming the DVSA (unwritten) expectation that a driver should prove his/her devotion to a minimum 15-minute walk-round. a) Subject to subparagraph (d), every load carried on a vehicle in circumstances where this paragraph applies shall be fitted on each side and in the prescribed manner, with—Follow all local regulations and guidelines for measuring the height of HGV vehicles, including any specific procedures or safety protocols. b) to give warning to the driver of the said motor vehicle and to any person of any danger likely to be caused to any such other person by reason of the presence of the said vehicle or vehicles on the road. Provided that, where three or more vehicles as respects which the conditions in this paragraph are applicable are travelling together in convoy, it shall be a sufficient compliance with this paragraph if only the foremost and rearmost vehicles in the convoy are attended in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. For the purpose of this paragraph when a motor vehicle is drawing a trailer or trailers — Q: What should I do if my HGV vehicle exceeds the maximum height requirements? A: If your HGV vehicle exceeds the maximum height requirements for clearance in a certain area, you may need to find an alternative route or obtain special permits or escorts to safely transport your vehicle. It is important to comply with local regulations and guidelines to prevent accidents and avoid penalties or fines. The height of an HGV is calculated by measuring the overall travelling height (OTH) from the ground level of the vehicle, its equipment and its load. When drawing a trailer, the OTH is the measurement of the overall height of the vehicle and trailer combination, its equipment and load. This telescopic height pole folds down and fits neatly into a case complete with detailedinstructions on use. View the Instructions of Use (attached).

The right angle fold out arm at the top enables drivers to accurately measure vehicles, loads or an obstruction ahead. Measurements are shown in both imperial and metric. A projection to which this paragraph applies shall be rendered clearly visible to other persons using the road within a reasonable distance, in the case of a forward projection, from the front thereof or, in the case of a rearward projection from the rear thereof and, in either case, from either side thereof.b) The vehicle or vehicles shall be used only in accordance with the details at (a) subject to any variation in the time, date or route which may be directed by— A driver should always know their HGV height (including load) and must remain vigilant about any changes to the height which can vary significantly depending on the load being carried. Vehicle height can change each time a vehicle is loaded, unloaded and reloaded. Where an HGV strikes a bridge, the DVSA will investigate the company involved and both driver and operator could face criminal prosecution. The table below is a summary of the requirements applicable to front and rear overhanging loads set out in regulation 82(7) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 ( C&U), as amended. Length of projection c) Every marker fitted pursuant to this paragraph shall be kept clean and between sunset and sunrise be illuminated by a lamp which renders it readily visible from a reasonable distance and which is so shielded that its light, except as reflected from the marker, is not visible to other persons using the road.