7.5t weight query

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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I drove on agency yesterday for only my 2nd time. Had to weigh both axels on way out of yard, which totalled 7100 kg.

Am I allowed to go down 7.5t weight restricted roads with this weight?

Thanks, from a nooby

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MasonD:
I drove on agency yesterday for only my 2nd time. Had to weigh both axels on way out of yard, which totalled 7100 kg.

Am I allowed to go down 7.5t weight restricted roads with this weight?

Thanks, from a nooby

Weight limits go on the plated GVW not actual weights

If you had an empty LGV C weighing 7 tonnes and plated at 18 tonnes then it would be illegal to go through a 7.5 limit

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ROG:

MasonD:
I drove on agency yesterday for only my 2nd time. Had to weigh both axels on way out of yard, which totalled 7100 kg.

Am I allowed to go down 7.5t weight restricted roads with this weight?

Thanks, from a nooby

Weight limits go on the plated GVW not actual weights

If you had an empty LGV C weighing 7 tonnes and plated at 18 tonnes then it would be illegal to go through a 7.5 limit

IT DEPENDS ON THE SIGN

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nick2008:

ROG:

MasonD:
I drove on agency yesterday for only my 2nd time. Had to weigh both axels on way out of yard, which totalled 7100 kg.

Am I allowed to go down 7.5t weight restricted roads with this weight?

Thanks, from a nooby

Weight limits go on the plated GVW not actual weights

If you had an empty LGV C weighing 7 tonnes and plated at 18 tonnes then it would be illegal to go through a 7.5 limit

IT DEPENDS ON THE SIGN

If it says “Except for Access” or “Except for Loading” you’re probably fine. Unless it says weak bridge. Always obey the bridge.