Transport of People and Goods
As a general rule, may the load project laterally beyond the width of the vehicle?
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
- ✓ No, except for special vehicles such as agricultural machinery
- B Yes, provided it does not exceed one metre per side
- C Yes, in any goods vehicle
- D Yes, only on motorways
Why this is the correct answer
Lateral projections must not exceed the vehicle's width, except for special vehicles such as agricultural machinery, since a side overhang would endanger other road users.
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