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Maximum weights for different heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) depending on the vehicle type and number of axles.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Seeking views on a proposal to temporarily increase the weight of fuel tankers.
Draft regulations amending the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weights) Regulations 1998.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Proposal to increase the maximum weight permitted for agricultural trailers and combinations in Great Britain.
Guidance about the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) and (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Checks you should carry out every time you tow a trailer, caravan or horsebox with a car, to make sure you're towing safely and legally.
A limit of 30 miles per hour or 48 kilometres per hour usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
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