[Talk-GB] Access restrictions for lorries above a certain GVM

[David Woolley]

On 26/09/18 14:49, Tobias Zwick wrote:
> Thank you for the answers given. Perhaps there are some
> misunderstandings, so I want to clarify two points:
> 
> 1.
> A HGV is defined as a vehicle with a max allowable mass of above 3.5t,
> even in the UK. Tagging "hgv=no" when seeing this sign is plain
> incorrect, except if we specifically redefine only for OSM what
> constitutes a HGV contrary to what can be found in the actual
> legislation. I don't think it is wise to do that.
> 

In terms of licensing, up to 7.5T MAM (or up to 8.25T with trailer) can 
be driven by people with suitable classes on an ordinary driving 
licence.  Many older drivers already have these.  7.5T is where HGV 
licensing really bites.  Some sources use the term MGV (Medium Goods 
Vehicle for the 3.5T to 7.5T range, but it does seem to be the case that 
HGV is used in some places.

In practice you are not going to get an HGV restriction below 7.5T MAM 
as that would rule out appliance delivery vehicles and house movers. 
You might have a maxweight below that, because of weak structures.

Also technically, the limit is on mass, not weight.  It is not dependent 
on the barometer reading or whether the vehicle is at the poles or the 
equator.