Originally Posted by
Shackman
Briefly mentioned above is its width at 3.050m wide and weight at 42000kg (on 3 axles) means it is classified as an abnormal load/axle weight when driving on a public road, and hence subject to a myriad of different rules and restrictions. This will of course have been adequately discussed in detail with all local authorities and police - won't it?
Can't imagine those factors wouldn't have been considered (he says, perhaps naively); but I think all it needs for authorisation is certification by the Secretary of State that it's an operational military vehicle that can't comply with the road traffic act for operational reasons.