Revision question · Environmental issues

What must you do when you park a lorry weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on a verge for essential loading?

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Sign the collection note

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Obtain the owner's permission

Make sure the lorry is always attended

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Goods vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes (including any trailer) mustn't be parked on a verge without police permission. The only exception is when this is essential for loading and unloading. In these cases, the vehicle mustn't be left unattended.

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Rule 246Highway Code rule · For goods vehicles over the stated maximum laden weight, police permission or the attended essential loading exception is required; the presence of a verge alone does not permit parking.

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