New tractor and trailer
weight limits come into force
Helpful for farmers
NFU transport spokesperson John Collen
said:
“The date given for the new speed and
weight limits to take effect is helpful for
farmers – early March means it’s in time
for busy periods such as silage and hay
making and harvest. We are pleased to see
that DfT recognises that the current limits
are outdated and they are considering further
increases, and we welcome the opportunity
for continued negotiation of enhanced limits
for harvest in 2016.”
CLA Midlands regional director
Caroline Bedell said:
“Tractors are safer and faster than they were
when these speed limits were imposed 27
years ago. These changes will make our
rural roads safer by reducing the amount of
FARMERS will be able to take larger tractor tractors to 40km/h (approximately 25mph),
“These changes will allo