1995/0486(SYN)

Road Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE LAYING DOWN MAXIMUM AUTHORISED WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS FOR ROAD VEHICLES OVER 3. 5 TONNES CIRCULATING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

Stage: In force, reached 17 Sept 1996
In force: In force since 17 Sept 1996 · CELEX 31996L0053
Transposition deadline: 16 Sept 1997
Procedure: Directive · Cooperation procedure
Last activity: 17 Sept 1996

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Directive 96/53/EC sets maximum authorized dimensions and international-traffic weights for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, including trucks, trailers and buses. Member States had to transpose it by 17 September 1997. It bars rejection of compliant vehicles from other Member States and covers proof-of-compliance plates. It is in force.

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