Vehicle Dimensions
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Form Number: DVT 896
Issue: 6
Origin: DVT
Review: Jan 2028
Information
This inspection applies to all vehicles.
Method Of Inspection
Visually check that the vehicle dimensions comply with legal requirements. It should not be necessary to actually measure vehicles, as most of these vehicles will be standard production vehicles.
The main dimensions to be checked are:
• Length
• Width
• Overhang
Reason For Rejection
| Vehicle: | Deficiency Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | Exceeds maximum length (12m) | MAJOR |
| b | Exceeds maximum width (2.55m) | MAJOR | |
| c | Exceeds maximum overhang (60% of wheel base) - check legislation as there are a few exceptions | MAJOR |