Guidance

Extending a vehicle behind its rear axle

The length that a motor vehicle can extend past the rear axle and details of vehicles which are exempt from this rule.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Department for Transport
Published
1 April 2010

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Extending a vehicle’s length behind its rear axle

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The maximum distance a vehicle may extend past its rear axle is 60% of the length of its wheelbase - the distance between its 2 axles.

Some vehicles are exempt from this rule.

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Published 1 April 2010

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