Guidance

Attaching snow ploughs to vehicles

How operators of freight vehicles or other heavy vehicles should attach snow ploughs temporarily to their vehicles.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 19 November 2013

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Temporary snow ploughs: guidance note

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Advice to local authorities and commercial organisations about using snow ploughs attached temporarily to vehicles, as well as examples of current practice.

This document gives information on:

• getting insurance when using a temporary snow plough
• allowed weights and dimensions
• improving the traction of your vehicle
• lighting regulations
• how to mount your plough

Published 19 November 2013