Construction & Regulations

The Road Vehicle Construction and Use Regulations 1986 is broken down into many parts. In this section, a further 5 parts are included in addition to others listed on the site.

Offences

Committing a Construction & Use 1986 Offence are dealt with under sections - 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D and Regulation 42 of the Road Traffic Act.

Inside the Vehicle Cab

Under C&U regulation, inside the vehicle cab carries many vital elements that must be maintained to remain inside the law.

Mirror & Glass

Every goods vehicle must have two mirrors, one externally on the offside and the other either internally or on the nearside externally.

Rear Under-Run Bars

Rear under-run protection bars should be fitted as close to the rear as practicable possible and must not be further forwards than 400mm from the rear.

Seat Belts

There is much to be learned from the Construction and Use Regulations (1986) relating to Seatbelts and their Anchorage points.