rear overhang definition
rear overhang means the distance between the vertical plane passing through the centres of the rearmost wheels and the rearmost point of the vehicle, taking into consideration the towing attachment, if fitted, registration number plate, etc., and any parts rigidly attached to the vehicle, according to ISO Standard 612-1978, term No. 6.7.
rear overhang. , in relation to a vehicle, means that portion of the vehicle which projects to the rear of the centre-line of the rear axle or the rearmost axle of the rear axle unit or, if such vehicle has only one axle, which projects to the rear of the centre-line of that axle;
rear overhang means the horizontal distance between the vertical plane passing through the last rear axle and the rearmost point of the vehicle; where the vehicle is fitted with a coupling that is not removable, the rearmost point of the vehicle is the coupling point;
More Definitions of rear overhang
rear overhang means the distance between the centre of the rear axle and the farthest projecting rear point of the motor vehicle, but where the vehicle is fitted with more than one rear axle, the distance from the centre of the two rear axles and the farthest projecting point of the vehicle;
rear overhang means the longitudinal distance from the rearmost point of the bed or body of a vehicle to the rearmost point of the cargo;
rear overhang means the distance between the vertical plane passing through the centres of the rearmost wheels and the rearmost point of the vehicle, taking into consideration the towing attachment, if fitted,
rear overhang means the distance, measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle between two vertical planes, at right angles to such axis passing through the two points specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) respectively, being –
rear overhang means the distance from the effective centre of the rear axle or axle group to the rearmost portion of the vehicle or its load as the case may be;
rear overhang means the distance between the rear overhang line and the rear of the vehicle;
rear overhang means the distance measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle between the rearmost point of the vehicle and its loading and equipment, and the line from which the rear overhang is measured, which is a transverse line extending the full width of the vehicle and which is defined in these regulations as the centre of an axle or axle group, but where the rear axle group includes —